Charlie Tongyonk MLA 2 by RE:ALM

Landscape atelier 2B The reclaiming of wasteland

Eco-Urban Park

Contents

Justification and Analysis of the proposed area

Urban hub

Vegetation element

The Explanation of the proposed area The Proposed application of strategy to the location

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imposed Layer & ISOMETRIC view

The role of vegetation & proposed vegetation typologies for the whole area

Areas of intervention to create â&#x20AC;&#x153;eco-urban parkâ&#x20AC;? and aims

Detail plan and snapshots

Ecological hub: woodland

Site selection diagram related to strategy

The possibility of event establishment

- Conditions and Requirements

Classification of intervention areas

Section

- Application and Managements

The problem of Existing Strategies and the existing situations

Perspective 01

- The benefits to ecology and human aspects

Macro scale analysis of selected areas

Perspective 02

- The experimental of Plants Combinations

The diagrammatic visual of the eco-urban park proposal

Perspective 03

- List of Species

Precedents 09 Ecological Precedents

Significant elements

Urban hub analysis: Current Situations and surrounding contexts

Urban hub analysis: existing vegetation AND RIVER BANK

Ecological hub analysis: accessibility

Ecological hub analysis: history change & existing flood protection

Ecological Hub analysis: Existing Ecology (predominant species)

Connectivity analysis: route visual analysis

Connectivity analysis: current situations

Transitional space: Visual analysis

Programs and Themes for the whole area

The proposed visual diagrams of The main destinations

Resolved site design Masterplan

Layering diagram and Isometric view of the whole area

- Precedents

Hub Imposed layer & ISOMETRIC view

Urban hub: woodland 35

- Conditions and Requirements

Detail plan and snapshots 36

- Application and Managements

section of the new habitats implementation

- The benefits to ecology and human aspects

perspective 01 38

- The experimental of Plants Combinations

perspective 02

- List of Species

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- Precedents

perspective 04

Connectivity: woodland

- Conditions and Requirements

Connectivity The mechanism tool kits

- Application and Managements 42

- The benefits to ecology and human aspects - The experimental of Plants Combinations

Transitional space The possibility of the applications

The suggestion of possibility to the location

THE possibility TO CONNECT TO SURROUNDING URBAN AREAS

- List of Species

The evolution of Landscapes The value of the project to the location

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References

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The Explanation of the proposed area

Opportunity to Connect Urban Areas

Opportunity to Connect the City

The Density of Wasteland

The area between Manchester City Centre and Salford Quays have opportunities to create Eco-Urban Park to connect those areas together.

Creating Eco-Urban Park has opportunities to stitch the local authorities back together.

The density of Wasteland along river Irwell between in the area between Peel park and Pomona Island has opportunities to reflect the strategy and develop the area into Eco-Urban Park.

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The Proposed application of strategy to the location

Near future

Presently

Urban Sprawl

Presently, the urban sprawl in Greater Manchester are growing rapidly, especially in the area between Salford Quays and Manchester city Centre. There is an opportunity on the area between Peel Park and Pomona Island to restrict this phenomenon and saving the green space.

In the near future, this structure will break up the dense of city development. Also, after the urban area reached the maximum of development, it will act as the massive green space network for people and wildlife in Greater Manchester.

Wasteland

Connecting Network

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Areas of intervention to create “eco-urban park” and aims M a i n d e s t i n at i o n s

River corridor

Linkage/bridge

T r a n s i t i o n a l s pa c e

Pomona island

P e e l pa r k

The meadows AIMS

AIMS

Create Main Destinations or Hubs in order to contribute the movement of user’s flow, engage more people to the areas, including creating the dynamic of habitat diversity.

Improve existing and create the new river path by integrating green infrastructure with the route. This will be benefits for both people and wildlife.

Improve the existing bridges and create new opportunities for the better linkage.

Create Transitional space along the riverfront path and suggest possibility to connect them to the surrounding urban areas.

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Site selection diagram related to strategy V i s u a l i s at i o n o f s t r at e g y

W a s t e l a n d c l a s s i f i c at i o n

Proposed area of intervention â&#x20AC;&#x153;The eco-urban parkâ&#x20AC;?

Above Green Space

Pomona island

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Peel park G r e e n s pa c e

Main Destination Urban Hub

Peel Park

The meadows Transition Transition

The meadows

Transition

Brownfield

This page describes the process from strategic level to smaller scale. In the first diagram, it represents the idea of strategic proposal which is about reclaiming wasteland, engaging users, suggesting potential programs and creating connectivity.

After analysed the classification of wasteland within the proposed area, there are three key areas of intervention; 1) Pomona Island is classified as a brownfield site and presently, it is going to turn into massive green space with bio-diversity, 2) Peel Park is classified as an under used green space and under maintenance space, 3) The Meadows is the land which used to be brownfield site before it turned into an under used landfill.

Salford Quays Pomona island

Main Destination Ecological Hub

Manchester City Centre

On the last diagram, it explains how to apply strategy into specific area. The goal is to create 2 destination hubs for this area, one is Pomona Island, it is an ecological hub. Also, Peel Park and the Meadows, it is called Urban hub. For creating better connectivity, the main idea is to expand and create the green area along the river bank as much as it can, improve the river bank, allow people to touch the river and create pedestrian both on ground and sky walk. Also, creating transitional hubs along the river corridor. Moreover, this Eco-Urban Park could be connected to Manchester City Centre, Salford Quays and Above green space as well.

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Classification of intervention areas 6

Connectivity

Urban Path 2

Riverfront Path

Brownfield sites

The map shows the brownfield sites within the area between Pomona island and Peel park that have opportunity to develop. On this stage, Pomona has been highlighted as an example to show how could it be reclaimed to be as an Ecological hub for the proposed area.

Urban Path

The map shows the neglected green spaces within the proposed area that have opportunity to develop. On this stage, Peel park has been highlighted as an example to show how could it be reclaimed to be an urban hub for the proposed area.

Tr a n s i t i o n a l S p a c e

Previously: Brownfield Presently: Under used space

The map shows the neglected green space which used to be brownfield site before within the proposed area that have opportunity to develop. On this stage, the Meadows is the land that already turned into landfill has been highlighted as an example to show how could it be reclaim.

