This document describes infrastructure projects undertaken in the historic Upper City neighborhood of Thessaloniki, Greece in the late 1970s-early 1980s to address unemployment. The Municipality of Thessaloniki hired workers to reconstruct streets and roads while preserving the neighborhood's Byzantine architectural character. The engineer oversaw projects to widen streets, install sidewalks and utilities, and make archaeological discoveries. The work helped absorb state funds and provided jobs for unemployed residents during an economic downturn.
Current Concepts of Urban Regeneration slides for Urban Dynamics & Regeneration course.
Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Design, Razak Faculty, UTM Kuala Lumpur
The document provides a summary of Lambis Dimitrakopoulos' work experience as a civil engineer and infrastructure engineer on various projects in Nigeria, Greece, and Chad between 1995-today. Some of the key projects mentioned include the expansion of the MGBEE road in Nigeria, underground intersections construction, and renovation of company estate buildings. Lambis has experience managing labor crews, subcontractors, and machinery for tasks such as road construction, drainage installation, and building renovations. He also has a background in quantity surveying, cost control, and project planning and organization.
This document provides a case study of urban rejuvenation in Bilbao, Spain. It summarizes that Bilbao historically grew as a trading and industrial center but faced economic decline and pollution issues in the late 20th century. Two organizations, Bilbao Metropoli 30 and Bilbao Ría 2000, were created to redevelop abandoned industrial areas and attract new businesses. Major projects like the Guggenheim Museum and conference centers transformed Bilbao's economy and image. Redevelopment focused on business, culture, housing, and transportation to address job loss, pollution, and inequality from Bilbao's industrial past.
We find urban renewal projects to be both fascinating and inspirational. They showcase amazing creativity and reviltalise neglected neighbourhoods, underused waterfronts or even entire cities. Here’s a list of 20, about half of which are just getting started.
URBAN PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN PORTFOLIOezra esdras
This document summarizes an urban planning project to upgrade a slum called Bannyahe in Kigali, Rwanda. The project aimed to improve living conditions through community participation. Key interventions included constructing roads, drainage, water and sanitation infrastructure, and developing nodes for education, administration, commerce, and community/social activities. The master plan implementation was divided into four phases over 25 years to redevelop the area with improved housing, facilities, and public spaces while avoiding relocation. Guidelines were also provided to respect the master plan and address issues like stormwater management.
The TOD Study presented yesterday looked carefully at land use and transportation patterns, and then suggested the general contours for a reshaped downtown. Six potential development clusters were identified, including: the North Avenue Gateway (between Memorial Circle and I-95), the Central Corridor (between I-95 and the Metro-North tracks), Crossroads (the heart of the downtown, near the intersection of Huguenot and North), the West Gateway (where Huguenot and Main meet near Pintard), the East Gateway (around Echo Bay and Faneuil Park), and the I-95 Gateway (near the end of Palmer Avenue.)
The document discusses plans to develop Brussels' canal area as the new city center. It notes that the city center is moving towards the canal, but there is no master plan for development and the canal acts as a barrier between neighborhoods. It identifies challenges in working, living, meeting, and mobility along the canal. It then proposes five urban projects and ten waterfront principles to help concrete a vision, including creating affordable housing, connecting districts with green spaces, and prioritizing public transport and pedestrians over cars.
This document provides information about the site location and context for a proposed urban park in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. It summarizes the history and development of Brickfields, describes the macro and micro site locations, and analyzes the surrounding context including neighboring districts, accessibility, building typologies, skyline, amenities, and views. A SWOT analysis is also included, noting strengths like the site's centralized location, weaknesses like traffic congestion, and opportunities to create a new public green space in the area.
Current Concepts of Urban Regeneration slides for Urban Dynamics & Regeneration course.
Master of Science in Sustainable Urban Design, Razak Faculty, UTM Kuala Lumpur
The document provides a summary of Lambis Dimitrakopoulos' work experience as a civil engineer and infrastructure engineer on various projects in Nigeria, Greece, and Chad between 1995-today. Some of the key projects mentioned include the expansion of the MGBEE road in Nigeria, underground intersections construction, and renovation of company estate buildings. Lambis has experience managing labor crews, subcontractors, and machinery for tasks such as road construction, drainage installation, and building renovations. He also has a background in quantity surveying, cost control, and project planning and organization.
This document provides a case study of urban rejuvenation in Bilbao, Spain. It summarizes that Bilbao historically grew as a trading and industrial center but faced economic decline and pollution issues in the late 20th century. Two organizations, Bilbao Metropoli 30 and Bilbao Ría 2000, were created to redevelop abandoned industrial areas and attract new businesses. Major projects like the Guggenheim Museum and conference centers transformed Bilbao's economy and image. Redevelopment focused on business, culture, housing, and transportation to address job loss, pollution, and inequality from Bilbao's industrial past.
We find urban renewal projects to be both fascinating and inspirational. They showcase amazing creativity and reviltalise neglected neighbourhoods, underused waterfronts or even entire cities. Here’s a list of 20, about half of which are just getting started.
