Riyadh - Revision history

Heike.kaiser at 10:27, 21 February 2009

2009-02-21T10:27:47Z

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	=== References ===		=== References ===

	== [http://www.as-p.de Alber Speer and Partners] ==		==== [http://www.as-p.de Alber Speer and Partners] ====

	== [http://www.bwp-abroad.de BW+P Abroad] ==		==== [http://www.bwp-abroad.de BW+P Abroad] ====


	== [http://www.arriyadh.com Arriyadh.com] ==		==== [http://www.arriyadh.com Arriyadh.com] ====

	=== Gallery ===		=== Gallery ===

Cdankers: /* Points of success and limitations */

2009-01-31T21:11:09Z

Points of success and limitations

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	The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).		The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).
	[[Image:DSC03713.jpg\|left]][[Image:DSC03715.jpg\|~~center~~]]		[[Image:DSC03713.jpg\|left]][[Image:DSC03715.jpg\|right]]
	The images show an informal settlement and one of many royal palaces, located a few hundred meters from each other along Wadi Hanifah.		The images show an informal settlement and one of many royal palaces, located a few hundred meters from each other along Wadi Hanifah.

Cdankers: /* Points of success and limitations */

2009-01-31T21:08:41Z

Points of success and limitations

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	The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).		The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).
	[[Image:DSC03713.jpg\|left]][[Image:DSC03715.jpg\|~~right~~]]		[[Image:DSC03713.jpg\|left]][[Image:DSC03715.jpg\|center]]
			The images show an informal settlement and one of many royal palaces, located a few hundred meters from each other along Wadi Hanifah.

	=== References ===		=== References ===

Cdankers: /* Points of success and limitations */

2009-01-31T20:52:07Z

Points of success and limitations

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	The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).		The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).
	[[Image:DSC03713\|left]][[Image:DSC03715\|right]]		[[Image:DSC03713.jpg\|left]][[Image:DSC03715.jpg\|right]]

	=== References ===		=== References ===

Cdankers: /* Points of success and limitations */

2009-01-31T20:40:50Z

Points of success and limitations

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	Limitations:		Limitations:
	Although the area was planned as recreational precinct for visitors and locals, heavy security checks at the entrance points make it almost impossible for locals to enter without a 'good' reason.		Although the area was planned as recreational precinct for visitors and locals, heavy security checks at the entrance points make it almost impossible for locals to enter without a 'good' reason.
	The result is that many parks stay unused and the central square is deserted most of the time. Small businesses like restaurants or shops battle.		The result is that many parks stay unused and the central square is deserted most of the time. Small businesses like restaurants or shops battle.


			The Diplomatic Quarter was created as role model for new developments to be more community friendly. The planners tried to convince local investors and royals to build more for the public rather than only for themselves. Unfortunately the surrounding areas still show the usual setup (see images below).
			[[Image:DSC03713\|left]][[Image:DSC03715\|right]]

	=== References ===		=== References ===

Cdankers: /* History */

2009-01-31T20:29:59Z

History

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	*How did the area/project/plan at the focus of the case study evolve?		*How did the area/project/plan at the focus of the case study evolve?

	~~Illustration~~: ~~Table or time line~~		*Late 1970s: The precinct was planned.
			*Late 1980s: The grand opening was in the late 1980s.
			*2005: Masterplan review by AS+P in.
			*2007: Construction of the final section of the Earthberm Park.
			*2008: Redesign of large parts of the precinct for the new USA embassy.

