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Shopping Is Always A Pleasurable Culture. What Are The 5 Kinds Of Shopping Malls In Hong Kong?

We like shopping. We are not the wave, but part of the ocean so far as shopping is concerned. Life is terrible wrestling. When we shop, our bodies release dopamine, the ‘feel-good hormone’. The more we shop, the better we feel. Right?

Leslie Fok(霍俊熹) was born in Canada. He graduated from University of Toronto and returned to work in Hong Kong. He now manages a very special shopping mall called ‘D2 Place’ which is an attempt to build up a community centre among the creative and cultural groups. He is an expert in the branding and marketing of malls.

My natural curiosity led me to ask, “What are the different malls in Hong Kong?” Leslie replied without doubt, “There are 5 kinds: luxury malls, mainstream malls, neighbourhood malls, themed malls and community hubs.”

He explained, “Famed luxury brands like Chanel, Prada, Burberry and Hermes have secured their place in these grand malls to cater for affluent locals and travellers. These luxury malls are such as Harbour City, Pacific Place, Elements and Landmark. Customers like these malls because they are usually high class and chic, and this will contribute to their sense of social pride. Every detail in a ‘luxury mall’ is meant to be on par with what a rich man wants”

Leslie paused, “Mainstream malls cater for ordinary tourists and local people who have a higher-than-average spend. Times Square in Causeway Bay and APM in Kwun Tong are very good examples. Rental income is usually the main objective of a mainstream mall. They try to accommodate the widest possible range of customers on each floor. One floor may sell sports shoes but another floor may sell household appliances.” I laughed, “Mainstream malls are like high-class hypermarkets.”

I said, “I don’t go to luxury malls as I don’t need most of the things there. I love neighbourhood malls because I can wear flip-flops.” Leslie smiled, “Neighbourhood malls sell daily convenience goods such as foodstuff, personal care products and casual wear. They satisfy the day-to-day needs of people who live or work in the local area and may include ancillary services such as a bank. These malls are very basic & there is nothing fancy. The malls in our public housing estates are mostly neighbourhood malls.”

Leslie continued, “The intent of the 4th kind i.e. a themed mall is simple and straightforward—to attract a specific group of customers to buy things there. The clear examples are outlet malls, furniture malls and electronics malls etc. Themed centres are bound to alienate some shoppers who will turn their noses up at the singular nature of these places. Customers here are just eager to buy what they desire in only one location because time is money. It is easier for them to compare prices too.”

Leslie said, “The final kind is more than a mall. It is a place where birds of the same feather can flock together. I am working out a mall called ‘D2 Place’ where I want the creative and cultural youngsters to gather for enlightening social events, recreational activities and perhaps educational classes. I label it as a ‘community hub’ and it provides a great place for young people to hang out, make new friends and display their full potential. The sense of community belonging boosts the spiritual well-being of a young person as well.”

I added, “There may be the 6th type of mall called an ‘art mall’. It is a new trend. Such a mall combines the features of a museum and shopping centre. It carries a mission which is to enrich the daily life of a customer through the power of art and culture. In Hong Kong, some malls claim they are devoted to this great cause.” Leslie replied, “This type of mall is not yet a mature model. Dream is valiant. Let’s wait to see if there will be any handicap to this missionary development.”

Leslie concluded our conversation, “With the rise of e-commerce, people are less likely to visit malls for shopping needs. This has resulted in a decrease in foot traffic and consequently, a decrease in sales. Mall shops are struggling to keep up with the competition from online retailers. Mall rental is generally high in Hong Kong. What has made it more difficult for mall operators here is that people don’t like malls which are more than 4 storeys. Customers dislike long walk. They prefer quick entry and exit in relation to a mall. This is why the ground floor rental of a mall is much higher.” Shopping is always a good culture. There are however too many malls in Hong Kong. For a shopping centre without a focus or edge, the place is doomed for failure. Apart from the wacky consumerism pertinent to a shopping mall, I do hope it can also be another ideal place to incubate the alternative cultural civilization of a special city like Hong Kong.

