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Collaborative Green Infrastructure Design Group N

Collaborative Green Infrastructure Design Group N

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2015-01-25T20:05:23Z

Mihaie:

Collaborative Green Infrastructure Design Group N

2015-01-25T19:53:58Z

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'''''Bastia farms, Cavenago d'Adda, Lodi, Italy'''''

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

The area is placed along the river Adda, in the south of Lodi town . Milan city is 50 km far away and Lodi town only 12 km. The area is placed inside the Cavenago d’Adda municipality and is located next to the Adda river course. The area is actually inside an old meander of the river and is dedicated to the agriculture production. The context is high relevant from different point of views:

-for the environment, there are a lot of wetlands, some haunting reserves, rich river vegetation, beaches, banks and dykes;

-for the economy, high agriculture use direct to cultivate mais and grass for cow farms to produce the milk in the Grana Padano DOP cheese network;

-for the culture, there are some old urban villages with churches, villas, mills and farms.

The area is next to the current river course and is submitted to several flooding episodes during all the seasons in case of abundant rain. The area is formed by rural active fields, corn and grass, two farms, for cows and milk, and a private building, which was the old river camp of the municipality.

'''Biogeography'''

The Adda river is one of the main tributary to the '''Po''', the main river in the north of Italy.
The Adda borns in the Alps and crosses all the ''Lombardia'' region, passing through the ''Lecco'' lake, arrives in the flat area of the '''Pianura Padana'''. The Adda river is protected by '''two regional parks''': the ''North'', between the lake and Lodi town, and the ''South'' one, from Lodi town to the Po river. The two parks differ for the context the river crosses by and for the river course's features.
The case study belongs to the South park area, where the course of the river becomes wider and with a lot of meanders, due to its lower speed across the plain( pic. 1). This part of the plain is dominated by the Adda and the Lambro river courses and by numerous canals for irrigation. The '''ecologic structure''' is based on the water courses and on their vegetation areas. (pic.2) The South park is characterized by a series of '''dead river branches ''', beside the meanders; one of the most famous is the Soltarico branch, originated from the flood in the 1976 when the river skipped the Soltarico meander and originated 7 km of a series of wetlands and islands. Beside the Soltarico reserve there are other 5 natural reserve made out from dead branches (pic.3). These protected areas (Life EU network) are important for their flora and fauna habitats, rare in the plain around.

''The case study is placed in one dead river branch and is the only one not transformed in a protected area.''

Even though the importance of these reserves, the Adda South Park has not many '''touristic structures''': there isn’t a continuous path networks on the banks, there aren’t refreshment areas or other structures that could improve the recreation adn leisure.

'''Climate conditions'''

Cavenago is 67 m s.l.m. and given the geographical context of the plain we can assure the climate is '''continental'''. During winter the temperature could reach the -3-5 Celsius degree, and could snow a bit/lot depends on the year. During summer (between June and September) the temperature could reach the 30-33 Celsius degrees. The coldest mouth is usually January and the hottest July and August. The main fact about climate conditions is the '''humidity level''', which is always high. In winter and autumn could be above the 60 -70 % and in summer too: this means a lot of fog during autumn and winter time and the mist presence during early morning in spring and summer time.
In the last two decades the rainiest months of the year were October and November with a monthly rainfall average of 93,3 mm and 113,7 mm. April and September were also quite rainy with a rainfall average of 79,4 mm and 78,2 mm.

'''Overall character'''

'''Water''' is actually the main resource of the entire Pianura Padana in the south of Milan with rivers, canals, wetlands, irrigation ditches and ''fontanili'' . The '''water table''' is between 2,50 meter and 1,50 meter deep: if you dig a hole in the ground with your hands you could easily find water.
The site is placed in the '''lowest terrace along the river''' and has equal share or is few meters higher than the average water level of the river and is therefore floodable in flood periods. For this reason, the site '''soil''' is sands and silts, light , loose, fluffy , powdery, medium permeable, with a thin covering of humus.

Cavenago d’Adda has '''2234 inhabitants''' with a density of '''138,76 ab./km²''' in a territory of 16,1 km². The town is placed on a river platform at 73 m s.l.m. but the site is mainly at 60 m s.l.m.
The Pianura Padana region is defined by its '''highly developed and mechanized agriculture'''. The landscape is dominated by the rhythm of the rural productions, corn and forage for the milk cows, and by the presence of small towns, villages and isolated farms, some of them quite old. Each of these towns and villages has its own church and bell tower, so even when the corn reaches its maximum height, in the end of summer, you can easily orientate yourself looking for the nearest tower or church.

'''Agriculture'''

The agriculture system and the rural settlements
The municipality land is 57% occupied by herbaceous crops (cereals, rice, maize/corn and permanent grassland), and only the 9% by woodland areas, mainly along the river, and the 34% by inhabited land.
The mesh structure on which the agricultural organization is based, is recognizable thanks to the preservation of some trees rows, rural roads and canals maintained in its original state, throughout the years. These elements, with the farms scattered in the territory, represent the objects of the valorization and recovery, indicated by the regional plan, to preserve the original nature of the local landscape.
Next to the Adda river there is instead a complex image, characterized by an agricultural reality of high natural level consists predominantly of arable and permanent grassland fields, in addition to a physical natural system very articulate. Despite the strong vocation of the agricultural system, the employed population of Cavenago in the rural system was only the 5% in 2001. In fact , watching the farm buildings, they have a different use than the original function. Many farms still active, but not mainly agricultural engaged, are located within the South Adda Park.
The agricultural system and the environment of the park constitute the territorial identity of Cavenago d’Adda, but the trivialization of agricultural landscape due to the affirmation of intensive agriculture, has weakened, if not canceled, an image of an agricultural area made out of “green rooms”.