URBAN PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN PORTFOLIOezra esdras
This document summarizes an urban planning project to upgrade a slum called Bannyahe in Kigali, Rwanda. The project aimed to improve living conditions through community participation. Key interventions included constructing roads, drainage, water and sanitation infrastructure, and developing nodes for education, administration, commerce, and community/social activities. The master plan implementation was divided into four phases over 25 years to redevelop the area with improved housing, facilities, and public spaces while avoiding relocation. Guidelines were also provided to respect the master plan and address issues like stormwater management.
The TOD Study presented yesterday looked carefully at land use and transportation patterns, and then suggested the general contours for a reshaped downtown. Six potential development clusters were identified, including: the North Avenue Gateway (between Memorial Circle and I-95), the Central Corridor (between I-95 and the Metro-North tracks), Crossroads (the heart of the downtown, near the intersection of Huguenot and North), the West Gateway (where Huguenot and Main meet near Pintard), the East Gateway (around Echo Bay and Faneuil Park), and the I-95 Gateway (near the end of Palmer Avenue.)
The document discusses plans to develop Brussels' canal area as the new city center. It notes that the city center is moving towards the canal, but there is no master plan for development and the canal acts as a barrier between neighborhoods. It identifies challenges in working, living, meeting, and mobility along the canal. It then proposes five urban projects and ten waterfront principles to help concrete a vision, including creating affordable housing, connecting districts with green spaces, and prioritizing public transport and pedestrians over cars.
This document provides information about the site location and context for a proposed urban park in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. It summarizes the history and development of Brickfields, describes the macro and micro site locations, and analyzes the surrounding context including neighboring districts, accessibility, building typologies, skyline, amenities, and views. A SWOT analysis is also included, noting strengths like the site's centralized location, weaknesses like traffic congestion, and opportunities to create a new public green space in the area.
The document provides information on the Midtown Area redevelopment plan in Milpitas, California. It discusses the location and boundaries of the planning area. The Midtown Area encompasses 942 acres in the center of Milpitas and is located strategically between major highways and rail lines. The redevelopment plan aims to create a mixed-use community with high-density housing and gathering spaces, while maintaining needed industrial and commercial uses. It also discusses goals to improve transportation, utilities, and other infrastructure to support the new development envisioned in the Midtown Area.
This curriculum vitae outlines the professional experience and qualifications of Dimitrakopoulos Charalambos, a Greek civil engineer. He has over 20 years of experience managing infrastructure projects in Greece and abroad. His areas of expertise include road construction, harbor works, and water treatment plants. He is proficient in English and French and has a strong track record of safely delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
The Mellat Park Cineplex in Tehran, designed by Fluid Motion Architects, revitalizes an underused urban space. Its curved shape follows the contour of the site and highway. Key features include an open "eyvan" courtyard, flexible architecture, and an emphasis on fluidity and integration of spaces. The building contains four theaters, exhibition space, restaurants, and shops, with the goal of encouraging cultural exchange. Its structure and materials bring the dynamic concept to life.
Chandigarh is a planned city in India that serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. It was designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s as a modernist experiment in urban planning. Some key points:
- Le Corbusier divided the city into sectors separated by roads in a grid pattern. Each sector was designed to be self-sufficient with amenities like schools and shops.
- The city has distinct zones for living, working, recreation and government functions. Major landmarks include the Capitol Complex, City Center and Leisure Valley park.
- Sustainable design principles were used like solar orientation of buildings, hierarchy of green spaces and separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. However
The document proposes three development alternatives for the Salford Quays area with varying densities and land uses. The preferred alternative includes mixed residential, commercial, and leisure areas throughout the site connected by green spaces and transportation links. A detailed master plan was then developed focusing on sustainable design with green roofs, renewable energy, and smart waste systems to create an integrated community capitalizing on the waterfront location.
Innovation in Civil Engineering and their Impact on Communities .
Civil Engineering Innovations,. in the Bandra - Worli Sea Link Project , Mumbai .Technical Instances of the Duttabad Constraint .
__ATTACHMENT A - Mixed Use Recommendations Ventura_sample with intro RREvan Evangelopoulos
This document proposes recommendations for distributing mixed-use land uses in the City of Ventura's General Plan. It recommends:
1) A new "Commerce" designation that prohibits residential uses, replacing most existing "Commerce" designations. Residential would only be allowed in specified areas through a new mixed-use overlay zone.
2) A new "Mixed-Use" designation that allows a mix of commercial and residential uses, coinciding with required mixed-use areas in the zoning code.
3) Revising the "Industry" designation to prohibit residential uses.
The recommendations are based on analyzing mixed-use opportunities and constraints, such as increasing nearby households to support commerce or providing housing
This document discusses highway planning and alignment. It defines highway engineering as dealing with planning, designing, constructing and maintaining roads and bridges for effective transportation. It notes that highways improve economic activity through production, consumption and transportation, and have social impacts by connecting areas and affecting population distribution and safety. It then provides details on the history and types of roads in various countries and eras, classifications of highways, and institutions involved in highway planning and development in India.