Maurice Lee

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Former Bata Shoe Factory, Batawa

Bata Shoe Factory in Batawa, Ontario Mixed-Use Development, Canadian Architecture Images

Bata Shoe Factory in Batawa, Ontario

3 Dec 2020

Former Bata Shoe Factory

Architects: Dubbeldam Architecture + Design and Quadrangle

Location: Batawa, ON, Canada

The late Sonja Bata pursued her passion for architecture and the built environment through the revitalization of the town of Batawa, located 175 km east of Toronto on the Trent river. As a sustainable community and satellite town adapted to 21st century living, where residents could live close to nature but maintain a connection to work through high-speed broadband, she envisioned Batawa as a model community for social and environmental sustainability.

Central to Bata’s vision for the town was the conversion of the manufacturing facility built by her family’s shoe empire, who relocated to Canada at the beginning of World War II. Located at the gateway to the town, the conversion of the former Bata Shoe Factory into a mixed-use residential, commercial and community building, designed by Quadrangle (Architect of Record) and Dubbeldam Architecture + Design (Collaborating Design Architect), is an ambitious adaptive re-use project with a light environmental footprint and a strong social mandate.

In its heyday, the shoe factory employed close to 1,900 people and supported the entire community, which included two schools, two churches and sports facilities. It was the force that bound and oriented Batawa. That same philosophy was taken in the design vision for the revitalization of the old factory into a new and vital facility that serves the community – the building is now home to ground floor commercial spaces leasable to local businesses, a second floor intended for educational incubation, a daycare with an outdoor playground, and 47 high-quality rental residential units on the upper three storeys.

The residential units are of varying sizes to provide both affordability and flexibility as families grow and contract, and to promote aging-in-place for residents who want to stay connected with the community. With the intent of creating a community hub, the building offers amenities open to both residents and the community-at-large, including an exhibition/community space and multi-purpose rooms for meetings and lectures on the second floor, and an accessible rooftop terrace with panoramic views to the local Batawa ski hills and the Trent River.

In alignment with Sonja Bata’s vision of the building as a model of sustainable architecture, the renovated factory retains the original 1939 concrete structure, saving close to 80% of the embodied carbon from the original building, while revitalizing its Modernist heritage through new materials and striking design elements. Tenants with a taste for authentic industrial modernist architecture will find much to appreciate here. The original building’s waffle slab structure (an innovation that the Bata’s brought with them from Europe) and its generous open spans allowed for its conversion into residential units with 12-foot-high ceilings and abundant natural light.

The façade features new glazing and brick cladding that echo the factory’s original appearance, with the addition of cantilevered balconies throughout. Wood cladding on soffits and balcony walls soften the exterior’s industrial character with natural warmth and a distinctly Canadian flavour. The regular rhythm on the façade is interrupted by the projecting central volume, with recessed balconies that add playful voids to the otherwise planar façade; below this, an entrance canopy with dramatic LED lighting extends outward, welcoming residents & visitors to enter.

On the main level, new terrazzo flooring in the public spaces and on the stair treads speaks to the vintage of the building and ensures durability for a high-traffic area. The lobby features a double-height space with a faceted sculptural steel staircase that wraps around an exposed concrete column, highlighting it in place as a homage to the original factory structure. The geometric shape of the stair instills a sense of strength and permanence in a building that has been given a second life. An oversized light fixture floats over the lobby sitting area comprised of furniture from primarily local fabricators and suppliers.

The interior material palette is rich in colour and warmth. Extending from the entrance canopy to the lobby ceiling to the upper floor elevator lobbies, wood panels connect the various spaces together. On the upper residential levels, the unique lighting layout in the elevator lobbies and corridor ceilings provide a focal point to divert the occupant’s eye from the long double-loaded corridor.

