This thesis embarks on an exploration of the intricate relationship between land and water, using the Stanley Bay coastal road in Alexandria, Egypt, as a case study. Our primary objective is to decipher how integrated strategies can successfully breathe new life into waterfront neighbourhoods. By taking an interdisciplinary approach, we delve into the multifaceted challenges imposed by coastal roads and propose holistic urban solutions that harmonize land and water. This investigation spans urban design, environmental conservation, community engagement, and economic and social development. We employ a mixed-method research design, comprising archival data analysis and on-the-ground site observations, from the macro scale of Egypt and Alexandria to the micro-scale of Stanley Bay. This in-depth analysis unveils the pressing issues faced by Stanley Bay’s waterfront, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including local communities, students, and tourists, in transforming the Stanley Bay coastal road into a sustainable urban corridor. In essence, this article focuses on the rejuvenation of coastal roads, the urban dividers between land and water, with specific attention to Stanley Bay. By weaving together insights from a spectrum of disciplines, our thesis not only elucidates the challenges confronting waterfront neighbourhoods but also offers sustainable solutions that embrace an integrated approach, innovative urban design, and enhanced community engagement. Together, these collaborative efforts paved the way for the renaissance of Stanley Bay, evolving it into a harmonious and vibrant urban space that honours its rich history while embracing a promising future.
Questa tesi intraprende un'esplorazione dell'intricata relazione tra terra e acqua, utilizzando come caso di studio la strada costiera di Stanley Bay ad Alessandria, in Egitto. Il nostro obiettivo primario è quello di decifrare come le strategie integrate possano con successo infondere nuova vita nei quartieri del lungomare. Adottando un approccio interdisciplinare, approfondiamo le molteplici sfide imposte dalle strade costiere e proponiamo soluzioni urbane olistiche che armonizzano terra e acqua. Questa indagine abbraccia la progettazione urbana, la conservazione dell’ambiente, l’impegno della comunità e lo sviluppo economico e sociale. Utilizziamo un progetto di ricerca a metodo misto, che comprende analisi di dati d'archivio e osservazioni sul posto, dalla macroscala di Egitto e Alessandria alla microscala di Stanley Bay. Questa analisi approfondita svela le questioni urgenti affrontate dal lungomare di Stanley Bay, sottolineandone il significato storico e culturale. I nostri risultati sottolineano il ruolo fondamentale della collaborazione tra le diverse parti interessate, tra cui comunità locali, studenti e turisti, nel trasformare la strada costiera di Stanley Bay in un corridoio urbano sostenibile. In sostanza, questo articolo si concentra sul ringiovanimento delle strade costiere, i divisori urbani tra terra e acqua, con particolare attenzione a Stanley Bay. Intrecciando insieme intuizioni provenienti da uno spettro di discipline, la nostra tesi non solo chiarisce le sfide che devono affrontare i quartieri sul lungomare, ma offre anche soluzioni sostenibili che abbracciano un approccio integrato, una progettazione urbana innovativa e un maggiore coinvolgimento della comunità. Insieme, questi sforzi di collaborazione hanno aperto la strada alla rinascita di Stanley Bay, trasformandola in uno spazio urbano armonioso e vibrante che onora la sua ricca storia abbracciando un futuro promettente.
Land&Water: An Integrated Approach to Regaining Waterfront Direct Connectivity. As a case study of Stanley Bay Coastal Road in Alexandria, Egypt
Ozsenol, Berk
2023/2024
Abstract
This thesis embarks on an exploration of the intricate relationship between land and water, using the Stanley Bay coastal road in Alexandria, Egypt, as a case study. Our primary objective is to decipher how integrated strategies can successfully breathe new life into waterfront neighbourhoods. By taking an interdisciplinary approach, we delve into the multifaceted challenges imposed by coastal roads and propose holistic urban solutions that harmonize land and water. This investigation spans urban design, environmental conservation, community engagement, and economic and social development. We employ a mixed-method research design, comprising archival data analysis and on-the-ground site observations, from the macro scale of Egypt and Alexandria to the micro-scale of Stanley Bay. This in-depth analysis unveils the pressing issues faced by Stanley Bay’s waterfront, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of collaboration among diverse stakeholders, including local communities, students, and tourists, in transforming the Stanley Bay coastal road into a sustainable urban corridor. In essence, this article focuses on the rejuvenation of coastal roads, the urban dividers between land and water, with specific attention to Stanley Bay. By weaving together insights from a spectrum of disciplines, our thesis not only elucidates the challenges confronting waterfront neighbourhoods but also offers sustainable solutions that embrace an integrated approach, innovative urban design, and enhanced community engagement. Together, these collaborative efforts paved the way for the renaissance of Stanley Bay, evolving it into a harmonious and vibrant urban space that honours its rich history while embracing a promising future.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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