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Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17

2014-01-26T01:29:30Z

Ma.junge: /* Projective drawings */

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'''''Prahova's Riverbed Valley'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Prahova Valley''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Breaza City''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Romania''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Merchedes Perez, Ma Junge, Tanase Gabriel-Iulian''
|-
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== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==

The site we have selected as a collaborative assignment is the Prahova River Valley, with a considerable smaller region. Mainly the active site for analysis is in direct contact with the Breaza city center. Breaza City segment that we chose was modified a few years earlier due to the landslide. The land aspect has been dramatically changed as well as the vegetation and the woodland. Therefore the aesthetic and functional aspect of this valley will change drastically.

The site is located on the SubCarpethian Area, at a height of 380m-450m that includes Prahova's riverbed. The climate is temperate-continental specific to hilly areas. Also one Important charasteristic of the valley is the quallity of the air due to the ozone and negative ions which makes the air have an therapeutic effect. Furthermore the area has a noticeble bioclamate characterised by the low values of atmopheric pressure due to the air purity. On the other side the geographic position allows the area to have a rich vegetation, especially due to decidous forrests. About the native plants we can mention: ''Populus alba, Betula pendula, Sambucus nigra, Rosa canina, Fraxinus excelsior''. Finally, the surroundings of the site there are formed by 1400 ha of orchards covered with fruited plants, 1500 ha of forrest and 1800 ha of pastures and hayfields. We can say the the site has high quality characteristics that makes it a very interesting site for landscaping.

== What are the objectives of your design? ==

The main objectives of our design are four in total. First one reffers to reclaiming the lost land in the landslide or in the urban transformation of the riverbed, either be woodland or just ground terrain. The second objective is to create a strong physical connection between the center of the city and the new reclaimed land. The third objective is to integrate the new urban developments, for example the hydroplant situated at the base of our site, on the riverbed, into the new design of the valley improving their aethetical and functional values. The fourth and final objective is to minimize the negative impact of the urban development and trying to design the river beams to give them the natural aspect the valley once had.

== Analytical drawings ==

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:functional analysis.jpg|connectivity disfunctions between the valley and the city
Image:section_functional analysis copy.jpg|undervalued and unused perch and view points of the Prahova Valley
Image:G17_BUFFER_STRIP.jpg|Buffer strips: vegetation form and scale
Image:G17_SECTIONS.jpg|Cross sections
Image:Characterization_of_land_cover.jpg|Characterization of land cover, referred to the vegetation dynamic
Image:Vegetation class Prahova.jpg|1st plant selection: some species from vegetation class of Prahova Valley
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on planting design/vegetation aspects. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing representing his/her individual ideas.''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:perspective_majunge.jpg|Ma Junge's perspective drawing
Image:pathways and stairs.jpg|Gabriel's projective drawing
Image:Proposal strategy for planting.jpg|Strategy for planting
Image:G17_drainage.jpg|Stragegy for drainage
</gallery>

== Design Synthesis ==
''Please analyse the individual approaches presented so far and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses (you may use the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT]analysis model). Try to create a synthesis and represent it with a plan and some sketches. You can still use drawings/sketches.''

<gallery caption="Design Synthesis Drawings" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|synthesis drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|synthesis drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|synthesis drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|synthesis drawing 4
</gallery>

== Summary of the collaborative process ==
''Please reflect on your collaborative design process. Which potentials have you encountered? What was most difficult? What does collaborative design mean for you? (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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File:G17 drainage.jpg

2014-01-26T01:22:57Z

Ma.junge:

Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17

2014-01-21T13:18:03Z

Ma.junge: /* Projective drawings */

---> back to group page [[Planting_Design_2013_-_Working_Group_17|working group 17]]

'''''Prahova's Riverbed Valley'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Prahova Valley''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Breaza City''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Romania''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Merchedes Perez, Ma Junge, Tanase Gabriel-Iulian''
|-
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== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*''Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics''
* you can keep this short

The site we have selected as a collaborative assignment is the Prahova River Valley, with a considerable smaller region. Mainly the active site for analysis is in direct contact with the Breaza city center. Breaza City segment that we chose was modified a few years earlier due to the landslide. The land aspect has been dramatically changed as well as the vegetation and the woodland. Therefore the aesthetic and functional aspect of this valley will change drastically.