<gallery caption= "Illustrations" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:1_inquadramento.jpg|1_The big scale
Image:2_Rete-ecologica_low.jpg|2_The ecological network
Image:3_River and dead branch.jpg|3_The river and the dead branches of the river
</gallery>

== What are the overall objectives of your design? What are the specific objectives for enhancing green infrastrucutre? ==

''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 design will be focused on three themes:

'''- Water as the main raw material of the area'''

Investigate the water management alternatives and the potentiality of using water as energy provider for the area, beside with the possibilities of filtering water for freshwater use in and out. Consider some hydroponic systems and maybe some fish growing system or similar, in terms of economic activities.

'''- Agriculture as an activities capable of taking care of the environment'''

Find out about old cultivars and ecologically grown food alternatives, exploring the possibilities of enhancing the biodiversity in a cultivate site.

'''- Slow tourism as a new point of view to explore the territory'''

Rediscover the cultural heritage of the area, provide all the services to support the tourism activities (accommodations, renovation of buildings, paths and environments etc) and develop a didactic centre for children.

== 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:Urban_rural_identity.jpg|Urban and rural identity
Image:Land use and open spaces.jpg|land use
Image:sezione AA _problems.jpg|Environment-problems
Image:sezione AA values.jpg|Environment-values
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on green infrastructure 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.''
*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SWOT_analysis
*http://www.spur.org/blog/2013-08-08/8-shades-green-infrastructure
*http://www.greeninfrastructurenw.co.uk/html/index.php?page=projects&GreenInfrastructureValuationToolkit=true
*

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Collaborative Green Infrastructure Design Group N

2015-01-24T16:31:33Z

Mihaie: /* Landscape and/or urban context of your case */

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'''''Bastia farms, Cavenago d'Adda, Lodi, Italy'''''

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

The area is placed along the river Adda, in the south of Lodi town . Milan city is 50 km far away and Lodi town only 12 km. The area is placed inside the Cavenago d’Adda municipality and is located next to the Adda river course. The area is actually inside an old meander of the river and is dedicated to the agriculture production. The context is high relevant from different point of views:

-for the environment, there are a lot of wetlands, some haunting reserves, rich river vegetation, beaches, banks and dykes;

-for the economy, high agriculture use direct to cultivate mais and grass for cow farms to produce the milk in the Grana Padano DOP cheese network;

-for the culture, there are some old urban villages with churches, villas, mills and farms.

The area is next to the current river course and is submitted to several flooding episodes during all the seasons in case of abundant rain. The area is formed by rural active fields, corn and grass, two farms, for cows and milk, and a private building, which was the old river camp of the municipality.

'''Biogeography'''

The Adda river is one of the main tributary to the '''Po''', the main river in the north of Italy.
The Adda borns in the Alps and crosses all the ''Lombardia'' region, passing through the ''Lecco'' lake, arrives in the flat area of the '''Pianura Padana'''. The Adda river is protected by '''two regional parks''': the ''North'', between the lake and Lodi town, and the ''South'' one, from Lodi town to the Po river. The two parks differ for the context the river crosses by and for the river course's features.
The case study belongs to the South park area, where the course of the river becomes wider and with a lot of meanders, due to its lower speed across the plain( pic. 1). This part of the plain is dominated by the Adda and the Lambro river courses and by numerous canals for irrigation. The '''ecologic structure''' is based on the water courses and on their vegetation areas. (pic.2) The South park is characterized by a series of '''dead river branches ''', beside the meanders; one of the most famous is the Soltarico branch, originated from the flood in the 1976 when the river skipped the Soltarico meander and originated 7 km of a series of wetlands and islands. Beside the Soltarico reserve there are other 5 natural reserve made out from dead branches (pic.3). These protected areas (Life EU network) are important for their flora and fauna habitats, rare in the plain around.

''The case study is placed in one dead river branch and is the only one not transformed in a protected area.''

Even though the importance of these reserves, the Adda South Park has not many '''touristic structures''': there isn’t a continuous path networks on the banks, there aren’t refreshment areas or other structures that could improve the recreation adn leisure.

'''Climate conditions'''

Cavenago is 67 m s.l.m. and given the geographical context of the plain we can assure the climate is '''continental'''. During winter the temperature could reach the -3-5 Celsius degree, and could snow a bit/lot depends on the year. During summer (between June and September) the temperature could reach the 30-33 Celsius degrees. The coldest mouth is usually January and the hottest July and August. The main fact about climate conditions is the '''humidity level''', which is always high. In winter and autumn could be above the 60 -70 % and in summer too: this means a lot of fog during autumn and winter time and the mist presence during early morning in spring and summer time.
In the last two decades the rainiest months of the year were October and November with a monthly rainfall average of 93,3 mm and 113,7 mm. April and September were also quite rainy with a rainfall average of 79,4 mm and 78,2 mm.

'''Overall character'''

'''Water''' is actually the main resource of the entire Pianura Padana in the south of Milan with rivers, canals, wetlands, irrigation ditches and ''fontanili'' . The '''water table''' is between 2,50 meter and 1,50 meter deep: if you dig a hole in the ground with your hands you could easily find water.
The site is placed in the '''lowest terrace along the river''' and has equal share or is few meters higher than the average water level of the river and is therefore floodable in flood periods. For this reason, the site '''soil''' is sands and silts, light , loose, fluffy , powdery, medium permeable, with a thin covering of humus.

Cavenago d’Adda has '''2234 inhabitants''' with a density of '''138,76 ab./km²''' in a territory of 16,1 km². The town is placed on a river platform at 73 m s.l.m. but the site is mainly at 60 m s.l.m.
The Pianura Padana region is defined by its '''highly developed and mechanized agriculture'''. The landscape is dominated by the rhythm of the rural productions, corn and forage for the milk cows, and by the presence of small towns, villages and isolated farms, some of them quite old. Each of these towns and villages has its own church and bell tower, so even when the corn reaches its maximum height, in the end of summer, you can easily orientate yourself looking for the nearest tower or church.