Chandigarh is India's first planned city, designed by French architect Le Corbusier. It is a union territory serving as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. The city was planned on a grid system divided into sectors with strict architectural controls. Each sector is self-sufficient and includes amenities like schools and shops. The road network follows a "7Vs" system separating vehicles and pedestrians. Landscaping and open spaces were an important part of the original plan.
Urban Form and Design - Public Parks in Urban DesignAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses the history of industrialization and its impacts on urban form and the environment. It describes how the rise of factories concentrated pollution and public health issues in cities. In response, the urban parks movement and garden city movement emerged to incorporate green space and nature into urban planning. The urban parks movement established the first urban parks like Central Park in New York to serve as "lungs" for dense industrial cities. The garden city concept proposed self-contained satellite communities that balanced urban and rural advantages through zoning, greenbelts, and mixed land uses. Letchworth Garden City in England was an early example of this planning approach.
History & Theory of Planning: The Rise of State PowerAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses Le Corbusier's vision of the ideal city, known as the Radiant City. It included high-rise towers separated by open green space and connected by highways. People would live and work in separate zones. However, the design was criticized for being too abstract and top-down, not considering how people actually live and interact. It also gave no role to individual freedom and local context. Examples given of attempts to realize this vision include public housing projects in St. Louis that failed and the new capital city of Brasilia in Brazil.
REimagining Yonge Street - Public Open House 1 Display Panels [may 25-16]knelischer
The document summarizes an open house for a public consultation on a study to reimagine Yonge Street between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue in Toronto. The study is being conducted as an environmental assessment to identify issues, consider alternatives and receive public input. The open house provided information on existing conditions including transportation, safety, and cultural features, as well as potential alternatives for the design of Yonge Street. Attendees were invited to provide feedback on elements like street design, integration with public spaces, and other ideas to consider.
Cahndigarh City & Housing
Chandigarh is one of the most significant urban planning experiments of the 20th century. It is the only one of the numerous urban planning schemes of Le Corbusier to have actually been executed. It is also the site of some of his greatest architectural creations. The city has had a far-reaching impact, ushering in a modern idiom of architecture and city planning all over India. It has become a symbol of planned urbanism. It is as famous for its landscaping as for its architectural ambience. Most of the buildings are in pure, cubical form, geometrically subdivided with emphasis on proportion, scale and detail. It was one of the early planned cities in post-independent India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, which transformed from earlier plans created by the Polish architect Maciej Nowicki and the American planner Albert Mayer. Most of the government buildings and housing in the city, were designed by the Chandigarh Capital Project Team headed by Le Corbusier, Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry
The document summarizes information presented at the third public open house for the REimagining Yonge Street environmental assessment study between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue in Toronto. It provides an overview of the study process and design options presented, summarizes feedback received from previous public consultations, and outlines the evaluation criteria used to assess design options. Key points include that design Option 4B was preferred by most attendees as it balances the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers while incorporating a landscaped median, and that there was support for integrating proposed public spaces at three locations along Yonge Street to enhance the public realm.
The document discusses the reconstruction efforts of the 3rd M.O.M.A. (Mixed Group of Machinery for Reconstruction) on the Greek island of Lemnos between 1983-1984. The 3rd M.O.M.A. was tasked with constructing an airport and three road axes totaling approximately 45km to support the economic and social development of Lemnos. Notable challenges included extracting aggregate materials by open mining and explosives, managing groundwater during construction, and balancing the needs of development with local stakeholders. Through the dedicated efforts of its civilian and military personnel, the 3rd M.O.M.A. was able to complete the project on schedule in 10 months, leaving a lasting impact through the
The document is a major project report submitted by students of the Civil Engineering department at Government Polytechnic Udaipur. It details the design and planning of a link road from Jiol to Bari village in Udaipur district. The report includes an introduction, importance of roads, survey details of the project site, readings and drawings of the road's longitudinal section and cross sections, estimated costs, and tests conducted on construction materials. It was guided by lecturers Er. Sushil Daroch and Er. Manoj Kumar.
This document provides Maryam Entezam's curriculum vitae and portfolio. It outlines her education in architecture and urban design, as well as her professional experience in urban planning projects. It also lists her teaching experience, publications, areas of interest, and honors/awards. Samples of her design work are included from both her bachelor's and master's degree programs focusing on urban design and architecture projects in Iran.
The First Hill Streetcar Project Update document provides information on:
1) The purpose of replacing the First Hill Light Rail Station with a streetcar line is to better connect light rail trips from the north and south to jobs and services in First Hill.
2) Sound Transit will provide up to $132.78 million for capital funding and fund operations and maintenance, while the City is responsible for design and construction and must approve the final alignment.
3) Next steps include additional analysis of potential alignments, ongoing public involvement, briefings to City committees, and a recommendation from the Mayor to City Council for a final alignment approval in April.
