The document outlines 11 guiding principles for the design of the Singelpark in Leiden based on input from local residents and organizations. The principles are: 1) The park should be a continuous green space providing breathing room for residents. 2) The park should be for all residents and visitors. 3) The canal ("singel") should be a central element. 4) There should be options for walking and cycling around the entire park. 5) The park should extend from both sides of the canal. 6) Traffic should not compromise the park design. 7) The park should showcase the city's history. 8) The park should strengthen connections rather than act as a barrier. 9) The park should include spaces for both activities and
The document provides a vision for transforming the Singels, canals surrounding the historic center of Leiden, into a continuous green ring called the Singelpark. It discusses 4 themes to achieve this vision:
1. Maximum diversity - The Singelpark will connect a variety of parks and spaces to create a diverse network for all users. Key projects include closing gaps to form a continuous green ring and de-streetingsome sections to reduce car traffic.
2. Intuitive navigation - The path system will make navigation intuitive by always following the water and linking parks. There will be multiple routes of varying character.
3. Cosmopolitan nature - The park will embrace its layered history and provide unique
Studio Karst, Singelpark Design Competition, essayJeroen Maters
The document proposes transforming the Singelpark area of Leiden, Netherlands into "The Garden of Leiden" to highlight the city's identity as a botanical center of science. The proposal focuses on strengthening the existing boundaries of the city through the Singelpark, making it a formal promenade lined with trees. Within the boundary, the "Singel Gardens" would express abundant plant life through a unified botanical strategy. The proposal aims to engage the community and attract long-term investment to maintain the vision of Leiden as "The Garden of Leiden" into the future.
STEP Conference 2019 - Edinburgh's Open StreetsSTEP_scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town is a popular location for tourists to take photos. On Sunday May 5th, Victoria Street will be closed to cars as part of Open Streets, an initiative to promote walking, cycling, and public spaces in the Old Town. Open Streets will run demonstration events from May to July 2019 before a full program from October 2019 to December 2020. The goal is to create a people-friendly route through the Old Town and support community, culture, economy, and future city planning. Residents, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to get involved and help shape the program.
Mara Weiss van het Londense Public Works vertelde ons hoe je op tijdelijk braakliggende plekken in (grotere) steden kan experimenteren met alternatieve modellen van wonen, produceren en consumeren die de stedelijke veerkracht verhogen.
This document proposes installing large sculptures along State Highway One from Otaki to Wellington to create a "Wellington Sculptural Highway." It provides examples of successful sculptural highways and public art installations elsewhere that have become tourist attractions and sources of local pride. Quality urban design that incorporates public art is encouraged to enhance civic spaces and people's experience of the urban environment. The proposal seeks to further brand Wellington as New Zealand's "Arts Capital" and add visual interest and landmarks for those travelling into the city.
UpStart Collaborative Ltd is a non-profit arts collective that transforms vacant urban sites into temporary parks. Their upcoming project, called The Pop-up Park, will transform a derelict inner-city site in Dublin into a park from August 22nd to September 29th. The park will explore the potential of creativity and play to benefit social and personal well-being. It will feature areas for information, dining, learning, theatre, film screenings, art installations, and gardening activities. The goal is to demonstrate how vacant spaces can be collaboratively used by the community through creative projects.
Ken Greenberg walks us through the history of Ontario Place, including the original vision, how Ontario Place lost its way by trying to focus on being a moneymaker, to the modern day vision of Ontario Place and why we must protect the vision of an Ontario Place for All.
This document summarizes the history and visions for the future of Ontario Place and Exhibition Place lands in Toronto. It discusses how the sites have been studied numerous times over decades to consolidate them into a larger waterfront park. While a full merger did not occur, incremental improvements have been made. Recent developments like Trillium Park have realized parts of the vision for a connected green space along the waterfront. The document argues this combined site presents an opportunity for an expanded public park and gathering space that could drive tourism and economic development if preserved for community and public use.
The document provides a vision for transforming the Singels, canals surrounding the historic center of Leiden, into a continuous green ring called the Singelpark. It discusses 4 themes to achieve this vision:
1. Maximum diversity - The Singelpark will connect a variety of parks and spaces to create a diverse network for all users. Key projects include closing gaps to form a continuous green ring and de-streetingsome sections to reduce car traffic.
2. Intuitive navigation - The path system will make navigation intuitive by always following the water and linking parks. There will be multiple routes of varying character.
3. Cosmopolitan nature - The park will embrace its layered history and provide unique
Studio Karst, Singelpark Design Competition, essayJeroen Maters
The document proposes transforming the Singelpark area of Leiden, Netherlands into "The Garden of Leiden" to highlight the city's identity as a botanical center of science. The proposal focuses on strengthening the existing boundaries of the city through the Singelpark, making it a formal promenade lined with trees. Within the boundary, the "Singel Gardens" would express abundant plant life through a unified botanical strategy. The proposal aims to engage the community and attract long-term investment to maintain the vision of Leiden as "The Garden of Leiden" into the future.