'''Agriculture'''

The agriculture system and the rural settlements
The municipality land is 57% occupied by herbaceous crops (cereals, rice, maize/corn and permanent grassland), and only the 9% by woodland areas, mainly along the river, and the 34% by inhabited land.
The mesh structure on which the agricultural organization is based, is recognizable thanks to the preservation of some trees rows, rural roads and canals maintained in its original state, throughout the years. These elements, with the farms scattered in the territory, represent the objects of the valorization and recovery, indicated by the regional plan, to preserve the original nature of the local landscape.
Next to the Adda river there is instead a complex image, characterized by an agricultural reality of high natural level consists predominantly of arable and permanent grassland fields, in addition to a physical natural system very articulate. Despite the strong vocation of the agricultural system, the employed population of Cavenago in the rural system was only the 5% in 2001. In fact , watching the farm buildings, they have a different use than the original function. Many farms still active, but not mainly agricultural engaged, are located within the South Adda Park.
The agricultural system and the environment of the park constitute the territorial identity of Cavenago d’Adda, but the trivialization of agricultural landscape due to the affirmation of intensive agriculture, has weakened, if not canceled, an image of an agricultural area made out of “green rooms”.

<gallery caption= "Illustrations" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:1_inquadramento.jpg|1_The big scale
Image:2_Rete-ecologica_low.jpg|2_The ecological network
Image:3_River and dead branch.jpg|3_The river and the dead branches of the river
</gallery>

== What are the overall objectives of your design? What are the specific objectives for enhancing green infrastrucutre? ==

''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 design will be focused on three themes:

'''- Water as the main raw material of the area'''

Investigate the water management alternatives and the potentiality of using water as energy provider for the area, beside with the possibilities of filtering water for freshwater use in and out. Consider some hydroponic systems and maybe some fish growing system or similar, in terms of economic activities.

'''- Agriculture as an activities capable of taking care of the environment'''

Find out about old cultivars and ecologically grown food alternatives, exploring the possibilities of enhancing the biodiversity in a cultivate site.

'''- Slow tourism as a new point of view to explore the territory'''

Rediscover the cultural heritage of the area, provide all the services to support the tourism activities (accommodations, renovation of buildings, paths and environments etc) and develop a didactic centre for children.

== 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:Land use and open spaces.jpg|land use
Image:sezione AA _problems.jpg|Environment-problems
Image:sezione AA values.jpg|Environment-values
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on green infrastructure 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 Green Infrastructure Design Group N

2015-01-24T16:30:31Z

Mihaie: /* Landscape and/or urban context of your case */

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'''''Bastia farms, Cavenago d'Adda, Lodi, Italy'''''

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

The area is placed along the river Adda, in the south of Lodi town . Milan city is 50 km far away and Lodi town only 12 km. The area is placed inside the Cavenago d’Adda municipality and is located next to the Adda river course. The area is actually inside an old meander of the river and is dedicated to the agriculture production. The context is high relevant from different point of views:

-for the environment, there are a lot of wetlands, some haunting reserves, rich river vegetation, beaches, banks and dykes;

-for the economy, high agriculture use direct to cultivate mais and grass for cow farms to produce the milk in the Grana Padano DOP cheese network;

-for the culture, there are some old urban villages with churches, villas, mills and farms.

The area is next to the current river course and is submitted to several flooding episodes during all the seasons in case of abundant rain. The area is formed by rural active fields, corn and grass, two farms, for cows and milk, and a private building, which was the old river camp of the municipality.

'''Biogeography'''

The Adda river is one of the main tributary to the '''Po''', the main river in the north of Italy.
The Adda borns in the Alps and crosses all the ''Lombardia'' region, passing through the ''Lecco'' lake, arrives in the flat area of the '''Pianura Padana'''. The Adda river is protected by '''two regional parks''': the ''North'', between the lake and Lodi town, and the ''South'' one, from Lodi town to the Po river. The two parks differ for the context the river crosses by and for the river course's features.
The case study belongs to the South park area, where the course of the river becomes wider and with a lot of meanders, due to its lower speed across the plain( pic. 1). This part of the plain is dominated by the Adda and the Lambro river courses and by numerous canals for irrigation. The '''ecologic structure''' is based on the water courses and on their vegetation areas. (pic.2) The South park is characterized by a series of '''dead river branches ''', beside the meanders; one of the most famous is the Soltarico branch, originated from the flood in the 1976 when the river skipped the Soltarico meander and originated 7 km of a series of wetlands and islands. Beside the Soltarico reserve there are other 5 natural reserve made out from dead branches (pic.3). These protected areas (Life EU network) are important for their flora and fauna habitats, rare in the plain around.

''The case study is placed in one dead river branch and is the only one not transformed in a protected area.''

Even though the importance of these reserves, the Adda South Park has not many '''touristic structures''': there isn’t a continuous path networks on the banks, there aren’t refreshment areas or other structures that could improve the recreation adn leisure.

'''Climate conditions'''

Cavenago is 67 m s.l.m. and given the geographical context of the plain we can assure the climate is '''continental'''. During winter the temperature could reach the -3-5 Celsius degree, and could snow a bit/lot depends on the year. During summer (between June and September) the temperature could reach the 30-33 Celsius degrees. The coldest mouth is usually January and the hottest July and August. The main fact about climate conditions is the '''humidity level''', which is always high. In winter and autumn could be above the 60 -70 % and in summer too: this means a lot of fog during autumn and winter time and the mist presence during early morning in spring and summer time.
In the last two decades the rainiest months of the year were October and November with a monthly rainfall average of 93,3 mm and 113,7 mm. April and September were also quite rainy with a rainfall average of 79,4 mm and 78,2 mm.