This document proposes a transit-oriented development plan around a new multi-modal transit center in Springfield, Illinois. The plan focuses on redeveloping eight city blocks within a quarter mile of the proposed transit center. It envisions three main areas: a multi-modal center with bus and rail terminals, mixed-use development, and new housing. The design concepts aim to create an attractive, walkable environment near transit with a mix of uses following the Richardson Romanesque architectural style of Union Station.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
En 1882 se consideró establecer una institución para la preparación de maestros. El ministro Joaquín Baranda encomendó al Licenciado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano formular el proyecto. Después de discutir y ajustar el proyecto, este fue presentado al Congreso de la Unión. La Escuela Normal de Profesores fue inaugurada el 24 de febrero de 1887.
The document provides information on the Midtown Area redevelopment plan in Milpitas, California. It discusses the location and boundaries of the planning area. The Midtown Area encompasses 942 acres in the center of Milpitas and is located strategically between major highways and rail lines. The redevelopment plan aims to create a mixed-use community with high-density housing and gathering spaces, while maintaining needed industrial and commercial uses. It also discusses goals to improve transportation, utilities, and other infrastructure to support the new development envisioned in the Midtown Area.
This curriculum vitae outlines the professional experience and qualifications of Dimitrakopoulos Charalambos, a Greek civil engineer. He has over 20 years of experience managing infrastructure projects in Greece and abroad. His areas of expertise include road construction, harbor works, and water treatment plants. He is proficient in English and French and has a strong track record of safely delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
The Mellat Park Cineplex in Tehran, designed by Fluid Motion Architects, revitalizes an underused urban space. Its curved shape follows the contour of the site and highway. Key features include an open "eyvan" courtyard, flexible architecture, and an emphasis on fluidity and integration of spaces. The building contains four theaters, exhibition space, restaurants, and shops, with the goal of encouraging cultural exchange. Its structure and materials bring the dynamic concept to life.
Chandigarh is a planned city in India that serves as the capital of Punjab and Haryana. It was designed by Le Corbusier in the 1950s as a modernist experiment in urban planning. Some key points:
- Le Corbusier divided the city into sectors separated by roads in a grid pattern. Each sector was designed to be self-sufficient with amenities like schools and shops.
- The city has distinct zones for living, working, recreation and government functions. Major landmarks include the Capitol Complex, City Center and Leisure Valley park.
- Sustainable design principles were used like solar orientation of buildings, hierarchy of green spaces and separation of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. However
The document proposes three development alternatives for the Salford Quays area with varying densities and land uses. The preferred alternative includes mixed residential, commercial, and leisure areas throughout the site connected by green spaces and transportation links. A detailed master plan was then developed focusing on sustainable design with green roofs, renewable energy, and smart waste systems to create an integrated community capitalizing on the waterfront location.
Innovation in Civil Engineering and their Impact on Communities .
Civil Engineering Innovations,. in the Bandra - Worli Sea Link Project , Mumbai .Technical Instances of the Duttabad Constraint .
__ATTACHMENT A - Mixed Use Recommendations Ventura_sample with intro RREvan Evangelopoulos
This document proposes recommendations for distributing mixed-use land uses in the City of Ventura's General Plan. It recommends:
1) A new "Commerce" designation that prohibits residential uses, replacing most existing "Commerce" designations. Residential would only be allowed in specified areas through a new mixed-use overlay zone.
2) A new "Mixed-Use" designation that allows a mix of commercial and residential uses, coinciding with required mixed-use areas in the zoning code.
3) Revising the "Industry" designation to prohibit residential uses.
The recommendations are based on analyzing mixed-use opportunities and constraints, such as increasing nearby households to support commerce or providing housing
This document discusses highway planning and alignment. It defines highway engineering as dealing with planning, designing, constructing and maintaining roads and bridges for effective transportation. It notes that highways improve economic activity through production, consumption and transportation, and have social impacts by connecting areas and affecting population distribution and safety. It then provides details on the history and types of roads in various countries and eras, classifications of highways, and institutions involved in highway planning and development in India.
Chandigarh is India's first planned city, designed by French architect Le Corbusier. It is a union territory serving as the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana. The city was planned on a grid system divided into sectors with strict architectural controls. Each sector is self-sufficient and includes amenities like schools and shops. The road network follows a "7Vs" system separating vehicles and pedestrians. Landscaping and open spaces were an important part of the original plan.
Urban Form and Design - Public Parks in Urban DesignAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses the history of industrialization and its impacts on urban form and the environment. It describes how the rise of factories concentrated pollution and public health issues in cities. In response, the urban parks movement and garden city movement emerged to incorporate green space and nature into urban planning. The urban parks movement established the first urban parks like Central Park in New York to serve as "lungs" for dense industrial cities. The garden city concept proposed self-contained satellite communities that balanced urban and rural advantages through zoning, greenbelts, and mixed land uses. Letchworth Garden City in England was an early example of this planning approach.
History & Theory of Planning: The Rise of State PowerAnuradha Mukherji
The document discusses Le Corbusier's vision of the ideal city, known as the Radiant City. It included high-rise towers separated by open green space and connected by highways. People would live and work in separate zones. However, the design was criticized for being too abstract and top-down, not considering how people actually live and interact. It also gave no role to individual freedom and local context. Examples given of attempts to realize this vision include public housing projects in St. Louis that failed and the new capital city of Brasilia in Brazil.