STEP Conference 2019 - Edinburgh's Open StreetsSTEP_scotland
Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town is a popular location for tourists to take photos. On Sunday May 5th, Victoria Street will be closed to cars as part of Open Streets, an initiative to promote walking, cycling, and public spaces in the Old Town. Open Streets will run demonstration events from May to July 2019 before a full program from October 2019 to December 2020. The goal is to create a people-friendly route through the Old Town and support community, culture, economy, and future city planning. Residents, businesses, and community groups are encouraged to get involved and help shape the program.
Mara Weiss van het Londense Public Works vertelde ons hoe je op tijdelijk braakliggende plekken in (grotere) steden kan experimenteren met alternatieve modellen van wonen, produceren en consumeren die de stedelijke veerkracht verhogen.
This document proposes installing large sculptures along State Highway One from Otaki to Wellington to create a "Wellington Sculptural Highway." It provides examples of successful sculptural highways and public art installations elsewhere that have become tourist attractions and sources of local pride. Quality urban design that incorporates public art is encouraged to enhance civic spaces and people's experience of the urban environment. The proposal seeks to further brand Wellington as New Zealand's "Arts Capital" and add visual interest and landmarks for those travelling into the city.
UpStart Collaborative Ltd is a non-profit arts collective that transforms vacant urban sites into temporary parks. Their upcoming project, called The Pop-up Park, will transform a derelict inner-city site in Dublin into a park from August 22nd to September 29th. The park will explore the potential of creativity and play to benefit social and personal well-being. It will feature areas for information, dining, learning, theatre, film screenings, art installations, and gardening activities. The goal is to demonstrate how vacant spaces can be collaboratively used by the community through creative projects.
Ken Greenberg walks us through the history of Ontario Place, including the original vision, how Ontario Place lost its way by trying to focus on being a moneymaker, to the modern day vision of Ontario Place and why we must protect the vision of an Ontario Place for All.
This document summarizes the history and visions for the future of Ontario Place and Exhibition Place lands in Toronto. It discusses how the sites have been studied numerous times over decades to consolidate them into a larger waterfront park. While a full merger did not occur, incremental improvements have been made. Recent developments like Trillium Park have realized parts of the vision for a connected green space along the waterfront. The document argues this combined site presents an opportunity for an expanded public park and gathering space that could drive tourism and economic development if preserved for community and public use.
Een concept voor intergenerationeel vitaal en duurzaam (samen)leven t.b.v. de nieuwbouw op de locatie Nieuweroord aan de Rijnsburgerweg in Leiden. Dit concept is bedacht door vijf gezinnen die tegenover de oude zusterflat wonen.
Mind Map Training - Boost your IQ with 20 pointsmarcovdk
Waarom ga ik Mindmappen?
Verzinnen van briljante ideen, vinden van inspirerende oplossingen voor elk probleem, meer tijd voor jezelf vrij maken, doelen stellen en bereiken, jezelf en anderen motiveren, alles herinneren wanneer en wat je maar wilt.
Four eco-towers located in the north, south, west, and east of Singelpark function as landmarks for pedestrians and cyclists. A new layer of connecting elements like information boards, furniture, and lighting is being added to create a new identity for Singelpark and simplify orientation. Singelpark insignias in the form of engraved metal plates installed on surfaces will serve as an orientation system throughout the park. The existing parks and squares along Singel will be enhanced, connected, and completed to strengthen Singelpark's identity and continuity as a green space enclosing the city center.
Julia Kinževskaja's portfolio summarizes several landscape architecture projects she has worked on in the Netherlands and Estonia over the past several years. The portfolio includes summaries of 6 projects ranging from 4 months to 6 months in length that focused on sustainable development, urban gardening, and community engagement. The projects show Julia's experience in conceptual design, team coordination, volunteer management, and balancing ecological, social and economic goals in her work.
The document proposes a cultural center called Pasar Seni in Malaysia to reconnect communities and promote local culture. The center aims to address issues of disconnection between communities due to development, and a lack of cultural education for locals and tourists. It would provide space for artists to showcase and sell their work, as well as host workshops on traditional Malaysian art and crafts. The design concept features an art and craft market surrounded by a green city park to activate the site and provide communal space. Renderings depict public programs taking place outdoors and in galleries, workshops, a rooftop cafe, and performance spaces.
The document provides details about the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi, India. It was designed in 1957 to celebrate 2500 years of Buddha's enlightenment. Prime Minister Nehru selected the design by Mansingh Rana, which featured undulating green slopes and meandering streams for a peaceful environment reflecting Buddha's life. Influenced by Japanese zen gardens, Rana included concrete bridges and focused on landscape elements over greenery. Though maintenance has reduced streams and lakes, the park still offers visitors respite in its lyricism and grounded quality reflecting Buddhist teachings.
