the psychology of leisure - a case study of roma street parklands lisa williams david levitt megan...
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The Psychology of Leisure - A case study of
Roma Street Parklands
Lisa Williams David Levitt Megan Lennon
BACKGROUNDRoma Street Parklands......
LocationRoma Street Parkland
Category: ATTRACTION1 Parkland Boulevard, Brisbane City, Queensland,
4000 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.romastreetparkland.com
This oasis in the heart of Brisbane is a must see destination. With spectacular subtropical plant displays, sweeping vistas and unique artwork, Roma Street Parkland is the perfect place to go exploring - and it's only a short walk from Brisbane's Queen Street Mall.
History• Located in the heart of Brisbane
• 500m from the Queen Street Mall
• The largest subtropical Garden in the world
• Officially opened on 6 April 2001
• By – Peter Beatie (Queensland Premier)
• Robert Schwarten – Minister for Public Works
• Owned by Department of Public Works
• $72 mill to develop and create
• More than half a million people visit each year
Facilities and Amenities
Observation
• Method
Observation
• Data
Observation
• Summary of findings
Probable motivations
• Guessing motivations
Is the setting gendered
• What makes it gender specific? Is this supported by the observation data results?
Use of facility
• Use of facility for intended purpose
• Deviant behaviour:• Evidence of graffiti/vandalism• Deterred via design elements (CPTED)• Observations completed during daylight hours
due to perceptions of safety -
ECONOMIC IMPACTRoma Street Parklands and ....
• Employment - • Health – physical and mental health• Social capital contribution – skilling volunteers, socialisation• Provides Tourism traffic through the south-east corner
Responding to contemporary issues....Vertical communities, Draft Green Open Space Strategy, SEQ Regional Plan, Population Growth Management