Among the key priorities that Sonja Bata outlined for the project was the integration of sustainable energy systems. As a result, the building’s heating and cooling systems are powered entirely through a geothermal energy source comprised of 63 holes drilled to a depth of 600 feet under the parking area. Sustainable approaches work in conjunction with passive strategies including an airtight building envelope and operable windows. Any new materials were selected to be as sustainable as possible, with long lifespans, durability and eco-friendly characteristics, right down to the carpet tiles made from recycled fishing nets and low VOC finishes. Further to its adoption of environmentally sustainable strategies, the Bata Shoe Factory demonstrates its long-term commitment to fostering community by offering an affordable rental model rather than condominium units. According to Dubbeldam Architecture + Design’s principal Heather Dubbeldam, “This project is a model for environmental and social sustainability and increased housing density in a rural setting with the lightest impact on the environment. The renovated factory now stands to once again become a beacon within the town, focused on a sustainable future.”

Former Bata Shoe Factory in Batawa, ON – Building Information:

Location: Batawa, ON, Canada Size: 88,200 s.f. / 8,200 s.m. Architect of Record: Quadrangle Architects; Team: Leslie Klein, Dev Mehta, Hannah Tabatabaie, Kathryn Douthart Collaborating Design Architect: Dubbeldam Architecture + Design; Team: Heather Dubbeldam, Joseph Villahermosa, Scott Sampson

About Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Dubbeldam Architecture + Design is a multi-disciplinary design studio committed to creating thoughtful projects that embody sustainable approaches. The studio’s portfolio includes a diverse range of projects in many sectors including commercial, institutional, hospitality, mixed-use and residential, as well as landscape design, product design, and architectural installations.

Along with over 60 design awards and wide recognition in national and international publications, Dubbeldam is the recipient of the Professional Prix de Rome in Architecture, one of the oldest and most prestigious prizes for outstanding achievement in Canadian architecture. With a commitment to design excellence and a focus on sustainability and wellness in architecture, Dubbeldam is recognized for creating innovative, unique and environmentally responsible design solutions for live, work and play.

Photography: Scott Norsworthy; Nanne Springer (suite interiors)

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5 Furniture Items You Can Repurpose

You hold on to pieces of furniture sometimes because they hold a special place in your heart and you lack the intestinal fortitude to just chuck them into a disposal bin. That’s ok; you can give them a new life anda new purpose instead. You mayfind that you also want to repurpose items that other people have thrown away. It’s fun when you can use your creativity to make just a few changes to these old items and give them a new spankto keep them out of the landfill.

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Soda-lightful

Pull out those old wooden soda crates from your basement or garage that have been collecting dust. They could be upcycled into sensational coffee tables. You can anchor four of them into a square and hitch them on to an unused table base. If you lay glass over the top of that, you’ll have a cool storage coffee table that also works as a conservation piece.

Library Look

You’ll often find libraries disposing of the drawers that housed the now obsolete Dewey Decimal system cards. You can turn these into some funky “new” retro side tables when you hammer in some old table legs to them.

Ornate To Updated

How about that grand, antique door you dumped in your basement or attic? You can upcycle that to become the top of a deluxe coffee or soda table to brighten up the space. Wantan Arcadian or countrified look? All you have to do is restore the look of the original wood and finish it with a nice stain. Or, if you decide to go funky, you could whisk your paintbrush and paint art as led by your imagination.

Typewriter Table

Almost nobody uses a typewriter table anymore and they can often be found awaitingtheir fate at garage sales or at flea markets. But really they should stay out of waste disposal bins because they’re still strong and can be refurbished into an unusual side or night table. You can paint them to make them look more antiquated and fit any space or décor.

Musical cocktails

A fancy little cocktail bar spells retro and cool. And guess what. An expensive boutique furniture store is not the only place to get one. In the 1950s, series were housed in cabinets. The electric components may have stopped working a long time ago but with a few touch ups the solid wood cabinets will look great again. If you can find one, you can gut it and turn it into a very chic bar table.

