Project Background

Fengchuang Qixiang Mansion, a representative of high-quality residential communities in Dengfeng City, is a project developed by Zhengzhou Fengchuang Xiangyuan Real Estate Co., Ltd. Phase I of the project commenced construction in 2021 and was completed in 2023. With the advancement of the national strategy for building child-friendly cities and the upgrading of families' demands for community-based parent-child facilities, traditional community playgrounds can no longer meet the complex needs of modern families for "entertainment + education + social interaction." To implement the development concept of an "all-age-friendly community," fill the gap in high-quality parent-child playground spaces within the community, and enhance the community's sense of well-being and core competitiveness, Fengchuang Qixiang Mansion launched a community playground upgrade project in 2024, introducing a space capsule-themed combination climbing and slide project to create a fun, safe, and educational community parent-child activity area.

Project Positioning

With "Interstellar Adventure, Happy Growth" as its core positioning, this non-powered space-themed amusement complex targets children aged 2-12 and their families in the community. It integrates climbing, sliding, tunneling, and exploration. Through immersive space scene creation and multi-functional design, children can improve their physical fitness and stimulate their desire for exploration while playing. At the same time, it builds a social platform for neighborhood families and helps create a warm and harmonious living atmosphere in the community.

II. Equipment Selection and Design Scheme

Design Concept

1. Immersive Theme: With "space exploration" as the core theme, the overall shape simulates the form of a space capsule, with a silver-gray main color and blue accents, complemented by decorative elements such as astronauts, planets, and rockets. Circular portholes are set on the side of the capsule, making children feel as if they are in an interstellar travel scene, greatly enhancing the fun and immersion of the play.

2. High Space Efficiency: The three-dimensional layout design makes full use of vertical space to achieve functional superposition. Five major amusement functional areas are integrated in a limited space of 48㎡, which improves the space utilization rate by 300% compared with traditional flat amusement facilities, and perfectly adapts to the site constraints of the community's internal landscape area.

3. Suitable for all ages: The design is tiered to meet the needs of children aged 2-12. Younger children can engage in light activities in the tunnel area and balance walkway area, while older children can challenge themselves with more difficult projects such as climbing nets and spiral slides, achieving a play experience that is fun for both young and old.

4. Ultimate Safety: Strictly adhering to the GB 6675-2014 toy safety standard, safety is controlled throughout the entire process from material selection and structural design to detail processing. Multiple buffer and protective devices are added to eliminate safety hazards such as bumps and falls, giving parents peace of mind.

5. Educational Integration: By creating space-themed scenarios, aerospace science knowledge is subtly conveyed, stimulating children's curiosity and thirst for knowledge about space exploration, and achieving the educational goal of "learning through play and growing through exploration".

Site planning and supporting facilities

1. Location and Layout: Located in the core landscape area of ​​the community, adjacent to the residential area, and within 100 meters of the nearest building on foot, making it convenient for families to play nearby. At the same time, it is organically integrated with the community's green landscape to create a natural and comfortable recreational environment.

2. Surface treatment: Colored EPDM plastic flooring is used, with dark blue, light blue and white splicing to simulate the starry sky pattern, which not only echoes the space theme, but also has good cushioning performance, effectively reducing the risk of children falling and getting injured.

3. Surrounding facilities: Six sets of anti-corrosion wooden benches are provided, along with four sun umbrellas, for parents to wait and rest; classified trash cans and handwashing stations are installed for easy cleaning after playing; themed signs and safety notices are set up to clearly state the rules of play and age restrictions.

4. Lighting System: Equipped with solar-powered sensor streetlights to ensure safety during evening and nighttime play and extend the operating time of amusement facilities.

III. Implementation Process and Operation Management

Implementation process

1. Preliminary preparation (March 1-31, 2024): Conduct a survey of community residents' needs to determine the project theme and functional positioning; conduct site surveys and design schemes, and complete the customized procurement of equipment; handle internal community approval procedures and publicize the project planning scheme.

2. Construction and Installation (April 10-16, 2024): Complete site leveling and foundation concrete pouring; install the main structure of the equipment and assemble functional modules; conduct safety performance tests, including load-bearing tests, climbing stability tests, and slide speed tests.

3. Acceptance and Opening (April 20, 2024): Organize a professional organization to conduct a safety acceptance inspection and issue a qualified test report; complete site cleaning and surrounding environment tidying; hold the "Space Adventure Launch" themed open event and officially open to the owners.

