场所激活与社区共生：该项目最精髓之处在于其深度挖掘了公园作为宗教活动和社区交流场所的潜在功能，并将其与城市基础设施改造有机结合。通过对废弃建筑的再利用，植入健身房、社区大厅等，不仅提升了公园的综合服务能力，更重要的是，为公园的长期运营和维护创造了可持续的资金来源，实现了场所的自我造血和社区的深度共生。这体现了设计对场所精神的尊重和对社区活力的激活。
综合性韧性基础设施的集成：本设计巧妙地解决了场地长期存在的内涝和卫生问题，这在城市更新项目中至关重要。通过在公园范围内系统地引入雨水收集沟、地下水库以及临时的污水处理设施，将环境治理与公共空间建设融为一体。这种将“硬”基础设施（排水、污水处理）与“软”空间（步道、广场）相结合的方式，展现了对气候适应性和城市韧性建设的前瞻性思维，使公园成为社区应对环境挑战的缓冲带。
可及性与包容性的全面提升：项目在提升空间品质的同时，着重解决了不同群体的使用需求。通过拆除北墙并将其转化为架高步行街，极大地改善了公园的可及性，并促进了与周边小巷的连通性。同时，为轮椅使用者增设坡道，以及为祈祷者提供平坦、卫生的区域，体现了对公平使用和无障碍环境的关注。整体空间的优化，从功能性、美观性到安全卫生，全面提升了该公共空间对所有年龄段和能力人群的包容性。
The grass in the park had withered completely, and the trees appeared sparse. The walls were cracked and covered in graffiti. An abandoned three-story building stood to the west of the park, while the mosque in the southeast corner remained in use. This desolate park was a necessary passage for locals visiting the mosque. Moreover, whenever the mosque was overcrowded, people frequently utilized this open space for various ceremonies and religious activities. Due to the lack of proper sidewalks, dilapidated seating, and uneven ground, many elderly people and children had to pray on the rough terrain. Narrow alleys and open drainage ditches also caused the park and pathways to be flooded with sewage during heavy rains, making passage difficult and unhygienic.
公园里的草已经全部枯萎了，树木也是一派萧疏景象。墙壁开裂，上面画满了涂鸦。一座废弃的三层楼房坐落于公园西边，而东南角的清真寺仍在使用。这个荒芜的公园是当地人造访这座清真寺的必经之地。而且每当清真寺内人满为患时，他们就会经常利用这块空地举行各种仪式和宗教活动。由于没有合适的人行道，座椅残破不堪，地面也坑坑洼洼，许多老人和孩子就不得不在粗糙的土地上祈祷。狭窄的小巷和敞开的排水沟也导致公园和通道在大雨时被污水淹没，使人难以通行且十分不卫生。
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
Thus, the project’s goals were divided into two phases. The first phase concerns the park itself, while the second phase revolves around the community and social aspects surrounding the park. In the first phase, the objective is to transform the entire area, improving its accessibility, usability, functionality, and aesthetics. The second phase focuses more on enhancing community participation and ensuring proper maintenance and upkeep for the foreseeable future.
因此，该项目的目标分为两个阶段。第一阶段与该公园本身有关，而第二阶段则是围绕着公园附近的社区和社会层面开展。在第一阶段中，目标是改造这整个区域，改善该区域的可及性、可用性、功能性以及美学。第二阶段则更注重加强社区参与，并确保在可预见的未来进行适当的维护和保养。
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
The renovation work began with the demolition of the existing north wall. Subsequently, the northern road was integrated into the park and transformed into an elevated walkway. People can directly access this walkway from all adjacent alleys, making entry into the park from this side much easier. A ramp for wheelchair users was added at the southwest entrance. Additionally, rainwater collection trenches were dug around the park and covered with RCC slabs to form sidewalks. These trenches connect to an underground reservoir to store the collected rainwater and filter it for future use. A temporary sewage treatment facility was also installed on the elevated walkway, directing wastewater into the municipal drainage pipe. This temporary sewage treatment facility, combined with the underground rainwater collection trenches, became an effective measure to solve the waterlogging problem in the Rasulbagh area.
改造工作从拆除现有的北墙开始。之后，将北面的道路纳入公园内，并将其改造成一个架高的步行街。人们可以直接从所有附属的小巷进入该步行街，使得人们从该侧进入公园变得更加容易。西南处的入口为轮椅使用者增加了坡道。同时在公园周围挖掘了雨水收集沟，并用 RCC 板加以覆盖，从而形成人行道。这些沟渠连通到一个地下水库，以储存收集的雨水并加以过滤为未来使用。架高的步行街上还设有临时的污水处理设施，将废水导入市政排水管。这个临时的污水处理设施与地下雨水收集沟相结合，成为了解决 Rasulbagh 地区的内涝问题的有效措施。
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
© Asif Salman, Isabelle Antunes, City Syntax, Shatotto team
The previously abandoned building was thoroughly renovated and repurposed into a multifunctional space. The refurbished building houses a gym, a community hall, and other facilities. This arrangement not only provides employment opportunities for the community but also generates funding for the park's maintenance. The mosque also underwent renovation, though mainly cosmetic on the exterior. Furthermore, a space for ablution during Ramadan was added next to the mosque to facilitate Wudu (Islamic ritual washing) for Muslims. Various decorative offerings were also placed around the park.
以前废弃的建筑被彻底翻修，得以重新利用，成为了一个多功能的空间。翻修后的建筑内设有健身房、社区大厅和其他设施。这样一来，为社区提供了就业机会的同时，也为公园的维护提供了资金来源。清真寺也得到了翻新，但只是在外观上做了一些整修。同时，在清真寺旁增添了一个用于斋戒沐浴的空间，方便穆斯林进行伊斯兰净礼。公园周围也放置了许多装饰祭品。
The park now features proper open sports fields, a children's playground, pavilions, a 500-foot (approximately 152.4 meters) long walkway, a public square for relaxation, a library, a gymnasium, a community hall, and public restrooms. The new design strongly emphasizes maintaining a healthy and clean environment. Therefore, trash/recycling bins are placed within the park to encourage people to keep the environment tidy. By entrusting responsibility to those who value it most, creating job opportunities, and strengthening the already close ties among community members, this transformation has paved the way for a brighter future for the park and its local environment. The park has become a truly popular and family-friendly space capable of serving multiple diverse roles, greatly benefiting the community.
现在公园内有合适的露天运动场地、儿童游乐场、凉亭、500英尺（约合152.4 米）长的人行道、供人们休息的公共广场、图书馆、体育馆、社区大厅以及公共厕所。新的设计方案非常强调保持一个健康且清洁的环境。因此，在公园内设有垃圾/回收箱，来鼓励人们保持一个整洁的环境。通过将责任交付到最珍视它的人手中，并提供工作机会，以及加强社区成员之间的已经紧密的联系，本次改造为该公园以及当地环境的美好未来铺平了道路。该公园已经成为了一个真正受欢迎和适合家庭的空间，可以发挥多种不同的作用，对社区大有裨益。
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Translator: Tianchen Xu
