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SITE CONTEXT
The site occurs between two contrasting settings of urban & environmental
importance in the form of the shopping arena City Centre 2 and residential
complex, and ecologically diverse wetland ecosystem.
USER GROUP
SITE SURROUNDINGS
People who wish to spend some
time close to nature from the
Existing VAT which surrounding apartments.
collects the garbage
from surrounding areas. Crowd from the EWS dwelling
sector to enjoy the place and
enjoy the Bengali literature.
Existing swamp which
is a hub for migratory Kids and their grandparents/ parents
birds. from the housing societies with to
witness the raw nature which is not
available in the housing societies.
Drivers coming to City Centre 2 for
Existing drain runs along shopping, movie or lunch/dinner,
the road separating
park from road. service provider of the mall and
surrounding office goers can rest here.
Children can enjoy the equipments
with children of their age group and
Existing road-side learn about Bengali literature through
shops. these sculptural elements.
PROF. SHONKU PARK, NEW TOWN, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL
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