The site is located on the SubCarpethian Area, at a height of 380m-450m that includes Prahova's riverbed. The climate is temperate-continental specific to hilly areas. Also one Important charasteristic of the valley is the quallity of the air due to the ozone and negative ions which makes the air have an therapeutic effect. Furthermore the area has a noticeble bioclamate characterised by the low values of atmopheric pressure due to the air purity. On the other side the geographic position allows the area to have a rich vegetation, especially due to decidous forrests. About the native plants we can mention: ''Populus alba, Betula pendula, Sambucus nigra, Rosa canina, Fraxinus excelsior''. Finally, the surroundings of the site there are formed by 1400 ha of orchards covered with fruited plants, 1500 ha of forrest and 1800 ha of pastures and hayfields. We can say the the site has high quality characteristics that makes it a very interesting site for landscaping.

== What are the objectives of your design? ==

The main objectives of our design are four in total. First one reffers to reclaiming the lost land in the landslide or in the urban transformation of the riverbed, either be woodland or just ground terrain. The second objective is to create a strong physical connection between the center of the city and the new reclaimed land. The third objective is to integrate the new urban developments, for example the hydroplant situated at the base of our site, on the riverbed, into the new design of the valley improving their aethetical and functional values. The fourth and final objective is to minimize the negative impact of the urban development and trying to design the river beams to give them the natural aspect the valley once had.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing.''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:functional analysis.jpg|connectivity disfunctions between the valley and the city
Image:section_functional analysis copy.jpg|undervalued and unused perch and view points of the Prahova Valley
Image:G17_BUFFER_STRIP.jpg|Buffer strips: vegetation form and scale
Image:G17_SECTIONS.jpg|Cross sections
Image:Characterization_of_land_cover.jpg|Characterization of land cover, referred to the vegetation dynamic
Image:Vegetation class Prahova.jpg|1st plant selection: some species from vegetation class of Prahova Valley
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on planting design/vegetation aspects. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing representing his/her individual ideas.''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:perspective_majunge.jpg|Ma Junge's perspective drawing
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|projective drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|projective drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|projective drawing 4
</gallery>

== Design Synthesis ==
''Please analyse the individual approaches presented so far and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses (you may use the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT]analysis model). Try to create a synthesis and represent it with a plan and some sketches. You can still use drawings/sketches.''

<gallery caption="Design Synthesis Drawings" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|synthesis drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|synthesis drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|synthesis drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|synthesis drawing 4
</gallery>

== Summary of the collaborative process ==
''Please reflect on your collaborative design process. Which potentials have you encountered? What was most difficult? What does collaborative design mean for you? (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

----
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File:Perspective majunge.jpg

2014-01-21T13:15:03Z

Ma.junge:

Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17

2014-01-16T14:07:55Z

Ma.junge: /* Analytical drawings */

---> back to group page [[Planting_Design_2013_-_Working_Group_17|working group 17]]

'''''Prahova's Riverbed Valley'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Prahova Valley''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Breaza City''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Romania''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Merchedes Perez, Ma Junge, Tanase Gabriel-Iulian''
|-
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== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*''Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics''
* you can keep this short

The site we have selected as a collaborative assignment is the Prahova River Valley, with a considerable smaller region. Mainly the active site for analysis is in direct contact with the Breaza city center. Breaza City segment that we chose was modified a few years earlier due to the landslide. The land aspect has been dramatically changed as well as the vegetation and the woodland. Therefore the aesthetic and functional aspect of this valley will change drastically.

The site is located on the SubCarpethian Area, at a height of 380m-450m that includes Prahova's riverbed. The climate is temperate-continental specific to hilly areas. Also one Important charasteristic of the valley is the quallity of the air due to the ozone and negative ions which makes the air have an therapeutic effect. Furthermore the area has a noticeble bioclamate characterised by the low values of atmopheric pressure due to the air purity. On the other side the geographic position allows the area to have a rich vegetation, especially due to decidous forrests. About the native plants we can mention: ''Populus alba, Betula pendula, Sambucus nigra, Rosa canina, Fraxinus excelsior''. Finally, the surroundings of the site there are formed by 1400 ha of orchards covered with fruited plants, 1500 ha of forrest and 1800 ha of pastures and hayfields. We can say the the site has high quality characteristics that makes it a very interesting site for landscaping.