'''Overall character'''

'''Water''' is actually the main resource of the entire Pianura Padana in the south of Milan with rivers, canals, wetlands, irrigation ditches and ''fontanili'' . The '''water table''' is between 2,50 meter and 1,50 meter deep: if you dig a hole in the ground with your hands you could easily find water.
The site is placed in the '''lowest terrace along the river''' and has equal share or is few meters higher than the average water level of the river and is therefore floodable in flood periods. For this reason, the site '''soil''' is sands and silts, light , loose, fluffy , powdery, medium permeable, with a thin covering of humus.

Cavenago d’Adda has '''2234 inhabitants''' with a density of '''138,76 ab./km²''' in a territory of 16,1 km². The town is placed on a river platform at 73 m s.l.m. but the site is mainly at 60 m s.l.m.
The Pianura Padana region is defined by its '''highly developed and mechanized agriculture'''. The landscape is dominated by the rhythm of the rural productions, corn and forage for the milk cows, and by the presence of small towns, villages and isolated farms, some of them quite old. Each of these towns and villages has its own church and bell tower, so even when the corn reaches its maximum height, in the end of summer, you can easily orientate yourself looking for the nearest tower or church.
''''Agriculture''''
The agriculture system and the rural settlements
The municipality land is 57% occupied by herbaceous crops (cereals, rice, maize/corn and permanent grassland), and only the 9% by woodland areas, mainly along the river, and the 34% by inhabited land.
The mesh structure on which the agricultural organization is based, is recognizable thanks to the preservation of some trees rows, rural roads and canals maintained in its original state, throughout the years. These elements, with the farms scattered in the territory, represent the objects of the valorization and recovery, indicated by the regional plan, to preserve the original nature of the local landscape.
Next to the Adda river there is instead a complex image, characterized by an agricultural reality of high natural level consists predominantly of arable and permanent grassland fields, in addition to a physical natural system very articulate. Despite the strong vocation of the agricultural system, the employed population of Cavenago in the rural system was only the 5% in 2001. In fact , watching the farm buildings, they have a different use than the original function. Many farms still active, but not mainly agricultural engaged, are located within the South Adda Park.
The agricultural system and the environment of the park constitute the territorial identity of Cavenago d’Adda, but the trivialization of agricultural landscape due to the affirmation of intensive agriculture, has weakened, if not canceled, an image of an agricultural area made out of “green rooms”.

<gallery caption= "Illustrations" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:1_inquadramento.jpg|1_The big scale
Image:2_Rete-ecologica_low.jpg|2_The ecological network
Image:3_River and dead branch.jpg|3_The river and the dead branches of the river
</gallery>

== What are the overall objectives of your design? What are the specific objectives for enhancing green infrastrucutre? ==

''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 design will be focused on three themes:

'''- Water as the main raw material of the area'''

Investigate the water management alternatives and the potentiality of using water as energy provider for the area, beside with the possibilities of filtering water for freshwater use in and out. Consider some hydroponic systems and maybe some fish growing system or similar, in terms of economic activities.

'''- Agriculture as an activities capable of taking care of the environment'''

Find out about old cultivars and ecologically grown food alternatives, exploring the possibilities of enhancing the biodiversity in a cultivate site.

'''- Slow tourism as a new point of view to explore the territory'''

Rediscover the cultural heritage of the area, provide all the services to support the tourism activities (accommodations, renovation of buildings, paths and environments etc) and develop a didactic centre for children.

== 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:Land use and open spaces.jpg|land use
Image:sezione AA _problems.jpg|Environment-problems
Image:sezione AA values.jpg|Environment-values
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on green infrastructure 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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'''''Bastia farms, Cavenago d'Adda, Lodi, Italy'''''

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

The area is placed along the river Adda, in the south of Lodi town . Milan city is 50 km far away and Lodi town only 12 km. The area is placed inside the Cavenago d’Adda municipality and is located next to the Adda river course. The area is actually inside an old meander of the river and is dedicated to the agriculture production. The context is high relevant from different point of views:

-for the environment, there are a lot of wetlands, some haunting reserves, rich river vegetation, beaches, banks and dykes;

-for the economy, high agriculture use direct to cultivate mais and grass for cow farms to produce the milk in the Grana Padano DOP cheese network;

-for the culture, there are some old urban villages with churches, villas, mills and farms.

The area is next to the current river course and is submitted to several flooding episodes during all the seasons in case of abundant rain. The area is formed by rural active fields, corn and grass, two farms, for cows and milk, and a private building, which was the old river camp of the municipality.

'''Biogeography'''

The Adda river is one of the main tributary to the '''Po''', the main river in the north of Italy.
The Adda borns in the Alps and crosses all the ''Lombardia'' region, passing through the ''Lecco'' lake, arrives in the flat area of the '''Pianura Padana'''. The Adda river is protected by '''two regional parks''': the ''North'', between the lake and Lodi town, and the ''South'' one, from Lodi town to the Po river. The two parks differ for the context the river crosses by and for the river course's features.
The case study belongs to the South park area, where the course of the river becomes wider and with a lot of meanders, due to its lower speed across the plain( pic. 1). This part of the plain is dominated by the Adda and the Lambro river courses and by numerous canals for irrigation. The '''ecologic structure''' is based on the water courses and on their vegetation areas. (pic.2) The South park is characterized by a series of '''dead river branches ''', beside the meanders; one of the most famous is the Soltarico branch, originated from the flood in the 1976 when the river skipped the Soltarico meander and originated 7 km of a series of wetlands and islands. Beside the Soltarico reserve there are other 5 natural reserve made out from dead branches (pic.3). These protected areas (Life EU network) are important for their flora and fauna habitats, rare in the plain around.

