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This small waterfront plot, previously used for parking and otherwise underused, was developed into green public space. The concept creates spaces and activities that encourage interaction between generations and support exercise, play, and relaxation without activities disturbing one another. It makes use of the canalside setting and existing trees. Key elements are a ramp integrated with the playground and benches that also serve as planters.
Total area within a 400 m radius 511,887 sq m. Before development, the area already accessible was 511,887 sq m
Estimated population from the Department of Provincial Administration's age-banded population statistics, 2019, apportioned by the share of each sub-district within a 400 m radius.
Land along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem was expropriated for the Chao Phraya bridge project between Lat Ya and Maha Phruttharam and the Red Line suburban railway from Hua Lamphong to Maha Chai. Canalside plots were subsequently left empty or overgrown. Their location gives them potential for green public space that connects people with the canal and forms a wider network of canalside public spaces.
2020 satellite imagery by Maxar Technologies through Mapbox
Before development, this was BMA green public space, but its landscaping and uses did not respond to the needs of the surrounding community.
Local green public space data screened from Bangkok's green space database and monitoring and evaluation system, revised 23 January 2021.
Local residents are mainly working-age and older people living in old-town communities. The community and Pan Muang therefore proposed a neighbourhood public park plan through a project to improve older people's quality of life in the old town.
Population estimated from the Department of Provincial Administration's age-banded population statistics, 2019, apportioned by sub-district area.
A study of the neighbourhood's green public space network identified the banks of Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem as a promising area, with empty and overgrown plots ready to become green public spaces. we!park investigated and met the Pan Muang architects, who were developing unused space in the Choduek community through participation. We proposed working together. we!park invited other networks to help, including Pan Muang and art4d, with SCG funding construction and workshops for university students and architects interested in participatory design with residents and stakeholders. Under UNIQUE THE SPACE, participants proposed concepts and developed them into construction designs. Maps, sticky notes, and models helped communicate new design possibilities, which were refined with the community to meet everyone's needs as closely as possible. Choduek Community Garden is part of a trial network of green public spaces along Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem, developed with designers and local communities at seven other points. Future Bangkok Design Week activities were planned to open the spaces and test connections along the canal between Hua Lamphong railway station and the forecourt of River City. These activities would communicate and activate the spaces, raise public awareness of adding green public space at every 400 m service radius, and encourage connections and access within a five- to ten-minute walk.