River Lagan
Connectivity and the River Lagan, Belfast, Northern Ireland
| Name | River Lagan | |
| Place | Belfast | |
| Country | Northern Ireland | |
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| Author(s) | Claudia Houck | |
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| Client | Please enter the client | |
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- Note: this case study is for my terminal thesis project, which is not yet complete. So, descriptions of its success, cost, etc cannot yet take place.
- The River Lagan runs through the center of Belfast, the largest city in Northern Ireland, with a population of just under 300,000 in the city and about 580,000 in the greater metro area. The city was located strategically at the mouth of the Lagan and has been a port city for its entire existence. The land use along the river was formerly a mix of residential and industrial, but now the industry is for the most part gone. Connectivity around the river is poor and, although there are many amenities located along the river, they are not connected to each other well, either physically or visually. In addition, the river has the potential to serve as a greenspace and ecosystem for many species of birds, fish, etc, especially now as there is currently a restoration project underway to clean the river. So, part two of my project is to design habitats along the river, within the city, so that Belfast can be re-introduced to the wildlife of the area and so that many species of birds will have new habitats for feeding and breeding.
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