KILN CREEK DEVELOPMENT PARK

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PROBLEM STATEMENT KILN CREEK PARK PLAN KEY

Socio-Cultural Context: As technology continues to grow and
evolve, children are losing their relationship with nature, with
their communities, and with each other. It is essential that
landscapes – specifically those designed for children – foster
an appreciation and understanding of the environment that
surrounds and sustains us from an ecological, cultural, and
CAFÉ LAWN PLAZA
Catch up with friends in a casual,
shaded café setting. A large central
lawn allows for supervised play,
while outdoor green walls create a
cool oasis that pleases all senses.

economic perspective.
Ecological Concerns: The Kiln Creek development plan’s CREEK BEND LANDING
buildings create multiple wind corridors, creating an A simple paved area ideal for
unfavourable microclimate for all users, particularly during the accommodating tour buses or meeting
up with friends and family.
SITE ANALYSIS / ZONING cold winter months. Safety hazards include: standing water due
to gentle slopes, building shadows and pavement; windburn;
and slippery ice in winter.
BRICKWORKS NATURAL
PLAYGROUND
CONCEPT STATEMENT Inspired by masonry magnate
Shaw Brick, this immersive natural
Kiln Creek Park is an all-inclusive community green space that playground encourages exploration
reinforces children’s cognitive, social, and physical development and industry through a variety of
interactive workstations.
through outdoor play in a variety of themed settings inspired
by Lantz’s rich cultural history. These immersive spaces reflect
WAYFINDING PLAZA
distinct local landforms to encourage curiosity, self-directed
Spring-flowering trees frame this
play, and social engagement. A shaded café plaza provides attractive plaza, which acts as a
all users with a comfortable place to sit, chat, and participate throughway and checkpoint. Tall
signposts clearly direct traffic.
THEMATIC CONCEPT PLAN in community activities or events. Interpretive panels and
sculptures throughout the site educate visitors on the Shaw
Brick industry and benefits of sustainable wind energy.
BRAIDED TWIN BOULEVARD
Winding paths expand and contract,
CULTURAL REFERENCE reflecting the form of the nine-mile
river. The interpretive woodland gravel
path contains panels and signs that
showcase local flora and fauna.

FLEXIBLE EVENTS PLAZA

This large open paved area can
accommodate a large crowd. Casual
seating is available under the tree
canopies on either side of the plaza.
FINAL CONCEPT PLAN

Selena DeWolf 2020-2021

COVID-19 Remote Learning year
Made in Petit-de-Grat, Cape Breton Island, NS
 KILN CREEK PLAZAS & ACTIVITIES

The Café Lawn Plaza boasts a series of outdoor green walls, which actively filter rainwater and air while sheltering the plaza from wind. Shade gardens and street trees provide year-round structural interest.

The Café Lawn Plaza includes a winding path of permeable pavers that help filter and retain
storm water runoff from the roundabout above.
The Braided Twin Boulevard offers two different user experiences in one corridor: The
polished, modern Shaw Brick route or the naturalistic woodland trail.

A Bird’s Eye View of Kiln Creek Park:

Summer Food Truck Festival
This 3D rendering shows Kiln Creek Park’s
potential during various local events such as
Canada Day or Saturday farmers markets.
Otherwise empty, this space is activated and
bustling during weekends and holidays.

Selena DeWolf 2020-2021

COVID-19 Remote Learning year
Made in Petit-de-Grat, Cape Breton Island, NS