Urban Regeneration Proposal

1. VISIBLE INVISIBLE

2. VISIBLE INVISIBLE The Concept
For every “visible” intervention…
And its SUSTAINABILITY
Include an “invisible” counterpart
To contribute to a comprehensive development…

3. VISIBLE INVISIBLE
• Connectivity
• Density • History
Context • Activities / Services
• Mobility
• Current conditions
Problem • Strengths
Analysis • Weaknesses
• Opportunities
• Levels of action
• Neighborhood
• Participation
• District
The • Perception
• City
Proposal • Self-esteem
• Areas of intervention
• Ownership
• Urban Development
• Pride
• Public Space
• Governance
Structure of the Presentation

4. CONTEXT ANALYSIS

5. NEW DOOR

6. Context Context Analysis

7. Context Context Analysis

8. Context Context Analysis

9. Context Context Analysis density

10. Context Context Analysis

11. Context Sections

12. Context Previous Attempts
PRINCIPLES
1960 Land Use Plan Respectful of the
typology
1969 Torre Baró-
Vallbona-Trinitat Expropriation
1976 Metropolitan Plan
Improve accessibility: small To conceive facilities
Gradual and flexible
1984 Special Plan PERI intervention
operations
Improve pedestrian
network
Upgrade existing buildings
Provision of public spaces
1987 Modifications PGM
1993
Improve infrastructure Assume and warrant
Improve urban
2004 Modifications PGM connectivity
Social housing for public initiative
relocation processes
2005 Modifications PGM Expropriation
Increase density
2006 Modifications PGM Camí de Ronda (Sant Expropriation
Feliú)

13. PROBLEM ANALYSIS

14. LOW QUALITY OF
LIFE
Relative low Weak areas
Weak
urban and urban
Governan
development space
Poor Rigid laws and
Poorly Scarce and Lack of public connections to standards for the
Low density constructed self- deficient spaces and the rest of the provision of
built housing infrastructure services city services
A Torre Baró
disassociated from the
Problem Tree
city of Barcelona
Spontaneaus Lack of urban (Illegal) Lan
settlements planning Occupatio
MISMANAGED
URBANIZATION OF
THE POPULATION
Problem
Analysis

15. HIGH QUALITY OF
LIFE
High urban Strong Urban Strong
development Space Governan
Flexible laws and
Strong
Improved Efficient Public spaces connections to
standards,
higher density adequate to the
housing infrastructure and services the city context
Objective Tree
A Torre Baró
integrated to the
city of Barcelona
Controlled Comprehensive Regular lan
settlements urban planning occupatio
WELL MANAGED
URBANIZATION OF
THE POPULATION
Problem
Analysis

16. Conceptual Analysis
Problem
Analysis

17. Conceptual Analysis
Problem
Analysis

18. SWOT Analysis
Unique identity • Not very well connected
•Geographic to the rest of the city.
•Typological • Layout of the
Availability of land neighborhood as a
disadvantage
(infrastructure and
Problem services provision)
Analysis
• Sudden introduction of an
• The Gate of Collserola external megaproject
• Room to grow wisely • Mismanaged increase of
(strategic densification) density, speculation,
• Interesting disposition gentrification
of space to play with. • Introduction of new typology
• The Tower and the forces rearrangement of space
-> loss of uniqueness
Observatory of the city
• Missing the opportunity of
catching the Tower /
Observatory’s visitors

19. Context Stakeholder Analysis

20. THE PROPOSAL

21. “Developed in a balanced way in order to
vision accomodate all people and all interests”
Inner city regeneration Charter (2007)
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The Calder Principles
For a viable and implementable urban regeneration strategy

22. Structure
From our analysis…
High urban Strong Urban Strong
development Space Governance
Urban Spatial
Governance
Development Approach
Features land use,
planning, zoning, Addresses the
continuum in which It relates to decisions that
density, environmental objects and define expectations,
and transportation
planning. events occur and grant power, or verify
Incorporates economics,
have relative position performance.
and direction. Consistent
design, ecology, The systematic management,
sociology, geography, framework that cohesive policies,
laws and politics. humans use to guidance, processes and
structure all decision-rights.
Connection to the
The
surrounding neighborhoods
experiences. (I.Kant)
Proposal
and the rest of the city