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Hire The Lighting And Music Equipment Rental For Event

Every single open occasion that have a component of celebration in it need scenes that are all around enhanced; blossoms, well laid tables and other furniture, covers and formally dressed servers can't look noteworthy except if the place is very much lit up with party. It is these twinkling LED gathering or laser that convey the correct state of mind to any festival.

In any occasion, for example, a wedding, a corporate occasion, a show or even a public interview there is a requirement for enhancing the place and best least expensive approach to change a gathering scene from a dim and terrible place to a fun gathering place.

The development of LED has made an upheaval in innovation and made things less difficult and less expensive than any time in recent memory. A LED is a semi-conductor wellspring of from a "light discharging diode". Driven lights have totally supplanted the radiant lights or even the fluorescent tube lights that are quick getting to be repetitive. The notoriety of LED lights is because of numerous reasons and the most imperative of these being that LED lights utilize considerably less electric power than regular brilliant globules or tubes. Likewise the life of a LED light is longer and being made of plastic parts LED lights don't break effortlessly when contrasted with the glass knobs or tubes.

In party scenes, columns and lines of little twinkling LED lights can be set up to give an emotional impact at similarly shoddy cost. Nowadays all occasions are overseen by occasion chiefs who take up the whole employment of arranging, orchestrating, beautifying and dealing with an occasion whether individual or expert. Lighting beautification is a piece of occasion administration and most occasion administration organizations have their own particular gear utilized for embellishment or they get lighting equipment rental. Lighting instrument rental organizations have diverse sorts of lights and light control hardware that they enlist out for occasions. This is the most ideal approach to obtain the correct sort of lighting for various types of capacities as a corporate meeting is very unique in relation to a commemoration party and the necessity for lighting will be very extraordinary for the two events.

There are numerous organizations that direct the particular business of giving sound and light gear on procure. They have in their stock a wide range of lights, lasers and gear to control LED lights and lasers and furthermore sound hardware, for example, DJ gear, speakers, PA frameworks and so on that are utilized for occasions of assorted types. When one leases sound or light gear from them, their specialized staff goes to the setting of the occasion to set up the hardware and even run it if required. After the occasion, the rental organization sends their staff to destroy the lights and take them away. This dispenses with a ton of issues and wastage of time and exertion.

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Leave Your Guests Spellbound With Glowing Decor Pieces

Supreme Party Rentals is an ultimate destination for mesmerizing LED furniture rental and captivating glow furniture for rent in Toronto. Our vast collection of cutting-edge LED furniture is guaranteed to leave your guests spellbound, creating an enchanting ambiance for any event. Whether it's a corporate gala or a private celebration, our top-notch LED furniture for rent in Toronto will elevate your gathering to a whole new level. With a wide range of glowing options available, including tables, chairs, and decor, we ensure an unforgettable experience for your guests. Choose Supreme Party Rentals for an extraordinary event that sparkles with LED brilliance and captivating glow furniture, setting a dazzling stage for memories that will last a lifetime.

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Receiving Your Modern Furnishings At The Right Price

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Part Four 10th Anniversary Work in Uganda

Over the years, Geoff and I have travelled to Uganda at least seven times each; generally together but also on our own. When we travel to Uganda we take donated supplies from Canada that are easy to pack.

We are grateful to the Compassionate Resource Warehouse in Victoria that is a collection depot for all things donated including medical, educational, and sewing supplies, personal items and tools of all kinds. On each trip JNFC has been able to take suitcases full of medical and educational items, as well as knitted comfort dolls. We’ve also taken suitcases filled with dental supplies, baby clothes, sewing supplies, and three times we packed and delivered donated soccer uniforms with equipment. We always take letters and small packages from sponsors to brighten the lives of their sponsored children.

