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London, ON
SHIFT worked closely with City of London staff and the local BIA developing the design of Hyde Park Village Green, meeting the programmatic needs of everyday use with consideration for popular annual and weekend events.
The park is laid out linearly with multiple focal points supporting a diverse program. Larger events are centred at the plaza. A long platform seating element, a custom community table, and large planters help mediate the scale of the plaza day-to-day, while musical instruments and a songbird themed play area add depth to the park programming. Shade trees and gardens help to ensure a comfortable environment for park visitors.
A place of particular importance within the park, the Inclusivity Garden, honours a group of family members horrifically killed just a few hundred metres away. The garden compliments the existing dedicated memorial, providing an additional contemplative space for park visitors.
Photography credit: Industryous Photography