What is important to preserve and emphasize in the development of the park for the meeting participants
VALUABLE QUALITIES
Good park location. ("The park is the crossroads of the city")
The untouched nature of the park: trees and their shade, herbs
Free playground
Atmosphere of silence
The historical appearance of the park and the legacy of Soviet design
VALUABLE OBJECTS
Sports and event grounds, Verev park
Viewpoint
Cafe#2
unfinished church
Stadium and sports school
Reservoirs of the park (artificial lake, Aghstev river), embankment, bridges, pier
Dilijan branch of the Academy of Arts of Armenia
Paintings with scenes from Soviet cartoons
Small wooden stage
PARK ISSUES
What the participants of the meeting do not like about the territory and what problems are important to solve by the project
LACK OF BASIC LANDSCAPING
no rain cover
lack of toilets
no navigation signs inside the park
unfinished objects (church, hotel)
the river bank is unfinished
LACK OF BASIC LANDSCAPING
poor-quality pavements of the path-road network which complicate movement along them
difficult to park near the park
few drinking fountains
LACK OF BASIC LANDSCAPING
uneven distribution of opportunities for recreation and other activities throughout the park (in some places there is nothing to do for visitors)
blooming water in an artificial lake
PROBLEM AREAS
main entrance to the park
walking alley
event tents
unfinished hotel
puppet theater
memorial complex
BAD PARK MAINTENANCE
poor condition of the green fund
occasional garbage disposal
poor condition of the Aghstev river
dirt in toilets
UNSAFETIVENESS
ticks
stray dogs
low light level
unsafe area to visit for women without male companions
NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL VISITORS OF THE PARK
FEW PUBLIC EVENT SPACES
THERE ARE NO WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR VISITORS OF THE PARK
ONLY PAID ATTRACTIONS
NO INTERNET IN THE PARK TERRITORY
CLOSED TUNNEL FROM THE EMBANKMENT TO THE BUS STATION
WHY PEOPLE COME TO THE PARK NOW
The number of hearts shows the popularity of the scenario among the participants of the meeting.
♡♡♡♡♡ (54%) Take a walk ♡♡♡♡♡ (54%) Meet friends, family ♡♡♡♡♡ (54%) For events (for example, Family or Gastro fest) ♡♡♡♡ (45%) Visit a cafe nearby (for example, Cafe#2) ♡♡♡♡ (45%) To the sports ground (football, basketball, workout) ♡♡♡ (32%) Relax with children (play on the playground, ride the rides)
Only 12% of the respondents pass through the park only for transit (!) - all the rest go to it as a public space! Among the participants, the most popular scenarios are: attending events, walking and resting with friends / family (they are chosen by more than 50% of participants). Only 1 participant of the seminar visits the stadium and sports school, so it was difficult to evaluate them at the meeting. Only two participants fish in the park and walk their dogs - this is not surprising, because the park does not have suitable infrastructure, and fishing is completely prohibited by signs.