Teachers modelling donated soccer uniforms in 2015

Jim and Shirley Wilson and Jill Stokes packing puppets for the journey in 2012

Comfort dolls are made by different volunteers and bring a little joy every time

Each sponsored family receives toothbrushes and toothpaste, and the extra supplies are given to the staff for the school store. Pictured with Dee Henderson and Chris Crawford 2016

Here are some of the medical supplies received by the nurse in 2015, pictured with Tom the Sponsorship Coordinator and Geoff Stokes.

The money raised through events and donations in Canada is used to begin new projects or continue ongoing projects. Our very first project was a pump for the bore hole (well) on the property, continuing with desks for the school being built, scholastic materials, medical supplies, a kitchen/dining room facility, fencing, solar power installation, sanitation, a library, sports field, water storage, transportation, and more.

We purchased five bicycles, and papyrus which Geoff and staff used to construct the puppet stage pictured in a previous post. This photo shows the truck stuck in the swamp 2012.

We support AFC with coffee and ginger growing as income generation for the school, and last year we implemented a Bursary Fund for students who have no family. You will find a comprehensive list of all of our projects on our website: www.jnfcanada.org

Staff and children all help prepare the coffee plants.

Ginger ready for planting.

The parents/caregivers contribute to the school by working in the gardens that provide food for the school.

We’ve taken art supplies for fun days at the school and below the children were painting two murals: one to stay in Uganda and one for Victoria.

We learned how to finger paint!

In 2012, Geoff and Leanne were in Uganda in February during their birthdays and had a wonderful celebration with the school by serving three cakes.

Rotary Club of Saanich, Districts 5020 BC & District 9200 Uganda, Project Unity and Rotary International

Geoff and I joined the Rotary Club of Saanich in 2008. This was somewhat of a surprise to us because we never intended to join a service club but Naz Rayani of Heart Pharmacy was persuasive in asking us to try it out. We learned to appreciate the history of Rotary and the wonderful work that Rotarians do, volunteering in service projects and fundraising all around the world. We made a lot of friends and connections, learned about other community organizations, and we were able to share the work of JNFC by making presentations to a number of clubs.

We attended a meeting of the Rotary Club of Kalolo in Kampala exchanging banners.

In 2010 Rotary International introduced a brand new Global Grant process starting with a pilot project that took two years to complete. Rotary has a vigorous process of accountability for funds distributed and completion of projects. It was necessary for us to find a club in Uganda who would be the Ugandan liason and we found the Rotary Club of Kalolo. Our project was spearheaded by Geoff and comprised of committed funds from the Rotary Club of Saanich, District 5020 in BC & Washington, and the Rotary Club of Kalolo in District 9200 in Uganda, Rotary International, as well as Project Unity Victoria and JNFC. The Global Grant was $45,000.00 in total. Geoff communicated with all parties including the District level in Washington, and Rotary International in Chicago. Estimates had to be given and contractors lined up with a timeline for the work.

By late 2011 it all seemed overwhelming trying to get the project going in Uganda from Victoria. As a result Geoff flew to Uganda in December 2011 to meet with the contractors, engineer, and the Ugandan Rotarians to get the project started.

A meeting in the swamp with Geoff on the right and Jolly as well as the engineer, contractor and members of the Rotary Club of Kalolo

The Rotary Global Grant was instrumental in:

· converting a swamp into a regulation size sports field;

· finishing an empty brick room as a library with solar power, appropriate furniture, resources, books, computers and a printer;

· installation of an eco-san toilet beside the sports field.

The future library (photo taken in 2010)

In February 2012 Geoff, our daughter Jill and I arrived in Uganda to see the completion of the library, and to witness the work in progress on the sports field.

The sports field took several more months to complete including waiting for the grass to grow. In Uganda, small grass plants are hand planted into the soil and then you wait for the rains to come. The grass is much more hardy than ours and drought resistant.

Photos of the new library coming together, and the librarian receiving new books. Below Jill and I are cataloguing some new books.