Key area of Intervention: Peel Park (Urban Hub)

Key Area of Intervention: Peel Park

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Key Area of Intervention: The Meadows

Transitional Space 5

Riverfront Path 3

Introduce more green space and seating areas to the riverfront path, remove blockages, improve bridge and linkage and intrroduce sky walk for the area.

Key area of Intervention: Pomona Island (Ecological Hub)

Neglected Green Space

Key Area of Intervention: Pomona Island Introduce more green space and seating areas to the urban path.

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Transitional Space 2

Key area of Intervention: The Meadows (Urban Hub)

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The problem of Existing Strategies and the existing situations At the moment

The Existing Ecological Condition

1. Very little green space in the proposed area.

Low Val u e : m ost of t h e se a re pa r k i n g or de re lict land w i t h ou t t re e s a n d h a bi t a t for w i l dl i fe .

2. Also, those green spaces are very inaccessible and badly connected. For example, too narrow path.

Opportunities - Having potential to create green space - Connecting areas and create biodiversity. Constraints - Some areas are too narrow to build new things such as riverfront area and river bank. - Very little green space - Some areas are already built such as parking.

3. The pressure from new development going to take up a lot of space within the proposed area 4. If things continue the way they are going now, most of these spaces such as Pomona Island will be filled in with building and development within five to ten years, not only the high ecological value like Pomona, but all of the secondary space(transitional space) as well. Peel Park and the Meadows might not be built but they are not well accessible, under maintenance, not in a good conditions, lack of users, etc. Also, the biodiversity, ecology, environmental value, and diversity of community will go down. The project will improve the green space value in order to strengthen the environmental health, the opportunities for healthy life style, biodiversity benefits, the connectivity of the area, and the diversity of the human community. 5. The diversity of the human community is going to become less because of the way they built a lot of small flats and there are no community facilities such as school, health centre or public green space to serve people. Also, this happens in Manchester City Centre. 6. The existing development plans tend to make more dense in the City Centre such as more big buildings, more flats without thinking about public green space.

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M e d i u m Va l u e : p a r k s w i t h a m o u n t o f b i g t r e e s and existing habitats.

Now

Future Environmental health Biodiversity

Opportunities - Having potential to be an urban hub for human. - In the same time, creating diversity of habitat for animals and wildlife. Constraints - Inaccessible, Under maintenance, unsafe, lack of programs

Accessible greenspace Connectivity Diversity of human community Community health Community lifestyle Economic value

H i g h Va l u e : P o m o n a I s l a n d c o n t a i n s w i t h m a n y birds and plants species including 31 types of Biological Importance Flora. Opportunities - Preserving the ecological value of the site which will be benefits for wildlife and people as well. Constraints - Unsafe, Inaccessible - Lack of activity

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Macro scale analysis of selected areas

High-Flood Risk Area Low-Flood Risk Area

Motorway

Commercial/Office Building

Primary Road

Residential

A Road

Mixed commercial/Residential Building

B Road

All Others or No Data

Minor Road

Industrial/Manufacturing

Local Street Light Rail Station Tr a i n S t a t i o n

Public Facilities & Institutions Sports Education

Sl o p e a n d Fl o o d i n g A n a ly s i s

T r a n s p o r tat i o n S y s t e m

B u i l d i n g A n a ly s i s

The flooding analysis shows that, the proposed area is located on the flood risk area. Pomona Island has more risk of flooding than others within the proposed area. Therefore, flooding mitigation and flooding resistant need to be considered as well.

The transportation analysis shows that, the proposed area has well access from train, tram, road. But there are issues to access on foot.

Building analysis shows the function of the buildings within the proposed area. This could guide what programs and functions is suitable for each area. For example, it could be small cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or recreation activity close to r e s i d e n t i a l a r e a t o s e r v e c o m m u n i t y, o r E c o - C e n t r e f o r e d u c a t i o n a l p u rp o s e d , c l o s e t o u n i v e r s i t y.

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The diagrammatic visual of the eco-urban park proposal

Urban Park Hub: Peel Park and The Meadows Transitional Space

New or Improved Pedestrian and River Bank New Sky Pedestrian New Bridge Improved Urban Path Improved Existing Bridge Floating Pier for Water Recreation

Manchester City Centre

Main hub/Main Destination Transitional Hub

Salford Quays

Salford Quays Manchester City Centre

Ecological Hub: Pomona Island

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Precedents

Urban Space “Re-energised the wasteland”

MFO PARK, the Oerlikon quarter of the Swiss city of Zurich., AR: Burckhardt + Partner, LA: Raderschallpartner

Urban Space “The Flexibility and Adaptation”

SCHOUWBURGPLEIN, Rotterdam, The Netherlands by West 8

The Connectivity R o m a n q u a r r y, a l e x w i r d g ut

h a v o y s u n d t o u r i s t r o ut e , r e i u l f r a m s t a d

t o l e d o e s c a l a t o r J OS É AN T ONIO MAR T Í NE Z LA P E Ñ A EL Í AS T ORRES

Project description:

The park is built with steel structure wall. The spaces between the double walls contain staircases, linking to balconies and platforms at different levels, including a sun deck high up on the roof. The MFO-Park has many activities including sports, games, all kind of meeting or events such as film screenings, concerts, exhibitions, and theatrical performances – all with a baroque backdrop of hedges. Small silent garden rooms with a view into the hall are created in the spaces between the walls. Also, this park offers educational proposed by using species tags hang on plants. Key Implementation Elements: Steel structure with climbing plants, Different kind of activities Transfer to Project: This idea can be used to create identity Shelter in the Urban-hub and Transitional Space. Also, it will inspire the ideas of urban activity that could be implemented on Urban-hub such as exhibitions, concert, events, etc. The ideas of educational approach by using species tag hang on plants could be used in some parts of urban-hub and transitional space as well.