''The case study is placed in one dead river branch and is the only one not transformed in a protected area.''

Even though the importance of these reserves, the Adda South Park has not many '''touristic structures''': there isn’t a continuous path networks on the banks, there aren’t refreshment areas or other structures that could improve the recreation adn leisure.

'''Climate conditions'''

Cavenago is 67 m s.l.m. and given the geographical context of the plain we can assure the climate is '''continental'''. During winter the temperature could reach the -3-5 Celsius degree, and could snow a bit/lot depends on the year. During summer (between June and September) the temperature could reach the 30-33 Celsius degrees. The coldest mouth is usually January and the hottest July and August. The main fact about climate conditions is the '''humidity level''', which is always high. In winter and autumn could be above the 60 -70 % and in summer too: this means a lot of fog during autumn and winter time and the mist presence during early morning in spring and summer time.
In the last two decades the rainiest months of the year were October and November with a monthly rainfall average of 93,3 mm and 113,7 mm. April and September were also quite rainy with a rainfall average of 79,4 mm and 78,2 mm.

'''Overall character'''

'''Water''' is actually the main resource of the entire Pianura Padana in the south of Milan with rivers, canals, wetlands, irrigation ditches and ''fontanili'' . The '''water table''' is between 2,50 meter and 1,50 meter deep: if you dig a hole in the ground with your hands you could easily find water.
The site is placed in the '''lowest terrace along the river''' and has equal share or is few meters higher than the average water level of the river and is therefore floodable in flood periods. For this reason, the site '''soil''' is sands and silts, light , loose, fluffy , powdery, medium permeable, with a thin covering of humus.

Cavenago d’Adda has '''2234 inhabitants''' with a density of '''138,76 ab./km²''' in a territory of 16,1 km². The town is placed on a river platform at 73 m s.l.m. but the site is mainly at 60 m s.l.m.
The Pianura Padana region is defined by its '''highly developed and mechanized agriculture'''. The landscape is dominated by the rhythm of the rural productions, corn and forage for the milk cows, and by the presence of small towns, villages and isolated farms, some of them quite old. Each of these towns and villages has its own church and bell tower, so even when the corn reaches its maximum height, in the end of summer, you can easily orientate yourself looking for the nearest tower or church.

<gallery caption= "Illustrations" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:1_inquadramento.jpg|1_The big scale
Image:2_Rete-ecologica_low.jpg|2_The ecological network
Image:3_River and dead branch.jpg|3_The river and the dead branches of the river
</gallery>

== What are the overall objectives of your design? What are the specific objectives for enhancing green infrastrucutre? ==

''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 design will be focused on three themes:

'''- Water as the main raw material of the area'''

Investigate the water management alternatives and the potentiality of using water as energy provider for the area, beside with the possibilities of filtering water for freshwater use in and out. Consider some hydroponic systems and maybe some fish growing system or similar, in terms of economic activities.

'''- Agriculture as an activities capable of taking care of the environment'''

Find out about old cultivars and ecologically grown food alternatives, exploring the possibilities of enhancing the biodiversity in a cultivate site.

'''- Slow tourism as a new point of view to explore the territory'''

Rediscover the cultural heritage of the area, provide all the services to support the tourism activities (accommodations, renovation of buildings, paths and environments etc) and develop a didactic centre for children.

== Analytical drawings ==
''Please add four analytical sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes) of your case. Every group member needs to contribute at least one drawing.''
The agriculture system and the rural settlements
The municipality land is 57% occupied by herbaceous crops (cereals, rice, maize/corn and permanent grassland), and only the 9% by woodland areas, mainly along the river, and the 34% by inhabited land.
The mesh structure on which the agricultural organization is based, is recognizable thanks to the preservation of some trees rows, rural roads and canals maintained in its original state, throughout the years. These elements, with the farms scattered in the territory, represent the objects of the valorization and recovery, indicated by the regional plan, to preserve the original nature of the local landscape.
Next to the Adda river there is instead a complex image, characterized by an agricultural reality of high natural level consists predominantly of arable and permanent grassland fields, in addition to a physical natural system very articulate. Despite the strong vocation of the agricultural system, the employed population of Cavenago in the rural system was only the 5% in 2001. In fact , watching the farm buildings, they have a different use than the original function. Many farms still active, but not mainly agricultural engaged, are located within the South Adda Park.
The agricultural system and the environment of the park constitute the territorial identity of Cavenago d’Adda, but the trivialization of agricultural landscape due to the affirmation of intensive agriculture, has weakened, if not canceled, an image of an agricultural area made out of “green rooms”.

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:yourfilename1.jpg|analytical drawing 1
Image:Land use and open spaces.jpg|land use
Image:sezione AA _problems.jpg|Environment-problems
Image:sezione AA values.jpg|Environment-values
</gallery>

== Projective drawings ==
''Please add four projective sketches/drawings (or montages/schemes), of course with an emphasis on green infrastructure 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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2014-11-30T17:41:56Z

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'''''Querim-Tiracol River, Goa, India'''''

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| '''City''' || style="background:Lavender"|''Tiracol, Goa''
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== Rationale: Why is this case interesting? ==

''This site is located in one of the most spectacular and picturesque areas of India, where jungle vegetation is abundant and the presence of water makes it a facile and foreseeable green infrastructure potential site. The presence of water, history, greenery, wildlife on one hand and the challenges given by a rising economy, growing population and the purpose of preserving world heritage vestiges, this is what makes this site so much interesting. What needs to be considered in analyzing this case is the seasonal movement of waters during the monsoon season, the existence of the Tiracol fort river, the areas that become flood plains during the monsoon, the mitigation of human life with the nature. ''

== Author's perspective ==
''what is your professional/educational background and your relation to the site?''
I had studied Urban Planning at University of Architecture and Urban Planning Ion Mincu, Bucharest and I also hold a degree in Landscape Architecture from the same University. Now even though I am Romanian, I am analyzing a site from India, because this is the place where I got married with my husband and this is also the place where I have the family. It is as personal as it gets. I've spent here some time and I'm no longer a foreigner to the place.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==

*''Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics''
*'''Biogeography'''
The state of Goa is located between Latitudes 15 degrees, 48'00" N and between 14 degrees, 53'54" N and Longitudes 74degrees, 20'13" E and 73 degrees 40" 33" E. It is 1,022 meters above sea-level.

