River Lagan - Revision history

Claudia H: /* Landscape and/or urban context */

2009-01-19T02:54:50Z

Landscape and/or urban context

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	*Belfast sits in a bowl surrounded by hills, encircling the Belfast Lough which looks toward Scotland. The biogeography of the entire island of Ireland is very similar, with rolling hills and a very pastoral setting, which begins at the edge of the city. Culturally, Belfast is still considered to be ~~polarized~~, although in recent years monumental advances have been made in community relations and the vast majority of people in Northern Ireland are looking forward to a prosperous future without strife such as they experienced in the past. The overall character of Belfast is of a cosmopolitan, European city with a mix of old and new architecture. Much of the built environment was destroyed during World War II, so today there is a broad spectrum of more recent architectural styles along with some beautiful architecture from Victorian era and before. Many people will be familiar enough with the recent history of Northern Ireland and the 'Troubles', but there is a rich history as well to consider with regards to the shipbuilding industry (Belfast was where the Titanic was built) and the linen industry. In the more distant past, there are neolithic settlement sites, evidence of Celtic and Viking people, and Norman forts in the region.		*Belfast sits in a bowl surrounded by hills, encircling the Belfast Lough which looks toward Scotland. The biogeography of the entire island of Ireland is very similar, with rolling hills and a very pastoral setting, which begins at the edge of the city. Culturally, Belfast is still considered to be polarised, although in recent years monumental advances have been made in community relations and the vast majority of people in Northern Ireland are looking forward to a prosperous future without strife such as they experienced in the past. The overall character of Belfast is of a cosmopolitan, European city with a mix of old and new architecture. Much of the built environment was destroyed during World War II, so today there is a broad spectrum of more recent architectural styles along with some beautiful architecture from Victorian era and before. Many people will be familiar enough with the recent history of Northern Ireland and the 'Troubles', but there is a rich history as well to consider with regards to the shipbuilding industry (Belfast was where the Titanic was built) and the linen industry. In the more distant past, there are neolithic settlement sites, evidence of Celtic and Viking people, and Norman forts in the region.

	=== Cultural/social/political context===		=== Cultural/social/political context===

Claudia H: /* Which research questions does it generate? */

2009-01-19T02:51:44Z

Which research questions does it generate?

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	=== Which research questions does it generate? ===		=== Which research questions does it generate? ===
	Many research questions arise from the analysis of this area and project. Unfortunately, some of these questions won't be answered in time for the final submittal, because of time constraints. However, the primary design goal is to provide a framework upon which later ideas and visions for the river corridor can be built.		Many research questions arise from the analysis of this area and project. Unfortunately, some of these questions won't be answered in time for the final submittal, because of time constraints. However, the primary design goal is to provide a framework upon which later ideas and visions for the river corridor can be built.
	* What are the current needs of the people of Belfast, with regards ot recreational outdoor spaces?		* What are the current needs of the people of Belfast, with regards to recreational outdoor spaces?
	* What places along the river might people consider to be 'sacred'? Dangerous? Beautiful? Historic?		* What places along the river might people consider to be 'sacred'? Dangerous? Beautiful? Historic?
	* What are the principal nodes of activity along the river?		* What are the principal nodes of activity along the river?

Claudia H: /* Image Gallery */

2009-01-15T04:30:11Z

Image Gallery

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	=== Image Gallery ===		=== Image Gallery ===

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	Image:IMG_4110_small.png\|a nice stroll along the river		Image:IMG_4110_small.png\|a nice stroll along the river

Claudia H: /* Which research questions does it generate? */

2009-01-15T04:17:17Z

Which research questions does it generate?

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	=== Which research questions does it generate? ===		=== Which research questions does it generate? ===
	~~Short statement plus background notes~~		Many research questions arise from the analysis of this area and project. Unfortunately, some of these questions won't be answered in time for the final submittal, because of time constraints. However, the primary design goal is to provide a framework upon which later ideas and visions for the river corridor can be built.
			* What are the current needs of the people of Belfast, with regards ot recreational outdoor spaces?
			* What places along the river might people consider to be 'sacred'? Dangerous? Beautiful? Historic?
			* What are the principal nodes of activity along the river?
			* What are the most logical places for providing connection points across the river, such as pedestrian bridges, that do not exist now?
			* How can development strategies for the river edge be improved so that public spaces will remain for everyone to use?
			* Will the city of Belfast consider allocating the entire urban river edge as a public space for everyone to use? Can this project encourage them to consider this as an option?

