Tokyo Shibuya Kitaya Park (3)π
The Park-PFI system also provides ample room for concession in terms of floor area ratio (FAR) regulation. π³ βοΈ The building in the photo is a cafΓ© in the park. Since it ensures the architectural height openness, it can gain an additional 10% of FAR, which is crucial for the not-so-large North Valley Park. π³ Nikken Sekkei is in charge of the park's design and also joins the consortium to participate in the park's operation. ππΏ "Entrusting the same group of people with design, management, and operation is different from the traditional public-private partnership method. Considering subsequent management and operation during construction can maximize the park's potential use and reduce unnecessary fiscal expenditure." π To increase revenue, the park will also be rented out to other companies to hold commercial activities. Jazz concerts, photography events, fashion shows, pop-up stores of surrounding merchants, community fairs, and more. The variety is endless and full of surprises. πΆπΈ ππΏ "Parks need two types of activities. One is to create a sense of community and enhance the park's value; the other is to ensure income and supplement the resources for management and operation." π #UrbanSceneryChronicles ππΏ