23. Levels of Action
Urban Development
The
Proposal

24. Level 3
Urban Development
9
1 8
2
6 7
5
4
The 3
Proposal

25. Level 2
Urban Development
Land use
zonning
density
design
geography
connections
environment
The
Proposal

26. Level 2
Urban Development
Land use
zonning
density
design
geography
connections
environment
The
Proposal

27. Level 2
Urban Development
Land use
zonning
density
design
geography
connections
environment
The
Proposal

28. Identity
Spatial Approach
objects
Relative
position
events
direction
framework
continuum
experiences
The
Proposal

29. Identity
Spatial Approach
objects
Relative
position
events
direction
framework
continuum
experiences
The
Proposal

30. Expression
Spatial Approach
objects
Relative
position
events
direction
framework
continuum
experiences
The
Proposal

31. Snakes and Ladders
Spatial Approach
objects
Relative
position
events
direction
framework
continuum
experiences
The
Proposal

32. Snakes and Ladders Spatial
Approach
objects
Relative
position
events
direction
framework
continuum
experiences
The
Proposal

33. Management
Expectations
Governance
grant power
• Flexibility in the standards of services provision. Bear with
the expenses until higher density evens expenditure in
performance
Torre Baró and the rest of BCN
Management
• Forest areas (sector 3) and other strategic spots: Right of
pre-emption. Avoidance of speculation
Cohesive • Law to estimulate productive use of the land. Empty plots
Policies
and houses should not remain as such for a period longer
than 5 years* or has to be sold to the municipality.
processes • Local experts. Managers of the specific areas of the
community: Improvement of community-government
decision-
communication Favela Barrio Case Study
rights.
The
Proposal
*suggestion. It should respond to further analysis on the matter

34. Participation
Expectations Governance
grant power
performance
Management
Cohesive
Policies
processes
decision-
rights.
The
Proposal

35. Phases Estimated period of time
Design, Planning year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5…
Meetings, consultations,…
Adjust the legal framework (right of pre-emption,
revised building standard, land use,…)
Presenting the idea of the “Snakes and Laders
approach” to the Neighbors’ Association and local
leaders to define the community contribution and
participation.
Implementation
Plots clearance
Build new staircases connecting streets in different
levels
Introduce common spaces, playgrounds,…
Introduce elements of the ““Snakes and Laders
approach”
Open streets in order to establish a road circuit
Construction of new blocks in the current
residential areas
Introduction of the “balloon”
Introduce informative elements of possible routes
(Colserolla Park, Tower, Baloon, Bars,…)
Construction of new blocks in the hill, connecting
Torre Baro and Ciudat Meridiana
Timeline
Introduce a mini bus route
Intervention in the valley and aqueduct connected
to a green network
Introduce a new program in Torre Baro and/or in
Valbona (FabLab)
Spontaneous new interventions from the
residents
Maintenance
Residents maintain areas near their plots and
common areas
Government keep providing regular services and
maintenance
Through Neighborhood's Association, select a local
manager to support the District’s Council
Regulate and stimulate the establishment of
workshops (carpentry, mechanics, welding,…)
The Through the participation of existent associations and
clubs in the improvements of the neighborhood,
Proposal
promote empowerment and share responsibilities
with government
The new program introduced (FabLab,…) supports
and finance activities

36. Risk Mitigation
• Sudden introduction of • Strengthen the
neighborhood before
an external
introducing “The Gates
megaproject of Collserola” Internal
• Mismanaged increase development
of density, speculation, • Controlled and strategic
gentrification increase of density. Right
• Introduction of new of pre-emption
typology forces • Enforcement of the
rearrangement of original public space and
space -> loss of typology. Growth adapts
uniqueness to it.
• Torre Baró is attractive
• Missing the opportunity
enough to catch their
of catching the Tower / own visitors (and the
The Observatory’s visitors Tower’s)
Proposal

37. Evaluation
Indicators
Indicators Unit of Measurement Expected Result
Mixed used land index Amount of uses/plot Higher
Amount of people Total amount + analysis Higher
walking around the (Demographic technology-
neighborhood sensor-)
Occupation Index Built area/Total area Higher
Demographic density People/Km2 Higher
Cost of service € Lower than before,
provision compared to equalized to
that of Barcelona Barcenlona’s
Community Spontaneous interventions Higher
involvement and maintenance
The
Proposal

38. The future of Torre Baró
The
Proposal

39. The future of Torre Baró
The
Proposal

40. Let’s play!
Thank you
By Ana Livi. Michela Guglielmi. Silvia Aldana. Wan-Ting Chiang. Tomasso Sacconi