Goa is bounded on the north by Sindhudurg district of Maharastra state, on the West by the Arabian sea, on the South by Karwar district of Karnataka state and on the East by Belgaum district of Karnataka state
The highest mountain is Sonsogor in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats which is 3,827 feet.

The Goan landscape is bisected by two major rivers that open into the arabian sea; they are
a) The Zuari which is approximately 39 miles and
b) The Mandovi which is approximately 38.5 miles.
The other major rivers include the Tiracol, Chapora, Sal and the Talpona rivers. All the rivers originate in the Sayhadri ranges and flow westward into the Arabian sea and are navigable throughout the year. Overall Goa's inland waterways are about 250kms.

The state of Goa is the 25th state of the Union Union and has a legislative assembly with a strength of 40 elected members. Goa also has 3 elected members to the Parliament in New Delhi. The Governor is the official head of state and is appointed by the President of India. The Chief Minister heads the council of ministers and is democratically elected and forms the government and is responsible for policies of the government during his reign.

For administrative purposes Goa is divided into two districts- North Goa and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao respectively together with six divisions and a further sub-divided into 11-talukas, which are as follows:Ilhas, Bardez, Salcette, Ponda, Mormugao, Bicholim, Sattari, Pernem, Quepem, Sanguem, Canacona.The Talukas comprise of towns and villages, most of which have their own governing body-the Panchayat. Some towns also have municipal councils. The most recent statistics put the total number of villages in Goa to be 383 with a total of of 188 village panchayats. There are 31 towns with about 14 municipal councils.

*'''HYSTORY'''
In the old times the place carried the name "Gomantak", a word with many meanings mainly meaning fertile land. " however, it is the Portuguese who gave Goa its name. Before they arrived on the scene, Goa, or Gove or Gowapura, was the name only of the port town near the mouth of the Mandovi River. This was also the same site on which the Portuguese later built their capital, today's Old Goa." (refference).
The history of Goa has a part of legend about the High Priests(Brahmins) that were eating fish (they were a sect among other Brahmins who are purely vegetarian). Even nowadays the people of Goa like to have fish on their plates every day and people selling fresh fish can be seen all around. The legend says that these priests were called Saraswats because of their origin place, the river of Saraswat, which later on dried, forcing these Brahmins to look for a new place and so they went to the banks of Konkan.
*'''Culture'''
Despite successive onslaughts and the ravages of alien occupation, Goa’s cultural traditions have displayed amazing resilience with stimulation by every fresh challenge. To a large extent, Goa’s cultural heritage was enriched by a slow but unremitting process of absorption and assimilation of the more congenial features of this alien culture. The focal point being the symbiosis of Latin and local cultural strains.
A Goan is said to be born with music in his blood and music literally accompanies him from the cradle to the grave. Musical traditions run in whole generations. Music itself runs the entire gamut of sonic versatility; from the rustic Dhangar ( Shepherd ) playing and flutes to sophisticated tabla and sitar or violin and piano soloist thrilling large audiences in concert halls. Music is the time seller at all major social events-feasts, festivals, “zatras”, and marriages.

Goan folk music has a lively rhythm and the folk-dances a rugged vitality. The musical accompaniment for both folk songs and the folk dances is provided by a diversity of musical instruments – Ghumats, Dhols, Cymbals (Drums), Flutes, Harmonium, Violins and Guitars. The favorite, however, seems to be the Ghumat. No description in writing can ever do full justice to these dynamic folk art forms. Watching a live performance can elicit to a certain degree its emotional content, rhythmic charm, the colorful variety and vitality.

Freedom brought about a cultural renaissance in Goa along with providing a fresh impetus to the classic literature and fine arts and a revival of the folk arts. Once again the almost forgotten folk dances Dhalo, Fugdi, Corridinho, Mando and performing folk arts (like Khell-Tiatro), Jagar-perani and many others have come out into their own. Indeed the folk music and folk dances have crossed the borders of the state and become popular in the rest of the country during the past 25 years.

*''Illustrations: maps; sketches; short descriptive analyses''

<gallery caption= "Illustrations" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="3">
Image:Elena mihai vegetation layer.jpg|Vegetation layer adiacent to Tiracol River
Image:Screenshot 5.png|Potential places for green Infrastructure
</gallery>

== Analytical drawings ==
*''Please use analytical drawing for visualising the conflicts/potentials of your site''

<gallery caption="Analytical Drawings" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:elena_mihai_analitic1.jpg|Location, Vicinity and Opportunities
Image:Elena mihai analitic2.jpg|Potentials
Image:Elena mihai analitic3.jpg|Ecological approach
Image:Elena mihai analitic 4.jpg|Cultural approach
</gallery>

== Green Infrastructure benefits for this site ==
''Look again at the multiple benefits of green infrastructure - what could be achieved in your site and which are most relevant?''
*'''Community safety and enjoyement'''
Traditional infrastructure isn’t designed to handle the increased floods and droughts that come with global warming, so we need a modern approach to protect public health, safety, and quality of life. Green solutions give communities the security and flexibility they need.
*'''Economy and jobs'''
These green solutions create good jobs in many sectors, including plumbing, landscaping, engineering, building, and design. Green infrastructure also supports supply chains and the jobs connected with manufacturing of materials including roof membranes, rainwater harvesting systems, and permeable pavement.
*'''Quality of life'''
*'''Technology'''
We are at a crossroads today in how we manage our water. Traditional water infrastructure will continue to play a role, but it is static, solves only a single problem, and requires a huge expense to build and maintain. We must use this transformational moment to move from old 19th Century infrastructure to a wiser combination of green and traditional infrastructure that will meet the needs of the 21st Century.

