Green Oasis Pocket Park

Park

Aug 30

Written By Neo Khama

Expo 2016 Antalya

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Location: Antalya, Turkey

Project type: Park, Show Garden

Client: The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) & Turkish Ornamental Plants and Products Exporters Union (OAIB)

The Green Oasis Pocket Park is based on Green City concepts of sustainability, and spans 1045m2. The aim of the design is to demonstrate the value of living green in cities, and encourage investment in sustainable green spaces.

Features in the garden include 21 trees, water fountains, a green roof, a rain garden, a pool, pathways, solar panels, sculptures, a planted table, insect hotels, a permeable paved surface and native plants.

The garden provides solutions to environmental problems within the site and services to comply with the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainability. In addition, it aims to provide inspiration and ideas for city designers, planners and homeowners by showing what can be done to turn urban spaces into truly Green Cities.

This park has received two international awards: Best Thematic & Innovative Project Award by Plant Magazine and The Innovative Garden Special Prize by EXPO 2016 Antalya.

The garden provides solutions to environmental problems within the site and services to comply with the principles of social, economic and ecological sustainability.

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