REimagining Yonge Street - Public Open House 1 Display Panels [may 25-16]knelischer
The document summarizes an open house for a public consultation on a study to reimagine Yonge Street between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue in Toronto. The study is being conducted as an environmental assessment to identify issues, consider alternatives and receive public input. The open house provided information on existing conditions including transportation, safety, and cultural features, as well as potential alternatives for the design of Yonge Street. Attendees were invited to provide feedback on elements like street design, integration with public spaces, and other ideas to consider.
Cahndigarh City & Housing
Chandigarh is one of the most significant urban planning experiments of the 20th century. It is the only one of the numerous urban planning schemes of Le Corbusier to have actually been executed. It is also the site of some of his greatest architectural creations. The city has had a far-reaching impact, ushering in a modern idiom of architecture and city planning all over India. It has become a symbol of planned urbanism. It is as famous for its landscaping as for its architectural ambience. Most of the buildings are in pure, cubical form, geometrically subdivided with emphasis on proportion, scale and detail. It was one of the early planned cities in post-independent India and is internationally known for its architecture and urban design. The master plan of the city was prepared by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier, which transformed from earlier plans created by the Polish architect Maciej Nowicki and the American planner Albert Mayer. Most of the government buildings and housing in the city, were designed by the Chandigarh Capital Project Team headed by Le Corbusier, Jane Drew and Maxwell Fry
The document summarizes information presented at the third public open house for the REimagining Yonge Street environmental assessment study between Sheppard Avenue and Finch Avenue in Toronto. It provides an overview of the study process and design options presented, summarizes feedback received from previous public consultations, and outlines the evaluation criteria used to assess design options. Key points include that design Option 4B was preferred by most attendees as it balances the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers while incorporating a landscaped median, and that there was support for integrating proposed public spaces at three locations along Yonge Street to enhance the public realm.
The document discusses the reconstruction efforts of the 3rd M.O.M.A. (Mixed Group of Machinery for Reconstruction) on the Greek island of Lemnos between 1983-1984. The 3rd M.O.M.A. was tasked with constructing an airport and three road axes totaling approximately 45km to support the economic and social development of Lemnos. Notable challenges included extracting aggregate materials by open mining and explosives, managing groundwater during construction, and balancing the needs of development with local stakeholders. Through the dedicated efforts of its civilian and military personnel, the 3rd M.O.M.A. was able to complete the project on schedule in 10 months, leaving a lasting impact through the
The document is a major project report submitted by students of the Civil Engineering department at Government Polytechnic Udaipur. It details the design and planning of a link road from Jiol to Bari village in Udaipur district. The report includes an introduction, importance of roads, survey details of the project site, readings and drawings of the road's longitudinal section and cross sections, estimated costs, and tests conducted on construction materials. It was guided by lecturers Er. Sushil Daroch and Er. Manoj Kumar.
This document provides Maryam Entezam's curriculum vitae and portfolio. It outlines her education in architecture and urban design, as well as her professional experience in urban planning projects. It also lists her teaching experience, publications, areas of interest, and honors/awards. Samples of her design work are included from both her bachelor's and master's degree programs focusing on urban design and architecture projects in Iran.
The First Hill Streetcar Project Update document provides information on:
1) The purpose of replacing the First Hill Light Rail Station with a streetcar line is to better connect light rail trips from the north and south to jobs and services in First Hill.
2) Sound Transit will provide up to $132.78 million for capital funding and fund operations and maintenance, while the City is responsible for design and construction and must approve the final alignment.
3) Next steps include additional analysis of potential alignments, ongoing public involvement, briefings to City committees, and a recommendation from the Mayor to City Council for a final alignment approval in April.
This document proposes a transit-oriented development plan around a new multi-modal transit center in Springfield, Illinois. The plan focuses on redeveloping eight city blocks within a quarter mile of the proposed transit center. It envisions three main areas: a multi-modal center with bus and rail terminals, mixed-use development, and new housing. The design concepts aim to create an attractive, walkable environment near transit with a mix of uses following the Richardson Romanesque architectural style of Union Station.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
En 1882 se consideró establecer una institución para la preparación de maestros. El ministro Joaquín Baranda encomendó al Licenciado Ignacio Manuel Altamirano formular el proyecto. Después de discutir y ajustar el proyecto, este fue presentado al Congreso de la Unión. La Escuela Normal de Profesores fue inaugurada el 24 de febrero de 1887.
This document provides an analysis of the layout, design elements, and stylistic choices used in a horror film magazine. Key aspects summarized include:
- The magazine uses a red, white, and gold color scheme to convey danger and horror while appearing authoritative. Contrast is created through images on a black background.
- Sell lines in larger text provide overviews of articles to entice readers while smaller text gives additional details.
- The burnt masthead suggests horror's dominance and creates a visual of fire to grab attention in a unique way.
- Puffs above images tease additional content to excite readers and distinguish the magazine from others.
