Planning, building and making new spaces is super fun and a great way to engage people. After the build is over, then what? Reasons to activate a space:
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keep it looking good
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let folks know it is there
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let folks know WHAT is in the space
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why is the space unique to that property
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use the space to teach a curriculum
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what cool things can folks learn from the space
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how can the space be used
At nature+play designs, we are just as excited to help you learn how to use the outdoor spaces to promote play, learning and well-being, as we are in helping get the features in the ground. Learn about the different ways we can support you and your team.
PLAY &
ENJOY
Calming areas - Places to sit in small groups or individual can provide a place of refuge when feeling stressed:
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Benches - buddy, conversational groups, individual quite spots
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Gardens - visiting areas with diverse plantings provide a calming setting and a beautiful view
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Paths - a variety of path systems to meet multiple goals for de-escalation, exercise and conversations
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Retreats - create a space special for your users to take a break from the rest of the action to calm and regroup
Working gardens - The use of gardens to support various physical, cognitive and emotional goals can be very successful, such as horticultural therapies:
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Exercise - gross motor and strength building
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Cognitive support- engaging in fine motor activities support goals
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Paths - a variety of path systems to meet multiple goals for de-escalation, exercise and conversations
Play - Active and passive play are incredibly beneficial to people of all ages, especially children :
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Active play structures - working with vendors in the playground industry to design accessible structures to meet needs of all children
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Passive & Imagination play - create a variety of natural play elements for imagination play to build, manipulate and create
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Games - a variety of field and pavement play features
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Social / Behavioral regulation goals - layout out features to support team building, social connections and behavior calming
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Loose parts play - develop a kit of materials to use in school play areas, including natural and fun elements inspired to let kids create and build