Delta-City Promenade
Linking Thessaloniki to the delta green areas “A river delta is a landform that is formed at the mouth of a river, where the river flows into an ocean, sea, estuary, lake, or reservoir� (wikipedia.org)
Natalia Pantelidou University of Copenhagen
TRAIN STATION HARBOR GALLIKOS DELTA
THESSALONIKI CITY CENTR
AXIOS DELTA AIRPORT
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DELTAS//nature
THESSALONIKI//city
THE CITY
THE DELTAS
PROBLEM FORMULATION
Illegal building Pollution Deserted land
VISION // connect the urban with peri-urban nature
WHY GETTING IN TOUCH WITH NATURE?
Social perspective
Activities dig sit eget
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Planning perspective
Social interaction Recreation
Illegal building avoided
Enhanced identity
Economic perspective
Reduced costs for security and patrols
Acoustic and visual screen
Healthier life
Sports
Reduced aggression and violence
Stress recovery
Attractive place
Communication Supported local economy
Public involvement More space
The Site & Project Area
Gallikos delta PROJECT AREA
Axios delta
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The city
Thessaloniki S.W.O.T.
STRENGTHS (S) // growing bicycle culture and seaside walking
WEAKNESSES (W)
OPPORTUNITIES (O)
// lack of green spaces
// future boat transportation
Anatoliko
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Kalohori
Halastra
Kimina
seaside promenade bike lanes
Thessaloniki Pefka
Kalohori
Pefka
Pefka
THREATS (T) // Delta areas stay unexplored, unexploited and inaccessible
THE DELTAS // a natural treasure at the edge of town Protected Areas by Natura 2000 and Ramsar Convention rice fields, grasslands , salty marshes and swamps ideal habitat for many species of wild animals and plants.
PROJECT AREA
The birds … More than 270 bird species find shelter in the wetland, many of them rare and threatened the riparian forest of Axios hosts one of the most important mixed heron colonies in Greece one of the basic migratory routes of Europe, so thousands of birds stop over for some days in order to rest and feed up, before continuing their journey. The animals valuable habitat for many other animal species, some of which are under threat of extinction. In the fields and in the islets of the Axios river lives a herd of wild horses, descendants of the animals once used by the farmers for agricultural work. In the Gallikos estuaries one can see an impressive stock of water buffalos, that enjoy spending most of their time in the water. The plants In total there are more than 500 species and subspecies of plants, some of which change colors during the year, producing a diverse scenery.
ΑΠ2-4 : ABSOLUTE PROTECTION OF THE AREA ΠΔ1: MEDIUM LEVEL OF INTERVENTION Γ4-6, Β6: LOW PRIORITY OF PROTECTION
Objectives
EXPAND THE URBAN LIFE
Anatoliko
EMBRACE THE WATER
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Pefka
ESCAPE TO NATURE
Pefka
Anatoliko
Thessaloniki
Kalohori
Kalohori
Kalohori
Halastra Halastra
mina Kimina
Site Investigation
BARRIERS & LANDMARKS
DIFFERENT ZONES
Anatoliko Industry Wetland
Urban Kalohori
Thessaloniki
Anatoliko
Thessaloniki
Pefka
Kalohori
Harbor City centre
Halastra
Halastra
Kimina
mina Agriculture
Wetland
Landmarks Water barriers Barriers
Pefka
MAPPING THE EXISTING ROUTE // edge analysis
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TRANSFORMABLE WATER LEVELS
grasses
grasses
high grasses
spring/summer
high grasses
autumn/winter
STRATEGY
Kimina
a. OVERCOME THE BARRIERS
b. EXTENSION OF THE BIKE LANE
Anatoliko
Thessaloniki Kalohori
Halastra
c. EXTENSION OF THE BOAT LINE
Pefka
ACCESSIBILITY TODAY BY CAR
FUTURE ACCESS BY BICYCLE & JOGGING BY CAR WALKING BY BOAT
PROGRAM
ACTIVITIES
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
HORSE RIDING
RESTAURANT
AGRICULTURE
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES CANOEING
FISHING
LOCAL MUSEUM
FISHING
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
PICNIC AREAS
JOGGING IN NATURE JOGGING IN NATURE
PICNIC AREAS
AGRICULTURE
URBAN ACTIVITIES
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES CANOEING
ART/ EXHIBITIONS INSTALLATIONS
URBAN ACTIVITIES
FISH MARKET
TRANSPORTATION
LOCAL MUSEUM
ART/ EXHIBITIONS INSTALLATIONS
HOUSING
RESTAURANT FISH MARKET
TRANSPORTATION
HOUSING
HORSE RIDING
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
CAFE PICNIC AREAS
ART INSTALLATIONS
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION DWELLING CITY VIEW