Project description:

This plaza is surrounded by the City Theatre, the music hall, and Rotterdam’s largest movie theatre complex. The plaza contains with custom furniture which some of them are movable, water play activity and iconic lighting crane. The lighting crane could adjust to light the area for different activities which is very flexible for urban activity. This square acts as city’s stage for community activity such as festival and events. Also, people could use it for their relaxing time. “This interactive public space, flexible in use, change throughout the day and from season to season.” Key Implementation Elements: Adjustable Lighting Cranes, Seating, Water Play Feature, Multi-Purpose Space. Transfer to Project: The idea about flexible public space could be used for the Transitional Space, to let people decide what they want to use in the area, by forming loose programs, structures, and facilities that suitable for urban use such as lighting, seating, play activities, open space, cafe’ etc.

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Ecological Precedents “Creating identity to the area” Red Ribbon Ecological Park, China, Turrenscape

Project description

Using iconic structure to represent the connection between each zone, “Red Ribbon Structure”, and this element also has function including individual seating, group seating and also pavilions. Moreover, The Red Ribbon stitches the habitat diversity including woodland, wetland, grassland together and also provide activities for people at thr same time. In other words, this park is a blending of wildlife habitats and human use. Key Implementation Elements: One Red structure, Pavilions, Cafe’ Transfer to Project: Using Element to create identity to the area.

Ecological Hub“Minimal Intervention, but Making Accessible” Berkshire Boardwalk, Stockbridge, MA by Reed Hilderbrand

Project description:

The site is the existing ecological area in Stockbridge MA, a team of carpenters assembled the boardwalk completely by hand, in the water, without machines. The result has been deemed a successful habitat enhancement and an exemplary permitting precedent for the town. For the owners it is a lasting and unforgettable experience in all seasons. At the same time, it allows the access for people to feel the sanctuary and scenic landscape and enjoy with their relaxing time. Key Implementation Elements: Lightweight structure, only wooden boardwalk with steal structure. Transfer to Project: T his concept can be applied to Pomona Island by building any structure by hands and avoiding using the machine to minimise nature disturbing.

The Ecological rich Qunli Stormwater Wetland Park / Turenscape

Project description

This project is about transforming the dying wetland into ecological urban park, which provides a series of ecology and habitats for wildlife. At the same time, also providing activities for urban community as well. The design strategy is multi-layered, they leave the core nature alone which is existing wetland, at the central of the site, to allow natural process to domain for evolution and transforming. For the next layer, they increase the ecological edges such as meadows, woodland, and swamp in order to generate more ecological rich. The upper layer is the network of path and platforms which are built into the wetland, woodland, and grassland. Allowing visitors to have a walk through-ecology experience. Also, some parts of the path and platforms are elevated to be like viewing tower for observing nature.

Key Implementation Elements: Layer of new habitats, existing habitats, and path Transfer to Project: This ideas of protection existing ecology, adding new habitats, and creating path network could be used to form the design of the Eco-hub.

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Significant elements

Urban

Ecology

Connection

Transition

Connection

P e e l pa r k The meadows

In this Project, we will look into 4 significant aspects which are 1. Urban Hub 2. Ecological Hub 3. Connectivity 4. Transitional Space

Pomona island

Further Analysis

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Urban hub analysis: Current Situations and surrounding contexts

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Poor Condition Bench Existing bridge opportunity to connect to the meadow Path in variable condition and variable edging

Access from University not in good condition

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Path laid out by 1890 Path laid out by 1933 Path laid out by 2014 Park Entrance Multi-purpose area Bowling lawn no longer use Existing Flood Protection Small Play area

Park Axis

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Ramp to park poor condition Not in slope standard

Ecology

Improved Existing Riverfront Pedestrian

Connection to Frederick Rd. David Lewis Playing Field

University Green Space 10

Connection to Lower Brighton Rd.

University Accommodation

Connection to Salford University Salford Crescent Station

Main Entrance and steps are in very poor condition

Connection to the A6

Car park blocked view and access to the park

Indirect access path

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Small Play area/very poor condition

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Peel Park and The Meadows E x tTerrannasl i C nrdaO pipt o t u n i t y t o TCrre t io on nt e x t a T ns i orn a nast e i t iC oo nnnection

Peel park

Existing Bridge

Trees blending between inside the park and riverbank

Propose Improved Park Entrance

The Meadows

Peel Park and The Meadows Current Situation and Overall Analysis

This map demonstrates the context of what happening around Peel Park and The Meadows in term of possibility of linkage and surrounding areas around the park.

Salford Art Gallery

Proposed New Riverfront Path

Connection to Chaple St. And Manchester City Centre

The Crescent

Proposed New bridge

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Urban hub analysis: existing vegetation AND RIVER BANK

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Ecology

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Existing Vegetation

Preserving the existing mature trees and use them to form the design.

The existing flood protection is a high steep mound that blocked the opportunity for people to touch the river.

We could see amount of birds in this small pond and it could be expanded to engage more birds.

Shallow pond with gently slope bank

M a t u r e Tr e e S e m i - M a t u r e Tr e e E a r l y M a t u r e Tr e e S m a l l Yo u n g Tr e e

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Ecological hub analysis: accessibility

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Ecology

Cornbrook Entrance

CORNBROOK METRO LINK STATION

A56 EXCHANGE QUAY STATION

A56 Hulme Hall Entrance The surrounded pedestrian and path in the site are clarified by the Victorian Infrastructure. The site could be accessed from Cornbrook Rd., Hulme Hall Rd. and Pomona Station. Also, it is difficult to enter the site from the A56. Moreover, there is no linkage between the site and residential area on the opposite site. Another potential point is, the opportunity to enter the site from Bridgewater.

The Site is paralleled to the railway, close to Cor nbrook Metrolink Station and Pomona Station. The Primary road that could bring visitors to the site is Bridgewater Way (A56) with significant commercial frontage. Therefor, there is opportunity to engage the access for people from A56, Cor nbrook Station and Pomona Station.

