The document summarizes the history and current state of Greenpoint, Brooklyn's waterfront and proposes a plan for its redevelopment. It describes how Greenpoint was once a thriving industrial area with shipyards and factories but is now mostly abandoned, though there is renewed interest in developing the waterfront. The plan analyzes precedents like Sunnyside Gardens to develop a strategy that connects the site to Brooklyn through regional transportation links, a residential core, and open spaces. The goal is to activate the waterfront through mixed-use development, affordable housing, parks and community facilities while respecting the historic character.
1. The document discusses and compares the two original master plans for Chandigarh - the first by American architect Albert Mayer and the second by French architect Le Corbusier.
2. The first plan envisioned a more traditional Indian city with curved roads and leaf-shaped layout, while the second created the current grid structure with sectors.
3. Key differences between what would have been under each plan include the city's shape, residential units (superblocks vs. sectors), inclusion of Sukhna Lake, and industrial area placement. The implementation of Le Corbusier's plan resulted in a more modernist design for Chandigarh.
Making and Unmaking of Chandigarh - - making public spaces [Autosaved] - Copy...JIT KUMAR GUPTA
This document provides an overview of the planning and development of Chandigarh, India's first planned city. It discusses:
1) The context for building a new capital city for Punjab after Partition and the selection of the site. The first master plan was developed by American planner Albert Mayer.
2) Le Corbusier was brought in to redesign the city after Mayer's associate passed away. Le Corbusier's master plan redrew the layout using a grid pattern and defined sectors as neighborhood units. It located key areas like the Capitol, University, and Industrial Area.
3) Details of Le Corbusier's design approach are provided, which was governed by budget constraints but aimed to provide
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.
The City of New Smyrna Beach is proposing to rezone and change the comprehensive plan designations for 27.48 acres of land in the West Canal Street area. Staff analyzed 4 options for rezoning the area, including no change, rezoning the entire area to mixed-use, or splitting the area into mixed-use and neighborhood business or highway service business zones east and west of Myrtle Avenue. Staff recommended the Planning and Zoning Board approve one of the 4 options and make associated changes to the future land use map and zoning descriptions to avoid creating non-conforming uses.
This document provides a regeneration masterplan for the redevelopment of the North Riverside area in Derby, England. It includes:
1) An overview of the site and surrounding area, including a brief history of development.
2) Details on planning policy and guidance for the redevelopment, including objectives to reduce flood risk, encourage investment, and enhance connectivity to the river.
3) Proposed plans and designs for the redevelopment, including creating new public spaces, improving transport links, and developing a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces that celebrate the riverfront location.
This document provides a vision and plan for transforming the town center of Kajang, Malaysia into a more self-reliant town through urban renewal strategies. It begins with background on Kajang's population growth and current land use. The vision is to create a sustainable economic growth and livable environment for residents. The plan involves altering and extending existing buildings, constructing sustainable new buildings, developing the downtown area, and creating a "naked street" concept and central mosque area to improve the public realm. Specific guidelines are provided for each strategy to enhance the town center and environment while encouraging mixed use and transit-oriented development.
The document discusses the redevelopment of brownfield sites in four locations:
1) Bristol Harbourside in Bristol, UK which transformed a 65-acre docklands site into a mixed-use waterfront development.
2) Canary Wharf in London, UK which revived 97 acres of docklands into one of the world's largest financial centers.
3) Dockside Green in Victoria, Canada which is converting a 15-acre industrial site into a sustainable community achieving high LEED certifications.
4) Dublin Docklands in Ireland which redeveloped 1,300 acres including docklands into a business center increasing employment.
1. The document discusses and compares the two original master plans for Chandigarh - the first by American architect Albert Mayer and the second by French architect Le Corbusier.
2. The first plan envisioned a more traditional Indian city with curved roads and leaf-shaped layout, while the second created the current grid structure with sectors.
3. Key differences between what would have been under each plan include the city's shape, residential units (superblocks vs. sectors), inclusion of Sukhna Lake, and industrial area placement. The implementation of Le Corbusier's plan resulted in a more modernist design for Chandigarh.
Making and Unmaking of Chandigarh - - making public spaces [Autosaved] - Copy...JIT KUMAR GUPTA
This document provides an overview of the planning and development of Chandigarh, India's first planned city. It discusses:
1) The context for building a new capital city for Punjab after Partition and the selection of the site. The first master plan was developed by American planner Albert Mayer.
2) Le Corbusier was brought in to redesign the city after Mayer's associate passed away. Le Corbusier's master plan redrew the layout using a grid pattern and defined sectors as neighborhood units. It located key areas like the Capitol, University, and Industrial Area.
3) Details of Le Corbusier's design approach are provided, which was governed by budget constraints but aimed to provide
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.
The City of New Smyrna Beach is proposing to rezone and change the comprehensive plan designations for 27.48 acres of land in the West Canal Street area. Staff analyzed 4 options for rezoning the area, including no change, rezoning the entire area to mixed-use, or splitting the area into mixed-use and neighborhood business or highway service business zones east and west of Myrtle Avenue. Staff recommended the Planning and Zoning Board approve one of the 4 options and make associated changes to the future land use map and zoning descriptions to avoid creating non-conforming uses.
