Design Studio 8 A/Y 2012-13
Caribbean School of Architecture UTech, Jamaica
PRESENTS An Urban Study of:
Georgetown, Guyana
THE REVITALIZATION OF THE GARDEN CITY
background analysis significant aspects of Georgetown proposals conclusion
introduction content
Caribbean Sea Atlantic Ocean
background wider context
Site 1 Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
Zone 4
Site 2 Zone 5
Zone 6
Zone 7
Zone 8
analysis study zones
1798 (3,100)
1842 (19,500))
1824 (10,200)
2 Image
image 1
3 1- St. Andrew’s Kirk 1811 2 - Lighthouse 1830
Image
19th century view from the river
3 - Parliament (Public House) 1829
background history
Brickdam Croal Street 1890’s
Climatic charts
Water Street Stabroek Market
Public Buildings Main Street 1930’s
history
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The High Court
Stabroek Market
City Engineers Building
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City Hall
11- 13
significant aspects of Georgetown architecture
Opportunities
•There are numerous historic buildings •There are not many natural disasters threatening Georgetown with the exception of flooding and fires.
Constraints
•Existing building codes are not enforced •Historic buildings are not well maintained
significant aspects of Georgetown architecture
Lamaha Canal
Croal and South Canal
Regent Street Canal
significant aspects of Georgetown water
Opportunities
•The drainage system is well engineered •The canals have the potential of adding to the visual aspect of the promenades
Constraints
•Garbage is constantly being dumped in the canals •Open drains are a hazard to pedestrians •Stagnant water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes
significant aspects of Georgetown water
North Road Looking West
Camp Road Looking North
Pedestrian movement through
Georgetown
significant aspects of Georgetown movement
Opportunities
•The grid city plan eases navigation •The pedestrian promenades make walking comfortable
Constraints
•Unregulated on-street parking has had negative effects on vehicular and pedestrian traffic
significant aspects of Georgetown movement
5 Promenade by Main st.
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Canal by south st.
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4 1 2
3
Lawns of the botanical garden
Lawns of the Parade
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4
Ground
Pond by National Park
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significant aspects of Georgetown landscape
Opportunities
•Designated green spaces are frequently used and maintained
Constraints
•Empty lots have become dumping grounds •Some of the parks within the city are closed to the public •Some green spaces are over ridden with the homeless
significant aspects of Georgetown landscape