We document the national infrastructure of public parks and gardens. We list, collect information, measure and map features that are relevant for the planning and design of inclusive parks.
We also gather photos and videos of the parks to use as stimultion for users to take advantage of the great benefits that parks offer.
We collect park ratings (anyone can rate through our app). This contributes to our understanding of park usage and also helps the municipalities to manage the parks.
Although initiated at the Unversity of Bahrain, the project counts with the support of the Ministry of Works and the Municipalities. We also count with the support and sponsorship of the Nationl Initiative for the Agricultural Development (NIAD).
The multidisciplinary scope is instrumental to the process of generating knowledge based on the information gathered. This takes place through an evidence-based process on which we measure results to test hipothesis pn an assessment of fitness before widespread application.
Urban parks have a deep and long standing place in cities worldwide, and have gotten prominency in the fight against climate change.
Parks have several roles in at least two domains:
Why We Care
The values listed above place urban parks at the centre of sustainable development. How could we not care?
Frank Chimero