This document provides a regeneration masterplan for the redevelopment of the North Riverside area in Derby, England. It includes:
1) An overview of the site and surrounding area, including a brief history of development.
2) Details on planning policy and guidance for the redevelopment, including objectives to reduce flood risk, encourage investment, and enhance connectivity to the river.
3) Proposed plans and designs for the redevelopment, including creating new public spaces, improving transport links, and developing a mix of residential, commercial, and leisure spaces that celebrate the riverfront location.
This document provides a vision and plan for transforming the town center of Kajang, Malaysia into a more self-reliant town through urban renewal strategies. It begins with background on Kajang's population growth and current land use. The vision is to create a sustainable economic growth and livable environment for residents. The plan involves altering and extending existing buildings, constructing sustainable new buildings, developing the downtown area, and creating a "naked street" concept and central mosque area to improve the public realm. Specific guidelines are provided for each strategy to enhance the town center and environment while encouraging mixed use and transit-oriented development.
The document discusses the redevelopment of brownfield sites in four locations:
1) Bristol Harbourside in Bristol, UK which transformed a 65-acre docklands site into a mixed-use waterfront development.
2) Canary Wharf in London, UK which revived 97 acres of docklands into one of the world's largest financial centers.
3) Dockside Green in Victoria, Canada which is converting a 15-acre industrial site into a sustainable community achieving high LEED certifications.
4) Dublin Docklands in Ireland which redeveloped 1,300 acres including docklands into a business center increasing employment.
In our case study city, select and analyse an urban design project at a street scale for its various typologies of in-between spaces. The analysis comes from three perspectives, namely, the theoretical rigor, contextual aspects and the cultural translation into urban form at the selected city.
The document summarizes the organization and evolution of urban space from ancient times to the present. It discusses the pre-industrial, industrial, and post-industrial city models. It then covers topics like globalization and urban space, social and territorial inequalities in cities, the urban landscape in the world today, and new urban spaces like technology parks and shopping centers. Environmental problems in cities are also addressed, such as lack of vegetation, water scarcity and pollution, high air contamination, and noise pollution that comes with consumer lifestyles.
This short document provides directions to use modals and come back to main street. It mentions using modals on mayor street and coming back to main street but does not provide full sentences or additional context.
1. The document discusses recommendations for the transformation of Yonge Street between Dundas Street and Gerrard Street in Toronto.
2. Key recommendations include expanding the fine-grained pedestrian network around Yonge Street, improving the public realm and transportation, guiding appropriate built form and building envelopes, and promoting a diversity of programs and land uses.
3. The area contains four distinct "urban villages" that could be better connected through an enhanced fine-grained pedestrian network linking them to the main Yonge Street spine.
Luis Munoz Marin redevelopment Plan 08.29.2012Candice Osborne
This document outlines the redevelopment plan for the Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard (Henderson Street) area in Jersey City. It includes maps and describes the project boundaries, objectives, proposed renewal actions, land use plan and zoning regulations. The land use plan designates areas for residential, public/quasi-public, and railroad uses. Residential density and design standards are provided. For a proposed high-rise mixed use district, standards are given conditionally based on a settlement involving the railroad embankment. The plan also identifies property to be acquired and redeveloped, including for public facilities.
The agenda item is a rezoning request for the property located at 14996 Live Oak Street from Rural to Suburban and Commercial zoning. The current Comprehensive Plan designation for the property is General Suburban, and the surrounding area includes both General Suburban and Commercial land uses. The request would rezone the property to match the Comprehensive Plan designation and allow for more intensive development.
Barcelona Study Tour Abroad Research PaperDaryl Kern
Can Architecture Affect Positive Social Change in Port Cities? The Barcelona Model: A Case Study of Applying Micro-scale Solutions to Waterfront Renewal Projects
The document is a request for proposals from the City of Minneapolis for the purchase and development of a vacant city-owned lot located at 1100 2nd Street South in Minneapolis. It provides details about the site including its size, location, zoning, and development goals. Proposals are due by October 22, 2010 and must include information about the proposed uses, improvements, schedule, transportation access, green features, and development team. The city aims to maximize the site's potential through new jobs and housing and contributing to the vibrancy of the surrounding Mill District area.
The document summarizes an urban design studio assignment to propose a design for connecting the city, harbor, and nature areas at the site of the Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall. The site is located next to the harbor and a major road, within an area undergoing urban development. The private developer who acquired the site plans an office and apartment complex but was asked by the municipality to propose designs for public spaces and promenades. The assignment objectives are to understand municipal recommendations, analyze the fragmented urban context, and present a proposal that addresses connectivity, urban life, and water management at the site's edges.
