WILDLIFE SENSATION
REWILDING THE UPPER DON AND PARK WOOD SPRINGS LSC5010
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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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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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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
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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. 6WUDWHJLF PDVWHUSODQQLQJ IROORZLQJ SULQFLSOHV Space typology, Access, - Preserve natural & cultural elements.
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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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
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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
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LIKUN FAN
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MIN WU
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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
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15
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10
4
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3 3 3
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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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