The subject of the thesis, is based on green infrastructure and natural based solutions, in application of a case study, specifically the historical city centre of Limassol (Lemesos), in the island of Cyprus. The complicated history of the island, and the fast developments required in the aftermath of the 1974 invasion, in order to quickly accommodate the refugees in the city, along with some poor planning in the coming decades, resulted in a flawed development of the city. Nowadays, the quick ascension of high rise (for Cyprus) projects, mainly in the seafront area of the city, and the suburban developments which are spread along the coastline of the island and the periphery of the city, have formed a situation where public space and parks/green areas are in disregard. Therefore, Limassol offers a great opportunity, which concerns a lot of European cities with similar characteristics, of how to start the process for change in their approach to more sustainable ways of planning and redevelopment of heritage sites, in areas where theoretically there isn’t much space or chance for reform. This thesis will attempt to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject and, through some further research, explore existing projects that follow a similar concept. The understanding of these processes will result to the first phase of the project, the selection of the project area in the historical city centre of Limassol, provided that the existing situation and its limitations are taken into account. Furthermore the issues posed by climate change and the covid-19 pandemic, have posed, some question marks regarding our society, how human contact, and the economic struggles are going to be approached for the future. For architects, planners and landscapers specifically, in order to achieve any changes that would lead their cities forwards, it’s necessary to support interventions in innovative ideas, and designs. The requirement for change especially in cities where the rising temperatures and change in climate, forces us to rethink or come up with new solutions to an ever growing problem. Several terms or pathways need to be explored, and with sustainability in mind, smart cities, green infrastructure, urban reform, human geography and others attempt to create a more interactive and enjoyable environment for the city. From the decision makers to the citizens, there has to be a revitalised concept of common prosperity as a whole. Marginalised groups, either for economic issues or otherwise, have to be included in any way of planning and design. The project will attempt to do so, offering solutions for public spaces, where inclusiveness and common health and wealth are promoted through the design. Green-ways and specifically designed public spaces, can offer an initial revitalization of the city, integrating each space to create a flow that does not isolate any communities or spaces. Nature conservation in a city that has very little existing, should also be one of the priorities of the municipality, expanding its current network and becoming part of its heritage. These transformations can also provide opportunities for better mobility, recreation, tourism and challenge lifestyles, as well as offering sustainable use of natural resources, and improving the quality of life.
L'argomento della tesi si basa sulle infrastrutture verdi e sulle soluzioni naturali, in applicazione di un caso di studio, nello specifico il centro storico di Limassol (Lemesos), nell'isola di Cipro. La complicata storia dell'isola e i rapidi sviluppi richiesti all'indomani dell'invasione del 1974, al fine di accogliere rapidamente i rifugiati in città, insieme a una scarsa pianificazione nei decenni successivi, hanno portato a uno sviluppo imperfetto della città. Al giorno d'oggi, la rapida ascesa di progetti di high rise (per Cipro), soprattutto nell'area del lungomare della città, e gli sviluppi suburbani diffusi lungo la costa dell'isola e la periferia della città, hanno creato una situazione in cui lo spazio pubblico e i parchi/aree verdi sono trascurati. Pertanto, Limassol offre una grande opportunità, che riguarda molte città europee con caratteristiche simili, su come avviare il processo di cambiamento nel loro approccio a modi più sostenibili di pianificazione e riqualificazione dei siti del patrimonio, in aree dove teoricamente non c'è molto spazio o possibilità di riforma. Questa tesi cercherà di fornire un'introduzione completa all'argomento e, attraverso ulteriori ricerche, di esplorare progetti esistenti che seguono un concetto simile.La comprensione di questi processi porterà alla prima fase del progetto, la selezione dell'area di progetto nel centro storico di Limassol, a condizione che si tenga conto della situazione esistente e dei suoi limiti. Inoltre, i problemi posti dal cambiamento climatico e dalla pandemia di Covid-19 hanno posto alcuni punti interrogativi sulla nostra