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Utilisation of open spaces: A case study of Phaya Thai district, Bangkok
Journal of Urban Regeneration and Renewal,
16
(1),
65-84
(2022)
Abstract
Phaya Thai is an inner-city district of Bangkok, Thailand, which has quite high mixed-use density and overall fair development. These advantages have attracted many people to live and work there, which increases multi-aspect demands, including on green and open spaces. Therefore, appropriate solutions for increasing these spaces are needed. Among several approaches, utilisation of existing spaces is highly recommended for Phaya Thai district due to its lack of available land for new development. This paper explores the existing open spaces in the district and identifies opportunities for utilising them to increase the greenery or improve their use. Mainly by mapping and observation, the physical attributes of existing spaces are investigated. Based on that, development concepts are proposed through 2D and 3D visualisation. These can be used as a reference for future revitalisation or development of the district, as well as for other areas with similar features, for which further feasibility studies are needed to identify the physical and socio-economic characteristics of specific locations.
Keywords: open space; utilisation; Phaya Thai district; Bangkok
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Author's Biography
Le Thi Thu Huong PhD Arch is a lecturer and researcher in architecture and urban studies. She holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in architecture from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture in Vietnam, and MSc and PhD degrees in urban environmental management from the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Thailand. With international working experience, her research interests cover different aspects of the city and its built environment, including architecture, planning and management.
Le Thi Kieu MSc Arch is a research assistant and a doctoral candidate at the Institute of Constructive Design and Building Construction at the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUD) in Germany. She holds a Master’s degree in sustainable urban development from TUD and a Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture in Vietnam. Her research interests cover strategic designs for green building and urban resilience to thermal sensitivities.