This document proposes a design for a new cultural district in Leimert Park, Los Angeles to help preserve the local African American culture and strengthen the community. The design would distribute nine new buildings across the site that each feature a different program like galleries, a chapel, theater, and library. The buildings would be connected through pedestrian-friendly outdoor spaces and incorporate Adinkra symbols and colors that reference the local culture. The goal is to create a vibrant district that sustains the cultural connections in the community and increases economic opportunities through tourism.
re:Kreators is a European platform for city makers and public developers. Key partners are Holzmarkt Berlin, KÉK Budapest, ZOHO Rotterdam, Make a Point Bucharest, Shuffle London, Darwin Bordeaux, PB34 Copenhagen and Pakhuis de Zwijger Amsterdam. This brochure describes the new type of civic lead urban development of these re:Kreators.
1. We believe in a way of living in the city that is interesting, affordable and just. We create thoughtful places with care. We create values: money, social, welfare and artistic.
2. We generate diverse ownership - mentally, emotionally and legally; diverse groups feel at home in and feel ownership over our places.
3. We Create places that lift everyone’s spirits, and drive people beyond what they would normally come across. Our places are open, inclusive and brilliant.
4. We Look for true change. We are not interested in just pop-up, get people’s hopes up and leave. We use the existing energy, build on existing quality, structures and re:kreate by smooth transition.
5. We take a step beyond bottom-up or top-down: we build partnerships between these worlds.
https://citiesintransition.eu/transition/rekreators
Landscape Record - Urban Renewal and RegenerationMike Brown
The document summarizes the redevelopment of Mirror Lake Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. Key points include:
- A new 10-foot wide path was constructed around the entire lake, improving accessibility. Native plants were added and views were opened up.
- New signage, lighting, and furnishings made the park feel safer and more welcoming. A large plaza was added for community events.
- The renovations strengthened connections to downtown and positioned the park to benefit the local economy and ecology through increased use.
Landscape Record - Urban Renewal and RegenerationMike Brown
Successful urban parks and other public places play an important role in the formation of economic value in a city. St Pete Florida has positioned its public spaces to serve an asset to the local economy and community.
How do different design elements, such as seating arrangements, green spaces, pedestrian pathways, and recreational amenities, influence human behavior and psychology within urban plazas?
The document discusses several urban planning and redevelopment projects in Athens, Greece aimed at regenerating the city center, making it more sustainable, accessible, and lively. Key projects mentioned include regenerating empty buildings as cultural centers through OKRA's competition-winning plans, improving traffic flow and adding bike lanes and tram extensions, upgrading green spaces, and developing the large former airport of Hellinikon into a metropolitan park, sports facilities, and residential and commercial areas. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is also funding a new National Library and Opera building as well as park in Athens. "Project Athens" outlines a 10-year development program to improve quality of life and competitiveness through various initiatives. OpenHouse Athens celebrates
Arts and Culture Strategy for the Olympic ParkCallum Lee
This document outlines an arts and culture strategy for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. It summarizes the success of cultural activities during the 2012 Olympics, which helped establish London as a leading cultural destination. It describes projects already underway from the strategy, including initiatives reaching over 43,000 people and supporting over 30 jobs. Future plans include a carnival connecting communities to Rio, mobile art vehicles converging on the park, and recreating a historic lock keeper's cottage. The strategy aims to ensure arts and culture are at the heart of the new park and help regenerate east London.
Rails to-green rails green space is the future for rail stations and rail cor...Dania Abdel-aziz
This document discusses the conversion of abandoned rail corridors into public trails, known as "rails-to-trails". It provides examples of successful rails-to-trails projects and outlines the benefits of converting unused rail lines into multi-use trails. Specifically, it discusses how rails-to-trails projects have recycled abandoned infrastructure to provide recreational and transportation benefits, while preserving natural landscapes and historical artifacts. Over 35 years, more than 13,000 miles of rail-trails have been created in the US, with over 100 million annual users, demonstrating how reusing old rail corridors can reconnect communities and provide environmental and health benefits.
Garden City Concept,
Definition,
Components of garden city,
Features of garden city,
Concept of garden City,
garden city Principles,
Three magnets,
Conceptual layout,
Examples of different cities like sustainable, eco, zero emission, livable etc.
Een concept voor intergenerationeel vitaal en duurzaam (samen)leven t.b.v. de nieuwbouw op de locatie Nieuweroord aan de Rijnsburgerweg in Leiden. Dit concept is bedacht door vijf gezinnen die tegenover de oude zusterflat wonen.
Mind Map Training - Boost your IQ with 20 pointsmarcovdk
Waarom ga ik Mindmappen?
Verzinnen van briljante ideen, vinden van inspirerende oplossingen voor elk probleem, meer tijd voor jezelf vrij maken, doelen stellen en bereiken, jezelf en anderen motiveren, alles herinneren wanneer en wat je maar wilt.
Four eco-towers located in the north, south, west, and east of Singelpark function as landmarks for pedestrians and cyclists. A new layer of connecting elements like information boards, furniture, and lighting is being added to create a new identity for Singelpark and simplify orientation. Singelpark insignias in the form of engraved metal plates installed on surfaces will serve as an orientation system throughout the park. The existing parks and squares along Singel will be enhanced, connected, and completed to strengthen Singelpark's identity and continuity as a green space enclosing the city center.