== What are the objectives of your design? ==

''Please give a short written argumentation (not more than 150 words). It is ok if you have different or even contradicting objectives within your group. Just make it explicit at the beginning of your process ''
The main objectives of our design are four in total. First one reffers to reclaiming the lost land in the landslide or in the urban transformation of the riverbed, either be woodland or just ground terrain. The second objective is to create a strong physical connection between the center of the city and the new reclaimed land. The third objective is to integrate the new urban developments, for example the hydroplant situated at the base of our site, on the riverbed, into the new design of the valley improving their aethetical and functional values. The fourth and final objective is to minimize the negative impact of the urban development and trying to design the river beams to give them the natural aspect the valley once had.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing.''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:functional analysis.jpg|connectivity disfunctions between the valley and the city
Image:section_functional analysis copy.jpg|undervalued and unused perch and view points of the Prahova Valley
Image:G17_BUFFER_STRIP.jpg|Buffer strips: vegetation form and scale
Image:G17_SECTIONS.jpg|Cross sections
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|analytical drawing 4
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on planting design/vegetation aspects. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing representing his/her individual ideas.''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|projective drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|projective drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|projective drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|projective drawing 4
</gallery>

== Design Synthesis ==
''Please analyse the individual approaches presented so far and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses (you may use the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT]analysis model). Try to create a synthesis and represent it with a plan and some sketches. You can still use drawings/sketches.''

<gallery caption="Design Synthesis Drawings" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|synthesis drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|synthesis drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|synthesis drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|synthesis drawing 4
</gallery>

== Summary of the collaborative process ==
''Please reflect on your collaborative design process. Which potentials have you encountered? What was most difficult? What does collaborative design mean for you? (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

----
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Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17

2014-01-15T14:18:02Z

Ma.junge: /* Analytical drawings */

---> back to group page [[Planting_Design_2013_-_Working_Group_17|working group 17]]

'''''Prahova's Riverbed Valley'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Prahova Valley''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Breaza City''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Romania''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Merchedes Perez, Ma Junge, Tanase Gabriel-Iulian''
|-
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|-
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== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*''Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics''
* you can keep this short

The site we have selected as a collaborative assignment is the Prahova River Valley, with a considerable smaller region. Mainly the active site for analysis is in direct contact with the Breaza city center. Breaza City segment that we chose was modified a few years earlier due to the landslide. The land aspect has been dramatically changed as well as the vegetation and the woodland. Therefore the aesthetic and functional aspect of this valley will change drastically.

The site is located on the SubCarpethian Area, at a height of 380m-450m that includes Prahova's riverbed. The climate is temperate-continental specific to hilly areas. Also one Important charasteristic of the valley is the quallity of the air due to the ozone and negative ions which makes the air have an therapeutic effect. Furthermore the area has a noticeble bioclamate characterised by the low values of atmopheric pressure due to the air purity. On the other side the geographic position allows the area to have a rich vegetation, especially due to decidous forrests. About the native plants we can mention: populus alba, betula pendula, sambucus nigra, rosa canina, fraxinus excelsior. Finally, the surroundings of the site there are formed by 1400 ha of orchards covered with fruited plants, 1500 ha of forrest and 1800 ha of pastures and hayfields. We can say the the site has high quality characteristics that makes it a very interesting site for landscaping.

== What are the objectives of your design? ==

''Please give a short written argumentation (not more than 150 words). It is ok if you have different or even contradicting objectives within your group. Just make it explicit at the beginning of your process ''
The main objectives of our design are four in total. First one reffers to reclaiming the lost land in the landslide or in the urban transformation of the riverbed, either be woodland or just ground terrain. The second objective is to create a strong physical connection between the center of the city and the new reclaimed land. The third objective is to integrate the new urban developments, for example the hydroplant situated at the base of our site, on the riverbed, into the new design of the valley improving their aethetical and functional values. The fourth and final objective is to minimize the negative impact of the urban development and trying to design the river beams to give them the natural aspect the valley once had.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing.''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|analytical drawing 1
Image:G17_BUFFER_STRIP.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Buffer strips: vegetation form and scale
Image:G17_SECTIONS.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Cross sections
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|analytical drawing 4
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on planting design/vegetation aspects. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing representing his/her individual ideas.''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|projective drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|projective drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|projective drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|projective drawing 4
</gallery>

== Design Synthesis ==
''Please analyse the individual approaches presented so far and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses (you may use the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT]analysis model). Try to create a synthesis and represent it with a plan and some sketches. You can still use drawings/sketches.''

