Draw sight lines connections between different zones

well connected to related structures on the site. Draw
Sight Lines connections between different zones with dotted lines
Pathways for visual connections, solid lines for physical
Corridors connections and heavy solid lines for barriers. Label
Walls/ Fences each zone and connection with key words.
• Compromise is a key factor in community design.
Gather all the small groups together to review and One or Two Preferred
discuss the diagram options. Try to chose or create one Preliminary Zoning
or two favourite bubble diagram configurations for Options
use in the design development stage. Consider which
suggestions best meet everyone's needs.
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3. Playground Design Matrix
Developing a Detailed Design Concept
3.1 This section of the Matrix is designed to help
community groups transform all the goals and ideas
generated through the Objectives Matrix into physical
form. It is composed of various steps that should be
undertaken in the process of transforming preliminary
ideas and goals into detailed and connected spaces
designed for a variety of complex play activities.
3.2 This section of the Matrix does not have to be followed
in order. In fact, community groups will find that they
move back and forth between each section until a
satisfactory design solution is reached.
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Playground Development Matrix
3. Playground Design Matrix
(Developing a Detailed Design Layout Plan)
WHAT HOW WHAT
Item to Consider Means of Developing The Idea Resulting Product
Develop Detailed • The design stage is difficult to accomplish with a
Design Component large group. At this time the community should seek Design Development
Requirements to form a core design development committee Committee
for Each Zone composed of volunteers with administration, design
and construction experience. This committee must be
dedicated to the responsibilities of bringing a
detailed design to the community for review.
e.g., Creek Zone
streambed • Taking the preferred bubble diagram option
water flow / waterfall developed in The Playground Objectives Matrix, break
catchment area down each zone of the bubble diagram into the
types of plants environmental and play components required to create Design Component
types of animals that play space. Use the playground examples, existing Chart
stepping stones / bridges conditions, cultural factors and user needs charts for Each Zone
sitting areas the community has developed. Give each zone a theme.
safety / exploring areas
paths / lights • While developing the list of components research the Complete With Detailed
windmill / watermill basic layout size, configuration and number of each Product Information
winter skating etc component that will be part of the corresponding zone.