Julia Kinževskaja's portfolio summarizes several landscape architecture projects she has worked on in the Netherlands and Estonia over the past several years. The portfolio includes summaries of 6 projects ranging from 4 months to 6 months in length that focused on sustainable development, urban gardening, and community engagement. The projects show Julia's experience in conceptual design, team coordination, volunteer management, and balancing ecological, social and economic goals in her work.
The document proposes a cultural center called Pasar Seni in Malaysia to reconnect communities and promote local culture. The center aims to address issues of disconnection between communities due to development, and a lack of cultural education for locals and tourists. It would provide space for artists to showcase and sell their work, as well as host workshops on traditional Malaysian art and crafts. The design concept features an art and craft market surrounded by a green city park to activate the site and provide communal space. Renderings depict public programs taking place outdoors and in galleries, workshops, a rooftop cafe, and performance spaces.
The document provides details about the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi, India. It was designed in 1957 to celebrate 2500 years of Buddha's enlightenment. Prime Minister Nehru selected the design by Mansingh Rana, which featured undulating green slopes and meandering streams for a peaceful environment reflecting Buddha's life. Influenced by Japanese zen gardens, Rana included concrete bridges and focused on landscape elements over greenery. Though maintenance has reduced streams and lakes, the park still offers visitors respite in its lyricism and grounded quality reflecting Buddhist teachings.
This document proposes a design for a new cultural district in Leimert Park, Los Angeles to help preserve the local African American culture and strengthen the community. The design would distribute nine new buildings across the site that each feature a different program like galleries, a chapel, theater, and library. The buildings would be connected through pedestrian-friendly outdoor spaces and incorporate Adinkra symbols and colors that reference the local culture. The goal is to create a vibrant district that sustains the cultural connections in the community and increases economic opportunities through tourism.
re:Kreators is a European platform for city makers and public developers. Key partners are Holzmarkt Berlin, KÉK Budapest, ZOHO Rotterdam, Make a Point Bucharest, Shuffle London, Darwin Bordeaux, PB34 Copenhagen and Pakhuis de Zwijger Amsterdam. This brochure describes the new type of civic lead urban development of these re:Kreators.
1. We believe in a way of living in the city that is interesting, affordable and just. We create thoughtful places with care. We create values: money, social, welfare and artistic.
2. We generate diverse ownership - mentally, emotionally and legally; diverse groups feel at home in and feel ownership over our places.
3. We Create places that lift everyone’s spirits, and drive people beyond what they would normally come across. Our places are open, inclusive and brilliant.
4. We Look for true change. We are not interested in just pop-up, get people’s hopes up and leave. We use the existing energy, build on existing quality, structures and re:kreate by smooth transition.
5. We take a step beyond bottom-up or top-down: we build partnerships between these worlds.
https://citiesintransition.eu/transition/rekreators
Landscape Record - Urban Renewal and RegenerationMike Brown
The document summarizes the redevelopment of Mirror Lake Park in St. Petersburg, Florida. Key points include:
- A new 10-foot wide path was constructed around the entire lake, improving accessibility. Native plants were added and views were opened up.
- New signage, lighting, and furnishings made the park feel safer and more welcoming. A large plaza was added for community events.
- The renovations strengthened connections to downtown and positioned the park to benefit the local economy and ecology through increased use.
Landscape Record - Urban Renewal and RegenerationMike Brown
Successful urban parks and other public places play an important role in the formation of economic value in a city. St Pete Florida has positioned its public spaces to serve an asset to the local economy and community.
How do different design elements, such as seating arrangements, green spaces, pedestrian pathways, and recreational amenities, influence human behavior and psychology within urban plazas?
The document discusses several urban planning and redevelopment projects in Athens, Greece aimed at regenerating the city center, making it more sustainable, accessible, and lively. Key projects mentioned include regenerating empty buildings as cultural centers through OKRA's competition-winning plans, improving traffic flow and adding bike lanes and tram extensions, upgrading green spaces, and developing the large former airport of Hellinikon into a metropolitan park, sports facilities, and residential and commercial areas. The Stavros Niarchos Foundation is also funding a new National Library and Opera building as well as park in Athens. "Project Athens" outlines a 10-year development program to improve quality of life and competitiveness through various initiatives. OpenHouse Athens celebrates
Arts and Culture Strategy for the Olympic ParkCallum Lee
This document outlines an arts and culture strategy for Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. It summarizes the success of cultural activities during the 2012 Olympics, which helped establish London as a leading cultural destination. It describes projects already underway from the strategy, including initiatives reaching over 43,000 people and supporting over 30 jobs. Future plans include a carnival connecting communities to Rio, mobile art vehicles converging on the park, and recreating a historic lock keeper's cottage. The strategy aims to ensure arts and culture are at the heart of the new park and help regenerate east London.
