The public spaces have different designs and various uses; for example, to improve scenic views along the roads, to grow more big trees, to create more green areas to reduce air pollution, to increase the number of public parks around the city for relaxation, exercise and recreation.
Bangkok : Green Metropolis with Comfortable Lifestyles
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Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has reserved some areas and turned them into green space in accordance with the superficies and number of population. The main objective is to to promote the public awareness of environmental preservation. Moreover,
Bangkok should be full of fundamental facilities that are environmentally friendly and energy saving. The mass transit systems should be comfortable and have a wide range of choices. In short both residents and visitors should enjoy scenic views of Bangkok.
The beautification of city outlook. Bangkok should be clean. Road planning is based on geometric patterns with functional purposes. The materials are carefully selected. More trees are planted and modified to create beautiful landscape. Systematic thinking is equally important. All the roads are carefully designed.
BMA has cooperated closely with other public/private agencies involved with installing electricity, water supply and telephone lines. These includeMetropolitan Electricity Authority and Telephone Organization of Thailand. The entire endeavor aims to create beautiful landscape in Bangkok.
Green Area per capita in Bangkok is 5.01 square meter/person Calculation is based on Bangkok population of 5,702,595 Green area of 28,579,009 square meterIn order to turn Bangkok into a green city with sustainable development and promote better quality of life, BMA’s goal is to achieve creation of nine square meters of green public areas per one person.
