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Originally Posted by SDCAL
Ruocco Park is exactly what I was suggesting to AVOID - It's open, not very dense vegetation, just a generic nondescript space. I was thinking of something where you could enter and get lost in - mature trees, more "natural" style landscaping that brings a natural oasis. Maybe I'm being naive because I know a lot of it depends on our climate (doesn't support the huge trees you see like in Central Park) and the size of the space. Anyway, I tried looking on the internet at city parks and couldn't really find anything that matches my "vision". I do agree with you about a natural water feature, maybe something like this:
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I think you guys will be singing a different tune about Ruocco Park once a few other things transpire. One, it'll look nicer once the trees matrue a bit (same with the Waterfront Park). Two, with such a small area, it'll never be a landmark spot in and of itself. It needs the Navy Broadway Complex and a something new in the Chesapeake Fish Company building's spot. It's sandwiched between crap, so there's no draw to it. Once you surround it with nicer draws, it bet it'll be a nice, welcome spot. Now, the driftwood/boulder sculpture thing on the corner of PCH and Harbor? That's another thing. I won't miss that if it goes...
As for dense trees and vegetation, I LOVE that idea. However, in downtown San Diego we just need to make sure we don't simply create a new shelter for the homeless to hide. Look no further than the Children's Park, and its dense grove of trees...and dense homeless population.
But don't get me wrong, mature trees are highly underrated and valuable. Just want to make sure it's done right.