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6 Awesome Parks Made From Rehabilitated Urban Structures (PHOTOS)

First Posted: 07/23/2011 8:30 am   Updated: 09/25/2011 7:44 pm

From Inhabitat:

Over the past few years we've seen some very creative minds transform urban ruins into spectacular parks for us to enjoy. If you can brave an abandoned nuclear plant turned into an amusement park, head to Germany - or see how old train tracks can be transformed into beautiful and fun parks in New York City and Lima. Check out six of our favorite parks made from rehabilitated urban structures!


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From Inhabitat: Over the past few years we've seen some very creative minds transform urban ruins into spectacular parks for us to enjoy. If you can brave an ...
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Maxyne Baker
12 Fans
08:42 AM on 08/01/2011
Where is Duisburg Nord? It's the bomb...
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Visionary Excellence
111 Fans
05:32 PM on 07/25/2011
I used to visit some park in Seattle that was a converted industrial area. Until I learned it was a superfund site... look out!
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NebraskaTown
66 Fans
01:58 PM on 07/24/2011
Great idea!
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BipesImplumis
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07:57 PM on 07/23/2011
climbing gym is an old concept for a project that went to another vendor. IT's not going to become a childrens' book center.
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BipesImplumis
17 Fans
07:58 PM on 07/23/2011
It's NOW going to become a childrens' book center.
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Moose Luck 99
Rand Paul is a LIAR!
295 Fans
04:07 PM on 07/23/2011
Hmmm looks like a tampon dispenser.
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Edward Standley
opinionated jerk
1247 Fans
03:10 PM on 07/23/2011
Hey Detroit, lookie! :)
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Kenz300
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11:46 AM on 07/23/2011
Very smart use of existing buildings and structures.
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JScott
John Galt's last name is McGuffin-Smithee
364 Fans
10:34 AM on 07/23/2011
Isn't Burchart Gardens in Victoria BC built on an old quarry?
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