Operation and management model

1. Opening Policy: Open to community residents free of charge, with a "parental accompaniment system" in place, requiring children under 3 years old to be accompanied by an adult at all times; non-residents need to make an appointment in advance and be accompanied by a resident to enter.

2. Opening hours: Summer (April-October): 8:00-21:00; Winter (November-March): 9:00-19:00.

3. Safety Management System

(1) Staffing: The community property management will arrange two full-time security personnel to be responsible for daily patrols. They will conduct safety inspections once in the morning and once in the evening, focusing on checking for problems such as loose facilities and damaged parts.

(2) Regular maintenance: Conduct a comprehensive cleaning and disinfection once a week; carry out facility maintenance once a month, checking the firmness of the connectors, the smoothness of the slide, etc.; invite a third-party professional organization to conduct safety inspections every quarter to ensure that the facilities meet safety standards.

(3) Emergency response: Equip first aid kits and formulate procedures for handling emergencies such as falls and abrasions of children; establish a feedback mechanism for owners to respond to and handle problems that occur during play in a timely manner.

4. Event Operation: Organize themed parent-child activities in conjunction with holidays, such as the "Children's Day Space Treasure Hunt" and the "Mid-Autumn Festival Interstellar Craft Workshop" to enhance the project's attractiveness and community cohesion; regularly organize homeowner volunteers to participate in the maintenance and management of amusement facilities to create a community atmosphere of co-construction and sharing.

IV. Project Implementation Results

Community value enhancement

1. Visitor flow and usage frequency: Since the project opened, it has received an average of 80+ families per day, and 150+ families per day on weekends and holidays. Children play for an average of 1.5 hours per day, making it one of the most popular public spaces in the community.

2. Improved homeowner satisfaction: According to homeowner satisfaction surveys, the project has a 98% positive review rate. Homeowners generally approve of the project's theme design, security, and supporting services. The project has become an important symbol of improved community quality, contributing to an increase in the value of resale properties by approximately 5%-8%.

3. Improved Neighborhood Relations: Recreational facilities have become an important platform for neighborhood interaction, and regularly held parent-child activities attract a large number of homeowners, effectively enhancing community cohesion and creating a warm and harmonious community atmosphere.

Brand Influence Expansion

1. Word-of-mouth marketing: With its unique space-themed design and high-quality play experience, the project has become a benchmark case for family-friendly community facilities in Dengfeng City. It has been reported by many local real estate media outlets, enhancing the brand awareness and reputation of Fengchuang Qixiang Mansion.

2. Demonstration effect: It attracted many surrounding communities to come and learn from it, providing a replicable experience model for the construction of family-friendly facilities in real estate projects, demonstrating Fengchuang Real Estate's professional capabilities in creating age-friendly communities.

Social benefits are evident

1. It fills the gap in community parent-child recreation, provides children with a safe and high-quality outdoor activity space, and helps children's physical and mental health development.

2. Promote the construction of child-friendly communities, fulfill corporate social responsibility, and contribute to the construction of a child-friendly city in Dengfeng.

3. Advocating green and environmentally friendly recreational methods, non-powered equipment does not require electricity to drive, which is in line with the concept of low carbon and environmental protection, and guides community residents to establish a green living awareness.

V. Project Highlights and Lessons Learned

Key Highlights

1. Theme Differentiation: Breaking away from the single design of traditional community amusement facilities, we create an immersive play scene with a space capsule theme, which is both fun and educational, forming a unique community memory point.

2. Efficient use of space: Adopting a three-dimensional modular design, it can realize the superposition of multiple functions within a limited space, perfectly adapting to the community's space constraints and improving the efficiency of space utilization.

3. Age-friendly design: The design is tiered to meet the needs of children of different ages, achieving full age coverage and satisfying the needs of families playing together.

4. Comprehensive safety system: From material selection and structural design to operation and management, a comprehensive safety guarantee system has been built to win the full trust of the owners.

Successful experience

1. Accurately grasp the needs: Conduct thorough homeowner surveys in the early stages, determine the project positioning and design scheme based on the needs of families and children, and ensure that the project meets actual usage requirements.

2. Integration of theme and scene: The theme design is integrated into all aspects such as equipment design, venue decoration, and surrounding facilities to create an immersive play experience and enhance the project's attractiveness.

3. Safety First Principle: Always prioritize children's safety, strictly adhere to safety standards, improve safety protection facilities, and establish a standardized operation and management mechanism.

4. Upgraded Operational Services: Enhance the residents' experience through comprehensive supporting facilities and a variety of themed activities, thereby increasing the project's continued appeal and community cohesion.