<gallery caption="Design Synthesis Drawings" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|synthesis drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|synthesis drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|synthesis drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|synthesis drawing 4
</gallery>

== Summary of the collaborative process ==
''Please reflect on your collaborative design process. Which potentials have you encountered? What was most difficult? What does collaborative design mean for you? (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

----
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Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17

2014-01-15T14:17:21Z

Ma.junge: /* Analytical drawings */

---> back to group page [[Planting_Design_2013_-_Working_Group_17|working group 17]]

'''''Prahova's Riverbed Valley'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Prahova Valley''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Breaza City''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Romania''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Merchedes Perez, Ma Junge, Tanase Gabriel-Iulian''
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| [[Image:Moa.jpg|300px]]
|-
| ||style="background:Lavender"|
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| {{#widget:GoogleMaps
|width=300
|height=200
|lat=45.182702
|lng=25.676118
|zoom=14
|centermarker=yes
|maptypecontrol=yes
|overviewmapcontrol=yes
|largemapcontrol=yes
|scalecontrol=yes
}}
|}

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*''Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics''
* you can keep this short

The site we have selected as a collaborative assignment is the Prahova River Valley, with a considerable smaller region. Mainly the active site for analysis is in direct contact with the Breaza city center. Breaza City segment that we chose was modified a few years earlier due to the landslide. The land aspect has been dramatically changed as well as the vegetation and the woodland. Therefore the aesthetic and functional aspect of this valley will change drastically.

The site is located on the SubCarpethian Area, at a height of 380m-450m that includes Prahova's riverbed. The climate is temperate-continental specific to hilly areas. Also one Important charasteristic of the valley is the quallity of the air due to the ozone and negative ions which makes the air have an therapeutic effect. Furthermore the area has a noticeble bioclamate characterised by the low values of atmopheric pressure due to the air purity. On the other side the geographic position allows the area to have a rich vegetation, especially due to decidous forrests. About the native plants we can mention: populus alba, betula pendula, sambucus nigra, rosa canina, fraxinus excelsior. Finally, the surroundings of the site there are formed by 1400 ha of orchards covered with fruited plants, 1500 ha of forrest and 1800 ha of pastures and hayfields. We can say the the site has high quality characteristics that makes it a very interesting site for landscaping.

== What are the objectives of your design? ==

''Please give a short written argumentation (not more than 150 words). It is ok if you have different or even contradicting objectives within your group. Just make it explicit at the beginning of your process ''
The main objectives of our design are four in total. First one reffers to reclaiming the lost land in the landslide or in the urban transformation of the riverbed, either be woodland or just ground terrain. The second objective is to create a strong physical connection between the center of the city and the new reclaimed land. The third objective is to integrate the new urban developments, for example the hydroplant situated at the base of our site, on the riverbed, into the new design of the valley improving their aethetical and functional values. The fourth and final objective is to minimize the negative impact of the urban development and trying to design the river beams to give them the natural aspect the valley once had.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing.''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|analytical drawing 1
Image:G17_BUFFER_STRIPS.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Buffer strips: vegetation form and scale
Image:G17_SECTIONS.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Cross sections
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|analytical drawing 4
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on planting design/vegetation aspects. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing representing his/her individual ideas.''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|projective drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|projective drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|projective drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|projective drawing 4
</gallery>

== Design Synthesis ==
''Please analyse the individual approaches presented so far and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses (you may use the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis SWOT]analysis model). Try to create a synthesis and represent it with a plan and some sketches. You can still use drawings/sketches.''

<gallery caption="Design Synthesis Drawings" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|synthesis drawing 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|synthesis drawing 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|synthesis drawing 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|synthesis drawing 4
</gallery>

== Summary of the collaborative process ==
''Please reflect on your collaborative design process. Which potentials have you encountered? What was most difficult? What does collaborative design mean for you? (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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2014-01-15T14:11:00Z

Ma.junge:

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2014-01-15T14:09:29Z

Ma.junge:

Planting Design 2013 - Working Group 17

2014-01-05T07:53:55Z

Ma.junge: /* Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map */

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''Dear working group members. This is your group page and you will be completing the template gradually as we move through the seminar. Each member has an individual page for documenting his/her personal case. Good luck and enjoy your collaboration!
''

== Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map ==
*''The list with the group distribution shows you which lecture your group is supposed to document in the concept map format.''
*''Please add your collaborative concept map here by replacing the dummy image. Your map needs to have a new file name:''

<gallery caption=" " widths="250px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:G17_assignment2_final.jpg|''Perspectives from Italy: Images of nature and green infrastructure concepts'' given by Maia-Beatrice Andreucci, RLA, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy
</gallery>

== Assignment 3 - Images of Nature in your Environment ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, October 30'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, December 3'''

''An 'image of nature' can be any planting design or vegetation structure. It might be on a local scale in your direct vicinity or be a part of a wider landscape structure. Each group member finds an individual page here that links to a template. You can use this template for documenting your case.''

