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Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

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Chulalongkorn Centenary Park

Bangkok

Thailand

Contributed by 
Project for Public Spaces
 on 
April 22, 2019
May 1, 2024

What makes it Great?

Why it doesn't work?

In a city that’s sinking by two centimeters a year, a park that can hold up to a million gallons of water is more than just a public space—it’s a lifeline. While Chulalongkorn Centenary Park fills the gap in green space for Bangkok residents, it is also designed to reduce the risks associated with seasonal rains, flooding, and the urban heat island effect. Located on the grounds of Chulalongkorn University, the “urban forest” features wetlands and sloped green roofs that guide excess rainfall into retention ponds. The park is also well-connected to the surrounding neighborhood and campus; it served as the impetus for new pedestrian paths and bike lanes along adjacent streets.

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*Please note that these Hall of Shame nominations were written in a moment in time (most over a decade ago) and likely have since changed or even been transformed. If the above entry is now great, or still not so great, go ahead and comment below on how it has evolved or nominate it as a great place.

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