1. A smartphone app by University College London London Parks and Green Spaces Forum UCL GRAND CHALLENGES

2. Our partnerships Lead partnership between Cohort Consulting (UCL) London Parks and Green Spaces Forum Other partners Petrie Museum (UCL) Photogrammetry, 3D Imaging and Metrology Group (UCL) Mapping for Change (UCL) London Parks and Gardens Trust UCL Faculty of Arts and Humanities UCL Social and Historical Sciences

3. Who we are Dr. Shepley Orr - Lead –Lecturer in Ethics and Policy Appraisal, UCL, Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering Sarah Glover –Content Manager, Mypark; Science Educator, Natural History Museum Tony Leach –Director of London Parks and Green Spaces Forum Dr. James Paskins –Coordinator for UCL Grand Challenge of Sustainable Cities & the UCL London Agenda

4. Our Aims To use smartphone technology to reach new park audiences Invigorate the relationship between individuals, communities and their park. Develop a sense of ownership of local parks. To interpret and preserve the heritage of London’s parks

5. What we’ll provide App and website development On-site pop-up kiosks Content development On-going technical support Marketing and promotion Tie-in launch events

6. What the app will do – Basic Features The Basics Opening times Facilities Park maps and how to get there What’s On Events Take Part Volunteering opportunities Message Board Meet-up facilities

7. What the app will do – Special Features Discover and Explore your park Trails: History Nature Exercise Childrens Citizen Science and Citizen History Contributing to knowledge of the local natural world Contributing to local histories

8. What the app will do – Special Features Augmented Reality See the park as it looked in the past Information on features of the park 3D Scanning of object Manipulate 3D models of archaeological objects and park features 3D Live Action Storytelling History

9. Mock-ups

10. Benefits to Parks Increased usage Events Management Facilities booking Feedback on park usage Increased interaction with park users

11. Pricing Base package Bespoke services with bespoke prices –Content can be provided depending on budgets and local needs –All of UCL’s resources can be brought to the table

12. Timeline for mypark Year 1 – Launch of initial park apps in late March 2014 –Potters Field –Crystal Palace Park –Borough of Richmond York House Gardens Terrace Gardens Year 2 – Expand our reach to 10-12 parks Year 3 – Expand to other London Parks and around the country; possibly expand internationally

13. UCL GRAND CHALLENGE OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES