Objective In the past decades, climate change has caused unprecedented level of changes. As such it is imperative that preparations for the upcoming changes are to be made in a systematic and sustainable manner as soon as possible. Rapid urbanization of Bangkok has led to the reduction in green space and canal ways which exacerbated flooding, in turn diverting away the city’s resource in tackling climate change issues. Thus we propose that the application of landscape architectural knowledge can be a part in tackling the arising challenges through traditional adaptations methods in conjunction with nature-based solutions.
Methods/process It is crucial that the city places great emphasis on the investment of Green Infrastructures (GI) and green spaces to effectively curate benefits from nature to the people. Development of abandoned lands in green spaces presents an opportunity to solve the city’s problems. Through the we!park platform, we developed abandoned spaces into public green spaces under the emphasis of increasing the opportunity to access rather than just increasing the amount of green space. The design process involved stakeholders in all related sectors whom all work toward the same objective in achieving high quality and sustainable green public space.
Results/Conclusion The development of green space does not require a large plot of land, however it should be easily accessible and safe. Through the process of public participation in the designing process, the resulting space can better answer to the needs of the community along with being easier to maintain.The development of green spaces is a crucial aspect in urban development to help cope with the changing climate. Abandoned areas can be perceived as development opportunities; through the combination of cooperation, knowledge, funding and policies, we can simultaneously create opportunities for the business sector, health and wellness, and preservation of the environment.
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