The reserve featured here is close to Swinger Hill (signposted above)in the Australian Capital Territory, or perhaps is in it (the boundaries of Swinger Hill are somewhat difficult to define; some locals suggest it is a geographical feature, rather than a suburb). More information on the origins of Swinger Hill here, and some parodic yet insightful information here.
Once again, I am presenting a space which is only arguably 'internal', as it does feature around 60 m of street frontage in addition to the two pathway entrances. That said, it is a most interesting space as it (1) features a childcare centre (and a playground), thus ascribing the space a particular use and (2) as you can see from the google map here, it is at the centre of a walkway network; see also in the pictures below the distinctive white bollards which indicate to drivers the presence of a walkway crossing streets.
A record of field trips and other explorations of a particular urban design element - the internal reserve - a 'pocket park' surrounded on all sides by residential housing but accessible by pedestrian pathways from the street. They are exclusive, secluded, sometimes neglected, sometimes celebrated, suburban spaces. This blog welcomes contributions: comments, images, memorabilia. Please email nicholsd@unimelb.edu.au
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Kabbera Central, Kelso, NSW
Look at it here. Kelso is essentially a suburb adjoining the regional city of Bathurst but it has an identity greater than mere adjacent su...
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A search on something else entirely led me to the June 1927 issue of one of Florence Taylor's publications, Construction and Local Go...
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A place I have not yet visited but hope to within the next twelve months. An attempt to contextualise it historically can be found here . Go...
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