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The MertonTotal size (sites A and B together): 2,300 m 2Access hours:24 hoursManagement:LCSDThe Merton’s open space was divided between two sites (see map on page 67). Site A offerspassive sitting-out space, while Site B offers a children’s play area and a foot massage pathfor the elderly.81Opposite from top left: The entire building is oriented away from the waterfront; Site A failsto take advantage of its seafront location, the concrete barrier/shade on the North side ofthe open space presumbably shields people from the traffic on Kennedy New Town Prayaand from the wind, but blocks the view of the sea; people gathering on the other side of theconcrete barrier, where they can enjoy the sunset.This page: The landscaping and design is fairly typical of small LCSD open spaces. FormerURA planner Pong Yuen-yee says that the landscape architect intended to create a marinethemedgarden, but the LCSD wanted a simple, easily-maintained space.