An Afternoon at Coogee Beach

Coogee Beach

…The Beach. A unique space: natural and public (sometimes, Coogee is). It doesn’t require much infrastructure to support beach goers, besides easy ways to access it, perhaps a lifeguard stand as well. But then it can be added to: a lifesaving centre, first aid and washroom facilities, food outlets, walking trails and lighting for at night, benches, safety railings along steep ledges. The opportunities are endless. If one so desired, they could have a beach built completely from nothing.

Beaches can also be tourist destinations, not many parks can be tourist destinations… Unless they’re well-known like Central Park, which in theory isn’t really that impressive it’s just a massive park built in an otherwise concrete space. One doesn’t realize how important green space is until there isn’t any. I never really noticed natural landscapes or the beauty of a cluster of blooming trees in the middle of a park until I surrounded myself by the built environment. Now, I notice big beautiful trees. What a strange little concept, but something to appreciate anyway…

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