"Urban Green Space: Eco-socio-cultural Views"
Place: Bang Kachao Green Area, Samut Prakarn Province (field visit)
Jacques Amyot meeting room, 4th floor
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn
University
Date: 17th - 18th December, 2015
Time: 09.00 a.m.- 04.00 p.m.
Jacques Amyot meeting room, 4th floor
Social Research Institute, Chulalongkorn
University
Date: 17th - 18th December, 2015
Time: 09.00 a.m.- 04.00 p.m.
Urban development planning needs to consider open area and green space, not only for the sake of environmental health but for the health of the community and for the sake of cultural ecology which is the basis of the community livelihood and identity. Bangkok metropolitan used to have several areas with green space that is called “rural and agricultural conservation area” in urban planning term. However, the areas have gradually been transformed into an undistinguished part of the metropolis.
At present, the large green area in Bangkok metropolitan that receives much attention is Bang Kachao. The area covers 6 Sub-districts in Phra Pradaeng Disctrict, Samut Prakan Province, and it has experienced relatively little change compare to other parts of the metropolis. This is due to the Cabinet Resolution of September 14, 1977 that declared the restriction on development and construction in Bang Kachao. Such restriction has been adjusted in recent years to allow certain construction like low-rise housing estate.
Local communities and several civic groups have moved to retain Bang Kachao natural green space, promote eco-friendly income generating activities, organize recreational bicycle routes, encourage nature-based learning activities, etc. Bang Kachao is thus an interesting case study about urban green space and nature-based solutions for urban quality of life and community identity. It will be fruitful to trace the conception of urban green idea to implementation and community participation in promoting the conservation of the area amidst the pressure of rapid urban growth.
The objectives of the Forum are 1) to promote academic discussions and exchanges of ideas on urban green area with Bang Kachao as a case in point. The views expressed will be through urban planning, architecture, governance and administration, environmental sociology, etc., 2) to provide opportunity for actual site visit, talking to community leaders and members, and observing change in the urban green area prior to the discussions and 3) to promote continuous dialogues and loose network of academics and other interesting individuals who are concerned about urban pressure to green area and preserving urban ecology.
This international forum started with a day-long field trip to Bang Kachao to talk to some community leaders and for a first-hand observation of visible pressure and change occurred in the area. Then the discussions on the second day started with three presentations on “Improving living conditions in cities with nature based solutions”, "Sustainable landscape management using ecosystem-based approach", and “Bang Kachao...The last urban green of Bangkok” and followed by the discussions about urban green space and nature based solutions for livable cities by participants.
At present, the large green area in Bangkok metropolitan that receives much attention is Bang Kachao. The area covers 6 Sub-districts in Phra Pradaeng Disctrict, Samut Prakan Province, and it has experienced relatively little change compare to other parts of the metropolis. This is due to the Cabinet Resolution of September 14, 1977 that declared the restriction on development and construction in Bang Kachao. Such restriction has been adjusted in recent years to allow certain construction like low-rise housing estate.
Local communities and several civic groups have moved to retain Bang Kachao natural green space, promote eco-friendly income generating activities, organize recreational bicycle routes, encourage nature-based learning activities, etc. Bang Kachao is thus an interesting case study about urban green space and nature-based solutions for urban quality of life and community identity. It will be fruitful to trace the conception of urban green idea to implementation and community participation in promoting the conservation of the area amidst the pressure of rapid urban growth.
The objectives of the Forum are 1) to promote academic discussions and exchanges of ideas on urban green area with Bang Kachao as a case in point. The views expressed will be through urban planning, architecture, governance and administration, environmental sociology, etc., 2) to provide opportunity for actual site visit, talking to community leaders and members, and observing change in the urban green area prior to the discussions and 3) to promote continuous dialogues and loose network of academics and other interesting individuals who are concerned about urban pressure to green area and preserving urban ecology.
This international forum started with a day-long field trip to Bang Kachao to talk to some community leaders and for a first-hand observation of visible pressure and change occurred in the area. Then the discussions on the second day started with three presentations on “Improving living conditions in cities with nature based solutions”, "Sustainable landscape management using ecosystem-based approach", and “Bang Kachao...The last urban green of Bangkok” and followed by the discussions about urban green space and nature based solutions for livable cities by participants.