Urban Planning 494 Final Presentation Power Pointmrizzit2
This document provides an overview and goals for redevelopment of the 1st Street Corridor area in Champaign, Illinois. It discusses plans to retrofit existing neighborhoods and add new construction, with a focus on green infrastructure and sustainability. Specific initiatives are outlined for three districts: the North district aims to add infill housing and green alleys/parking; the Middle district is not described; the South district focuses on mixed-use development, green alleys using permeable pavement and recycled materials, and connecting to a greenway. Stormwater management, energy efficiency, and transportation are highlighted as priorities across the redevelopment.
The document discusses Burgess's concentric zone model of urban land use. It provides context on Birmingham as a case study city, describing the central business district and different urban zones. It also discusses urban renewal compared to comprehensive redevelopment, noting urban renewal allows existing communities to stay in improved areas.
This document provides policy recommendations for urban areas based on a survey of images related to development. Key recommendations include rehabilitating existing buildings, developing infill housing and commercial spaces, improving streetscapes with sidewalks and parks, and increasing transit, biking, and pedestrian connections. The highest rated images focused on creating urban plazas, rehabilitating housing and streets, and developing neighborhood parks. The lowest rated images showed large surface parking lots, and the document states these areas have the greatest potential for redevelopment. Simulated images of redevelopment options were also analyzed to help identify preferred development patterns.
Privately owned public spaces (POPS) are spaces that are privately owned but required to be open to the public under zoning laws. Cities grant developers bonuses like increased building height in exchange for POPS. While POPS are meant to benefit the public, they are often minimally designed and maintained spaces that just meet legal requirements. The policies aim to increase public space but can risk privatizing spaces if not properly regulated.
The document provides a detailed history and overview of the master plan for Chandigarh, India's first planned city. It was designed by French architect Le Corbusier to serve as the capital of Punjab after it was partitioned from India. Key aspects of the plan included dividing the city into identical rectangular sectors of 800m x 1200m to promote walkability. Each sector was designed as a self-contained neighborhood with schools, shops, and green spaces. Le Corbusier laid out a strict road hierarchy and placed emphasis on integrating nature and providing ample public spaces throughout the city. The Capitol Complex was designed as the head of the city and featured distinctive buildings inspired by classical and Indian designs. Over time the city has grown beyond
Presentation - Gasworks Park and Lagoon Reserve Ref Meetingportphillip12
The document provides background information for the first meeting of the joint reference committee for Gasworks Arts Park and Lagoon Reserve. It discusses the purpose of developing park plans to address current issues and ensure the parks adapt to changing community needs. Key points covered include the role of the reference committee in providing input, conducting community consultation, and developing strategic visions and management plans for the parks. Issues like soil contamination and infrastructure are also addressed. The next joint committee meeting is scheduled.
Presentation made by students of Thejus College of Architecture about the contributions of Le corbusier. Created by Group 5 students [Mohammad Ashiq, Nirmal Jose, Rahul Ram, Nitha Sherin, Rithik and Sanjay.
The document provides details about the planning and development of Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab, India. It discusses:
- The initial master plan for Chandigarh was created by American planner Albert Mayer in the early 1950s. His plan included a Capitol complex, city center, and residential neighborhoods.
- Le Corbusier was later brought in to redesign the master plan. He retained the basic framework of Mayer's plan but replaced the neighborhoods with "sectors", standardized neighborhood units.
- Le Corbusier's plan divided the city into 30 sectors, with 24 residential. Each sector was planned to be self-sufficient with schools, shops, and community facilities to limit the need
The Stockholm City Plan from 1999 outlines the city's strategy to develop sustainably through building inward on previously developed land. The main goals are to enhance the green structure, develop urban areas on the inner city edge like Kista Science City, and redevelop former industrial areas like Hammarby Sjostad through mixed-use and transit-oriented development. Public participation was an important part of creating the plan to guide Stockholm's growth in a way that preserves its natural and cultural qualities.
This document discusses downtown development in South Carolina cities. It identifies three common themes among successful downtown redevelopment projects: leadership and vision, landmarks, and leveraging natural assets. Leadership from both the public and private sectors is key to establishing a long-term vision and plan. Many projects are built around cultural landmarks like theaters, city halls, and mills. Finally, cities often leverage downtown waterfronts and rivers as natural assets to attract residents and businesses. The document provides examples of how Greenville, Aiken, Columbia, Newberry, Greenwood, and Beaufort have successfully redeveloped their downtown areas around these themes. It also discusses how South Carolina's Main Street program helps cities organize downtown revitalization efforts.
The document summarizes information about the city of Piacenza, Italy as the location for a proposed summer school project. It provides background on Piacenza's history dating back to Roman times, its population of over 100,000 which includes 17,165 foreign residents, and key infrastructure as an intersection of major highways. The document also includes maps showing Piacenza's urban development over time from its origins as a Roman city to the present day.
In our case study city, select and analyse an urban design project at a street scale for its various typologies of in-between spaces. The analysis comes from three perspectives, namely, the theoretical rigor, contextual aspects and the cultural translation into urban form at the selected city.
