Bonnet Springs Park to be a New Central Park for Lakeland, FL
"Great cities have a great park." Creating a special public place out of underutilized, industrial land for the whole Lakeland, Florida community to enjoy
闲置的车辆段摇身一变成为生态瑰宝、文化宝地和联系贯通的社区资源，以支持快速的区域发展步伐
邦内特公园
The Nature Center will welcome all visitors seeking to learn more about the flora and fauna of Bonnet Springs Park. Connected by boardwalks, the Nature Center consists of two buildings providing exhibit space, classrooms, food vendors, and paddle boat rentals.
在改造为邦内特公园之前，面积逾72公顷的项目基地从1880 到1950年代初是由莱克兰车辆段占有的，该车辆段多年来一直是美国东岸货运业的重要枢纽，后来随着它的历史任务在1952年结束，庞大的地块很快便被闲置，附近的邦内特湖也连带不再受欢迎。直到2015年，一群热爱莱克兰市的社群聚在一起，他们竭力为这一片废弃多时的土地注入新生命。
意识到莱克兰大区在全国的地位快速崛起，这群项目发起人便趁机以城市丰富的公园和自然资源为主导，提出建造“邦内特公园”——莱克兰的中央公园。面对区域中亦步亦趋的发展，团队希望透过项目来守护当地的自然生态，强调文化价值，同时提供联系贯通的社区资源。
Sasaki在2017年获邦内特公园董事局委聘，负责制定公园的总体规划蓝图。为了解市民大众对公园设计的想法和期望，Sasaki开展了为期半年的公众意见征集活动，不同群体在此期间踊跃表达意见，项目团队也乐于赖以优化设计策略。目前，Sasaki正埋首进行深化设计工作，公园预期可在2020年开幕。
The master plan shows the actual dimensions of the project: 180 acres of unused land will turn into a “New Central Park” for the city of Lakeland
This densely shaded grove of live oak trees will feature a walkway that soars 18 feet above the woodland floor. At moments along this quarter-mile-long walkway through the canopy, the view opens up to showcase the magnificent 200-year-old Grandfather Oak—a centerpiece of Bonnet Springs Park.
自然生态瑰宝
数十年的工业活动和过时的雨水管理措施，对基地造成了不少损害，为恢复各个自然系统，补救昔日有害污染遗留下来的问题， Sasaki的跨专业团队伙同多名本地顾问制定了一系列策略，包括移除外来入侵植物，建造用以处理地表径流的湿地和生态调节沟，以及覆盖受污染土壤，使之成为山丘，让访客有机会在园里登高欣赏美景。
针对基地其余不受影响的位置，团队也有另外的设计措施。老橡树群和蜿蜒的水道将得到保留并提升，在花草流水交错的风景中，一座自然保护中心将拔地而起，这一座眺望邦内特湖的信息中心将为访客介绍佛罗里达州中部的生态环境，提供教室、展示空间、咖啡厅和租船设施。
A boardwalk leads visitors to the Nature Center exhibit and classroom building, nestled within the existing trees of the Bonnet Springs Valley
The Nature Center displays educational exhibits on native Florida wildlife and species
A series of lush constructed wetland gardens play a vital role in improving the ecological health of the Bonnet Springs Valley and Lake Bonnet. Interpretive elements along the boardwalks adjacent to each pond show visitors how these areas prevent pollution from entering Lake Bonnet by cleaning stormwater runoff.
A boardwalk leads visitors to the Nature Center exhibit and classroom building, nestled within the existing trees of the Bonnet Springs Valley
The Nature Center displays educational exhibits on native Florida wildlife and species
A series of lush constructed wetland gardens play a vital role in improving the ecological health of the Bonnet Springs Valley and Lake Bonnet. Interpretive elements along the boardwalks adjacent to each pond show visitors how these areas prevent pollution from entering Lake Bonnet by cleaning stormwater runoff.
文化宝地
莱克兰市向来致力培育艺术，是文化和教育机构的聚集地，在市中心的邦内特公园也就因利乘便，肩负使命延续这个传统。迎宾中心的展览品将重点阐述区域的农业、工业和文化发展史；户外空间则以一个偌大的植物园为亮点，固定和临时艺术品在公园里星罗棋布，渗透别样的艺术氛围；最值得留意的是“Explorations V”儿童博物馆将迁到公园中央位置的扩建部分，为公园赋予教育和文化功能。
The Welcome Center has an oversized canopy on its west side to provide shade and shelter. Where the overhang meets the hillside, the building and landscape merge to create a playground. Within the building, a restaurant and exhibition space are key draws for visiting guests.
The Children’s Museum and Cafe form a new gateway into the event lawn. The museum facade serves as a blank canvas for colorful murals.
The large, central event lawn will be programmed with cultural events and festivals throughout the year
联系贯通的社区资源
邦内特公园连系着城市中不同年龄、不同背景的访客，从前被运输设施所分割的社区，将借由公园连接起来，重新形成连贯的城市肌理；全新的人行道和自行车道、形象鲜明的入口还有整合的交通路线，为远近访客提供便捷的出行体验；多种多样的聚会设施，例如活动中心的大型宴会厅、迎宾中心的服务式餐厅，以及用作举办音乐会和节庆活动的中央草坪，使公园化身迷人的聚会场地；树屋、茶馆和游戏景观等小型聚会空间，以别开生面的方式呈现公园有趣的一面。林林总总的活动，皆以营造无障碍环境为前提，以巩固平等价值，在不断变迁中的社区创造共同体验，促进人与人之间无分你我的连接。
Model study of Children’s Museum, Cafe, and Event Lawn
Model study on how landscape and hills merge with the buildings to effectively define the boundary of the event lawn
Inspired by Explorations V Children’s Museum, the Bonnet Springs Botanical Gardens takes visitors of all ages on a journey through a landscape dedicated to exploring all five senses. These ornamental gardens will display the diverse horticulture of the region while serving as a natural setting for contemporary art and sculpture. At the highest point of the Botanical Garden sits the Event Center building, where weddings and other events can be held overlooking the gardens.
Walking paths provide public connections to the Welcome Center at multiple levels
The Heritage Garden will tell the history of Bonnet Springs Park’s site, which was once a rail yard and an orange grove. Featuring pollinator paths and fruit trees as well as large Live Oak within the grand Oak Grove, the gardens will be a peaceful and beautiful setting for both relaxation and learning.
The Bonnet Springs Valley was created by the natural eroding processes of the Bonnet Springs, a sand seep spring. The rare hydrological system is the result of ground water being squeezed out of a porous hillside. A new restored ecosystem along the spring corridor will naturally stabilize the banks, clean the water, and provide new habitat for water-loving fauna.
Walking paths provide public connections to the Welcome Center at multiple levels
The Heritage Garden will tell the history of Bonnet Springs Park’s site, which was once a rail yard and an orange grove. Featuring pollinator paths and fruit trees as well as large Live Oak within the grand Oak Grove, the gardens will be a peaceful and beautiful setting for both relaxation and learning.
The Bonnet Springs Valley was created by the natural eroding processes of the Bonnet Springs, a sand seep spring. The rare hydrological system is the result of ground water being squeezed out of a porous hillside. A new restored ecosystem along the spring corridor will naturally stabilize the banks, clean the water, and provide new habitat for water-loving fauna.
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