Este documento presenta el proyecto de optimización de la red de distribución en baja y media tensión para una zona de estudio en Uruguay. El objetivo principal es desarrollar un modelo que permita determinar la configuración óptima de la red minimizando los costos totales de inversión, operación y pérdidas, manteniendo los estándares de calidad. Se describen las variables de entrada a considerar y los resultados esperados del modelo. Además, se especifica la metodología a seguir para el diseño del software y la implementación del modelo mediante el
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise has also been shown to boost self-esteem and can serve as a healthy way to manage stress.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help regulate emotions and stress levels.
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Messina and the sea, through the redevelopment of the coastal
strip between the Torrente Tono and the Torrente Portalegni.
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Introduction of civil engineering and specializationRAMPRASAD KUMAWAT
Civil engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines and deals with constructed environments like buildings, roads, bridges, and water and sewage systems. It has numerous sub-disciplines including geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and structural engineering. Within civil engineering, engineers can specialize in areas like coastal engineering, dealing with coastal protection, or structural engineering, designing and building bridges, towers, and other structures. Some key areas of specialization discussed in the document are environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic and water resources engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.
This document provides a summary of a civil engineer's personal and professional details. It outlines his education, which includes a National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Civil Engineering. It then details his 24 years of professional experience working on various infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater systems, water networks and sewer systems. It lists the companies and organizations he has worked for and provides brief descriptions of some of the key projects he has worked on over his career in South Africa and other African countries.
This document discusses tunnelling projects and experiences gained in Greece over the last 20 years. Significant projects include the Egnatia Motorway, Attiki Odos motorway, Athens and Thessaloniki metro systems, and various railway lines. These projects involved constructing over 347.5km of tunnels. Through these projects, Greece has gained experience with tunnel design and construction in varied geological conditions. Key experiences and methodologies developed include the Geological Strength Index (GSI) system for characterizing weak and heterogeneous rock masses, and the Tunnel Stability Factor (TSF) for assessing tunnel stability as a function of rock strength and stress conditions. Future tunnelling projects in Greece are also discussed.
Konstantinos E. Seferoglou is a senior civil engineer and geotechnical expert with over 35 years of experience leading complex infrastructure projects including tunnels, bridges, and retaining structures. He has extensive experience in geotechnical consulting, design, and construction management for transportation and tunnel projects. Currently he works as a geotechnical expert for Qatar Rail on the Doha Metro project reviewing tunnel and excavation designs.
Zissis Papastamatis has over 20 years of experience as a civil engineer and project manager for public works projects in Greece. He currently serves as the Head of Quality Control for the Directorate of Technical Works in Central Greece, where he oversees quality assurance for EU-funded public construction projects with budgets totaling millions of euros. Some of the major projects he has managed include the construction of highways, bridges, dams, and hospitals. He is also an experienced lecturer on topics related to managing EU-funded public projects.
Civil engineering is concerned with planning, designing, and constructing infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, canals, dams, and railways. The document outlines the main disciplines of civil engineering including infrastructure, structural, environmental, geotechnical, and transportation engineering. It also briefly discusses the history and importance of civil engineering, providing examples of how civil engineering has developed infrastructure and helped society.
Claudio Angelino is a geotechnical engineer who has designed underground car parks in restricted urban areas. Through detailed site investigations and engineering analyses, he has developed solutions to store tens of cars in small spaces as small as 15x15 meters. This involves excavating the site while stabilizing the walls and controlling groundwater movement, often near existing structures. The designs employ techniques like top-down excavation, anchored retaining walls, underpinning, and jet grouting. The goal is to free up surface space in dense cities by placing vehicles underground through mechanized storage systems.
Urban Renewal in Lyon Confluence How to transform an unused industrial area to the new eco-quarter? Zoltán Gábor Virányi VIA University College 2010 November
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This CV summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Dimitrios Papathanasiou. He has over 20 years of experience as a civil engineer working on infrastructure projects in Greece, including designing roads, tunnels, bridges, and other structures. He has worked for construction companies and as an individual contractor. He holds an engineering degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens.
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1. Municipality
of Thessaloniki
THE
“ANO POLIS” (UPPER CITY) PROJECT
This document is dedicated to the unemployed workers
for their future achievements.
It is remarkable how a trustworthy agreement between
entrepreneur, master mason and labor apprentice establish
civilizations. The need for a job is only a spark for the ignition of
construction machines. The real force is this strong agreement.
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AGooglesnapshotshowingthelocation(redcircles)ofconstructionsiteswithintheoldcityborders.Thisisthesection“H”
Atthewestcornerofthecastlewalls,wherethewestexitis,theextensionofthestreetOLYMPIADAwasinsufficienttotakethe
trafficload.ThusthewideningofKAPETANAGRAstreetwasabsolutelynecessary.
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The period 1979-1983 was a sort period of mild economic depression for Greece. That time
the Greek Government decided to take action against unemployment. Therefore small construction
programs begun to run all over the country and the Municipality of Thessaloniki was a center were
a major part of the state's budget for public works should be invested to reduce the unemployment
percentage.