Rail way POMONA STATION

Possible Entrance

Primary Vehicular Route A56

Vehicular route and Public Transportation

Key Pedestrian Route

Secondary Vehicular Route

Proposed New Access

Pedestrian route and entrance

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Ecological hub analysis: history change & existing flood protection

Urban

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Historical Map to see the Gradation of Siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Boundary Change From the Historical Map, it could be said that the boundary line of Pomona dock has been changed significantly since 1990. Because of the industrial declined, Pomona Dock has been abandoned and the unused materials were dumped to fill up the dock no.1,2,4 Also, because of the site is located on the high flood risk, the high engineered wall is acted as a flood protection, but at the same time, it blocked people to engage to the river.

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Flood Protection (No.3 Dock)

1909 Cornbrookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Heyday

1970

Post Industrial Decay

Railing and Lighting pole

Building Railing

1990

Dock no.1,2,4 filled up

Light poles

2017 The potential of the site as a local Hub

Existing path

Current infra s tructu re

View from Pomona Island look to Ordsall

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Ecological Hub analysis: Existing Ecology (predominant species)

Urban B i rc h

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Buddleia

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Rose ba y W illow He r b

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Se a Buc kt hor n Dogwood Cornus Common Hawthorn

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W i l l ow Sal i x Al ba

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Gors e U l ex

Bl ackberry Bram bl e

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Willow Broom Salix Caprea

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Ecology

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Canadian Goose

Turf t ed D uck

G rey H ero n

Po chard

Mal l ard

Mute Swan

Plant Species - Poppy Family (Fumariaceae): Common Ramping Fumitory - Willow Family (Salicaceae): Goat willow, Grey willow, Crack willow - Cress Family: Ammual Wall-rocket, Hedge Mustard, thale cress, Lesser - Birch Family (Betuiaceae): Silver birch Swine-cress, Common Whitlow grass - Oak Family (Fagaceae): Oak - Mignonette Family (Resedaceae): Weird - Netile Family (Urticaceae): Netile - Stonecrop Family (Crassulaceae): Biting Stonecrop, White Stonecrop - Dock Family (Polygonaceae):Common Sorrell (Rumex acetosa): Water- Rose Family (Rosaceae): Rowan, Wall Conoeaster, Field Rose, Brambie, dock, Dock Dog Rose, Meadowsweet, Silver weed - Fat Hen Family (Chenopadiaceae): Fat0hen, Spear-leaved Orache - Pea Family (Leguminasae): Bush Vetch, Black Medick, Gorse, Common - Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae): Common Mouse-ear, Common ChickweedVetch, Meadow Vetchling, Hare’s-foot Clover, Birds Foot Trefoil, Zigzag Clo- Water0Lilly Family (Nymphaeaceae): Yellow-water lilly ver, White Melilot, Ribbed Melilot, Yellow Melilot, Red clover, Bloom, Large - Buttercup Family (Ranunculaceae): Creeping Buttercup, Traveller’s joy,Hop Trefoil, Hairy Tare, Russell Lupin Meadow buttercup - Spurge Family (Euphorbiaceae): Sun Spurge

- Rue Family (Rutaceae): Wall-rue - Holly Family (Aquifoliaceaae): Holly - Elaeagnus Family (Elaeagnaceae): Sea Buckthorn - Hypericum Family (Guttiferae): Perforate St. Johns Wort, Imperforate St. John’s-wart - Willowherns Family (Onagraceae): Rosebay Willowherb, Broad-leaved Willowherb, Small Willow Herb - Ivy Family (Araliaceae): Common Ivy - Carrot Family (Umbelliferae): Garden Angelica, Wild Carrot, Giant Hogweed, Hemlock Water-dropwart - Primrose Family (Primulaceaae): Large-flowered Evening-primrose

Bird Species 1. Mute Swan 2. Whooper Swan 3. Canada Goose 4. Egyptian Goose 5. Eurasian Teal 6. Mallard 7. Tufted Duck 8. Goldeneye 9. Goosander 10. Cormorant 11. Grey Heron 12. Little Egret 13. Little Grebe

14. Great Created Grebe 15. Sparrowhawk 16. Common Buzzard 17. Kestrel 18. Peregrine 19. Hobby 20. Moorhen 21. Coot 22. Little Ringed Plover 23. Ringed Plover 24. Oystercatcher 25. Northern Lapwing 26. Jack Snipe 27. Common Snipe

28. Woodcock 29. Common Sandpiper 30. Common Redshank 31. Black-legged Kittiwake 32. Black-headed Gull 33. Medterranean Gull 34. Common Gull 35. Lesser Black-backed Gull 36. Herring Gull 37. Iceland Gull 38. Great Black-backed Gull 39. Common Tern

40. Feral Pigeon 41. Stock Dove 42. Wood Pigeon 43. Collared Dove 44. Kingfisher 45. Jay 46. Magpie 47. Jackdaw 48. Carrion Crow 49. Raven 50. Goldcrest 51. Chiffchaff 52. Garden Warbler 53. Blackcap

54. Willow Warbier 55. Sedge Warbier 56. Common Whitethroat 57. Lesser Whitethroat 58. Spootted Flycatcher 59. Blue Tit 60. Great Tit 61. Skylark

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Connectivity: visual analysis

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Connectivity: current situations

Narrow Space

Obstacles

P oor Mai ntenance

No Habi tati on for W i l dl i fe

S af et y : N o l i g ht i ng

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Transitional space: Visual analysis

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Programs and theme

Urban

Education Centre Gallery/Outdoor Classroom

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Outdoor stage Amphitheatre

Outdoor Exhibition

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Riverbank Recreation

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Universal Sky walk

Wetland Art Shop Cafe Event Space

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Art Aspiration Workshop

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Water Tr a v e l i n g & Recreation

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Ecology

EcoBoardwalk

New Hab i tats

Conservation Area

Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition

Fish Spawning

Peel Park

The Me a dows Urban Hub

Trans i ti ons Transitional Space

Ecological Hub

Theme: Art and Education related to the university to create urban quality, to give a particular urban art

Theme: Less control and program, flexibility, adaptability, and accessibility.

Theme: The management to achieve the high productive ecology by control the way people interface

characters to the place (Peel park) Then extending the character to the meadows with slightly more flexible program such as event space and community workshop. Also, Combining the activity with small Eco-system.

Po mo na I s l and

with the ecology and allow access for people from surrounded area to use the site in the appropriate way. A part from preserving existing ecology, this hub will create more habitats as well.