	=== Spatial analysis of area/project/plan===		=== Spatial analysis of area/project/plan===

Cdankers: /* Gallery */

2009-01-31T20:20:34Z

Gallery

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	Image:fig24a.jpg\|Tuwaique Palace is one of the most majestic feature structures of the 'DQ', design by Frei Otto.		Image:fig24a.jpg\|Tuwaique Palace is one of the most majestic feature structures of the 'DQ', design by Frei Otto.
	Image:palms.jpg\|Palm trees are widely used throughout the Diplomatic Quarter.		Image:palms.jpg\|Palm trees are widely used throughout the Diplomatic Quarter.
	Image:kindy.jpg\|The kindy plaza is the central meeting place of the precinct.		Image:kindy.jpg\|The kindy plaza is the central meeting place of the precinct.
	~~Image:DSC03713.jpg\|Reality check: Informal settlement on the wadi edge close to the 'DQ'.~~
	~~Image:DSC03715.jpg\|Only a few hundred meters from where the previous photograph was taken, one of the many royal palaces along the wadi.~~
	~~[[ImageDSC03715:\|]]~~

Cdankers: /* gallery */

2009-01-31T20:19:19Z

gallery

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	== [http://www.arriyadh.com Arriyadh.com] ==		== [http://www.arriyadh.com Arriyadh.com] ==

	=== ~~gallery~~ ===		=== Gallery ===
	<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="5">		<gallery caption=" " widths="150px" heights="150px" perrow="5">
	Image:dc01.jpg\|Natural environment and designed landscape merge in the 'extensive' parks		Image:dc01.jpg\|Natural environment and designed landscape merge in the 'extensive' parks
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	Image:DSC03713.jpg\|Reality check: Informal settlement on the wadi edge close to the 'DQ'.		Image:DSC03713.jpg\|Reality check: Informal settlement on the wadi edge close to the 'DQ'.
	Image:DSC03715.jpg\|Only a few hundred meters from where the previous photograph was taken, one of the many royal palaces along the wadi.		Image:DSC03715.jpg\|Only a few hundred meters from where the previous photograph was taken, one of the many royal palaces along the wadi.
	~~Image~~:~~yourimage.jpg~~\|~~your image text~~		[[ImageDSC03715:\|]]
	~~Image:yourimage.jpg\|your image text~~

Cdankers: /* What can be generalized from this case study? */

2009-01-31T20:17:29Z

What can be generalized from this case study?

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	Although the area was planned as recreational precinct for visitors and locals, heavy security checks at the entrance points make it almost impossible for locals to enter without a 'good' reason.		Although the area was planned as recreational precinct for visitors and locals, heavy security checks at the entrance points make it almost impossible for locals to enter without a 'good' reason.
	The result is that many parks stay unused and the central square is deserted most of the time. Small businesses like restaurants or shops battle.		The result is that many parks stay unused and the central square is deserted most of the time. Small businesses like restaurants or shops battle.

	~~=== What can be generalized from this case study? ===~~
	*Are there any important theoretical insights?
	~~Short statement plus background notes~~

	~~[[#toc\|'''Back to top''']]~~

Cdankers: /* Which research questions does it generate? */

2009-01-31T20:16:41Z

Which research questions does it generate?

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	[[#toc\|'''Back to top''']]		[[#toc\|'''Back to top''']]

	~~=== Which research questions does it generate? ===~~
	~~Short statement plus background notes~~

	=== References ===		=== References ===

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	Image:fig24a.jpg\|Tuwaique Palace is one of the most majestic feature structures of the 'DQ', design by Frei Otto.		Image:fig24a.jpg\|Tuwaique Palace is one of the most majestic feature structures of the 'DQ', design by Frei Otto.
	Image:palms.jpg\|Palm trees are widely used throughout the Diplomatic Quarter.		Image:palms.jpg\|Palm trees are widely used throughout the Diplomatic Quarter.
	Image:kindy.jpg\|The kindy plaza is the central meeting place of the precinct.		Image:kindy.jpg\|The kindy plaza is the central meeting place of the precinct.
	~~Image:DSC03713.jpg\|Reality check: Informal settlement on the wadi edge close to the 'DQ'.~~
	~~Image:DSC03715.jpg\|Only a few hundred meters from where the previous photograph was taken, one of the many royal palaces along the wadi.~~
	~~[[ImageDSC03715:\|]]~~