CAFE
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
JOGGING IN NATURE
CITY VIEW
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION CITY VIEW
JOGGING IN NATURE JOGGING IN NATURE
HORSE RIDING CAFE
LOCAL MUSEUM
RESTAURANT CANOEING
TRANSPORTATION
FISHING
FISH MARKET
AGRICULTURE
DWELLING
JOGGING IN NATURE
ON SITE
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
bird’s hospital
CAFE
VIEW TOWER
PICNIC AREAS
ART INSTALLATIONS
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
OBSERVATION POINT
DWELLING CITY VIEW
SUMMER STAGE CAFE
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION
JOGGING IN NATURE
CITY VIEW
BIRD/ NATURE OBSERVATION CITY VIEW
JOGGING IN NATURE JOGGING IN NATURE
HORSE RIDING CAFE
LOCAL MUSEUM
RESTAURANT CANOEING
TRANSPORTATION
FISHING
FISH MARKET
AGRICULTURE
DWELLING
JOGGING IN NATURE
CONNECTIONS
MAIN PATH 8- 10 m wide
Gradually to the sea
Dock side
Extended decks
SECONDARY PATHS 2- 5 m wide
Secret paths
Elevated paths
Stepping paths
Elevated balconies
Build edges
RESTING POINTS // & different experiences
Having a site overview
Sitting on the balcony
Interacting with the water
Observing wild-life
Contact with the water
ACTIVITIES
ART
WALKING ON THE DECK
OBSERVE NATURE
BREAK BY THE WATER
BIKING
FIND THE WAY
CANOEING
FISHING
FISH MARKET
GROW VEGETABLES
JOGGING
HORSE RIDING
FIND SHELTER
URBAN PARK BIRD’S HOSPITAL
CAMPING HUTS
HORSE RIDING
RESTAURANTS
HORSE RIDING FISH MARKET
MASTERPLAN OF THE SITE
FRIENDS
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09:00 Site visit by boat
12:00 Fishing by the dock
14:30 Grilling with friends
17:00 Biking back to the city
FAMILY
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12:00 Take the car
13:00 Sports with the kids
15:30 Visit to the museum
19:00 Mini snack while watching the city
INDIVIDUAL
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16:00 Afternoon walk
18:00 Bird watching
20:00 Dinner at the local restaurant
23:00 Sleeping in nature
DESIGN
URBAN PARK
CAFE & RESTAURANTS
CAMPING HUTS
SECTION PLANS
CAFE
URBAN PARK
CAMPING HUTS
SITE SPECIFIC
WETLANDS
BALCONY
JOGGING/ PROMENADE BICYCLE
CANTEEN
RESTING
THE CAFE RESTING LAKE
JOGGING/ BICYCLE RESTING PROMENADE
THE LAKE & THE PATH
HIGH GRASSES
DECK
FISHING BOAT
SEA
THE FISH MARKET
Visualisations
THE INDUSTRIAL ZONE
The city view and the stepping decks
CONNECTION WITH THE CITY
Connection with the city and promenade in front of the industries
Site Future Potentials
DIFFERENT JOGGING ROUTES
JOGGING LANE 8,70 km
14,00 km
3,50 km
8,70 km
12,20 km
12,80 km
CANOE GAMES
People’s participation
MANAGEMENT & ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT Attract visitors in the area and promote further and repetitive visits in order to assure a continuous flow of people with environmental sensibilities and interests
Prolong the visit but also encourage future visits as well
Active involvement and participation
Sense of ownership and responsibility, a sense of familiarity
Well-managed and maintained green spaces enhance cultural life, local festivals and theatrical performances. (T. Baycan-Levent and P. Nijkamp, 2009)
People are being involved throughout the whole process
“If people feel themselves more involved with their environment, and experience that positive change is possible, then authorities can build up a better relation with them which continues beyond the mere taking of a decision or completion of a plan� (A. Van Herzele, K. Collins, V. Heyens, 2005, p.11)
Discussion
Would the human presence disturb the animals’ life? Should we then leave the area an unexploited land, insecure and polluted?
Will attractiveness to the area eliminate fears? Giving a value and attention to the area would alter the negative perceptions about the place and nature.
We should balance the benefits obtained compared to conflicts possibly raised.
Conclusion The quality of the area will be raised People will take into more consideration of the environment and raise the attention of the local authorities.
Increase today’s low percentage in green spaces
Pollution will be reconsidered
Friendlier means of access
Today’s disposal of trash and other materials will be prosecuted and, hopefully, stopped
ENVIRONMENT
ACCESSIBILITY
SAFETY
Continuous flow of people or locals, that will raise the level of safety
Health benefits obtained, reflected to the city and the citizens
HEALTH
ECONOMY
Local economy and products will be supported
Thank you!