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the proposed visual diagrams of The main destinations

Urban

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Urban Hub Proposal

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Hub Description 1

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Ecological Hub Proposal

Hub Description

The Existing Peel Park will be transformed to Art and Education Park. Many urban activities could be occurred in this space. For example, an Outdoor Exhibition, an Outdoor Sculpture Area, an Amphitheatre that transformed from the reshaped riverbank. Also, there is a pavilion that will support facilities for those activities. The Meadow could become more flexible and less fixed programs. It will provide Event Space for adaptable activity which appropriate for all type of ages. Also, a pavilion will be provided for this area in order to use as service building when event occurs, serving commercial activity to generate income to the area such as Art shop, Cafe. Restaurant, etc. and also creating community workshop to engage people to the area. Also, the community workshop will educates people as well. It could be said that, because of those diverse , flexible, and adaptable programs, this space will generate the diversity of human community as well.

The existing flood protection is blocked opportunity for people to touch the river. The new connection of those two area and the new reshaped riverbank will generate a better flow of end users and create more river activity.

The new ecological area (wetland) is located on the lower part of the Meadows because it will mitigate flood problem from the bend of the river. Also, the existing pond was located on that area and the animals such as birds will recognise their behaviour. Proposed New Bridges that will connect to urban path Proposed Riverfront Pedestrian

Ecology Open up the entrance from Bridgewater Canal to allow accessibility for people and create more opportunity for entering the site from Media City and City Centre, this idea will connect the city together as well. Preserving existing ecology in the most part of the site, to allow the natural process for evolutions and transformation. Also, create a series of new habitats in the area to increase biodiversity, which some of them can be wetland by reshaping the existing riverbank and existing flood protection, some of them can be woodland and grass land that significant for ground nesting birds or bird migration. The new habitats will increase the ecological edges and the ecological edges is important to contribute the ecological dynamic and will create the ecological rich.

Park Entrance Preserved Area New Woodland New Meadows New Wetland Boardwalk System

All of existing and new habitats can be connected by bridges and floating boardwalks with observation point. Also, the environmental friendly material such as gabion ( for the new flood wall, it allows the vegetation to grow between the gap), artificial wood (which is more sustain than the real wood, etc.) This hub demonstrates the Eco-urbanism approach. In other words, it is the integration of ecosystem services with small human intervention.

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MASTERPLAN

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Ecological Hub Urban Hub Piers Stop points (seating space) Tr a n s i t i o n a l S p a c e Route

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Layering diagram and isometric view

ROUTE

TRANSITIONAL SPACE

URBAN HUB

ECOLOGICAL HUB

Urban

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Urban Hub

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Ecology

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URBAN hub: imposed layer & ISOMETRIC view

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Design Strategy

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3. The idea of the green space is moving movable small and medium trees to around the slope of Peel Park (the boundary of the Peel Park), in order to clear the area, bring the light and life to the area and to create an Outdoor Sculpture Area and Event Space. The reason why the new wetland is located on the bend part of the river is, this location will act as a flood catchment. In other words, the surface flooding problems are normally occur on the bend of the river, so this wetland could collect more water and reduce surface flood problem at the same time. Moreover, wetland will be benefits for ground nesting birds and fish to spawn. Also, it will generate better environment. Moreover, reshaping the riverbank to increase opportunity for people to touch the riv-

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1. Preserving the existing mature trees in order to keep the value of the existing ecology, and it also helps to design the space. 2. The design strategy for hardscape is, using the main axis from Salford Art Museum and Manchester City Centre to form the design. The hardscape design includes an Exhibition area, an Outdoor Sculpture area, Amphitheatre, Event space, Path and Linkage, and Temporary parking for loading. The new green bridge will allow the flow of users and create better connection between two sites (Peel Park & The Meadows). Also, the circulations in the area are connected to the riverfront and urban path as well.

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4. New features are including the New Slides that attached on slope in order to create new experience and joy. Outdoor Classrooms which are the sunken spaces to serve for university students. Seating areas (movable custom benches), Lighting, and an Amphitheatre. 5. The new buildings, in this case, they are more about pavilion or shelter with semi-outdoor space rather than a solid building. The functions will include Educational Purpose such as Art and Gallery, Art experimental Centre, etc., and Commercial facilities including Cafe, Art Shop, Restaurant, etc. Also, those pavilions could be use as service backstage when event occurs. The site could generate profits by their own and become more sustainable.

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Buildings Precedents

1. Munich Olympic Park: The concept of fabric structure could be used for Art Experimental Centre and Commercial Pavilion 2. Barcelona Pavilion: The concept of Semi-outdoor pavilion could be used for Art pavilion.

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Transition 01 In this section view, it demonstrates the atmosphere of the whole urban-hub. Many activities could be occurred in the place such as art and exhibition, outdoor concert, etc. The new buildings are included commercial activity such as cafe, art shop, restaurant, which will increase the profit to the site and encourage more users to it. Moreover, the existing riverbank restricted opportunity for people to touch the river, so the new reshaped riverbank will engage more end users to the river. It includes slope lawn and step lawn which could be used as amphitheatre as well. Moreover, some part the meadowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; riverbank will turn into wetland to increase more biodiversity, be a habitation for wildlife, and generate better environment. Also, the new green bridge will increase the opportunity of connection and generate more flow of users to the area as well.

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The view from Amphitheatre, it demonstrates how is the new riverbank encourage urban activity. People can relate to river more than in the past.

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The view from the new event space (The Meadows). it demonstrates the urban activity integrated with wildlife habitat (wetland).

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The view from the new green bridge. This bridge will generate better connection to the existing areas. Also, the new riverbank has been demonstrated in here, people could relate to the river more than the past.

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Design Strategy: Multi-Layered

1. The fist layer is the existing preserved ecology. This part is the major proportion of the whole site. The reason why we need to preserve this is because there are many valuable and rare species in the site, even some of them are invasive species such as Buddleia, but now it is common in UK and attractive by insects as well. Moreover the existing ecology is generated good environment and it would be significant to see how it evolves and transforms overtime and generate even better environment.

