Play without place?
This equipment may very well be "state of the art", but to me it just looks a little too ... generic. There are a lot of design features in the park that reflect the heritage of the area and help create a sense of place, but these don't: they could be anywhere.
A better alternative would have been to commission local artists, together with children and other experts, to create "playable sculptures". For example, the play area includes a "Crazy Gander" for riding on: couldn't this have been a "Crazy Moa" instead?
I'm sure that the average 5-year-old will enjoy these anyway, but nevertheless it feels like we've missed an opportunity to create something both fun and unique.
posted by Tom @ 4:50 pm
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they blocked off the foot path several weeks ago - gotta walk all the way around that bombsite, much of the way you need to walk on the road
Wellington is a pedestrian city - i wish they'd put more thought into access around the construction site.
Yes, I'd have hoped they'd do better. Mind you, with a project of this size and complexity, it's hard to ensure continued access for everyone, especially when the footpaths and seaward promenades themselves are an important part of what's being upgraded.
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