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Devonian Gardens is a large indoor park and botanical garden located in the downtown core of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The park recently re-opened〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Calgary's Devonian Gardens reopen )〕 after a major $37-million renovation.〔http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/energy-resources/Devonian+Gardens+reopens+Calgary+after+four+years+million/6850782/story.html 〕 Located on the Stephen Avenue pedestrian mall (8 Avenue SW) between 2 Street SW and 3 Street SW, the park is completely enclosed with glass and covers (one full city block) on the top floor of The Core Shopping Centre (formerly TD Square). It is maintained by The City of Calgary Parks. The gardens include a living wall, koi ponds, fountains, a children's play area, and over 550 trees, as well as meeting/function space for special events. A full service restaurant is also planned.〔http://www.calgaryherald.com/Devonian+Gardens+reopens+Calgary+after+four+years+million/6850782/story.html 〕 ==History== Opened in 1977, Devonian Gardens was designed by J.H. Cook Architects and Engineers and donated to the City of Calgary by the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations and Calford Properties. The construction cost was 9 million dollars. The original gardens contained more than 20,000 plants〔(Calgary Attractions ) - Devonian Gardens〕 representing 135 tropical and local species, decorated with waterfalls, bridges, koi ponds and sculptures by local artists, showcased as a permanent art exhibition. A major redevelopment of The Core Shopping Centre (formerly TD Square) beneath the park began in 2008, requiring the gardens to close for renovations for 4 years. The changes include a wider, taller circulation space in the mall below and installation of a 3-block long, continuous skylight above. The gardens reopened on June 27, 2012 after the City gutted and removed all of the flowers, waterfalls, bridges, park benches, 80% of the koi ponds, statues, artworks, 20% of the original floor space and installed a food court for the Core and corporate events.〔(Calgary Newsroom ) - Devonian Gardens〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Devonian Gardens (Calgary)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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