Linear park, De Blaricummermeent
The Blaricummermeent is a new residential area with approximately 1100 houses. The greenery in De Blaricummermeent is concentrated in a linear park that runs along the new river. The river is inspired by a branch of the river Eem that must have run here centuries ago. The 2.5 kilometer long park connects the existing greenery of the Bijvanck neighborhood with the recreation area Voorland Stichtsebrug. The color of the plants ranges from cultivated bright in the middle to natural yellow-green at the lake ‘Gooimeer’ and the Bijvanck.
The reed banks along the river serve as an ecological connection with the natural banks of the Gooimeer. The park is located on the East side of the river, even so it is accessible to everyone. The layout of perennials and grasses is very special, as well as a number of beautiful solitary park trees. Only trees with a low maintenance-level are selected. Mowing is required only once a year, during spring.
The bridges in De Blaricummermeent are designed by Atelier Loos van Vliet as well. They all belong to the same family. They are to be seen as an extension of the hedges along the roads of the main structure. The bridge fence is designed as an artificial hedge, made from coated steel.
The furniture and lighting is modest and matching. The paths, made of ornamental concrete, are suitable for skateboarders and rollerbladers as well as for the disabled. The center of the park holds a public picking garden, where picking flowers is allowed for everyone.
design and supervision: 2003- 2018
completion: voorjaar 2019
location: Blaricum
client: Gemeente Blaricum
in collaboration with: Jacqueline van der Kloet, Bureau B+B until 2011
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