About two hundred employees (Engineers, Foremen, Labor workers) were hired by the
Municipality's Administration of Technical Services, to construct many small scale works, mainly
city's roads. Some of these workers were not relative to construction business but simply persons
that lost their jobs. Among them were unemployed from other professions as for example a tailor, a
coal miner, a few merchants, a teacher, etc, who decided to change their professional designation in
favor of a viable salary. Among them were also elders who needed just a few wages to fulfill the
necessary terms for their pension.
In a special meeting in his Office with the Engineers, the Mayor Mr. Theocharis Manavis
proposed that within a year's period all city's problematic roads, narrow roads, roads having access
problems, roads having safety problems or damaged substructure, should be upgraded or rebuild in
order to absorb the approved budget for construction. It was rather a dramatic situation since the
service was not ready for a huge project like this.
To do so, the Administration of Technical Services of Thessaloniki's Municipality divided
the area of the city in regions and gave the authority of supervising the enclosed to these areas
projects to different Engineers. Each Engineer was in charge of about three groups of workers, more
or less, depending on the magnitude of the area or the importance of the local project. The foreman
included, each group was a seven workers team.
Having a six months working contract with the Municipality I was assigned to the region
“H” which covers the district of the “Ano Polis” (Upper City) where the Old Byzantine Citadel was
sited surrounded by a wide neighborhood having old houses with narrow streets or no streets at all.
A small portion of region “B”, the region of suburbs of old city, was also my responsibility.
The design that we should implement for “Ano Polis”, was a statement of aspects
concerning the final shape of the architectural environment of the Citadel for the preservation of the
ambient and the colors of the Byzantine face of the neighborhood including the compliance with the
obligations that the Municipality had in favor of the local citizens.
To fulfill these requirements as Supervising Engineer, I should survey the area and cooperate
with the Service of Byzantine Archeology and the Architectural Office of “Ano Polis” in order to
produce an acceptable and approved design of the roads. Small necessary expropriations should be
arranged and local structures or findings having Archaeological value should be preserved and
considered to the design.
The construction of kerbs and kerbsides, of sidewalks, of retaining walls, of steps, the
relocation and development of the public utilities/lines, etc should be constructed with similar to
existing local and traditional materials, bricks, stones of different kinds (mainly serpentine, granite)
etc. All, including the method of construction, should have the approval from the above mentioned
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Services. Finally collaboration with the city's Services of Public Utilities, fresh Water supply,
Electric Power Supply, telephone and Sewers was necessary to ensure that existing, new or future
lines would be compatible to the road design.
When the designs approved, as Supervising Engineer, I should act as Resident Engineer and
Site Engineer as well.
So the three groups of workers, that I was managing, were assigned to three sites of “Ano Polis”
(Area H) named after the city's road that they had to develop.
· site Karadimu – Palikaridi (Ahtari junction) streets which had the strongest Archaelogical
restrictions due to the clear Byzantine air of the neighborhood.
· site Athina –Acropolis/Theotokopulos parodos (Library's bystreet) which had the priority of
Architectural interests due to the Municipality's popular Library.
· site Kapetan Agra which was important due to the existing, that time, traffic circulation and
future city's traffic arrangements. The Street Kapetan Agra was not inside the region “H”. It
was assigned to my authority due to the closeness and traffic circulation continuity with
region “H”
In general the works that should be constructed were in brief a) the demolishing of old
structures under the permission of the above mentioned Services in order to widen the narrow roads,
b) the excavation for the construction of public utilities (sewers, telephone lines, street lighting), c)
the reconstruction of superstructure and substructure of the roads according to the specifications of
Archeology, Architectural Office and Municipality and finally d) The development of the safety and
good traffic circulation of each neighborhood.
It was a hard work mainly because all parts should be constructed by hand due to the
difficult access of heavy machinery, the difficulty due not only to the narrow streets and the absence
of maneuverability but to the very steep slopes of the construction sites as well.
Provision also should be for the materials needed because most of them should be natural
and of variety identical or very similar to the existing. Only few providers could produce such
materials and to that time the production was limited to every day levels and not to the sadden rush
of the public works at the beginning of the programs for the unemployment.
The structure (layout) of the labor groups was following the typical scheme of:
1. One (1) Manager, Site and Resident Engineer (Guiding workers for the application of
drawings and meet of approved specifications, reports of progress, managing projects and
time-line and following procedures)
2. One (1) Foreman (supervision of workers)
3. Two (2) Stone builders (horizontally for the sidewalks and vertical for the retaining walls)
4. One (1) Kerb layer for the roads (typical concrete or byzantine type)
5. Two (2) General form-works and concrete masons
6. One (1) Manual labor assistant
Central office provisions were held at Municipality (City Hall) as follows:
1. Economics and Payment of workers
2. Every day provision of materials
3. Reports to the Director of Service and also references to Mayor's Council.
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A. ATHENA STREET.
