Planting Design 2013 Working Group 20 - Case Study B

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Alameda Central Park in Santiago de Compostela

Name	Alameda Central Park
Location	Santiago de compostela
Country	Spain
Authors	Helena Ameal

Rationale: Why is this case interesting?

Please give a short introduction to the site you have selected (not more than 150 words)

• Why did you select it?

I have selected Alameda Park in Santiago de Compostela because it´s one of my favourite designed park in Galicia.

• Is it exemplary for a specific theme or a problem?

it´s exemplary of beauty, orden and composition. It is the most central and importante green area in the city and it has wonderful sights. It´s very interesting because it contains several species, from the country or imported especies, from Asia, for example.

• In how far does it relate to your life?

I find this place increase the quality of live of the people in the city. you can find harmony, proportions and rest. it´s a fantastic place to get relax, breathe,and talk. there´s a lot of runners inside too. I love walk trough it by afternoons, when I can take a little time for me.

Author's perspective

From which professional background/perspective are your documenting this case?

Landscape and/or urban context of your case

• Biogeography, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics
• Illustration: Map; sketches; short descriptive analyses

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

• Analytical Drawings
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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?

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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

• Image Gallery
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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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