2012 Sports field in progress.

In 2013 Leanne was on the new field watching the whole school participate in “sports day” with soccer, net ball, and the younger students playing their own games. It was a joy to see this project completed!

Another project that was very special was providing a new home for an extremely poor family. These grandparents were left with three very young children after their daughter died of malaria when the youngest was a baby. One of our donors gave a significant donation and asked us to match it to build a new house for a family in great need.

Above is the original house the family lived in, and below is the new house just being finished in 2012.

On the far right is an extra room that was incorporated into the house to allow the family to collect rental income. Since that time a tenant has been renting the room.

2012 truly was a very special year with all of these large projects coming together, Jolly’s convocation and our Day of the African Child fundraiser. There has been a lot to celebrate and be thankful for.

Organizational Assessment 2015

At the request of AFC we conducted an Organizational Assessment of AFC. Sessions were led by Geoff and Leanne and attended by the AFC Board of Directors and senior staff. It was insightful and highlighted areas where they excelled as well as a number of areas where improvements could be made.

Bursary Fund Established 2016

Last year we established a Bursary Fund for children who have no family to support them in school. The criteria is: abandoned or orphaned children; families that are unable to take care of their children and live in poor conditions; or abused and/or neglected children. Visit our website for more information under Projects to see how you can help.

Volunteer Board of Directors

In the first post of this series you learned about the original Board of Directors. We have been fortunate that our Board has remained quite stable over the years. John Wilton joined the Board in 2010 and served for three years which was appreciated. The current Board of Directors is comprised of Jolly Nyeko, Geoff and Leanne Stokes who have been on the Board since the beginning, as well as Rashna Charania, Stephanie Hunter and Shannon Nichols. Here is a short bio of Shannon Nichols:

Shannon Nichols

I became involved in the Jolly Nyeko Foundation Canada almost 9 years ago and it has been one of the most satisfying experiences of my life. They are doing amazing work in Uganda to help children reach their full potential through education and support. When I first became a member, the school in rural Masuliita only offered a few early primary grades. Now they offer grades 1 through 7 and some children have been able to advance on to high school. The school has also grown and now, thanks to JNFC fund raising efforts, the children have a solar powered library, a well, a sports field and new kitchen to provide them a healthy lunch every day.

For a number of years I've sponsored two girls to attend school. I appreciate that I receive regular, comprehensive reports about them from Action For Children that give me a real sense of who they are as people and what their lives are like. I also really look forward to the occasional personal letter and photos from the girls that I can post on the fridge. I would definitely recommend that anyone looking for a way to contribute, consider sponsoring a child's school fees as I believe education is the most effective means of fostering long-term change and growth in Uganda.

I am sure that the next decade will bring many exciting opportunities and accomplishments and I look forward to being part of the journey.

Shannon Nichols is standing left with Leanne Stokes at the Manitoba border.

May 2010 Shannon was moving back to Toronto and asked me (Leanne) if I wanted to drive with her. I said I’d love to go as far as Winnipeg since I have family there. We had a marvelous time exploring Provincial Parks and sights from BC to Manitoba. Then I said goodbye to Shannon as she continued on to Toronto.

Even though we live far apart, Geoff and I have remained good friends with Shannon, and keep in touch. We value Shannon’s expertise, all her help over the years, and continued contribution to the organization. Shannon plans to visit Uganda in March 2018.

Watch for our post next week highlighting another board member and child sponsorship.

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18 "rail-to-trail" projects following in the High Line's footsteps

The creators of New York's High Line have launched a platform to advise similar infrastructure reuse projects in the USA. We've rounded up the 18 other schemes in the works, including an OMA-designed bridge with ramps and waterfalls, and an underground park.

The hugely popular High Line park, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro and James Corner Field Operations, reclaimed a section of a disused elevated railway line along the Lower West Side of Manhattan.