Rails to-green rails green space is the future for rail stations and rail cor...Dania Abdel-aziz
This document discusses the conversion of abandoned rail corridors into public trails, known as "rails-to-trails". It provides examples of successful rails-to-trails projects and outlines the benefits of converting unused rail lines into multi-use trails. Specifically, it discusses how rails-to-trails projects have recycled abandoned infrastructure to provide recreational and transportation benefits, while preserving natural landscapes and historical artifacts. Over 35 years, more than 13,000 miles of rail-trails have been created in the US, with over 100 million annual users, demonstrating how reusing old rail corridors can reconnect communities and provide environmental and health benefits.
Garden City Concept,
Definition,
Components of garden city,
Features of garden city,
Concept of garden City,
garden city Principles,
Three magnets,
Conceptual layout,
Examples of different cities like sustainable, eco, zero emission, livable etc.
This document provides an overview of a final project to design a new, better town called Zerone. It begins with introductions and definitions of towns. It then discusses investigations and data collection on ancient, present, and future towns. For ancient towns, it examines the Sassi of Matera. For present towns, it looks at Paris. For future towns, it analyzes Masdar City in Dubai as an example of a planned zero-carbon city. The document concludes by stating this research will help understand key elements of towns and what makes them better and sustainable.
The document discusses plans to redevelop the Allahabad Museum site in India. The museum is located in Alfred Park, the largest park in Allahabad. It has important collections but lacks proper infrastructure and visitors. The redevelopment aims to enhance the museum as a cultural landmark by integrating it better with the park through new buildings and landscape design. The expansion will add galleries, an auditorium, shops, and other facilities while preserving the natural light and responding to the local context. The goal is for the museum to become a dynamic public space that improves the urban environment.
Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary, known as the "Calvinist Rome" or "Civic City". It has many landmarks and a population of around 207,000 people. The city hosts several annual events focused on environmental responsibility, including the Flower Carnival in August and a Bicycle Parade twice a year to encourage alternative transportation. The University of Debrecen also has an environmental program called "Zöld Börze". Plans are underway to construct an intermodal transportation center in Debrecen to consolidate rail and public transportation. The city will also introduce an electric tram system by 2014 to provide clean, fast transportation and reduce pollution from buses.
The document discusses plans for a new music venue and plaza in Bristol, England. It aims to celebrate different music cultures from around the world and educate the local community. The design includes a 160-seat music venue, outdoor performance pavilions, and a plaza area surrounded by student accommodation and a landscaped park. Precedent projects like cultural centers in Qatar and the Netherlands are analyzed for their design of open, inviting spaces that bring people together through music and performance.
This document presents research on existing towns to inform a proposal for a new future town called the Greenish Town. It investigates the ancient Chinese town of Xitang, focusing on its covered corridors and lanes. It also examines the present-day South African city of Cape Town, highlighting its Montebello Design Centre. Further, it looks at the American city of Portland, Oregon, noting its extensive green spaces, public transit, and renewable energy. Bringing together elements from these case studies, the document proposes the Greenish Town, emphasizing green technologies and infrastructure to create a sustainable community.
This document provides a conceptual masterplan for reclaiming an old shipyard in Young City. It proposes three ways to reclaim the space: the dock, the park, and the plaza. The masterplan aims to reinforce social and historical qualities, reconnect Young City to Gdansk, and create diversified communities. It proposes preserving existing buildings, introducing public spaces like the Plaza, Dock and Park, and connecting these spaces to integrate Young City with the city center. The document discusses building typologies, programs, public space hierarchies, traffic strategies, and provides diagrams of the conceptual plan.
The document outlines plans for the Lisbon Water Museum and its proposal to create a Global Network of Water Museums. The Lisbon Water Museum manages several historic sites related to Lisbon's water supply. It proposes strengthening partnerships among water museums internationally to share research, exhibitions, and promote environmental education around water issues. A global network could coordinate activities like database sharing, annual meetings, exhibition exchanges, and crowd-funding projects related to water sustainability worldwide.
Presentatie symposium Blue Deal Leiden Waterstad van Waterambacht Leiden op 21 oktober 2021 in de Marekerk. Met daarin onder meer Singelpark, Singelpromenade, Vestepromenade, Dam E-on-centrale Stadsbad, 100 Bruggenloop.
Strategisch en creatief concept voor een nieuwe invulling van het leegstaande warenhuis van Vroom & Dreesman te Leiden. Stadslab Leiden verzamelde hiervoor honderden reacties van inwoners en organisaties van Leiden.
Singelpark Leiden: aanbevelingen voor de volgende fasesJeroen Maters
Het Singelpark is goed onderweg om het langste, mooiste en spannendste stadspark van Nederland te worden. Team Singelpark van Stadlab Leiden, dat samen met de gemeente en diverse partners in de stad in de periode 2009 - 2012 de basis voor het plan legden, zien met trots hoe een groot deel van het park in 2020 is opgeleverd en hoe populair het in korte tijd is geworden. Het team komt met vijftig aanbevelingen - van quick wins tot grotere ingrepen - om de komende jaren tot het park te komen zoals zij dat bij de oprichting beoogde.
