Merit Award /BSLA
Pa rks a nd Rec rea t i on a l Fa c i l i t i es
Sasaki Associates
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location.
As part of China’s nationwide effort to create
more livable cities, the Jiading district of Shanghai
embarked on a significant endeavor to create a
vibrant public realm and to restore natural systems
with a new central park at the heart of its new
development area. The linear park is the largest
urban open space in this rapidly expanding satellite
city, and serves as a catalyst for the district’s
future growth. Its combination of poetic form,
cultural expression, civic amenities, and ecological
Jiading Park
Shanghai, China
restoration creates a multi-dimensional experience
that will continue to be enriched over time. As a
former brownfield site comprised of inefficient factory
and warehouse buildings, the significantly degraded
landscape suffered from severe water quality issues
and lacked any biological value. Today, Jiading Park is
a thriving and diverse ecosystem comprised of 100%
native plant species organized to support multiple
habitat conditions ranging from upland woodlands to
meadows and wetlands.
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