PROPOSED CIVIC SCHEME
Dromana - Victoria - Australia
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.
Dalai Lama
Encouraging kids & adults to be active has long known to have positive benefits both physically and emotionally. Providing a safe and stimulating cycling environment will help inspire users' personal and social development.
Together with RTSG Neuroscientists, Specialized launched a groundbreaking study that analyzed the effects riding had on school children dealing with ADHD symptoms. The results were, in short, awesome. Kids in the study showed improved attention, more “normal” neuroelectric brain activity post-ride, better overall mood, and reduced BMI and waist size. Many of these positive aspects were noticeable even after just one ride and the program demonstrated an 87% retention rate with kids.
“The findings also indicated there may be factors more unique to cycling that make it especially effective when it comes to the brain benefits of exercise. Factors like maintaining balance, being outdoors, riding in groups and the rhythmic motion of pedaling we theorize may have contributed to our findings being so profound”
-Dr. Lindsay Thornton, Lead researcher and Sports Psychologist
INTERACTIVE HERITAGE DISCOVERY TRAIL
Bringing the story & history of a place to life with interactive interpretive panels is a great way to engage with visitors. Whether it be story panels suitable for pen and paper rubbing or digital story telling points, encouraging visitors to interact makes for a more memorable experience.
Wood Rubbing: A tactile and engaging way to 'feel the history' and experience making a mark.
Digital Story Telling: Either with smart phone QR codes or in-built displays using augmented reality.
Sound & Music: Special interactive audio points will help visitors hear the traditional voice and sounds.
An exciting and engaging discovery trail is planned for the pedestrian walkway to make the visitor's experience fun and stimulating. Arthur's Seat or its traditional name 'Wonga', has a rich indigenous heritage as well as a fabulous range of plants & animals.
SPECIAL EXPERIENCES OF THE DISCOVERY TRAIL
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The landscape's human & ecological history are a tremendous asset to this project which will add to the value of the visitor's experience.
ADVANCES IN TECHNOLOGY CAN NOW PROVIDE AMAZING INTERPRETIVE EXPERIENCES.
Mobile devicesuse augmented reality to reveal location specific information to different audiences. School chidren on a heritage and environmental exploration can be presented with tailored material. Other user groups such as sports, horticultural or ornathological can have tailored experiences.
Watch the video to see the potential of augmented reality software