=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A|Restrained Changhe River (Beijing, China)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study B|Buxus Table in Monumental Ensemble of the Alhambra and the Generalife (Granada, Spain)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study C| Prahova River Valley (Breaza City, Romania)]] ===
=== Presentation Slides Assignment 3 ===

<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:G17_Assignment3_01.jpg|slide 1
Image:G17_Assignment3_02.jpg|slide 2
Image:G17_Assignment3_03.jpg|slide 3
</gallery>

== Assignment 4 - Collaborative Planting Design ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, December 4'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, January 21'''

==='''[[Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17|Collaborative Design Working Group 17]]'''===

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Planting Design 2013 - Working Group 17

2014-01-05T07:53:02Z

Ma.junge: /* Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map */

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''Dear working group members. This is your group page and you will be completing the template gradually as we move through the seminar. Each member has an individual page for documenting his/her personal case. Good luck and enjoy your collaboration!
''

== Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map ==
*''The list with the group distribution shows you which lecture your group is supposed to document in the concept map format.''
*''Please add your collaborative concept map here by replacing the dummy image. Your map needs to have a new file name:''

<gallery caption=" " widths="250px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:G17_assignment2_final.jpg|''''Perspectives from Italy: Images of nature and green infrastructure concepts'' given by Maia-Beatrice Andreucci, RLA, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy''
</gallery>

== Assignment 3 - Images of Nature in your Environment ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, October 30'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, December 3'''

''An 'image of nature' can be any planting design or vegetation structure. It might be on a local scale in your direct vicinity or be a part of a wider landscape structure. Each group member finds an individual page here that links to a template. You can use this template for documenting your case.''

=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A|Restrained Changhe River (Beijing, China)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study B|Buxus Table in Monumental Ensemble of the Alhambra and the Generalife (Granada, Spain)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study C| Prahova River Valley (Breaza City, Romania)]] ===
=== Presentation Slides Assignment 3 ===

<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:G17_Assignment3_01.jpg|slide 1
Image:G17_Assignment3_02.jpg|slide 2
Image:G17_Assignment3_03.jpg|slide 3
</gallery>

== Assignment 4 - Collaborative Planting Design ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, December 4'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, January 21'''

==='''[[Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17|Collaborative Design Working Group 17]]'''===

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Planting Design 2013 - Working Group 17

2014-01-05T07:52:29Z

Ma.junge: /* Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map */

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''Dear working group members. This is your group page and you will be completing the template gradually as we move through the seminar. Each member has an individual page for documenting his/her personal case. Good luck and enjoy your collaboration!
''

== Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map ==
*''The list with the group distribution shows you which lecture your group is supposed to document in the concept map format.''
*''Please add your collaborative concept map here by replacing the dummy image. Your map needs to have a new file name:''

<gallery caption=" " widths="250px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:G17_assignment2_final.jpg|''Perspectives from Italy: Images of nature and green infrastructure concepts
given by Maia-Beatrice Andreucci, RLA, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy''
</gallery>

== Assignment 3 - Images of Nature in your Environment ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, October 30'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, December 3'''

''An 'image of nature' can be any planting design or vegetation structure. It might be on a local scale in your direct vicinity or be a part of a wider landscape structure. Each group member finds an individual page here that links to a template. You can use this template for documenting your case.''

=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A|Restrained Changhe River (Beijing, China)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study B|Buxus Table in Monumental Ensemble of the Alhambra and the Generalife (Granada, Spain)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study C| Prahova River Valley (Breaza City, Romania)]] ===
=== Presentation Slides Assignment 3 ===

<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:G17_Assignment3_01.jpg|slide 1
Image:G17_Assignment3_02.jpg|slide 2
Image:G17_Assignment3_03.jpg|slide 3
</gallery>

== Assignment 4 - Collaborative Planting Design ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, December 4'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, January 21'''

==='''[[Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17|Collaborative Design Working Group 17]]'''===

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Planting Design 2013 - Working Group 17

2014-01-03T12:47:31Z

Ma.junge: /* Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map */

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''Dear working group members. This is your group page and you will be completing the template gradually as we move through the seminar. Each member has an individual page for documenting his/her personal case. Good luck and enjoy your collaboration!
''

== Assignment 2 - Lecture Concept Map ==
*''The list with the group distribution shows you which lecture your group is supposed to document in the concept map format.''
*''Please add your collaborative concept map here by replacing the dummy image. Your map needs to have a new file name:''

<gallery caption=" " widths="250px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:G17_assignment2_final.jpg|''your image text, short explanation''
</gallery>

== Assignment 3 - Images of Nature in your Environment ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, October 30'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, December 3'''

''An 'image of nature' can be any planting design or vegetation structure. It might be on a local scale in your direct vicinity or be a part of a wider landscape structure. Each group member finds an individual page here that links to a template. You can use this template for documenting your case.''

