CONTENTS
01 Introduction pag. 1
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Analysis pag. 3
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Project proposal pag. 7
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Conclusion pag. 13
I NTRODUC TION This project aims to create a connection between the Catharinaplein and Stadhuisplein at Stratum and solve the problems of both areas. From the interviews conducted at both places it turned out that both squares have their own positive aspects, but also their own problems. The Catharinaplein is seen as cosy, but sometimes also as unsafe, especially at nighttime. The Stadhuisplein on the other hand is perceived as calm, but also as impersonal and cold. With technological interventions the problems of the squares could be solved
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A N A LY S I S From the analysis it turned out that most people use technology for communication, but it also often used for work, or to obtain information. Another striking thing is that 67 percent of the people think that the use of technology in public space is useful. 51 percent thinks that the data that is collected in public space is mostly used for advertisement. Other thinks that it is used for research or security. The opinions are very divided about what kind of information should be collected in public space. People usually think that the government and big companies have access to personal information, but they often think researches should have access as well. Most of the people think municipality, or municipality combined with companies should do the improvements in public space. 75 percent of the interviewed people would like to bring in personal data to improve the neighborhood, but most of them have requirements regarding bringing in personal data.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
USE OF TECHNOLOGY what do you use it for?
who have access to it?
social media - communication
Government
information
work - school
Researches Journalist Big Companies Banks - Shops Police
who should have it?
TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC SPACE what do you think of using it? Government
TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC 67% SPACE 6% 27% what do you think ofuseful using it? useless insecure
27%
6%
Researches Journalist
Everyone
Big Companies Banks - Shops
insecure
Police
useless
67%
INFORMATION IN P
INFORMATIONIN INPUBLIC PUBLIC SPACE INFORMATION SPACE
useful
what kind of information should be? what kind of information should be?
COLLECTING DATA
20%
what do you think happens to all the data collected in public space?
security
analysis - research no idea
number of passers-by
11% 51%
advertisement
16%
20%
not personal
15% no idea
25%
use of public space
22%
20% safety - surveillance Banks - Shops
Police
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PERSONAL DATA willing to give personal data to improve the area?
YES 35% 40% YES IF...
25% NO
I knew what it is collected for // it contributes to safety // it was asked before // privacy is ensured
KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY KNOWLEDGE OF TECHNOLOGY
would you like to know more about how technology would you like to know more about how technology is used isand what it is used for? used and what it is used for?
23% NO
77% YES
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PROJ ECT
PR OPOSA L
At the Catharinaplein, there will be installed a device with camera surveillance to address the problem of unsafety. Furthermore, there will be touch screens with footage of the camera in the device as well to be transparent to the users. Another part of the device will show a map of the city and coming events. Energy will be generated with a solar panel.
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CATHARINAPLEIN
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At the Stadhuisplein, three lively places will be created. These points have an adjustment device with changeable lighting and music, that can be adjusted to one’s personal preference. Also, there will be colorful chairs with solar panels to create energy and a power socket to recharge people’s devices. Next to that there will be facilities to make the space more attractive to go to, the users of the public space can choose which facilities they would like to have there.
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STADHUISPLEIN
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With an interactive striped lighting path that connects both squares, there is aimed to get people walk from one place to another. The intensity of the light increases when a person is walking on a stripe. The main goal of the path is to let people find the square they personally prefer to spend time.
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BEGIJNENHOF
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C O NC L US ION
These interventions will improve both spaces since these are solutions for the main problems of both squares. It depends on one’s personal taste which square is preferred to spend time on. Even though the squares are very close to each other, the Catharinaplein is more crowded, because it is more integrated in the city centre.
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