Presentatie over het te ontwikkelen Cultuurkwartier in Leiden gegeven door Jeroen Maters en Govert de Kok op netwerkbijeenkomst Leidsche Plein op 17 mei 2018, georganiseerd door Leiden Marketing en op initiatief van Cultuurfonds Leiden (Leiden aan Tafel).
Presentatie van concept voor Cultuurpark Lammermarkt als onderdeel van het Singelpark in Leiden. Van de Vrienden van het Singelpark, ten behoeve van brainstorm over herinrichting openbare ruimte op Lammermarkt.
Presentatie voor Singelpark Leiden Partnerevent op maandag 14 september 2015 in Museum Volkenkunde. Wat maakt een goed park tot een geweldig park? Vier lessen van de High Line in New York die we kunnen gebruiken voor de ontwikkeling van het Leidse Singelpark.
Studio Karst, Singelpark Design Competition, posterJeroen Maters
This document provides an overview of the gardens in Leiden, the Netherlands. It describes Leiden as both a city and a garden, enclosed by a 6km long promenade. It highlights some of the hidden gardens within, including the original Hortus Botanicus garden and the renowned "Gardens Without Boundaries". It notes there are over 2,000 plant species from around the world and various artworks and exhibits about life systems throughout the gardens. The document encourages exploring the gardens on foot, by boat, or bicycle along the promenade and hidden trails.
Michel Desvigne Paysagistes, Singelpark Design Competition, essayJeroen Maters
1) The proposal seeks to redefine the empty space around Leiden's historic canal ring by sculpting the vegetation masses through selective cutting, pruning, transplanting, and planting of trees.
2) This sculpting aims to reveal open areas sloping down to the canal to recreate the scale and qualities of the historic "glacis" or empty periphery around the city.
3) The sculpting will privilege planting new trees so that more trees are added than removed, and will focus on preserving existing prominent and beautiful trees through consultation with stakeholders.
Michel Desvigne Paysagistes, Singelpark Design Competition, posterJeroen Maters
The document proposes transforming the area around a canal in a city through sculpting the vegetation mass to create a continuous Singelpark. Key points include:
1. Redefining the void around the canal and recreating a sense of scale and emptiness through selectively cutting, pruning, and planting trees along the banks to reveal views.
2. Proposing a typical section showing creation of a tree-lined promenade along the exterior bank and opening spaces along the interior bank to emulate a historic "glacis".
3. Detailing plans for specific areas around the canal including relocating parking, reconfiguring slopes and banks, and selectively cutting trees to connect spaces and emphasize views while preserving existing mature trees
The document discusses the history and development of Leiden, Netherlands. It describes how the city originated as a fortified town with defensive structures along its rivers and canals. Over time, the fortifications were transformed into concentric ring systems of parks and waterways known as the Leidse Singels. The document also examines the mapping and surveying of Leiden by early scholars, references the city's thriving industry and markets, and discusses initiatives to reimagine the city's public spaces and connect them to its cultural and scientific history.
Advies van Team Singelpark van Stadslab Leiden aan het College van B&W over hoe om te gaan met de zes inzendingen voor identiteit en samenhang in het Singelpark van de Ideeënwedstrijd.
What Challenges Await Beginners in SnowshoeingSnowshoe Tahoe
Discover the exhilarating world of snowshoeing through our presentation, highlighting the challenges faced by beginners. From physical exertion to technical finesse and braving harsh winter conditions, each step in the snow brings new obstacles and unforgettable adventures. Embrace the challenge and conquer the winter wonderland with confidence!
Wayanad-The-Touristry-Heaven to the tour.pptxcosmo-soil
Wayanad, nestled in Kerala's Western Ghats, is a lush paradise renowned for its scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and cultural heritage. From trekking Chembra Peak to exploring ancient Edakkal Caves, Wayanad offers thrilling adventures and serene experiences. Its vibrant economy, driven by agriculture and tourism, highlights a harmonious blend of nature, tradition, and modernity.
How To Change Your Name On American Airlines Aadvantage.pptxedqour001namechange
American Airlines permits passengers to change/correct names on their AAdvantage account. Also, you can request a name change both online via a web portal and offline over the phone. For further information on how to change your name on American Airlines Advantage, get in touch with the airline’s customer service. Also, you can reach out to a consolidation desk at +1-866-738-0741 for quick assistance.
Our excursions in tahiti offer stunning lagoon tours, vibrant marine life encounters, and cultural experiences. We ensure unforgettable adventures amidst breathtaking landscapes and serene waters. For more information, mail us at tracey@uniquetahiti.com.
