Urban planning

WILDLIFE SENSATION

REWILDING THE UPPER DON AND PARK WOOD SPRINGS LSC5010

ATHANASIOS TSALIKIDIS

LIKUN FAN

LINSHAN LU

MIN WU

RUOHAN SUN

BASELINE DATA ANALYSIS Open space and green network

Habitats

Biodiversity sensitivity

Longley park View link

Hillsborough park Habitat link

Reo Woods Habitat link Burngreave Cemetery and Abbeyfield Park Culture link

Inside the site Amenity Greenspace Cemeteries and Churchyards Natural and Semi-natural Green space Outdoor Sports Facilities Outside the site Allotments Amenity Greenspace Cemeteries and Churchyard Natural Semi-natural Greenspace Outdoor Sports Facilities Parks and Gardens Provision for Children and Young People

Transport and circulation

Park wood springs has a series of sensitive fragmented biodiversity hot spots.

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River Don A target habitat in the local bio-action plan Surroundings Semi-natural woodland Plantation woodland Heathland Acid grassland Improved grassland Tall herbs and fern - tall ruderal Tall herbs and fern - bracken

Land use of built environment

The cargo train line that seldom in use has the potential to be train tour line.

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Topography and hydrology

Most flooded area Potential to be a flood plain compensation

Industry and business is the dominant usage along the river.

Employees in the industries need recreational green space.

Super tram line A61 core road Train line Trails in parkwood springs Road inside Road outside River Don ([LVWLQJ HQWUDQFH WR SDUNZRRG VSULQJV Tram stop Places lack of accessibility

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To the east of the site are massive dwellings.

The residents there is one kind of the main potential users.

Vacant and derelict places along the river provide space for the new usage.

More entrances are needed at west.

Potential new entrance

Cemetery with woods and brackens High value in biodiversity

Make the area more accessible with minimum human interference on wildlife.

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River Don and adjacent field has the highest value of biodiversity sensitivity.

Commanding spot ([FHOOHQW YLHZ SRLQW IRU SDQRUDPDV RI WKH VLWH DQG FLW\ River Don Medium risk of flooding High risk of flooding Flat area Commanding spot Ciff 380m

River Don Residential Vacant and derelict Industry and business Community service Recreation and leisure Retail Transport-car park Utilities and infrastructures

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1&2. Cliffs and steep slopes Not suitable for route, and limited tolerance of plants.

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HABITATS

TRANSPORT AND CIRCULATION

BIODIVERSITY SENSITIVITY

TOPOGRAPHY AND HYDROLOGY

LAND USE

Activate the biggest green patch Improve the resistance stability of river Make use of vacant and derelict among the surrounding green spacDon by introducing wetland habitats. lands Connect the fragmented habitats Limit the accessibility of vehicle in Provide new recreational functions es. and make an integrated eco-system eco-rich zones. according to the land use.

Enlarge the precious heatherland Enhance the pedestrain accessibility and fernland between River Don and park wood springs.

Rewilding the area by enhancing the ecological network.

Solve the flooding issue in a landscape way.

Use the topography to provide variRXV UHFUHDWLRQDO H[SHULHQFH

Create opportunities for people to sense the wildlife.

WILDLIFE SENSATION HEARING

TASTE

AIMS & OBJECTIVES

1. Capitalize on Upper Don’s vast scale to improve regional nature resources

SMELL

TOUCH

SENSATIONAL WILDLIFE

SIGHT

ACTIONS

INSPIRATIONAL IMAGES

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2. Consider the flood prediction, prevention and mitigation.

3. Cherish the cultural and natural heritage on the site

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Green roof

Habitat on site

Riverside pocket park

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4. Establish strong connection between nature and people, wildness and visitors

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5. Introduce development into site to make a self-sufficient urban wildscape

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Cemetery

Eco-educational work- Wildflower allotment shop

Edible forest

Wildflower to sell

Event lawn

Art studio for rent

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WILDLIFE SENSATION

REWILDING THE UPPER DON AND PARK WOOD SPRINGS LSC5010

ATHANASIOS TSALIKIDIS

CASE STUDIES

LIKUN FAN

LINSHAN LU

MIN WU

RUOHAN SUN

LandschaftsPark Duisburg Nord Duisburg, Germany

DESCRIPTION Former industrial land transformed in a wildlife park epitomizing innovative approach to the urban cultural landscape.

Nature Park Sudgelande Berlin, Germany

AIMS - Highlight industrial heritage - Reestablish ecological functioning as habitat for wildlife. .HHS UHXVH H[LVWLQJ LQGXVWULDO VWUXFWXUHV - Reduce maintenance costs & keep energy inputs low.

DESCRIPTION Former switchyard inside the urban cloth.

AIMS - Combine natural dynamics & controlled processes.

- Public access without endangering habitats & wildlife.