The document summarizes the organization and evolution of urban space from ancient times to the present. It discusses the pre-industrial, industrial, and post-industrial city models. It then covers topics like globalization and urban space, social and territorial inequalities in cities, the urban landscape in the world today, and new urban spaces like technology parks and shopping centers. Environmental problems in cities are also addressed, such as lack of vegetation, water scarcity and pollution, high air contamination, and noise pollution that comes with consumer lifestyles.
This short document provides directions to use modals and come back to main street. It mentions using modals on mayor street and coming back to main street but does not provide full sentences or additional context.
1. The document discusses recommendations for the transformation of Yonge Street between Dundas Street and Gerrard Street in Toronto.
2. Key recommendations include expanding the fine-grained pedestrian network around Yonge Street, improving the public realm and transportation, guiding appropriate built form and building envelopes, and promoting a diversity of programs and land uses.
3. The area contains four distinct "urban villages" that could be better connected through an enhanced fine-grained pedestrian network linking them to the main Yonge Street spine.
Luis Munoz Marin redevelopment Plan 08.29.2012Candice Osborne
This document outlines the redevelopment plan for the Luis Munoz Marin Boulevard (Henderson Street) area in Jersey City. It includes maps and describes the project boundaries, objectives, proposed renewal actions, land use plan and zoning regulations. The land use plan designates areas for residential, public/quasi-public, and railroad uses. Residential density and design standards are provided. For a proposed high-rise mixed use district, standards are given conditionally based on a settlement involving the railroad embankment. The plan also identifies property to be acquired and redeveloped, including for public facilities.
The agenda item is a rezoning request for the property located at 14996 Live Oak Street from Rural to Suburban and Commercial zoning. The current Comprehensive Plan designation for the property is General Suburban, and the surrounding area includes both General Suburban and Commercial land uses. The request would rezone the property to match the Comprehensive Plan designation and allow for more intensive development.
Barcelona Study Tour Abroad Research PaperDaryl Kern
Can Architecture Affect Positive Social Change in Port Cities? The Barcelona Model: A Case Study of Applying Micro-scale Solutions to Waterfront Renewal Projects
The document is a request for proposals from the City of Minneapolis for the purchase and development of a vacant city-owned lot located at 1100 2nd Street South in Minneapolis. It provides details about the site including its size, location, zoning, and development goals. Proposals are due by October 22, 2010 and must include information about the proposed uses, improvements, schedule, transportation access, green features, and development team. The city aims to maximize the site's potential through new jobs and housing and contributing to the vibrancy of the surrounding Mill District area.
The document summarizes an urban design studio assignment to propose a design for connecting the city, harbor, and nature areas at the site of the Fisketorvet Copenhagen Mall. The site is located next to the harbor and a major road, within an area undergoing urban development. The private developer who acquired the site plans an office and apartment complex but was asked by the municipality to propose designs for public spaces and promenades. The assignment objectives are to understand municipal recommendations, analyze the fragmented urban context, and present a proposal that addresses connectivity, urban life, and water management at the site's edges.
Urban Planning 494 Final Presentation Power Pointmrizzit2
This document provides an overview and goals for redevelopment of the 1st Street Corridor area in Champaign, Illinois. It discusses plans to retrofit existing neighborhoods and add new construction, with a focus on green infrastructure and sustainability. Specific initiatives are outlined for three districts: the North district aims to add infill housing and green alleys/parking; the Middle district is not described; the South district focuses on mixed-use development, green alleys using permeable pavement and recycled materials, and connecting to a greenway. Stormwater management, energy efficiency, and transportation are highlighted as priorities across the redevelopment.
The document discusses Burgess's concentric zone model of urban land use. It provides context on Birmingham as a case study city, describing the central business district and different urban zones. It also discusses urban renewal compared to comprehensive redevelopment, noting urban renewal allows existing communities to stay in improved areas.
This document provides policy recommendations for urban areas based on a survey of images related to development. Key recommendations include rehabilitating existing buildings, developing infill housing and commercial spaces, improving streetscapes with sidewalks and parks, and increasing transit, biking, and pedestrian connections. The highest rated images focused on creating urban plazas, rehabilitating housing and streets, and developing neighborhood parks. The lowest rated images showed large surface parking lots, and the document states these areas have the greatest potential for redevelopment. Simulated images of redevelopment options were also analyzed to help identify preferred development patterns.
Privately owned public spaces (POPS) are spaces that are privately owned but required to be open to the public under zoning laws. Cities grant developers bonuses like increased building height in exchange for POPS. While POPS are meant to benefit the public, they are often minimally designed and maintained spaces that just meet legal requirements. The policies aim to increase public space but can risk privatizing spaces if not properly regulated.