società, sul modo in cui i contatti umani e le lotte economiche saranno affrontati in futuro. Per gli architetti, i pianificatori e i paesaggisti, in particolare, per ottenere cambiamenti che portino avanti le loro città, è necessario sostenere interventi con idee e progetti innovativi. L'esigenza di cambiamento, soprattutto nelle città dove l'aumento delle temperature e i cambiamenti climatici ci costringono a ripensare o a trovare nuove soluzioni a un problema sempre più diffuso. È necessario esplorare diversi termini o percorsi e, tenendo conto della sostenibilità, le città intelligenti, le infrastrutture verdi, la riforma urbana, la geografia umana e altri tentano di creare un ambiente più interattivo e piacevole per la città. Le green-way e gli spazi pubblici appositamente progettati possono offrire una prima rivitalizzazione della città, integrando ogni spazio per creare un flusso che non isoli nessuna comunità o spazio. Anche la conservazione della natura, in una città che ha ben poco di esistente, dovrebbe essere una delle priorità del Comune, ampliando la rete attuale e diventando parte del suo patrimonio. Queste trasformazioni possono anche fornire opportunità per migliorare la mobilità, la ricreazione, il turismo e sfidare gli stili di vita, oltre a offrire un uso sostenibile delle risorse naturali e migliorare la qualità della vita.
Natural based solutions and green infrastructures in the urban cultural heritage sites: case study of Limassol
Tsiatinis, Apollonios
2023/2024
Abstract
The subject of the thesis, is based on green infrastructure and natural based solutions, in application of a case study, specifically the historical city centre of Limassol (Lemesos), in the island of Cyprus. The complicated history of the island, and the fast developments required in the aftermath of the 1974 invasion, in order to quickly accommodate the refugees in the city, along with some poor planning in the coming decades, resulted in a flawed development of the city. Nowadays, the quick ascension of high rise (for Cyprus) projects, mainly in the seafront area of the city, and the suburban developments which are spread along the coastline of the island and the periphery of the city, have formed a situation where public space and parks/green areas are in disregard. Therefore, Limassol offers a great opportunity, which concerns a lot of European cities with similar characteristics, of how to start the process for change in their approach to more sustainable ways of planning and redevelopment of heritage sites, in areas where theoretically there isn’t much space or chance for reform. This thesis will attempt to provide a comprehensive introduction to the subject and, through some further research, explore existing projects that follow a similar concept. The understanding of these processes will result to the first phase of the project, the selection of the project area in the historical city centre of Limassol, provided that the existing situation and its limitations are taken into account. Furthermore the issues posed by climate change and the covid-19 pandemic, have posed, some question marks regarding our society, how human contact, and the economic struggles are going to be approached for the future. For architects, planners and landscapers specifically, in order to achieve any changes that would lead their cities forwards, it’s necessary to support interventions in innovative ideas, and designs. The requirement for change especially in cities where the rising temperatures and change in climate, forces us to rethink or come up with new solutions to an ever growing problem. Several terms or pathways need to be explored, and with sustainability in mind, smart cities, green infrastructure, urban reform, human geography and others attempt to create a more interactive and enjoyable environment for the city. From the decision makers to the citizens, there has to be a revitalised concept of common prosperity as a whole. Marginalised groups, either for economic issues or otherwise, have to be included in any way of planning and design. The project will attempt to do so, offering solutions for public spaces, where inclusiveness and common health and wealth are promoted through the design. Green-ways and specifically designed public spaces, can offer an initial revitalization of the city, integrating each space to create a flow that does not isolate any communities or spaces. Nature conservation in a city that has very little existing, should also be one of the priorities of the municipality, expanding its current network and becoming part of its heritage. These transformations can also provide opportunities for better mobility, recreation, tourism and challenge lifestyles, as well as offering sustainable use of natural resources, and improving the quality of life.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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