STRATEGIC KEY ELEMENTS 6LWH LV QRW DFFHVVLEOH WKURXJKRXW ZLWK FRPSOH[ QHWZRUN RI SDWKV ZLWK GLIIHUHQW VXUIDFHV - Program of bioremediation & on-site materials recycling.

- Fields of vegetation- woodland-like groupings of tres, pioneer plants & prairie meadows.

- Former workers participate in parks operations.

- Create environmental art installations.

STRATEGIC KEY ELEMENTS - Conserve industrial remains, landmarks & artifacts - Urban-industrial nature is both protected & managed.

- Areas are divided in nature conservation site & landscape protection site.

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Fresh Kills Park New York, USA

DESCRIPTION - Former largest worldwide landfill area.

- 45% landfill & 55% creeks, wetlands & open fields.

AIMS - Combination of wildlife & engineered beauty - Public access - Economic development - Biodiversity conservation & enhancement - Present high environmental character & emphasize ecological factors.

STRATEGIC KEY ELEMENTS FRRUGLQDWHG V\VWHPV +DELWDW 3URJUDP $FWLRQV &LUFXODWLRQ - Vegetation development is part of the design process.

- Designated paths and trails provide access in protected areas.

- Allow resources for long-term aftercare of the landscape.

Shelby Farms Park Memphis, USA DESCRIPTION One of the largest urban parks in USA with rich biodiversity, which was previously used as a farm.

AIMS - Improve pedestrian circulation - Enlarge wetland habitats - Ecological improvement & biodiversity (One Million Trees Project) - Diversity & richness of different areas.

STRATEGIC KEY ELEMENTS - Maintenance operations promote sustainability. '\QDPLF ĆƒH[LEOH PDVWHUSODQ DFFRUGLQJ WR realistic phases, make the park adaptable to changes.

- Program of public & large-scale recreational activities.

- Mosaic of habitat types

ASPECTS OF STRATEGIC PLAN Five senses strategic plan

Programs strategic plan TASTE (GLEOH IRUHVW VSHFLHV - Chestnut trees - Oak trees - Crab apple trees - Elder trees - Hawthorn trees - Blackberry - Fig trees

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+HDULQJ (YHQW activities(fireworks) 6LJKW 3DQRUDPD YLHZ SRLQW

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7RXFK ,QGXVWULDO SDUN TOUCH Provide different materials on pathways (mud,gravel,bricks, wood,leaves) to make people feel different spaces.

‘Sight’ node

Event lawns

Water leisure parklets

Eco-educational workshop wildflower nurseries Picnic area

,QGXVWULDO SDUN Art installations

‘Taste’ node ‘Smell’ node

High intensive area Active recreation areas Passive recreation areas :DWHUIURQW H[SHULHQFH Train tour stations

‘Hearing’ node

Program features Visitor centre

‘Touch’ node

Habitat strategic plan

Eco-restoration area Hilltop overlooks

Wetland centre

Circulation strategic plan

Land use of buildings strategic plan

EXISTING River Don Residential

Multi-layered woodland Light high woodland Fernland( braken) Tall ruderal Grassland Meadow Heathland Wet woodland Fenland Wet meadow Landfill( restoration details on page 3)

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Train station Main entrance Entrance Primary vehicle Secondary vehicle Primary pedestrian Secondary pedestrian Trail Board walk Bridge Rail line

Ĺ˜ New entrances provide easier vehicular and pedestrian accessibility into the site, focusing on the connection of Upper Don with Parkwood Springs as a whole. Ĺ˜ 3URYLGH SHGHVWULDQ URXWHV ZLWK UHFUHDWLRQDO SDWKV DORQJ the River Don and elevated boardwalks above the ecological restoration (landfill), enhancing the circulation from west to east.

Vacant & derelict Industry & business Community service Recreation & leisure Retail Transport (car parks) Utilities & infrastructures PROPOSED Industry & business Recreation & leisure Retail Transport (car parks)

Ĺ˜ Light industries in Neepsend are introduced to encourage the industrial heritage, without affecting the biodiversity network. Ĺ˜ New land uses in derelict buildings focus on ecology, multi-functional recreations,education and research.

WILDLIFE SENSATION

REWILDING THE UPPER DON AND PARK WOOD SPRINGS LSC5010

ATHANASIOS TSALIKIDIS

LIKUN FAN

LINSHAN LU

MIN WU

RUOHAN SUN

STRATEGIC MASTERPLAN

5 Senses

Legend Main entrance Secondary entrance ([LVWLQJ URDG Strategic road Car park Strategic path Path along river Railway Proposed rail stop ([LVWLQJ ODQGPDUN

Circulation

River corridor Proposed flooding plan Green corridor Enhanced activity node Proposed activity node

