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Table 1 Difference in physical characteristics of the three investigated green areas

From: Urban park design and children’s physical activity levels: an investigation of design characteristics of green areas and playgrounds

 

Green Area 1 (GA1)

Green Area 2 (GA2)

Green Area 3 (GA3)

Layout

Approx. area (SQM)

3700

10,000

4000

Topography

Sloped in one direction towards the lake

Leveled ground in the southwest with the rest of the green area sloped inwards towards the lake

One flat green space with an elevated area in the northwest sloped inwards

Types and diversity of vegetation

Dense trees on the western edge opposite the lake

Scattered trees on the edges with dense palm trees on both sides of the lake and scattered small trees on one side of the lake

Dense trees on the northern edge with scattered trees on the rest of the edges and small dense trees on the sloped area

Water feature

Overlooking the lake

A large lake in the center

NA