Green Infrastructure 2014 Group A - Case Study 3
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Development of CRB Hill and surroundings
| Name | 'Development of CRB Hill and surroundings | |
| Country | Bangladesh | |
| City | Chittagong | |
| Authors | Natasha Tourin | |
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Rationale: Why is this case interesting?
Please explain in short why this site has green infrastructure potential and what makes it special (150 words approx)
Central Railway Building –CRB is situated in the scenic hilly area of Chittagong. It is the oldest building of Chittagong acting as a Governing office for the General Manager of Bangladesh Railway established in 1872. There is a hospital and residential buildings for railway officers surrounding it. It is the only open spaces in Chittagong where people always come to have a walk or have a chat with others, young people come here to lollygag, children from nearer place playing here. But one’s activities hinder another’s as this space is not shaped in a planned way. As a luck of open spaces, this space also perform as a venue of cultural program in “BANGLA NOBOBARSHA” (Bangla new year). This space also has a negative impact on society as it becomes silent at night without having proper activities and turned into a crime zone.
One open spaces in the city having lots of activities has a great opportunity for GI planning and its very challenging too. It should have development considering the social and cultural aspects.
Author's perspective
what is your professional/educational background and your relation to the site?
I completed my bachelor in Architecture in 2008. Until 1st half of 2014,I worked in a consulting firm as an architect. Now I enrolled in IMLA program. Chittagong is my home town. Its a very beautiful city having all natural features like hills, river, sea , lake. But it losing its glory day by day because of proper awareness of people and without maintenance .CRB hill is a very beautiful place in the city center and this space needs more care. Being an architect and in near future will be a Landscape Architect ,I have my desire to implement my knowledge in the betterment of my city.
Landscape and/or urban context of your case
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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?
Potential for multifunctionality
Green infrastructure has typically multiple functions. What could be achieved for your site in this respect?
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Summary and conclusion
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