Program

([LVWLQJ EXLOGLQJV Surrounding green space Proposed commercial area 3URSRVHG RIĆ‚FH ZRUNV DUHD Proposed industrial park Enhanced industrial area Enhanced commercial area ([LVWLQJ ZRRGODQG :RRGODQG H[WHQVLRQ ([LVWLQJ KHDWKODQG +HDWKODQG H[WHQVLRQ ([LVWLQJ DFLG JUDVVODQG Proposed grassland & meadow ([LVWLQJ VSRUW SDWFK Proposed wetland Landfill (ecological conservation area)

Land use

Strategic key elements

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Ĺ˜ Contrasting nature with artistic elements highlights both nature & culture Ĺ˜ Diversity in potential ecotypes & plant species with native plantings. Ĺ˜ ,PSURYH DQG UHXVH KLVWRULFDO UHPDLQV PDNLQJ WKHP ODQGPDUNV IRU WKH DUHD :DUGVHQG &HPHWHU\ *DV :RUNV 5HĆ‚QH WKH VXUURXQGLQJ ODQGVFDSH SURYLGLQJ QHZ H[SHULHQFHV IRU YLVLWRUV Ĺ˜ Celebrate areas industrial past by integrating vegetation, industry and recreation, promoting sustainable development & maintaning the spirit of the place.

Habitat

LANDFILL RESTORATION PLAN

The area was severely destroyed by landfill operations, creating a completely barren land. In the first stage, pioneer species for meadows (Leymus arenarius & Agropyron pungens) are introduced to improve the soil condition. Tree plug SODQWLQJ LQ RYHUODSSLQJ HFRWRQDO EDQGV RQ H[LVWLQJ VRLO LV introduced in order to start building the woodland rim and diversify the grassland ecotopes. Accessibility is not provided at that stage in order to minimize the impact in the ecological restoration.

protected area

accessibility scenic area

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:LWK WKH VRLO FRQGLWLRQ LPSURYHG WKH SLRQHHU WUHHV H[SDQG and heathland appears as secondary phase.

Circulation is restricted to a specific part, in order to bring visitors to the site but not affect habitats creation, especially heathland which is very vulnerable.

protected area

Phase 1 Visualization

accessibility scenic area

DIVERSIFICATION OVER TIME

protected area

When the soil is improved and the woodland habitat is stabilized, local species, like Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) and Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa ), begin to reconstruct the ecosystem and enrich biodiversity. Elevated boardwalks bring people closer to different habitats providLQJ QDWXUDO H[SHULHQFHV DQG ELRGLYHUVLW\ SURWHFWLRQ Phase 2 Visualization

Phase 3 Visualization

WILDLIFE SENSATION

REWILDING THE UPPER DON AND PARK WOOD SPRINGS LSC5010

ATHANASIOS TSALIKIDIS

LIKUN FAN

LINSHAN LU

MIN WU

RUOHAN SUN

SUBSITE MASTER PLAN Legend

Grassland

Train line

1

Industrial plaza

7

Light industries

13

Picnic glade

Woodland

Vehicle circulation

2

Restraunt / Cafe

8

Administration offices

14

Sport field

Heathland

Pedestrian circulation

3

Art studios

9

Bridges/tunnel

15

Train station

Proposed new buildings

4

Visitor centre and ecoeducational workshop

10

Parking

16

The "Boy and the Bird" sculpture

Existing buildings

5

Wildflower shop

11

Park facilities

17

BMX Park

Hard surface

6

Art galleries

12

Event lawn

18

Pipes

Wildflower meadow Wildflower nursery Wildflower allotment

14

9 2

15

1 10

10

4

11 3 6

3 6

3

2

4 12

6

9

11

10 8

13 5

18 3 3

3 3 3

7 7

17

9

7 7

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16

10

Scale 1:2500

Building density plan

Circulation plan

low

high

space utilization proposed building footprint existing building footprint

Building footprint Parking area Vehicle road Primary pedestrial path Secondary pedestrial path Pedestrial trail Railway Surrounding vehicle road

Before

After

Pipe: The area around the pipes is developed into an industrial park with art installations. Art studios and recreational facilities will form a new artistic and cultural centre on the site. The site is a transition point from the dense built environment of Neepsend to the Parkwood Springs Park.

Before

Aerial View After

Event lawn: The sports field is changed into a multi-functional event lawn. By providing more accessibilities and surrounding facilities (such as cafĂŠ and parking area), the field could be rented out for a variety of events.

Before

After

Meadow zigzag: The wildflower meadows on the south-faced slope form a dramatic view from Upper Don. A zigzag pedestrian through the meadow according to the existing landform provides an amazing experience through the wildflowers and a glimpse of the heathland. The wildflowers and seeds are also available for visitors in the wildflower shop.

Before

After

Allotment: The wildflower allotment on the site allows people to rent land to cultivate their own plants, providing recreational opportunities for both residents and visitors. People will be able to sell their products in the wildflower shop in order to reduce maintenance costs. In this way, not only the relationship between nature and people will be promoted, but also sustainability achieved.

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