Architect scathing in criticism of Wellington's proposed Chinese gardenSTANTIALL'S STUDIO/SUPPLIED Wellington's planned Chinese garden has been criticised for reducing accessibility at its proposed Frank Kitts Park site. Wellington's proposed Chinese garden has come under fire from an architect who says the structure would drastically reduce open space and accessibility at the waterfront park it would sit on. READ MORE:* Garden would have 'minor' impact* Safety concerns over proposed garden* Chinese garden deemed 'provocative'* Controversial garden goes on backburner"At the moment, there is unencumbered movement, there are no right angles or straight lines that one has to follow," Reid said. The $5m Garden of Beneficence would be bankrolled by the Chinese Garden Society. "The character of the street would fundamentally change with the introduction of the Chinese garden within the view shaft.

Source: Stuff March 22, 2018 02:48 UTC