=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A|Restrained Changhe River (Beijing, China)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study B|Buxus Table in Monumental Ensemble of the Alhambra and the Generalife (Granada, Spain)]] ===
=== [[Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study C| Prahova River Valley (Breaza City, Romania)]] ===
=== Presentation Slides Assignment 3 ===

<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:G17_Assignment3_01.jpg|slide 1
Image:G17_Assignment3_02.jpg|slide 2
Image:G17_Assignment3_03.jpg|slide 3
</gallery>

== Assignment 4 - Collaborative Planting Design ==

*'''Assigned: Wednesday, December 4'''
*'''Due: Tuesday, January 21'''

==='''[[Collaborative Design Planting Design Working Group 17|Collaborative Design Working Group 17]]'''===

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File:G17 assignment2 final.jpg

2014-01-03T12:45:31Z

Ma.junge:

Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T16:47:10Z

Ma.junge: /* References */

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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|-
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|zoom=8
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|largemapcontrol=yes
|scalecontrol=yes
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|}

== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.
*History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.
*Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.
*Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
*Concrete riverbeds and sluice gates restrain Changhe River. The river has almost lost its ecological and even recreational functions. This design aims at recover these functions in two phases.
*First, reconstruct riverbeds and rebuild native plant community. Winding and permeable riverbeds not only permit the refill of groundwater but also provide more diverse habitats. On the banks, plant more fruited trees, providing food for local birds and other animals; inside the river, construct a complete aqua-ecosystem to purify small amount of wastewater flowing into the river.
*Second, construct a storm water control system based on the river. Waterlogging caused by storm is a severe problem for Beijing in summer because water cannot infiltrate into the ground anywhere. With this system, rainwater first infiltrate into the ground through the green space network and the superfluous water flow into the ditches leading to the river. This may take some time, but it is necessary to this city.

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
*[1] Subdivision of Geobotany, Division of Botany, Faculty of Biology. ''The Vegetation of Peking''.''Journal of Peking University.''1959(02):159-168.
*[2] Turenscape. ''A Mother River Recovered: the Sanlihe Greenway, Qian'an, Hebei, China. World Architecture.'' 2012(06):54-57.

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T16:46:42Z

Ma.junge: /* References */

---> back to group page [[Planting_Design_2013_-_Working_Group_17|working group 17]]

'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| [[Image:changhe.png|300px]]
|-
| ||style="background:Lavender"|
|-
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|height=200
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|zoom=8
|centermarker=yes
|maptypecontrol=yes
|overviewmapcontrol=yes
|largemapcontrol=yes
|scalecontrol=yes
}}
|}

== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.
*History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.
*Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.
*Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
*Concrete riverbeds and sluice gates restrain Changhe River. The river has almost lost its ecological and even recreational functions. This design aims at recover these functions in two phases.
*First, reconstruct riverbeds and rebuild native plant community. Winding and permeable riverbeds not only permit the refill of groundwater but also provide more diverse habitats. On the banks, plant more fruited trees, providing food for local birds and other animals; inside the river, construct a complete aqua-ecosystem to purify small amount of wastewater flowing into the river.
*Second, construct a storm water control system based on the river. Waterlogging caused by storm is a severe problem for Beijing in summer because water cannot infiltrate into the ground anywhere. With this system, rainwater first infiltrate into the ground through the green space network and the superfluous water flow into the ditches leading to the river. This may take some time, but it is necessary to this city.

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
[1] Subdivision of Geobotany, Division of Botany, Faculty of Biology. ''The Vegetation of Peking''.''Journal of Peking University.''1959(02):159-168.
[2] Turenscape. ''A Mother River Recovered: the Sanlihe Greenway, Qian'an, Hebei, China. World Architecture.'' 2012(06):54-57.

----
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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T16:31:02Z

Ma.junge: /* Landscape and/or urban context of your case */

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

{| align="right" width="300pt" style="background:Gainsboro; color:black"
|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| [[Image:changhe.png|300px]]
|-
| ||style="background:Lavender"|
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| {{#widget:GoogleMaps
|width=300
|height=200
|lat=39.966667
|lng=116.266667
|zoom=8
|centermarker=yes
|maptypecontrol=yes
|overviewmapcontrol=yes
|largemapcontrol=yes
|scalecontrol=yes
}}
|}

== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.
*History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.
*Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.
*Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
*Concrete riverbeds and sluice gates restrain Changhe River. The river has almost lost its ecological and even recreational functions. This design aims at recover these functions in two phases.
*First, reconstruct riverbeds and rebuild native plant community. Winding and permeable riverbeds not only permit the refill of groundwater but also provide more diverse habitats. On the banks, plant more fruited trees, providing food for local birds and other animals; inside the river, construct a complete aqua-ecosystem to purify small amount of wastewater flowing into the river.
*Second, construct a storm water control system based on the river. Waterlogging caused by storm is a severe problem for Beijing in summer because water cannot infiltrate into the ground anywhere. With this system, rainwater first infiltrate into the ground through the green space network and the superfluous water flow into the ditches leading to the river. This may take some time, but it is necessary to this city.