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3. The Groves of native and non native trees are grown on the Centre of preserved area of various heights that create a dense forest setting. After that, let the nature do their process to blend the new forest with the existing ecology. The new woodland will create more diversity of habitat and generate better environment at the same time.

6. Boardwalk System is on the top layer. It cuts through all the habitats, allowing visitors to have a walk through Eco-experience. The normal height of boardwalk is 1.20 M. above the ground, but in some area, it has been elevated higher to allow visitors to have distant views and observe the nature above the wetland and having the canopy experience.

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4. The new grassland will create habitation for ground nesting birds and it is good for insects as well. At the same time, it will act as transitional habitation between wetland and woodland. 5. The new wetland is located on the new edge of the site, by using cut-and -fill technique. It will be benefit for fish, birds and insects. Also, mitigate surface flood problem at the same time.

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2. The buffer area is helping to manage how people interface with the preserved area. Thornbush will be used to restrict people to get into the preserved area. Also, the gravel stripe will restrict the thornbush expansion, not to grow all the area.

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A Main Entrance from Cornbrook Rd. B1 Sub-Entrance from Hulmhall St. B2 Sub-Entrance from Pomona Strand C Sub-Entrance from Bridgewater Canal D Bridge serves for users from Media city E Bridge serves for users from city Centre F Boardwalk and Protection Management G Observation Tower H Floating Deck I Control Point/Press Centre J Preserved Area/New Woodland K New Meadows L New Wetland M Pier

Media City Bridge The proposed new bridge to serve users from Media City.

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Use Thornbush to control and restrict users to get into preserved area. Also, the gravel stripe area will restrict thornbush expansion.

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Floating deck could be used during dry season and flood period

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Preparing area for woodland by ripping the ground for 0.75M. depth on particular area( not for all the site). Also,fill up with good soil, natural fertiliser and prepare drainage system.

For creating Wetland, moving the existing flood wall to allow space for wetland, using cut-and-fill technique to reduce the height of the ground.

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New Section Preparing area for grassland by burning. Ripping the ground for 0.45M. depth and fill up with good soil, natural fertiliser, green waste from city and also prepare the drainage system. Existing Flood Protection

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The view from the new bridge that connected to riverfront path. People who come from City Centre could use this bridge to cross the river and enter to the Eco-hub, Also, it shows the three different habitats which are woodland(Preserved area and the new forest), Meadows and Wetland. Moreover, it illustrates the boardwalk network, which provides different experience for visitors There is opportunity to get into the site by boat as well. The new pier is located on the opposite side of the hub. The reason why it is located there because it will reduce the disturbance to the wetland from boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engine.

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The view from the new bridge that connected to Media City. V isitors could enter the site by using this bridge, walk through the new wetland. Also, there is a riverfront path along the river which provides seatings and lighting. The new lighting will generate better safety to the place as well.

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The view from floating boardwalk. It cuts trough the new wetland, also people from Media City could use this bridge to enter the site. V isitors can have new experience with wetland habitation and being close to many birds.

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The view from the boardwalk in the site. V isitors can see the new integration of woodland and existing preserved area. Also, the observation tower allow users to have a distant view of the nature.

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Connectivity: The mechanism tool kits Pedestrian Classification Proposal Main Concept: Integrating green infrastructure opportunities with route typologies Proposal for New Riverfront Route 1

Introducing more vegetation by using shrubs and implement green wall attached to the building facade.

Proposal for River Engagement 3

Introducing more vegetation by planting shrubs and trees.

Introducing more vegetation by expanding green area on the ground as much as possible and creating cantilever path for people.

Introducing more vegetation by creating cantilever planting area.

Introducing steps garden

Introducing ramp

Introducing ramp, stairs and pier.

Introducing vegetation by planting shrubs, ivy on the bridge

Introducing vegetation by planting shrubs and trees on the bridge

Proposal for Urban Path 2

Proposal for Bridge and Overpass

Riverfront Path Urba n Path X

The appropriate toolkits for the proposed area

Introducing Sky walk attached to the building facade, using green wall to cover the structure and creating cantilever path.

Introducing sky walk and creating habitation: wetland,grassland with recreation activities.

Introducing Sky walk through woodland and introducing natural river bank.

Introducing cantilever plaza

Introducing trees along the urban path.

Introducing trees, shrubs and seating area along the urban path.

Introducing trees, shrubs and bio-swell in order to mitigate surface flooding along the urban path.

Introducing elevated urban plaza instead of bridge.

Introducing cable to grow climbing plants in order to hide overpass and create better view.

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Transitional Space Theme: Less Programme, Flexibility, Adaptability and Accessibility The part of connection which more flexible and does not have much program. The significant issue is allowing accessibility because people walk through this area. It could become more dense or more ecological rich in the place, etc. Also, suggesting the possible program on each space such as play area, water activity and left people to find their way to use the land. It less control and less program than the urban and ecological node. For example, it could be just a space that urban activities can take place.

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Playground and play area e.g.Sketchpark

Sinking existing ground parking and creating urban pocket park instead.

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Existing Conditions: Concrete Parking surrounded by residential area and close to the Urban-hub. Application: Flexible Plaza with Art Concept and Underground Parking - The site is closed to Urban-hub, so the activities from there could be expanded to this area. It might provide seatings with shading, cafe, sculptures and book shop. Also, events could be occurred on the plaza such as market and community workshop. The existing parking will be sunken to the underground.

Existing Conditions: Derelict land with concrete paving surrounded by housing Application: Skate Park and Playground - Because it is located on residential area, the existing pave is concrete, so it supports the skate park idea as well. - To serve surrounded community, teenage, children, and elder can use this space. It could be act as space for family.

Existing Conditions: Derelict land closes to the University and residential area. Application: Green Library - Because the location is closed to University and community, so it could develop into library that will educate people about ecology, environment, etc. At the same time, vegetations in the site will have name tags to educate people as well. This area could be an outdoor classroom for community.

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Existing Conditions: Derelict land surrounded with Warehouse, Residential Area and Pier with bad conditions. Application: Woodland + Flood meadows + New Pier and Small Shelter: - Because it located on Flooded area and have potential to be as a flood catchment during flooding period. At the same time, people can use it as recreation area when it is dry. Also, woodland and flood meadows will engage small mammals and insects. It will generate better environment as well.