== Potential for multifunctionality ==
''Green infrastructure has typically multiple functions. What could be achieved for your site in this respect?''
* Multifunctional landscapes
* Protecting ecosystems state and biodiversity
* Improving ecosystem functioning and promoting
ecosystem services
* Promoting societal wellbeing and health
* Supporting the development of a green economy and
sustainable land and water management

== Projective drawings ==
* ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''My approach for the implementing of green infratsructure in Tiracol, Goa would be to plant in the areas that are identified as having potential for green infrastructure. The good part is vegetation is growing very fast in this area so there will be not much to wait. ''

* ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''
** ''you may add a short explanation here''

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Image:yourdrawing.jpg|projective drawing
Image:yourdrawing.jpg|projective drawing
Image:yourdrawing.jpg|projective drawing
Image:yourdrawing.jpg|projective drawing
</gallery>

== Summary and conclusion ==
*''Goa is a special place. So alive. So vibrant. Some of its sites are so deep rooted in the history, some others are developing outrageously fast. Its challenge remains to keep what it's known for: its beaches, its culture, its river, the forests, the jungle, the style. Green infrastructure has its place here to help preserve the natural paradise and improve the quality of life of the people in villages and cities, as in any emergent economy environment tends to be threatened by the fast pace development and people need to be caring and sensitive towards nature.''

== Image Gallery ==
''Please add further images/photos here''

<gallery caption="Image Gallery" widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="4">
Image:Goa-1.gif|your image text
Image:Goa1.jpg|your image text
Image:Goa2.jpg|your image text
Image:Goa3.jpg|your image text
Image:Goa4.jpg|your image text
Image:Tiracol fort entrance.jpg|Tiracol Fort Entrance
Image:Tiracol1.jpg|what you can see from the Fort
Image:Tiracol2.jpg|vegetation image and water image
</gallery>

== References ==

*''please add your references here''
*http://goacentral.com/Goahistory/Historyofgoa.htm
*http://www.americanrivers.org/initiatives/pollution/green-infrastructure/what-is-green-infrastructure/#sthash.MDXWJ1YH.dpuf
*http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ecosystems/docs/Green_Infrastructure.pdf
*http://www.pinterest.com/pin/313633561524795902/

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2014-11-30T17:35:16Z

Mihaie: /* Landscape and/or urban context of your case */

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'''''Querim-Tiracol River, Goa, India'''''

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

''This site is located in one of the most spectacular and picturesque areas of India, where jungle vegetation is abundant and the presence of water makes it a facile and foreseeable green infrastructure potential site. The presence of water, history, greenery, wildlife on one hand and the challenges given by a rising economy, growing population and the purpose of preserving world heritage vestiges, this is what makes this site so much interesting. What needs to be considered in analyzing this case is the seasonal movement of waters during the monsoon season, the existence of the Tiracol fort river, the areas that become flood plains during the monsoon, the mitigation of human life with the nature. ''

== Author's perspective ==
''what is your professional/educational background and your relation to the site?''
I had studied Urban Planning at University of Architecture and Urban Planning Ion Mincu, Bucharest and I also hold a degree in Landscape Architecture from the same University. Now even though I am Romanian, I am analyzing a site from India, because this is the place where I got married with my husband and this is also the place where I have the family. It is as personal as it gets. I've spent here some time and I'm no longer a foreigner to the place.

== Landscape and/or urban context of your case ==

*''Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics''
*'''Biogeography'''
The state of Goa is located between Latitudes 15 degrees, 48'00" N and between 14 degrees, 53'54" N and Longitudes 74degrees, 20'13" E and 73 degrees 40" 33" E. It is 1,022 meters above sea-level.

Goa is bounded on the north by Sindhudurg district of Maharastra state, on the West by the Arabian sea, on the South by Karwar district of Karnataka state and on the East by Belgaum district of Karnataka state
The highest mountain is Sonsogor in the Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats which is 3,827 feet.

The Goan landscape is bisected by two major rivers that open into the arabian sea; they are
a) The Zuari which is approximately 39 miles and
b) The Mandovi which is approximately 38.5 miles.
The other major rivers include the Tiracol, Chapora, Sal and the Talpona rivers. All the rivers originate in the Sayhadri ranges and flow westward into the Arabian sea and are navigable throughout the year. Overall Goa's inland waterways are about 250kms.

The state of Goa is the 25th state of the Union Union and has a legislative assembly with a strength of 40 elected members. Goa also has 3 elected members to the Parliament in New Delhi. The Governor is the official head of state and is appointed by the President of India. The Chief Minister heads the council of ministers and is democratically elected and forms the government and is responsible for policies of the government during his reign.

For administrative purposes Goa is divided into two districts- North Goa and South Goa with headquarters at Panaji and Margao respectively together with six divisions and a further sub-divided into 11-talukas, which are as follows:Ilhas, Bardez, Salcette, Ponda, Mormugao, Bicholim, Sattari, Pernem, Quepem, Sanguem, Canacona.The Talukas comprise of towns and villages, most of which have their own governing body-the Panchayat. Some towns also have municipal councils. The most recent statistics put the total number of villages in Goa to be 383 with a total of of 188 village panchayats. There are 31 towns with about 14 municipal councils.