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T16:30:31Z

Ma.junge: /* Landscape and/or urban context of your case */

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
*Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.
*History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.
*Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.
*Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
*Concrete riverbeds and sluice gates restrain Changhe River. The river has almost lost its ecological and even recreational functions. This design aims at recover these functions in two phases.
*First, reconstruct riverbeds and rebuild native plant community. Winding and permeable riverbeds not only permit the refill of groundwater but also provide more diverse habitats. On the banks, plant more fruited trees, providing food for local birds and other animals; inside the river, construct a complete aqua-ecosystem to purify small amount of wastewater flowing into the river.
*Second, construct a storm water control system based on the river. Waterlogging caused by storm is a severe problem for Beijing in summer because water cannot infiltrate into the ground anywhere. With this system, rainwater first infiltrate into the ground through the green space network and the superfluous water flow into the ditches leading to the river. This may take some time, but it is necessary to this city.

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T16:29:51Z

Ma.junge: /* Summary and conclusion */

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
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|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
*Concrete riverbeds and sluice gates restrain Changhe River. The river has almost lost its ecological and even recreational functions. This design aims at recover these functions in two phases.
*First, reconstruct riverbeds and rebuild native plant community. Winding and permeable riverbeds not only permit the refill of groundwater but also provide more diverse habitats. On the banks, plant more fruited trees, providing food for local birds and other animals; inside the river, construct a complete aqua-ecosystem to purify small amount of wastewater flowing into the river.
*Second, construct a storm water control system based on the river. Waterlogging caused by storm is a severe problem for Beijing in summer because water cannot infiltrate into the ground anywhere. With this system, rainwater first infiltrate into the ground through the green space network and the superfluous water flow into the ditches leading to the river. This may take some time, but it is necessary to this city.

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T16:28:51Z

Ma.junge:

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
Concrete riverbeds and sluice gates restrain Changhe River. The river has almost lost its ecological and even recreational functions. This design aims at recover these functions in two phases.
First, reconstruct riverbeds and rebuild native plant community. Winding and permeable riverbeds not only permit the refill of groundwater but also provide more diverse habitats. On the banks, plant more fruited trees, providing food for local birds and other animals; inside the river, construct a complete aqua-ecosystem to purify small amount of wastewater flowing into the river.
Second, construct a storm water control system based on the river. Waterlogging caused by storm is a severe problem for Beijing in summer because water cannot infiltrate into the ground anywhere. With this system, rainwater first infiltrate into the ground through the green space network and the superfluous water flow into the ditches leading to the river. This may take some time, but it is necessary to this city.

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

----
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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T15:25:07Z

Ma.junge:

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

{| align="right" width="300pt" style="background:Gainsboro; color:black"
|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| [[Image:changhe.png|300px]]
|-
| ||style="background:Lavender"|
|-
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|zoom=8
|centermarker=yes
|maptypecontrol=yes
|overviewmapcontrol=yes
|largemapcontrol=yes
|scalecontrol=yes
}}
|}

== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became a flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T14:55:57Z

Ma.junge:

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T14:26:55Z

Ma.junge:

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
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|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of Plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 Years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.JPG|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.JPG|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.JPG|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T14:17:05Z

Ma.junge:

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of Plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 Years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:N10.jpg|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:mjg-11.jpg|One of the sluice gates
Image:mjg-12.jpg|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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File:N10.JPG

2013-12-01T14:15:50Z

Ma.junge:

Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T14:07:15Z

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
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|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of Plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 Years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:mjg-10.jpg|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:mjg-11.jpg|One of the sluice gates
Image:mjg-12.jpg|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T14:06:23Z

Ma.junge:

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
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}}
|}

== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of Plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 Years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-9.jpg|After reconstruction a few years ago, this part has been much "healthier"
Image:Mjg-10.jpg|Too many large pleasure boats disturb animals and fish a lot
Image:Mjg-11.jpg|One of the sluice gates
Image:Mjg-12.jpg|Newly planted trees and grass are dying
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
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| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
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| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.

•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.

•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.