Existing Conditions: Derelict land covers with grass Application: Multi-purpose plaza with water-play - The site is surrounded by residential and offices, so the multi-purpose space might be needed for this area. Because, it will served surrounded community and working people during lunch break. Also, children could use water-play area as their recreation, parents could sit on the benches and elders could have a nice relaxing time in the cafe. This area will be a transitional space for urban community.

Existing Conditions: Derelict land with concrete paving and some trees. Application: Woodland + Rain Garden + Small Shelters: - The site area is not big enough to be a flood meadow, but it has opportunities to absorb water. So, the step rain garden could be applied to the area and people can use it during the dry period as well. Also, fill up the area with native trees to generate diversity of habitats. Moreover, shelters have been provided for people during bad weather.

Existing Conditions: Derelict land cover with few trees Application: Recreation Meadows - This area has opportunity to engage community with wildflower meadows. On the area, there a few green recreation space, so it would be good the have green public space for community. At the same time, meadows will absorb and filtrate discharge before it goes to river. Also, engage insects such as butterfly, ground nesting birds and generate better air quality as well.

Existing Conditions: Concrete Parking Application: Eco Centre with recreation activities such as meeting area, cafĂŠ, plaza - The area is located on the edge of commercial area which has opportunity to serve urban activities and providing education through the Eco Centre. The existing parking will be sunken to underground. So, it would not affect the existing usage of the area.

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Transitional space: THE possibility TO CONNECT TO SURROUNDING URBAN AREAS

Urban The possibility to connect to surrounding urban areas Most of surrounding urban areas are already filled up. However, some of them are still derelict, waiting for the development. The Eco-Urban park could connect to the surrounding urban areas, by using the urban path and also riverfront path. The yellow areas are pocket parks, sport fields, common space, green space for residential, etc. Those areas are valuable to be connected and could generate better flow of users to the area. At the same time, the new connectivity will generate more green infrastructure network and create more habitat to the urban areas. This ideas of connecting the project to the surrounding urban area, will also create stronger community because all of the significant facilities such as school, park, commercial, residential will have better connection and more convenient to use. Also, it will increase the land value and generate better economy as well.

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The role of vegetation and proposed vegetation typologies for the whole area

Woodlands Implementation: It has been divided into 3 elements 1.Native + Non Native Trees(70:30) 2. Shrubs and Groundcover, 3.and Climber plants Role/Benefits: Air quality improvement, Interception from water, Increase in biodiversity and opportunities for wildlife, Recreation and leisure, Health and wellbeing.

Floodplain Meadows Description: Flood meadows often have large numbers of wetland plant species, which frequently survive as buried seeds during dry periods, and then regenerate after flooding. Role/Benefits: Floodplain meadows allow for manipulation of water levels to encourage fertilisation and growth of grass. Flood meadows therefore do not usually support aquatic life such as fish. They typically have a high diversity of plant species, and may attract large numbers of birds, small mammals and insects including butterflies.

Grass Land: Wildflowers Meadows Description: This type of habitat contains with wildflower meadows supports species including birds, insects, small mammals, etc. Role/Benefits This type of habitat attracts bees, wasps and birds. Also, using as recreation activities such as picnicking, playing kite, etc.

River Corridor and Streetscape Implementation: 1.Introduces More green areas to the corridor including trees, shrubs, groundcover, and ivy.

2.Step Rain Garden which will infiltrate discharge before it goes to river. Role/Benefits: Air quality improvement, Reduce Urban Heat Island, Contribute species migration and biodiversity, Extend Green Infrastructure, Habitation for birds, squirrel, insects, etc., Water interception, Mitigate surface flooding, Bank stabilisation, Improve water quality.

Wetland (Marsh and Swamp: Wetland that is forested) Using aquatic vegetation that tolerates periodic inundation to create wetlands which play a number of roles in the environment, principally water purification, flood control, carbon sink and shoreline stability, biologically diversity, serving as home to a wide range of plant, animals and insects that have adapted to living in flooded conditions. Also, marsh will slow down the flow rate of river which will allow fish to spawn.

As we can see, the density of habitation for wildlife are more dense in the Ecological hub and gradually become less in the urban hub because in the urban area, it will have more urban activity than the Eco-hub. In this case, the project will highlight the woodland typology to demonstrate the difference between 3 aspects, Eco hub, Urban hub and Connectivity.

Vegetation study

Ecological hub: woodland Precedents, list of species and the plants combination Eco Hub Conditions and Requirements - Weak soil structure with low nutrient values - Exposed (Full Sun and Windy) - Surface flooding in some area. - Minimum intervention requirement: Health and Safety monitors (tree dead-fall)

Applications and Management - Native and Non-Native (70:30) to generate more eco diversity - Long live species (More Sustainability) - Mix slow grow species such as Oak with fast grow species such as Poplar, Silver Willow and Aspen in order to create more diverse of the woodland - Flood and wind tolerant trees such as Salix Alba, Red Maple, Sweetgum - Mix-up the new trees with existing vegetation to create more variety (Most of existing vegetation are small trees and shrub). - Grow trees in particular areas and let the nature do there work in order to expand and blend them together. - Mix deciduous trees with evergreen trees such as Larch and Yew to create diversity. - Using Natural Fertiliser (Green waste from City and Drainage system will be provided as well).

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The Diverse Forest

New Woodland Layer

Using Saplings (juvenile stage) in order to get higher rate of survival trees. For example 1+1 (1year indoor and 1 year outdoor) for fast growing trees 1+2, 1+3 for slow growing trees

Improved Top Soil Layer

Good soil with natural fertiliser to improve soil quality and generate better result.