The document provides a detailed history and overview of the master plan for Chandigarh, India's first planned city. It was designed by French architect Le Corbusier to serve as the capital of Punjab after it was partitioned from India. Key aspects of the plan included dividing the city into identical rectangular sectors of 800m x 1200m to promote walkability. Each sector was designed as a self-contained neighborhood with schools, shops, and green spaces. Le Corbusier laid out a strict road hierarchy and placed emphasis on integrating nature and providing ample public spaces throughout the city. The Capitol Complex was designed as the head of the city and featured distinctive buildings inspired by classical and Indian designs. Over time the city has grown beyond
Presentation - Gasworks Park and Lagoon Reserve Ref Meetingportphillip12
The document provides background information for the first meeting of the joint reference committee for Gasworks Arts Park and Lagoon Reserve. It discusses the purpose of developing park plans to address current issues and ensure the parks adapt to changing community needs. Key points covered include the role of the reference committee in providing input, conducting community consultation, and developing strategic visions and management plans for the parks. Issues like soil contamination and infrastructure are also addressed. The next joint committee meeting is scheduled.
Presentation made by students of Thejus College of Architecture about the contributions of Le corbusier. Created by Group 5 students [Mohammad Ashiq, Nirmal Jose, Rahul Ram, Nitha Sherin, Rithik and Sanjay.
The document provides details about the planning and development of Chandigarh, the capital city of Punjab, India. It discusses:
- The initial master plan for Chandigarh was created by American planner Albert Mayer in the early 1950s. His plan included a Capitol complex, city center, and residential neighborhoods.
- Le Corbusier was later brought in to redesign the master plan. He retained the basic framework of Mayer's plan but replaced the neighborhoods with "sectors", standardized neighborhood units.
- Le Corbusier's plan divided the city into 30 sectors, with 24 residential. Each sector was planned to be self-sufficient with schools, shops, and community facilities to limit the need
The Stockholm City Plan from 1999 outlines the city's strategy to develop sustainably through building inward on previously developed land. The main goals are to enhance the green structure, develop urban areas on the inner city edge like Kista Science City, and redevelop former industrial areas like Hammarby Sjostad through mixed-use and transit-oriented development. Public participation was an important part of creating the plan to guide Stockholm's growth in a way that preserves its natural and cultural qualities.
This document discusses downtown development in South Carolina cities. It identifies three common themes among successful downtown redevelopment projects: leadership and vision, landmarks, and leveraging natural assets. Leadership from both the public and private sectors is key to establishing a long-term vision and plan. Many projects are built around cultural landmarks like theaters, city halls, and mills. Finally, cities often leverage downtown waterfronts and rivers as natural assets to attract residents and businesses. The document provides examples of how Greenville, Aiken, Columbia, Newberry, Greenwood, and Beaufort have successfully redeveloped their downtown areas around these themes. It also discusses how South Carolina's Main Street program helps cities organize downtown revitalization efforts.
The document summarizes information about the city of Piacenza, Italy as the location for a proposed summer school project. It provides background on Piacenza's history dating back to Roman times, its population of over 100,000 which includes 17,165 foreign residents, and key infrastructure as an intersection of major highways. The document also includes maps showing Piacenza's urban development over time from its origins as a Roman city to the present day.
Urban morphology refers to the physical structure and patterns of towns and cities, including land use, street patterns, building arrangements, and densities. It is influenced by site factors, history, culture, economics, transportation, and government policy. Models of urban structure have been developed to represent typical land use zones as cities grow from infancy to maturity. Early models include the concentric zone model by Burgess and the sector model by Hoyt, while later models incorporate multiple nuclei of development. Students are assigned a project to study and map the past and projected future land use and transportation patterns of various Indian cities from 1980 to 2020.
This document presents Jorge Saravia's thesis project proposal for redesigning parts of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It begins with an introduction that establishes Fitchburg's history as a thriving mill town during the Industrial Revolution that has since declined. Case studies are presented on Le Corbusier's contemporary city plan, garden cities, and Le Parc de la Villette to provide precedents. The document then analyzes the site context through demographics, transportation, education, and a history of Fitchburg's mills. Design process sections discuss citizen interviews and connecting points of interest. The proposal aims to reconnect the city to its river and mills through a 15-year urban renewal plan to create density, jobs and housing around
Flood Mitigation through Green Infrastructure: Proposed Urban Design Interven...ChokManalo
A Digital Artifact by VOLTAIRE E. MANALO
M Arch - Urban Design | UP Diliman College of Architecture
Archi 231 | 1st Semester AY 2020-21 | Profs. Lecciones and Silvestre
27 November 2020
Arup
Landscape Architect: Grant Associates
Lighting Design: Speirs + Major Associates
Interpretive Design: Local Projects
Exhibition Design: Local Projects
Sustainability Consultant: Atelier Ten
Project Management: Surbana International Consultants
DETAIL OF MARINA BAY
Riverfront Development- A tool to Improve and restore urban green spacesIRJET Journal
This document discusses riverfront development as a tool to improve urban green spaces. It focuses on developing the riverfront areas in the west and southwest zones of Surat City, India. The objectives are to study the existing riverfront scenario, improve the quality of urban areas and riverfront neighborhoods, safeguard future green spaces, and create public spaces and amenities for sociocultural life through a master plan for riverfront development. Issues with the current development include poor communities living along the riverbanks in inadequate housing that floods, and industrial and domestic waste polluting the river.