Best Places to Stay in New Brunswick, Canada.Mahogany Manor
New Brunswick, a picturesque province in eastern Canada, offers a plethora of unique and charming places to stay for every kind of traveler. From the historic allure of Fredericton and the vibrant culture of Saint John to the natural beauty of Fundy National Park and the serene coastal towns like St. Andrews by-the-Sea, there's something for everyone. Whether you prefer luxury resorts, cozy inns, rustic lodges, or budget-friendly options, the best places to stay in New Brunswick ensure a memorable stay, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the province's rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality.
https://www.mmanor.ca/blog/best-5-bed-and-breakfast-new-brunswick-canada
Discovering Egypt A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning Your Trip.pptImperial Egypt
Travelling to Egypt is like stepping into a time capsule where the past and present coexist, offering a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes.
See more: https://imperialegypt.com/tour-packages/
Un viaje a Buenos Aires y sus alrededoresJudy Hochberg
A travelogue of my recent trip to Argentina, most to Buenos Aires, but including excursion to Iguazú waterfalls, Tigre, and Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay
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Singelpark guiding principles
1. Eleven guiding principles for
Leiden’s Singelpark design
Based on the brainstorm session
with Stadslab Leiden, local residents
and organisations in Leiden
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Introduction
Stadslab Leiden
tadslab Leiden, founded in 2009, is a network of Leiden’s
‘creative class’. These are people who voluntarily lend
their professional expertise to help make Leiden a more
vibrant, cultural, creative, innovative and competitive city.
Professionals from various disciplines (such as architects,
artists, scientists, communication professionals, etc.)
work together to develop ideas and projects including
the revitalisation of Leiden’s city squares and plazas, the
design of a swimming pool in the canals, the production of an annual news-
paper about knowledge and culture, the transformation of Leiden’s main
shopping street Breestraat into the most attractive street in the city, the co-
operation between the numerous festivals and events in Leiden, the presence
of Leiden on the Internet, and so on. The foundation was initiated by two
concerned neighbours and the network has grown to over 900 volunteers in
the past two and a half years. These are all people who want to help Leiden
realise it’s untapped potential.
On December 7th 2011, Stadslab won the National Prize for Best Volunteer
Organization (category Innovation). Stadslab’s story is being spread around
The Netherlands and abroad to the Prime Minister, members of Parliament,
the Royal Family, mayors, councilmen and city developers in other jurisdic-
tions.
In 1998, one of Stadslab’s founders started a local resident initiative which
envisioned the development of Leiden’s city centre, calling it Quartier Leyden.
The vision was divided into a two-track policy: the active conservation of the
historic aspects of the city and the creation of a new, innovative and crea-
tive area (on the northeast edge of the city centre). Both areas would be
connected by parks and a promenade along the seven ‘singels’ (the seven
canals which make up the historical defensive ring around the old city). This
idea was adopted by the City Council and is now a leading principle in the
(re)development of the city centre. When the City of Leiden announced the
budget of €9.3 million for a park around these seven ‘singels’ which form a
ring around the city centre, Stadslab Leiden formed a Team Singelpark in or-
der to support the City of Leiden in the realisation of the Singelpark. It is, af-
ter all, a high profile project which deserves a high quality design and vision.
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Stadslab
Leiden and the
Singelpark
n January 18th 2012, Stadslab Leiden invited residents,
local organisations and anyone who was interested in
the Singelpark to a brainstorm session. The question was
simple: “What do you want the Singelpark to be?” Over
200 people attended and enthusiastically came up with
over 500 ideas for the Singelpark design. Brainstorm
groups were organised around themes: ‘history’, ‘water’,
‘sports’, ‘playgrounds’, ‘green & science’, ‘art & culture’,
‘marketing & tourism’, ‘neighbours & public management’, ‘promenade’ and
‘fundraising’. Even more suggestions were sent via e-mail and social media
such as Twitter.
The Singelpark Team has made the results of the brainstorm event available
in two useable forms: The entire palette of ideas per theme can be found on
the website (see www.singelpark.nl). On a more abstract level, The Team
has consolidated all of the ideas into 11 ‘guiding principles’ for the Singelpark
design, to be used by the designers of the park. Luckily this was not entirely
difficult because of the broad consensus within the various brainstorm
groups that the park should be of a quality that will benefit our city, our resi-
dents (the Leidenaren) and visitors now and for generations to come. We are
enthusiastic about developing our ‘singels’ into the longest, most attractive
and most exciting city park in The Netherlands.
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1. Living breathing lung for Leiden
The Singelpark should be an open GREEN space.
The park should be a continuous green park encircling Leiden’s city centre,
providing residents the room to breathe in the most densely built city in The
Netherlands. There is currently a lack of significant parks and gardens within
the centre, despite Leiden’s rich horticultural history. (Leiden has the oldest
and arguably the most important Hortus Botanicus in The Netherlands. This
botanical garden was built in 1593 and is located along the Singelpark).
2. Of the people and for the people (of Leiden!)
The Singelpark should be first and foremost
a park for all the residents of Leiden.
The park is for all ages, all cultures, all interest groups and everyone else
who lives, works and visits the melting pot we call Leiden. The park should
be such a highlight that tourists will not leave Leiden without visiting the
Singelpark. And in order to guarantee the continuing high quality through-
out the years, we are in the process of forming the Friends of the Singelpark
Foundation which will work together with the City to manage and maintain
the Singelpark in the future.
