Park Planning and Design

What is the definition of sustainable practices in park planning and design?

Why is it important to incorporate sustainable practices in park planning and design?

• To increase pollution and harm the environment, deplete natural resources, reduce biodiversity, and create unpleasant and unhealthy spaces for people to disconnect from nature.

• To minimize negative environmental impacts, conserve natural resources, promote biodiversity, and create healthier and more enjoyable spaces for people to connect with nature.

• To prioritize economic development over environmental conservation, exploit natural resources, disregard biodiversity, and create spaces that are disconnected from nature.

• To ignore the impact of human activities on the environment, waste natural resources, contribute to the loss of biodiversity, and create spaces that are uninviting and unhealthy for people to connect with nature.

What are some examples of sustainable materials that can be used in park infrastructure?

• Concrete, asphalt, steel

• Vinyl, fiberglass, PVC

• Synthetic turf, rubber, foam

• Recycled plastic, reclaimed wood, bamboo, and permeable paving materials

How can park planners and designers promote biodiversity in their projects?

• By removing all non-native plant species and only using native plants.

• By creating a single habitat type that is suitable for all species.

• By limiting access to the park and not allowing any human activity.

• By incorporating native plant species, creating diverse habitats, providing food and water sources for wildlife, and minimizing disturbance to natural ecosystems.

What are the benefits of using native plants in park landscaping?

• Native plants are more expensive than non-native plants.

• Native plants require more maintenance than non-native plants.

• Native plants do not provide habitat for wildlife.

• Native plants are adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, require less maintenance, provide habitat for wildlife, promote biodiversity, conserve water, and reduce the need for pesticides and fertilizers.

What strategies can be implemented to reduce water consumption in parks?

• Increase the number of water fountains in the park

• Encourage visitors to water the plants more frequently

• Install larger swimming pools in the park

• Implement water-efficient irrigation systems, use native and drought-tolerant plants, mulch to retain moisture, implement rainwater harvesting systems, and promote water conservation awareness among park visitors.

How can park planners and designers minimize the environmental impact of park construction?

• Maximize energy consumption during construction

• Use non-renewable resources for construction

• Ignore environmental regulations

• Implement sustainable design practices

What are some ways to incorporate renewable energy sources in park design?

• Planting more trees, using natural lighting, installing energy-efficient lighting, implementing rainwater harvesting systems

• Using fossil fuels, relying on nuclear power, using coal-fired power plants, implementing diesel generators

• Using natural gas, relying on oil, using propane tanks, implementing coal gasification systems

• Installing solar panels, using wind turbines, implementing geothermal systems, utilizing hydroelectric power

What is the concept of universal accessibility in park planning and design?

• Designing parks that are only accessible to a select group of individuals

• Creating parks that are only accessible to individuals with disabilities

• Designing parks that are difficult to access for most individuals

• Creating parks that are accessible to all individuals

How can park planners and designers create inclusive spaces for people of all abilities?

• By only consulting accessibility guidelines and not considering universal design principles.

• By ignoring accessibility guidelines and focusing solely on aesthetics.

• By creating separate spaces for people with disabilities instead of integrating them into the overall design.

• By incorporating universal design principles and consulting accessibility guidelines.