The Importance Of Urban Planning On The City Of VancouverAmanda Hengel
Urban planning and management is impacted by a country's level of economic development, as less developed countries often face challenges in allocating sufficient resources and implementing plans, while more developed countries have greater capacity and resources but also increased complexity in urban areas. The document discusses how Vancouver has utilized urban planning principles like eco-density and green building to pursue sustainability goals like becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and the "greenest city on earth". It also outlines the city's Greenest City Action Plan and visions for a strong economy, vibrant neighborhoods, and livable city for future generations.
This document summarizes the education and experience of Shi-Yuan Yao. It includes degrees earned from the University of Pennsylvania and University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, as well as internships in Shanghai. The document also provides a brief overview of three urban design projects focused on canal recovery in Suzhou, China, redevelopment in Wilmington, California, and block vitalization in Philadelphia.
The document proposes transforming a 3km stretch along Toronto's waterfront by converting an existing elevated highway into a new mixed-use neighborhood called THE GAR. It involves reconfiguring the landscape around the highway to incorporate public spaces, parks, and new development. The proposal aims to reconnect disconnected neighborhoods by creating a continuous public space network and improving north-south connections across the rail corridor. It outlines phases to gradually reduce reliance on the highway by adding pedestrian and transit routes over time.
The document discusses different types of towns classified by their main functions, including industrial towns (focused on mining, textiles, or steel), holiday towns (focused on tourism), port towns (focused on port services), and satellite towns (planned, self-sustaining communities outside major cities). It also discusses green belts used to restrict urban sprawl and preserve land, as well as factors influencing population growth and distribution within cities.
Curitiba, Brazil implemented an innovative and sustainable transportation system and urban planning strategies over several decades beginning in the 1960s. Key steps included developing a master plan in 1964 focused on minimizing sprawl, preserving historic areas, and investing in affordable public transit. This involved creating a network of bus routes connected to high-density development. Curitiba also emphasized social and environmental programs around recycling, green spaces, and citizen participation. As a result, Curitiba has been recognized internationally as a model of sustainable urban planning.
Indy star find a way to revitalize citys neighborhoods - 2-18-11ReBloom UpTown
The document discusses the need to revitalize Indianapolis' neighborhoods. While downtown is thriving, nearby neighborhoods struggle with abandoned houses, crumbling infrastructure, and crime. This threatens the viability of businesses and home values. Revitalizing neighborhoods requires significant investment in streets, sidewalks, parks and crime prevention. Both mayoral candidates must address how they will close the funding gap for basic infrastructure and bring life back to struggling areas to support a strong downtown.
The document discusses a spatial analysis of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) of Chittagong city in relation to its contribution towards the economic sustainability of the city through commercial and industrial land use. It provides background on Chittagong's history as a port city and its rapid urban growth. The research aims to examine how the DAP's spatial configuration and allocation of land for commercial and industrial purposes impacts the city's economic sustainability, according to theories of urban design and cities as movement economies.
The document discusses a spatial analysis of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) of Chittagong city in relation to its commercial and industrial land use and economic sustainability. It provides background on Chittagong's history as a port city and trade center. The research aims to examine how the DAP contributes to the city's economic sustainability through its land use designations and spatial configuration based on the theory of cities as movement economies. The methodology will analyze the physical city structures and land uses set out in the DAP and their ability to support a sustainable functional city from an economic perspective.
Yasser mahgoub paper to Gulf First Urban Planning and Development Conference ...Galala University
This document summarizes a paper about the rapid urban development of Kuwait City in the late 20th century and its impact on socio-cultural sustainability. The paper analyzes early planning decisions that prioritized environmental and economic factors over social and cultural considerations. This led to problems like residents feeling a lack of belonging, inappropriate housing designs, and foreigners dominating the downtown. The paper concludes that rapid changes without understanding consequences damaged sustainability and provides lessons for future planning in Kuwait City.
This 20-page document proposes reusing the Pittsburgh Civic Arena building rather than demolishing it. It summarizes the arena's history and the damage caused by its construction. The proposal suggests transforming the arena into an open civic space surrounded by new mixed-use development, restoring connections between the Hill neighborhood and downtown. Sketches and studies show how reusing the arena shell could anchor a redeveloped area while acknowledging the building's role in the community's past. The goal is to spark thought and debate around preserving and repurposing the arena site.
Back to Basics: Downtown Development Strategies That WorkSean P. Bender
Back to Basics: Downtown Development Strategies That Work. Digitally Scanned Analog Edition. Published in the Proceedings of the 2002 American Planning Association National Conference. Authored by Susan Winterberg and Sean Bender
This document proposes replacing the elevated Gardiner Expressway east of Jarvis Street in Toronto with a new below-grade road network and transit system. Key elements include an embankment road on the railway corridor with tunnels connecting it to the Don Valley Parkway and Lake Shore Boulevard east of the Don River. Traffic analyses found this new network would support existing traffic volumes while enabling development and improving connectivity between the city and waterfront. The proposal aims to stitch Toronto back together with its lakefront.
The Stockholm City Plan from 1999 outlines the city's strategy to promote sustainable development through compact urban growth and preserving green spaces. The main points are:
1) The plan's overall strategy is to "build the city inwards" by focusing new development on previously used land and public transportation access.