*'''HYSTORY'''
In the old times the place carried the name "Gomantak", a word with many meanings mainly meaning fertile land. " however, it is the Portuguese who gave Goa its name. Before they arrived on the scene, Goa, or Gove or Gowapura, was the name only of the port town near the mouth of the Mandovi River. This was also the same site on which the Portuguese later built their capital, today's Old Goa." (refference).
The history of Goa has a part of legend about the High Priests(Brahmins) that were eating fish (they were a sect among other Brahmins who are purely vegetarian). Even nowadays the people of Goa like to have fish on their plates every day and people selling fresh fish can be seen all around. The legend says that these priests were called Saraswats because of their origin place, the river of Saraswat, which later on dried, forcing these Brahmins to look for a new place and so they went to the banks of Konkan.
*'''Culture'''
Despite successive onslaughts and the ravages of alien occupation, Goa’s cultural traditions have displayed amazing resilience with stimulation by every fresh challenge. To a large extent, Goa’s cultural heritage was enriched by a slow but unremitting process of absorption and assimilation of the more congenial features of this alien culture. The focal point being the symbiosis of Latin and local cultural strains.
A Goan is said to be born with music in his blood and music literally accompanies him from the cradle to the grave. Musical traditions run in whole generations. Music itself runs the entire gamut of sonic versatility; from the rustic Dhangar ( Shepherd ) playing and flutes to sophisticated tabla and sitar or violin and piano soloist thrilling large audiences in concert halls. Music is the time seller at all major social events-feasts, festivals, “zatras”, and marriages.

Goan folk music has a lively rhythm and the folk-dances a rugged vitality. The musical accompaniment for both folk songs and the folk dances is provided by a diversity of musical instruments – Ghumats, Dhols, Cymbals (Drums), Flutes, Harmonium, Violins and Guitars. The favorite, however, seems to be the Ghumat. No description in writing can ever do full justice to these dynamic folk art forms. Watching a live performance can elicit to a certain degree its emotional content, rhythmic charm, the colorful variety and vitality.

Freedom brought about a cultural renaissance in Goa along with providing a fresh impetus to the classic literature and fine arts and a revival of the folk arts. Once again the almost forgotten folk dances Dhalo, Fugdi, Corridinho, Mando and performing folk arts (like Khell-Tiatro), Jagar-perani and many others have come out into their own. Indeed the folk music and folk dances have crossed the borders of the state and become popular in the rest of the country during the past 25 years.

*''Illustrations: maps; sketches; short descriptive analyses''

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Image:Elena mihai vegetation layer.jpg|Vegetation layer adiacent to Tiracol River
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== Analytical drawings ==
*''Please use analytical drawing for visualising the conflicts/potentials of your site''

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Image:elena_mihai_analitic1.jpg|Location, Vicinity and Opportunities
Image:Elena mihai analitic2.jpg|Potentials
Image:Elena mihai analitic3.jpg|Ecological approach
Image:Elena mihai analitic 4.jpg|Cultural approach
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== Green Infrastructure benefits for this site ==
''Look again at the multiple benefits of green infrastructure - what could be achieved in your site and which are most relevant?''
*'''Community safety and enjoyement'''
Traditional infrastructure isn’t designed to handle the increased floods and droughts that come with global warming, so we need a modern approach to protect public health, safety, and quality of life. Green solutions give communities the security and flexibility they need.
*'''Economy and jobs'''
These green solutions create good jobs in many sectors, including plumbing, landscaping, engineering, building, and design. Green infrastructure also supports supply chains and the jobs connected with manufacturing of materials including roof membranes, rainwater harvesting systems, and permeable pavement.
*'''Quality of life'''
*'''Technology'''
We are at a crossroads today in how we manage our water. Traditional water infrastructure will continue to play a role, but it is static, solves only a single problem, and requires a huge expense to build and maintain. We must use this transformational moment to move from old 19th Century infrastructure to a wiser combination of green and traditional infrastructure that will meet the needs of the 21st Century.

== Potential for multifunctionality ==
''Green infrastructure has typically multiple functions. What could be achieved for your site in this respect?''
* Multifunctional landscapes
* Protecting ecosystems state and biodiversity
* Improving ecosystem functioning and promoting
ecosystem services
* Promoting societal wellbeing and health
* Supporting the development of a green economy and
sustainable land and water management

== Projective drawings ==
* ''How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)''
** ''you may add a short explanation here''

* ''And how could it look like in 10-15 years?''
** ''you may add a short explanation here''

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== Summary and conclusion ==
*''Goa is a special place. So alive. So vibrant. Some of its sites are so deep rooted in the history, some others are developing outrageously fast. Its challenge remains to keep what it's known for: its beaches, its culture, its river, the forests, the jungle, the style. Green infrastructure has its place here to help preserve the natural paradise and improve the quality of life of the people in villages and cities, as in any emergent economy environment tends to be threatened by the fast pace development and people need to be caring and sensitive towards nature.''

== Image Gallery ==
''Please add further images/photos here''

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Image:Goa-1.gif|your image text
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Image:Goa2.jpg|your image text
Image:Goa3.jpg|your image text
Image:Goa4.jpg|your image text
Image:Tiracol fort entrance.jpg|Tiracol Fort Entrance
Image:Tiracol1.jpg|what you can see from the Fort
Image:Tiracol2.jpg|vegetation image and water image
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== References ==

*''please add your references here''
*http://goacentral.com/Goahistory/Historyofgoa.htm
*http://www.americanrivers.org/initiatives/pollution/green-infrastructure/what-is-green-infrastructure/#sthash.MDXWJ1YH.dpuf
*http://ec.europa.eu/environment/nature/ecosystems/docs/Green_Infrastructure.pdf
*http://www.pinterest.com/pin/313633561524795902/

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