Richard Hammond, one of the project's founders, has since launched the High Line Network. The initiative allows similar projects in North America, which he describes as "rail-to-trail", to share tips and advice on creating all-inclusive public parks in unusual spaces.

Read on to find out more about the network's 18 other projects:

Image by OMA and OLIN

11th Street Bridge Park, Washington DC by OMA and OLIN

Rem Koolhaas' architecture firm OMA has collaborated with landscape architects OLIN studio to design Washington DC's first elevated park on a bridge crossing the Anacastia river in the city's southeast quadrant.

Set to open in 2019, it will comprise a pair of ramps that slope up to offer raised views across the city, as well as cover to spaces underneath. Waterfalls will be placed at each end, with one linked to a filtration system that will clean the surrounding river water. An open plaza in the middle will host markets, festivals and performances.

Photograph by Christopher T Martin

Atlanta BeltLine, Atlanta, Georgia by Perkins + Will and Kimley Horn

The Belt Line is designed to occupy a series of abandoned railway corridors to create a route of parks, trails, transit and affordable housing, which will loop around Atlanta and connect 45 neighbourhoods.

Lined with art installations, the open trails will also include a botanical tree garden and parks to host free public activities like fitness classes. The first phase of the project opened in 2008 and it is anticipated to be fully completed by 2030.

Image courtesy of Houston Parks Board

Bayou Greenways 2020, Houston, Texas

The Bayou Greenways 2020 will see over 3,000 acres (1,214 hectares) along Houston's bayous – a marshy outlet of the river – made into a continuous park and hike-and-bike trails.

Aiming to transform the way that Houston's residents journey around the city, once completed it will mean that 60 per cent live within 1.5 miles of a bayou.

Buffalo Bayou, Houston, Texas by SWA, Page, Herves Descottes, Reed Hilderbrand and Lake/Flato

In progress for 30 years, the Buffalo Bayou project will revitalise a 10-mile (16-kilometre) stretch along the river in Houston into parks, trails and bridges.

It will take place in stages, with the current phase providing a play area, a dog park, performance pavilions, a cafe, as well as a pair of visitor centres for boat and bike rentals. The next section is planned for the eastern portion of the river.

Crissy Field, San Francisco, California by Hargreaves Associates

Occupying what was formerly an army airfield, the mile-long Crissy Field national park includes grassy land tidal marsh, and sand dunes, with 100,000 native plants that were planted by volunteers.

The community-backed project commenced before the High Line in 1996, but is set for a refresh. It currently hosts 1.2 million visitors a year and is home to 125 species of birds.

Dequindre Cut, Detroit, Michigan by Smith Group JJR

Measuring 20 feet (61 metres) wide, this greenway has enough room for both pedestrians and bicycles to travel between Detroit's east Riverfront, Eastern Market and residential neighbourhoods.

Previously the Grand Trunk Railroad line, the route mainly run under street level with parts passing underneath old structures that are now home to graffiti artwork. Its newest section runs along the Wilkins Street Plaza, which features cyclists with a spot to park bikes and seats to rest.

Photograph by Thomas McConnell

Klyde Warren Park, Dallas, Texas by Office of James Burnett, and Thomas Phifer and Associates

A children's park, dog park, lawn, performance pavilion, restaurant, reading and game room, and five water features are all included in the Kylid Warren Park, a 5.2-acre (2.1-hectare) park built above the Woodall Rodgers Freeway in Dallas.

Bridging uptown and downtown Dallas, the park hosts a broad public programme – from fitness and educational activities to free movie screenings, symphony concerts, and simulcasts of opera.

Image by Kibum Park/Raad Designs

Lowline, New York City, New York by James Ramsey and Daniel Barasch

The inverse version of the High Line, the Lowline will turn an abandoned trolley terminal at the heart of New York's Lower East Side into what is billed as the world's first underground park.

Parts of the infrastructure will be restored and a series of solar arrays will be used to create wells of light in the cavernous park, which will be filled with a variety of plants.