•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of Plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 Years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

2013-12-01T12:59:41Z

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'''''Restrained Changhe River'''''

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|-
| '''Name''' ||style="background:Lavender"| '' Restrained Changhe River''
|-
| '''Location''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Beijing''
|-
| '''Country''' || style="background:Lavender"|''China''
|-
| '''Authors''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Ma Junge''
|-
| colspan="3" align="center" style="background:silver"| [[Image:changhe.png|300px]]
|-
| ||style="background:Lavender"|
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|width=300
|height=200
|lat=39.966667
|lng=116.266667
|zoom=8
|centermarker=yes
|maptypecontrol=yes
|overviewmapcontrol=yes
|largemapcontrol=yes
|scalecontrol=yes
}}
|}

== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

Linking Yuquanshan Hill and Zhongnanhai Lake, which are both royal property in Qing Dynasty, Changhe River is a river full of stories. It was clear decades ago and people nearby usually swim and fish here. However, as the city expanded quickly, when it finally became part of urban space, the government made a terrible decision- to concrete the riverbed. Actually, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. The link between it and the nature was cut off and it lost vitality. I selected it as my case because I want the lively river to be back and I have faith in it.
Actually, in east China, most rivers in unbar districts experienced the same thing as Changhe during the last 20 years of the 20th century. The government believed that concrete riverbed could protect the city and people from floods by letting them flow away in a short time. But they were wrong. On the one hand, the concrete riverbed prevents flood water from infiltrating into the ground, refilling the groundwater, leading to an even drought city. On the other hand, it cannot provide habitation for plants and animals，leading to a broken ecosystem. Many cities are suffering from these "concrete river problems".
The health of rivers is closely connected to the health of cities and everyone living in them. Recently, a short part of Changhe River has been reconstructed as an experiment and the concrete riverbed was removed. The ecosystem recovered well-water clear again, plants flourish and birds back. It is a good start but more importantly, how far can it go?

== Author's perspective ==
This case study will be done in the perspective of recovering the aqua-ecosystem of this river, by reconstructing the bank and rebuilding native plant community.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==
•Biogeography: Beijing is located at 39°54′N, 116°28′E， with a typical warm temperate continental monsoon climate. Spring is dry and windy. Summer is hot and rainy(rainfall in July and August takes 60% of annual rainfall). Winter is cold, with little precipitation. Vegetation here is deciduous broad-leaved forest or mixed coniferous broad-leaved forest.
•History: Changhe River was a narrow river before Qing Dynasty. Then it became a royal canal connecting Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. It was once called “Cixi Canal” because Empress Dowager Cixi usually took pleasure boat to the Summer Palace. After Cixi died, it was abandoned because of the turbulent situation.
After the foundation of PRC, many factories were set along the river. They let large amount of waste water to the river and caused severe pollution.
In the 1990’s, factories were moved away gradually. Without pollution, the river became an flood storage infrastructure. Many sluice gates were constructed along it and the riverbed was concreted. This seriously damaged the natural function of the river.
•Culture: Many cultural structures are along Changhe River- Summer Palace, Gaoliang Bridge, Wanshou Temple, Emperor’s Dock, National Library, Exhibition Hall of Beijing, etc.
•Overall character: Though some parts of the river is attractive, it cannot provide ecological service to the city. Its problems include concrete riverbed, incomplete plant community and lack of interaction with people.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case and take the following aspects into account:''
* ''natural dynamic versus cultural framework - in how far do these two forces come together in your case?''
* ''dynamic through the year (you may imagine how the site looks in spring and summer, maybe you also remember it)''
* ''highlight potentials and problems''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:mjg-1.jpg|analytical drawing 1: General impression
Image:mjg-2.jpg|analytical drawing 2: Plants and water in each season
Image:mjg-3.jpg|analytical drawing 3: Problems
Image:mjg-4.jpg|analytical drawing 4: Potentials
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
* ''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) for your case and take the following aspects into account:''
** ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''

<gallery caption="Projective Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Mjg-5.jpg|projective drawing 1: Break the concrete riverbed and bank first
Image:Mjg-6.jpg|projective drawing 2: Details of the design
Image:Mjg-7.jpg|projective drawing 3: Selection of Plants
Image:Mjg-8.jpg|projective drawing 4: In 10 Years, construct a stormwater control system based on the river.
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
''Please summarize your case and give arguments for your projective design (approx 150 words).''

== Image Gallery ==
''You may add a series of images/photos in addition to the sketches/drawings''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|image 1
Image:yourfilename2.jpg|image 2
Image:yourfilename3.jpg|image 3
Image:yourfilename4.jpg|image 4
</gallery>

== References ==
''* Please make sure that you give proper references of all external resources used.''

''* Do not use images of which you do not hold the copyright.''

''* Please add internet links to other resources if necessary.''

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Planting Design 2013 Working Group 17 - Case Study A

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