The purpose of Athena street project was a) to demolish old and wreckage buildings, to cut
through and widen the existing road of various widths (5,0m-7,0m) to a 8,0m wide carriageway
having two lanes and two traffic directions, b) to reconstruct the sidewalks at specific elevations
adjusted to existing entrances of new buildings (houses and stores) so that rain waters could flow
without flooding them, and c) give the required traditional local aspect to the neighborhood. This
was a design for the 150m out of total 300m of the street.
The excavations revealed a cistern of a mythical water tap lost decades ago. In a later stage
of the architectural development of the area this cistern was integrated in a public structure and now
decorates the fountain of the neighborhood‘s square.
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A Google snapshot showing the 150m part of ATHENA street that was reconstructed
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A view of west part of ATHENA street before reconstruction
The same view of west part of ATHENA street as it is today.
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A view of east part of ATHENA street before reconstruction
The same view of east part of ATHENA street as it is today
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The cistern that excavations revealed at the sidewalks of ATHENA street
The architectural structure were this cistern integrated now decorates the fountain of the
neighborhood‘s square.
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The group of ATHENA Street’s workers during the construction of sidewalks and kerbs
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B. ACROPOLIS/THEOTOKOPULOS PARODOS (Library's bystreet).
The purpose of Acropolis/Theotokopulos parodos (Library's bystreet) street project was a) to
construct from the beginning a stairway road to join the Acropolis street (up) and Theotokopulos
street (down) which have a 6,0m difference in elevation, b) to construct sidewalks and door steps at
specific elevations adjusted to existing entrances of buildings (houses and stores) so that access to
of all inhabitants would be feasible and c) give a traditional local aspect to the neighborhood,
something that was necessary due to the architectural design of Public Library. This was a design
for the 35m of the street that was approved by the Architectural Office of “Ano Polis” as it was
proposed by the Architect Miltos Mavromatis.
This design involved three type of stones and materials common found in the traditional area
of ANO POLIS.
A Google snapshot showing the 150m part of ATHENA street that was reconstructed.
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The end of the existing earth-road (up) at the corner of the Public Library
that was joining Acropolis and Theotokopulos streets
The end of the stairway road at the corner of the Public Library as it is
today after the construction works
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A view of the higher part of the stairway during construction.
A view of the higher part of the stairway as it is today.
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A view of the lower part of the stairway during construction. During works a local habitant uses
safely the passage to enter his home.
A view of the lower part of the stairway as it is today
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C. KARADIMU - PALIKARIDI (AHTARI junction) STREETS.
The purpose of Karadimu – Palikaridi (Ahtari junction) streets project was a) to demolish
old and wreckage structures, mainly debris and ruined walls to cut through and widen the existing
roads of various widths (1,0m-3,0m) to a 4,0m wide carriageway having one capacious lane and
two regulated traffic directions, b) to reconstruct the sidewalks at specific elevations adjusted to
existing entrances of old and new buildings (houses) so that access of all inhabitants would be
feasible , c) to demolish the stairs of Ahtari street and develop a road junction with a small park and
c) give a traditional local aspect to the neighborhood which has very strong Archaelogical
restrictions due to the clear Byzantine air of the neighborhood and the fountain which now
decorates the neighborhood‘s park.
The fountain is a part of the of the old city byzantine era fresh water supply system which
was transferring fresh water from the springs of mountain Hortiates.
This was a design for the 170,0m of Karadimu street, the 37,0m of Palikaridi stairway street
and 25,0 m of Ahtari street.
A Google snapshot showing the 150m part of ATHENA street that was reconstructed.
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The junction Ahtari-Karadimu
during construction (up) and as
it is today (left photo).
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The extension of Karadimu street towards the walls of the old byzantine castle before the cut
through the ruins of old structures.
The extension of Karadimu street towards the walls of the old byzantine castle as it is today.
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The byzantine fountain during the construction works.
The byzantine fountain as it is today, the stairway of Palicaridi street and the local park
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The group of Karadimou Street’s
workers during the construction of
sidewalks (up) and the stairway
between the fountain and the park of
the Ahtari junction (left photo) as it is
today .
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D. KAPETAN AGRA STREET.
The purpose of Kapetan Agra street project was a) to demolish old and wreckage structures
to cut through and widen the existing road to an 8,0m wide carriageway having two lanes and two
traffic directions, b) to reconstruct the sidewalks at specific elevations adjusted to existing entrances
of old and new buildings (houses and stores) so that access to all habitants would be feasible, c) to
construct sewers to existing buildings and lower existing public utilities and street lighting d) give
to the local traffic a safe exit to Mushudi square.
This was a plan for the 190,0m of street Kapetan Agra, out of 320,0m of total length.
During the construction of sewers the excavations revealed a crypt were a small treasure of
byzantine coins was found. This treasure exhibit is a reference at the history museum of
Thessaloniki.
AGooglesnapshotshowingthefeaturesofKapetanAgraStreet
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Kapetan Agra Street during
construction works (up) and as it
is today (left photo)
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The construction included manholes and pipelines. These works were under the approval of Public
Sewers Organization.
The crypt where the treasure was found.
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The group of Kapetan Agra
Street workers during the
excavations (up) and the
location where the byzantine
treasure was found (left photo)
as it is today.
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