This thesis proposes a comprehensive solution to address the intertwined challenges of social marginalization and waste management in Toronto, Canada. In the short term, the project focuses on providing immediate relief to homeless families while implementing innovative waste management strategies. Homeless families are engaged in waste collection and recycling activities, providing employment opportunities and skills training. Simultaneously, underutilized parking lots are converted into temporary housing sites. These modular units, constructed from recycled materials sourced from waste streams, aim to swiftly address the urgent need for safe and dignified accommodation. Ground-floor spaces within these units are furnished with recycled materials, and green spaces are integrated between housing structures to promote environmental sustainability and community well-being. Public spaces within these temporary housing sites are carefully designed to foster community engagement and social cohesion. In the long term, the vision extends to transforming public spaces into permanent social housing integrated with community amenities. The design process begins by merging designated land into four perspectives and establishing a structural framework. Houses are strategically placed, adhering to height regulations suitable for the location, capped at nine stories. This housing process unfolds in three stages, creating interconnections between houses to form voids within the project. Ground-floor spaces are furnished with items from previous designs, while green spaces are incorporated between housing structures to enhance environmental sustainability. Pergolas are constructed to provide shade, marking the project’s completion and contributing to the overall well-being of the community. Throughout both short-term and long-term interventions, the overarching goal is to provide homeless families with housing while creating job opportunities through waste management activities. Engaging in these activities not only provides income but also fosters social identification and connection within the community. This approach aims to empower individuals economically, build community resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Toronto.
Questa tesi propone una soluzione completa per affrontare le sfide interconnesse della marginalizzazione sociale e della gestione dei rifiuti a Toronto, Canada. Nel breve termine, il progetto si concentra sulla fornitura di sollievo immediato alle famiglie senzatetto, implementando al contempo strategie innovative di gestione dei rifiuti. Le famiglie senzatetto sono coinvolte in attività di raccolta e riciclaggio dei rifiuti, offrendo opportunità di lavoro e formazione professionale. Contemporaneamente, i parcheggi sotto utilizzati vengono convertiti in siti abitativi temporanei. Queste unità modulari, costruite con materiali riciclati provenienti dai flussi di rifiuti, mirano a rispondere rapidamente all'urgente necessità di sistemazioni sicure e dignitose. Gli spazi al piano terra di queste unità sono arredati con materiali riciclati e tra le strutture abitative vengono integrati spazi verdi per promuovere la sostenibilità ambientale e il benessere della comunità. Gli spazi pubblici all'interno di questi siti abitativi temporanei sono progettati con cura per favorire l'interazione comunitaria e la coesione sociale. Nel lungo termine, la visione si estende alla trasformazione degli spazi pubblici in alloggi sociali permanenti integrati con servizi comunitari. Il processo di progettazione inizia unendo i terreni designati in quattro prospettive e stabilendo una struttura portante. Le case sono posizionate strategicamente, rispettando le norme di altezza adatte alla posizione, con un massimo di nove piani. Questo processo abitativo si sviluppa in tre fasi, creando interconnessioni tra le case per formare vuoti all'interno del progetto. Gli spazi al piano terra sono arredati con oggetti provenienti dai progetti precedenti, mentre tra le strutture abitative sono incorporati spazi verdi per migliorare la sostenibilità ambientale. Vengono costruite pergole per fornire ombra, segnando il completamento del progetto e contribuendo al benessere generale della comunità. In entrambe le fasi di intervento, a breve e lungo termine, l'obiettivo generale è fornire alloggi alle famiglie senzatetto creando al contempo opportunità di lavoro attraverso le attività di gestione dei rifiuti. Partecipare a queste attività non solo fornisce un reddito, ma favorisce anche l'identificazione sociale e la connessione all'interno della comunità. Questo approccio mira a potenziare economicamente gli individui, costruire la resilienza della comunità e promuovere la gestione ambientale a Toronto.
Empowering Marginalised Communities and Spaces
HAGHPANAH, NIKA;KHAJEHAHSANI, MORTEZA
2023/2024
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This thesis proposes a comprehensive solution to address the intertwined challenges of social marginalization and waste management in Toronto, Canada. In the short term, the project focuses on providing immediate relief to homeless families while implementing innovative waste management strategies. Homeless families are engaged in waste collection and recycling activities, providing employment opportunities and skills training. Simultaneously, underutilized parking lots are converted into temporary housing sites. These modular units, constructed from recycled materials sourced from waste streams, aim to swiftly address the urgent need for safe and dignified accommodation. Ground-floor spaces within these units are furnished with recycled materials, and green spaces are integrated between housing structures to promote environmental sustainability and community well-being. Public spaces within these temporary housing sites are carefully designed to foster community engagement and social cohesion. In the long term, the vision extends to transforming public spaces into permanent social housing integrated with community amenities. The design process begins by merging designated land into four perspectives and establishing a structural framework. Houses are strategically placed, adhering to height regulations suitable for the location, capped at nine stories. This housing process unfolds in three stages, creating interconnections between houses to form voids within the project. Ground-floor spaces are furnished with items from previous designs, while green spaces are incorporated between housing structures to enhance environmental sustainability. Pergolas are constructed to provide shade, marking the project’s completion and contributing to the overall well-being of the community. Throughout both short-term and long-term interventions, the overarching goal is to provide homeless families with housing while creating job opportunities through waste management activities. Engaging in these activities not only provides income but also fosters social identification and connection within the community. This approach aims to empower individuals economically, build community resilience, and promote environmental stewardship in Toronto.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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