Green Infrastructure 2014 Group I - Case Study 4

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GREEN LINEAR STRUCTURES


Name Digbeth
Country UNITED KINGDOM
City Birmingham
Authors Ilona Feklistova
Digbeth canals.jpg
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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)

Author's perspective

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Landscape Architecture and I had proceeded my studies in Estonian University of Life Sciences. At the moment I am working on my Master thesis that is explores Identity of Urban Allotments. Birmingham is an unfamiliar place for me. I have moved to UK because of the internship and I am staying in small town - Welshpool that is 86 km from the formal 'industrial heart' of UK - city of Birmingham. The amazing canal system that was developed in UK for transportation is absolutely a new element for me in a cultural landscape. Thus I am interested to explore it cultural-historical aspects and understand its potential for green infrastructure.

Landscape and/or urban context of your case

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


Analytical drawings

  • Please use analytical drawing for visualising the conflicts/potentials of your site

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?


Projective drawings

  • How would you like this case to change in the near future? (in 1-2 years)
    • you may add a short explanation here
  • And how could it look like in 10-15 years?
    • you may add a short explanation here

Summary and conclusion

  • 100 words approx.

Image Gallery

Please add further images/photos here

References

http://billdargue.jimdo.com/placenames-gazetteer-a-to-y/places-d/digbeth/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Canal_Navigations http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Birmingham#cite_note-240 http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/lifestyle/birmingham-city-council-bid-triple-6396846 www.birmingham.gov.uk/greenlivingspaces https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/canals-and-rivers/birmingham-canal-navigations http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/citycentrecanalcorridor https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?msa=0&mid=z8BscB1MtUUo.kusViGZdjOHg http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/greenlivingspaces



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