What will follow over the next few days is a selection (a rather random selection!) of IRs in/near the Paris new town of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. This first is little more than an intersection of walkways. There is certainly no invitation to stop. Six entries converge in the space (see it here) along with a light and a rubbish bin. Two adjacent properties have wooden fences, some have hedges - ranging from quite thick to patchy. All upstairs windows can see into the space.
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
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