Xyst developed a methodology including a set of observation criteria. Merri-bek City Council used its own labour force to observe people in 230 parks and, combined with Xyst’s observation criteria, data surrounding park usage was developed. Xyst collated, analysed and presented this data to Merri-bek City Council.
Park Observation Study
Project Benefit
Xyst provided Merri-bek City Council with an understanding of what its parks look like when fully activated.
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