3. Without the “Singel” there is no “park”
The 6 kilometre-long BLUE ‘singel’ should be
the leading element within the GREEN Singelpark.
No other city in the world still has a canal of this size around its historic city
centre. We are proud of the water in our city and use it all year long: we
swim, we sail, we skate and we enjoy watching others doing the same. There
should always be a chance to experience the water along the entire park,
either visually or physically.
4. Rings, routes and round trips
There should be numerous short distance and
long distance options around the Singelpark.
The Singelpark is the only space in the city centre where one can find a long
continuous stretch of recreational (green) space. We love the idea of be-
ing able to simply follow our noses for six kilometres while walking, running,
cycling, (inline) skating and sailing a ‘rondje Singels’ (a round trip). Connec-
tions and bridges will be needed in some areas to complete the entire route
and there should be possibilities for smaller routes which combine the park
experience on both sides of the ‘singel’. Numerous theme routes (e.g. history,
culture, nature, sport) could also combine the activities available in and out-
side of the city with the park and invite visitors to discover the rich history of
our ‘singels’.
11 Guiding
principles
for the
Singelpark
design
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5. From façade to façade
The Singelpark should stretch from the façade on the inside
of the ‘singel’ to the façade on the outside of the ‘singel’.
It is essential that the water itself is the centre of the green space we will call
Singelpark. This approach respects the character and history of the ‘singel’
and will provide room on both sides of the water for promenades, green,
recreation and circulation of vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
6. The park trumps traffic
Where park and (motorised) traffic meet,
the design of the park should prevail.
The car is welcome in the park but should behave as a guest. There are a
number of locations along the route where traffic in and out of the city must
cross the Singelpark. This is not a problem but deserves extra design con-
siderations in order to provide a safe environment for pedestrians without
compromising / breaking the character of the park. The Singelpark should
act as a green boundary between the low-traffic historic city centre and the
outskirts.
7. Unravel and reveal Leiden’s rich history
Leiden’s history is based around its ‘singels’ and city centre
and the Singelpark should tell its compelling story.
Leiden was once the most important city in Holland, and Leidenaren love to
share their history. History is, above all, change. There are treasures to be dis-
covered along the route and stories to be told where layer upon layer of his-
torical gems have transformed Leiden into the city it is today. A ring around
the entire city centre is a perfect opportunity to tie it all together. Also, the
park itself must respect the historic transformations that shaped the former
defensive line in the course of time.
8. Singelpark as connection instead of barrier
The relationship between the city centre, the water and the
neighbourhoods outside the ring should be strengthened
with the introduction of the Singelpark.
The Singelpark is not an edge between the city centre and the outskirts, but
a connection between the two, with the water as the focal point and uniting
factor. The’singel’ belongs to both sides and the park, with its own character,
should not be seen as a separate Leiden entity but an element that enhances
Leiden as a whole. The designer is challenged to give form to the relationship
between the physical, historical and social character of the city centre on the
one side and the neighbourhoods on the other. Also there should be connec-
tions to nature (green and blue) outside of town.
9. It is one “single” park, but not an amusement park
The park should provide spaces to accommodate permanent activities, oc-
casional activities, spontaneous activities and no activities at all.
We have more ideas than we have acres of park. However, we do not want
the Singelpark to become one big amusement park. It should be above all a
park. The design should be one continuous identifiable park where various
functions / activities / spaces can occur over the entire length, with enough
room in between to simply provide green and relaxation for the residents and
visitors. There should be places where activity is concentrated AND places of
contemplation. There should be areas with designated functions AND areas
with room for spontaneous activity.
10. Singelpark as a brand
The design of the Singelpark should be so strong and identifiable that it can
become a marketing tool for further funding, awareness and support.
To reach the level of quality we envision for the Singelpark, we will need ad-
ditional funding. Potential investors will only invest if they know about the
Singelpark, believe in its potential and are enthusiastic in sharing the dream
of realising it. The longest, most beautiful and most exciting city park in The
Netherlands, located along the largest intact city fortifications of Europe, is
a start. But the design needs to convey this message in its ambitions, quality
and unique design. This is why we have to work on the Singelpark as a firm
and inspiring brand, with its own visual identity, publications etc. Ideas in
which the design and the design process itself can support our brand build-
ing and fund raising efforts are encouraged.
11. Make us proud!
The Singelpark is an unique opportunity to boost the liveability, attractive-
ness and physical quality of the city now and in the future. We believe that a
great Singelpark design can be a major turning point in the attitude towards
city development in Leiden. A number of large ‘ambitious’ projects die in the
planning stages because of a lack of money, management and/or social sup-
port. Building the Singelpark is more than building a park: we will be building
city-wide pride, self-consciousness, social cohesion and confidence that it is
possible to achieve ambitious, unique and high quality projects in Leiden!