Presidio Tunnel Tops, San Francisco, California by James Corner Field Operations

James Corner Field Operations – one of the studios behind High Line – has planned this 14-acre green space atop the tunnelled road to the Golden Gate highway and surrounding parklands.

As well as paths and gardens, features will include a community plaza, a campfire circle, picnic areas and an interactive kids playground. It is currently under construction with its completion slated for 2019.

Image by DLANDstudio & WXY

Queensway, Queens, New York by DLANDstudio and WXY

This community-led project in Queens, New York, hopes to transform 3.5 miles (5.6 kilometres) of disused railway into a park for neighbourhoods that are lacking green space, so local children can connect with nature.

Taking cues from the High Line, the park will be lined with planting and benches, but have separate paths for cyclists and those on foot.

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Rail Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Studio Bryan Hanes and Urban Engineers

Aiming to "bring together diverse communities and serve as a focal point for the city", Philadelphia's Rail Park will convert an old rail line into three miles (4.8 kilometres) of green space that links 10 neighbourhoods.

It is hoped that it will also kickstart the redevelopment of the city's vacant spaces on the route, which runs along the former Reading Railroad Line.

Image by Daniel Lee Postaer

River LA, Los Angeles, California by Gehry Partners, OLIN and Geosyntec

A masterplan headed by Frank Gehry is set to revitalise the barren canal-like waterway that weaves through Los Angeles.

Currently a work in progress, it includes ideas like kayaking, playgrounds and undulating bikeways that are logged in the LA River Index and yet to be formalised. The public is also invited to submit suggestions.

Photograph courtesy of The Trust for Public Land

The 606, Chicago, Illinois by Collins Engineering, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Frances Whitehead

Named after Chicago's postal code prefix, the 2.6-mile-long (4.2-kilometre) 606 park transformed the abandoned Bloomingdale Rail Line into elevated bicycle and pedestrian paths that spirals to the top of a hill.

Featuring parks and event spaces, the park, which opened in 2015, forms part of a wider mission to create more open space in the northwest of Chicago.

Image by Public Work

The Bentway, Toronto, Ontario by Public Work and Greenberg Consultants

The underpass of the Toronto's Gardiner Expressway is set to be transformed into a "thriving cultural hub" by 2018.

Threaded between the existing concrete columns, proposed activities include gardens, a skating rink, recreational amenities, markets, public art, exhibitions, festivals, theatre and musical performances.

Image by James Corner Field Operations

The Underline, Miami, Florida by James Corner Field Operations

Another James Corner Field Operations project, the 10-mile-long (16-kilometre) park and urban trail will be located below an elevated rail line in Downtown Miami.

Combining an existing bike trail and with a new pedestrian pathway, the routes will wind through different ecosystems filled with native plants, spaces for art and play, and pop-up structures.

Trinity River Park, Dallas, Texas by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates and LimnoTech

Curving into either side of Dallas' Trinity River, the project will offer the community a series of recreational spaces, including elevated parks and places to gather and walk.

Opening in summer 2021, it also forms part of the city's masterplan to provide protection against flooding.

Waller Creek, Austin, Texas by Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates

Austin's neglected Waller Creek is set to be upgraded to 37 acres (15 hectares) of parks and three miles (4.8 kilometres) of bikes and paths opening in 2019.

At its heart, it will feature a green square that will lead down to a pavilion with a gridded roof that will host the cultural arts programme planned for the scheme.

Image by James Corner Field Operations

Waterfront Seattle, Seattle, Washington by James Corner Field Operations, Miller Hull, LMN & Mithun and Mithun

Described as a "waterfront for all", the 26-block-long park on Seattle's waterfront will create elevated overlooks, spaces, and places out of the space left by the removal of the Alaskan Way Viaduct.

Other features will include landscaped gardens designed to bio-filtrate stormwater, the rebuilding of a historic plaza for year-round public programmes, and a direct walkway to the Pike Place MarketFront plaza.

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