New usages for the surrounding spaces of the apartment house
In our apartment house the renovation of the yard areas was carried out couple of years ago. Some obstacles were met due to surroundings which are protected for some extend by the town planning. The planting areas were renovated and new trees planted, while some old ones were cut down to have more sunlight at the yard. Most of the area was functioning previously as a parking place. While most of the parking places were preserved, as most of the inhabitants have a car and need it, room were made also for playground areas and relaxing spaces with benches and tables. Old playground equipment were original ones, the house being built in early 80´s, so these had seen their better days already. The sand in the sandboxes were changed into fresh one, and the old equipment were replaced by modern swings and climbing towers. Replacing the old equipment was also a matter of safety – the old climbing towers had got quite a stress from the Finnish winter, and hardly anyone let their children to climb in them anymore. The renovation of the yard of our apartment building was successful, making the surroundings more enjoyable. Neighbors started to spend more and more time outdoors ( in Finnish: ulkoliikuntapaikka ), especially in the summer. The playground serves as meeting point for residents and this way the renovation also enhanced the social connections between neighbors. The yard also won a local garden competition and got a honorable mention of its´ neat outlooks. Disclaimer: Article submitters are solely responsible for the content of their articles. ArtiLib can't be held liable for the contents of the articles. Report Abuse | Browse By Category |
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