2) An important part of the plan is defining and protecting an overall "green structure" of parks and natural areas that provide social, cultural, and ecological benefits.
3) Other goals include redeveloping former industrial areas, developing areas like Kista Science City, and enhancing suburban participation through programs like the Outer City initiative.
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Urban Planning Studio - Greenpoint
1. URBAN PLANNING STUDIO
2 Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Program
Like many other waterfront port
sites in New York City,
Greenpoint, Brooklyn, was
once a flourishing industrial
area. Large numbers of Polish
Critic: Michael Haverland immigrants came and settled
in Greenpoint during the
1860's to work in its distinctive
shipyards and rope factories.
However, with the rapid decline
of post-war industry and
increase in rents, heavy
manufacturing left Greenpoint
and New York in the 1960's.
Today the waterfront of
Greenpoint is largely One of the many Residential housing
distinctive abandoned crafted by shipyard
abandoned; the large empty industrial buildings workers on Milton
industrial buildings lining the that comprise the and Noble Streets
Greenpoint Terminal (above)
shores are the only reminders Market (left)
of its storied past.
With the recent renewal of
housing demand in New York
City and its boroughs, the
waterfront area of Greenpoint
has become of great interest to development, and development The Greenpoint Plan Analysis PRECEDENT ANALYSIS
residents, planners, and of community facilities. In order (pg 3-4) proposes to connect SUNNYSIDE GARDENS
developers. Despite several to develop an urban strategy, the site to the greater urban
drawbacks, (i.e., no direct other relevant New York City fabric of Brooklyn at three
subway service to Manhattan, urban precedents were urban scales: regional
no waterfront access), there is studied: Sunnyside Gardens, connection, residential core,
great potential in developing Roosevelt Island, and Long and open space. The intent is
Greenpoint because of its Island City. to study how these three
I
stable immigrant population, scales overlap, relate, II III
historic character, and safe The Sunnyside Gardens model and intersect to create urban
neighborhoods. (right) developed by the synergy. In other words, how
Regional Planning Association can open space activate
The 197a Plan for Greenpoint's in the 1920's was a particularly commercial activity, how can
redevelopment was used as an instructive model for its residential neighborhoods TYPICAL SUNNYSIDE GARDENS BLOCK TYPOLOGY
important reference because it innovations in block typology, interlock with open space, and
clearly outlines the use of open space, and how can the public access the
community's goals in shaping articulation of traffic (service waterfront. Proposed urban
II
the future of Greenpoint. Those and front door entry), within synergies are promoted
goals include: visual and the constraints of the New York through programmatic
physical waterfront acess, City grid layout. adjacencies and sharing, and SECTIONAL LAND USE
connections to other parks overlapping of infrastructure.
within Brooklyn, increases in From these precedent studies,
affordable housing, mixed-use a systematic approach was A more detailed precinct study Public open space Public entry
development including light adopted for the development of the residential core follows Communal courtyard Service entry
manufacturing, retail of the Greenpoint Plan. the proposed Greenpoint Plan. Private yard Housing
OPEN SPACE CONFIGURATION ENTRY MODES
2. GREENPOINT PLANNING
ANALYSIS
Sunnyside Gardens REGIONAL CONNECTION
10
Long Island Expressway (L.I.E.)
Queens West 10
Greenpoint Avenue and Calyer Street are
Queensborough Bridge
changed to support commercial and retail
6 7
5
10
5
4 3 activities, thereby linking the Manhattan Avenue
Long Island City 2 3
B.Q.E.
8 commercial spine to our site. High density
8
G
Williamsburg Bridge residential uses are located at important
9
intersections with commercial nodes to support
manhattan
Brooklyn Bridge 2
3
the commercial/retail activities
Williamsburg
Mass transit (ferry, subway, buses) and vehicular
1 (cars and trucks) transportation links are made
1 between our site and the region.
1
Access to the waterfront is provided for the
Coastal Interborough Ferry (Queens) COMMERCIAL / RETAIL PROGRAM LAYOUT (VERTICAL):
greater Brooklyn neighborhood. Service areas
such as parking structures support our new
anhattan) Subway Manhattan Commercial Spine Greenpoint Avenue
Interboroug
h Ferry (M
lyn
) 1. Parking located below ground 6. Library, internet cafe regional connection.
ok 2. Ferry terminal and retail 7. Cultural centre, cinema
ro
(B 3. Restaurants, bars, clubs 8. Retail
ry
er 4. Supermarket 9. Parking structure
lF
ta 5. Service retail 10. High density residential
as
Co
RESIDENTIAL CORE
The residential core is directly related to the
inland residential neighborhoods between West
Street and Manhattan Avenue. It lies at the
3
intersection between the Greenpoint and
Williamsburg street grids.
2
To retain the distinctive character of our site, the
Greenpoint Terminal Market is converted to
1 residential uses. A semi-public realm is created
Residential Core through the modification of circulation elements in
existing industrial buildings.