	=== Image Gallery ===		=== Image Gallery ===

Claudia H: /* Image Gallery */

2009-01-15T04:11:27Z

Image Gallery

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	Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|and finds a way through the woods, that doesn't feel very safe		Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|and finds a way through the woods, that doesn't feel very safe
	Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|this path leads to a peace wall (left) and an unsightly green wall		Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|this path leads to a peace wall (left) and an unsightly green wall
	Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|a barren, deserted lot
	Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|more forbidding structures that make the place feel like a war zone
	Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|and finally, after many blocks of wandering, one finds the river again and looks back on what was missed

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Claudia H: /* Image Gallery */

2009-01-15T04:09:23Z

Image Gallery

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	Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|leads to a dead end, with razor wire and a warning sign		Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|leads to a dead end, with razor wire and a warning sign
	Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|so, turning, one looks for a path to continue...		Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|so, turning, one looks for a path to continue...
	Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|and finds a way through the woods, that doesn't feel very safe
	Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|this path leads to a peace wall (left) and an unsightly green wall
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	Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|your image text
	Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|your image text
	Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|your image text
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Claudia H: /* Image Gallery */

2009-01-15T04:07:42Z

Image Gallery

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	<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="5">		<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="5">
	Image:IMG_4110_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4110_small.png\|a nice stroll along the river
	Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|leads to a dead end, with razor wire and a warning sign
	Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|so, turning, one looks for a path to continue...
	Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|your image text
	Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|your image text

Claudia H: /* Image Gallery */

2009-01-15T04:06:13Z

Image Gallery

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	Image:yourimage.jpg\|your image text		Image:yourimage.jpg\|your image text
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Claudia H: /* What can be generalized from this case study? */

2009-01-15T03:49:24Z

What can be generalized from this case study?

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	=== What can be generalized from this case study? ===		=== What can be generalized from this case study? ===
	*~~Are there~~ any ~~important theoretical insights?~~		*The greatest insight I have found so far is this: The people of Belfast, for the most part, desire normalcy and an appreciation that they are a cosmopolitan, European city of the new millenium. So, I am going to conduct my design process just as I would for any city, and although certain issues still need to be handled sensitively, I will not dwell on the past problems of Belfast. I hope to give them a vision for a future they can all enjoy together.
	~~Short statement plus background notes~~

	=== Which research questions does it generate? ===		=== Which research questions does it generate? ===

Claudia H: /* Points of success and limitations */

2009-01-15T03:46:36Z

Points of success and limitations

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	=== Points of success and limitations ===		=== Points of success and limitations ===
	*~~What do you see as the~~ main ~~points~~ of success and limitations of the ~~area/~~project~~/plan?~~		*The main indicator of success for the project is that Belfastians begin to use, and appreciate their river more.
	~~Illustration: Summary table~~		*The main limitations are time, and the fact that I am presently in the United States and out of reach physically from the project.

	=== What can be generalized from this case study? ===		=== What can be generalized from this case study? ===

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	Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|and finds a way through the woods, that doesn't feel very safe		Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|and finds a way through the woods, that doesn't feel very safe
	Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|this path leads to a peace wall (left) and an unsightly green wall		Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|this path leads to a peace wall (left) and an unsightly green wall
	Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|a barren, deserted lot
	Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|more forbidding structures that make the place feel like a war zone
	Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|and finally, after many blocks of wandering, one finds the river again and looks back on what was missed

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	Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|leads to a dead end, with razor wire and a warning sign		Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|leads to a dead end, with razor wire and a warning sign
	Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|so, turning, one looks for a path to continue...		Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|so, turning, one looks for a path to continue...
	Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|and finds a way through the woods, that doesn't feel very safe
	Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|this path leads to a peace wall (left) and an unsightly green wall
	~~Image:IMG_4123_small.png\|your image text~~
	Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4130_small.png\|your image text
	Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4134_small.png\|your image text
	Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4148_small.png\|your image text
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	<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="5">		<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="5">
	Image:IMG_4110_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4110_small.png\|a nice stroll along the river
	Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4111_small.png\|leads to a dead end, with razor wire and a warning sign
	Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|~~your image text~~		Image:IMG_4115_small.png\|so, turning, one looks for a path to continue...
	Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|your image text		Image:IMG_4122_small.png\|your image text
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