Ample parking is provided in the interior of the
adapted industrial buildings to retain the
pedestrian character of the residential core.
INNER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM LAYOUT (VERTICAL): Milton Street Residences Abandoned Industrial Buildings
1. Parking in industrial buildings
2. Converted lofts
3. Inserted residential tower
OPEN SPACE
Open space consists of adjoining public, semi-
public, semi-private, and private spaces.
All open spaces have a direct sectional
5 1 relationship to the continuous pedestrian corridor
3
located in close proximity to the East River
6
7 4 waterfront, which acts as inter-site circulation,
while providing connections to the greater
2 6 Queens / Brooklyn waterfront infrastructure.
7
McCarren Park
The public / private nature of the open spaces
7
changes in relation to sectional changes
throughout the site.
Open space is activated by different programs
OPEN SPACE PROGRAM LAYOUT (VERTICAL): (i.e., day care, watersports, restaurants) at Waterfront View Towards Manhattan Neighborhood Park McCarren Park
1. Existing park 5. Terrace space different times of day. Water activities become
2. Open space expansion 6. Retail open space a vital part of the open space.
3. Public open space corridor 7. Continuous promenade
4. Semi-public stairway space
INTEGRATED SITE STRATEGY
The overlay of the three scales / types of
circulation patterns provides for an interlocking of
various programmatic elements, allowing for
cross-site connectivity at different points. The
superimposition proposes a synergistic
interweaving of site into the existing urban tissue
of the Greenpoint neighborhood by commercial,
residential, and open space-oriented means.
Ferry Access Live Work Residential Waterfront Promenade
3. GREENPOINT PLAN
SITE MODEL
The site model on the right
shows the proposed waterfront
development for Greenpoint.
The highest density residential
areas coincide with the
commercial nodes on the
waterfront to support retail
activity.
The low density Residential
Core Precinct is established by
adaptively reusing abandoned
industrial buildings in the
Greenpoint Terminal Market
area. The pedestrian nature of
Milton and Noble streets is
extended through the precinct
with pedestrian pathways, and
off-street parking.
5. RESIDENTIAL CORE
TYPICAL BUILDING PLANS
LEVEL 5
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 1
The abandoned industrial visitors to the precinct. A series of pedestrian pathways
buildings are adaptively reused are cut through the buildings to
to support residential and live The roofs of the parking form link the northern and southern
work units. two large open communal commercial nodes (at the ends
spaces that terrace down of Greenpoint Ave. and Calyer
The first four floors of the inner towards the water. These open St.) and the residential buildings
core of the buildings are spaces are used for larger to the waterfront.
converted to parking. This takes gatherings and social activities.
advantage of the dark interior In addition, every unit has
spans of the existing buildings access to a private terrace.
to facilitate service and
deliveries to live work units, Stairways are inserted into the
to allow a secondary mode of facade of the buildings to create
egress, and to provide ample a semi-public realm overlooking
parking for the residents and the steet.
6. RESIDENTIAL CORE
ELEVATIONS
The building elevations show
how the residential core is
directly related to the core
between West Street and
Manhattan Avenue on Milton
and Noble streets. Corrugated
metal is incorporated into the
original brick facade to indicate
new construction. A semi-public
realm is established by inserting
stairways into the facade of the
existing factory buildings.
The Milton Street elevations
(below) show how institutions
(church and daycare) anchor
the eastern and western ends
of the street.
North Elevation
1"=20'
West Elevation
1"=20'
7. RESIDENTIAL CORE
SECTIONS
The dark interior spans of the
abandoned factory buildings
are used for parking. Housing
lines the perimeter of the
building.
The parking serves not only the
building's occupants, but
promenade visitors and other
residents in the neighborhood.
The sections show how live
work apartments in the first
three levels of the building have
direct access to parking to
facilitate deliveries.
A courtyard structure rests on
top of the parking. The parking
lot ventilates between the
structure of the building and the
parking lot.
North Section
1"=20'
West Section
1"=20'
8. RESIDENTIAL CORE
UNIT PLANS
Dwelling units are built into the
existing structure/column grid of
the abandoned factory building. LEVEL 6
Each unit facing the interior
courtyard has a larger private
terrace. Each unit facing the
street has a balcony. The
balconies are formed by carving
into the building to allow more LEVEL 5
light and ventilation possibilities.
Dwelling units interlock through
the shared plumbing stacks
(right). In live-work apartments,
one bathroom is removed to LEVEL 4
connect the living to the work
space. On the upper floors,
bathrooms are repositioned to
allow residents of the building to
circulate to the communal
roof-top courtyard. LEVEL 3
To facilitate deliveries and
service by car, live-work
apartments are located on
garage accessible floors (Levels
1-4). The back door opens out LEVEL 2
to the fire escape hallway and 2 Bedroom Apartment Studio Live-work Studio Live-work 1 Bedroom
the garage.
Typical Unit Plans
1"=16'
LEVEL 1
TYPICAL UNIT STACKING
Live-work Unit Private Terrace
Studio Communal Open Space
1 Bedroom Parking
Bathroom Vertical Circulation