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Ecology Function Aspect -

Provide habitation for wildlife Generate more opportunity for wildlife Bring back some disappeared species Species Migration Generate better air quality- Adsorb particulate in the air Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect Increase in Bio-Diversity Reduce Contaminants in the land

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Create more opportunity for people to get close to nature Pleasure, leisure and tranquility Demonstrate the importance of ecology to people Educational purpose

Existing Vegetation Layer

- Hawthorn - Dogwood Cornus - Bramble - Buddleia - S e a B u c k th or n

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Precedent: Russia Dock Woodland

List of Plants Species Common Oak , Quercus robur

Robinia pseudoacacia

-The most common tree species in the UK, a large deciduous tree up to 20-40 M. tall. -Provide a habitat rich in biodiversity, supporting many life forms, including hundreds of species of insect, British birds, the caterpillars, Several British bat species, badgers, deer, numerous fungi, etc. -Exposed/Sheltered, Full Sun and Shaded, (H6), Spreading and branched, Slow growing -Most type of soil but well-drained

-Not native, but wildly common since 1636 -When this plant invades an area it will convert the grassland ecosystem into a forested ecosystem where the grasses are displaced which is appropriated for creating woodland. -Sheltered, Full Sun, Hardwood (H6) -When growing in sandy areas this plant can enrich the soil by means of its nitrogen-fixing nodules, allowing other species to move in.

Manchester Poplar, P. nigra subsp

Ash, Fraxinus excelsior

Salix Alba , White Willow

Hazel, Corylus avellana

-Deciduous trees, mostly very fast-growing and large. -Poplars are important food plants for the larvae of a large number of Lepidoptera species (insects). Also, reduce contaminants in soil. - Exposed/Sheltered, Full Sun and Shaded, Bushy Habit. -Hardwood (H6), most type of soil, but well drained.

-A medium-sized to large deciduous tree growing up to 10â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30 M. tall, Flood Tolerant tree -Caterpillars of a number of moth species feed on the foliage. The catkins provide an important source of early nectar and pollen for bees and other insects, and the branches make good nesting and roosting sites for birds. -Exposed, Full Sun, Windy, (H6), Bushy -Most type of soil including sand and clay

Aspen, P. tremula

-A very fast growing and large deciduous tree with higher than 12 M. and wider than 8 M. -It attracts many insects and will encourage more birds. Also, Aspen is a preferred species for beavers, which are native to the UK. -Exposed, Full Sun, (H6), Spreading, Branched -Can grow in most type of soil including sand

-It is the third most common tree in Britain, can reach a height of 35 M., tall and graceful. -Ash trees make the perfect habitat for a number of different species of wildlife such as insects (high brown fritillary butterfly), caterpillars of many species of moth, Bullfinches, Woodpeckers, Owls, Redstarts, etc. -The airy canopy allows sunlight to reach the woodland floor, so it will let the existing vegetation in the site to grow. -Exposed/Sheltered, Full Sun, Hardwood (H6), Spreading, Branched -Most type of soil but well-drained

-It is a deciduous broadleaf tree native to the UK, which often coppiced (if coppiced, hazel can live for several hundred years). -It could be grown to be understorey of Oak, Ash or Birch. -Hazel leaves provide food for the caterpillars of many moths which dormice also eat. Coppiced hazel also provides shelter for ground-nesting birds. Nuts are also eaten by birds. Hazel flowers provide early pollen as a food for bees. -Exposed/Sheltered, Full Sun/Partial Shade, Hardwood (H6), Spreading, Branched. Most type of soil but well-drained.

Yew Taxus baccata -An evergreen conifer native to the UK, mature trees can grow to 20 M. -Yew hedges are very dense, offering protection and nesting opportunities for many birds such as the goldcrest and firecrest. - Many Birds such as the blackbird, mistle thrush, song thrush and fieldfare can eat the fruit. The leave also attracts the satin beauty moth. -Exposed/Sheltered, Full Sun/Full Shade/Partial Shade, (H6), Bushy -Most type of soil but well-drained

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Urban hub: woodland Precedents, list of species and the plants combination Urban Hub Conditions and Requirements -

Planting Concept:

Forest On A Grid

Requirement for Less maintenance Requirement for activities underneath the canopy Providing Light and Shade Structural damage consideration Urban suitability Tolerance of harsh conditions Good Form/Attractive

- Controllable form plants species such as birch - Controllable root plants species (prevent damage to structure and paving) such as London plane - Grid system to demonstrate Urban feeling - Low maintenance species (require less water) - No harmful plants species (avoid thorn plants) - Light Foliage to generate light underneath canopy

Silver Birch, Betula Ssp.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Cherry, wild , Prunus avium.

London Plane, Platanus Ă&#x2014; hispanica

-Better to plant on softscape area because greedy surface roots can cause problems in paving -Very suitable for open space. -The spring flowers, the cherry fruits and the foliage provide food for many life forms including insects, birds, small mammals. -The flowers could be really attractive in urban area.

-Large deciduous tree with beautiful flaking grey and cream bark which is really attractive in Urban. Can grow to 35m and live for several hundred years (Sustainability). -Controllable and good form -London plane does not attract many wildlife, although the seeds may be eaten by grey squirrels. -Tolerance of harsh conditions -Exposed/Sheltered, Full Sun, Hardwood (H6), Bushy -Most type of soil but well-drained

Salix Alba , White Willow

Hornbeam , Carpinus betulus

-Mature trees can reach 30m in height, forming a light canopy with elegant, drooping branches. -Attractive bark and light foliage -Can grow where the soil is poor and thin -Provide a beautiful display of light yellow leaves during Autumn. -Silver birch provides food and habitat for many insect species. -Also, associated with specific fungi such as fly agaric, woolly milk cap

Applications

Normal Grid on Pave

- Allows activities and brings light - Architectural feeling

Multiple Roles on Shrubs - Could be used for buffering - Good for wildlife habitation

Ecology Function Aspect - Provide habitation for wildlife - Generate better air quality - Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect

Human Function Aspect - Recreation and Leisure - Health and Well-being (Physical and Mental) - Improve quality of life - Create better Community Environment - I n c r e m e n t o f P r o p e r t y Va l u e - Bring more visitors - Educational purpose - More employment and generate better economy

Chanticleer Pear , Pyrus calleryana

Zig-Zag on grass

- Higher density whilst retaining the optimum spacing between stems and stems - Could be good for wildlife habitatation because of the density of trees

Grouping trees with Groundcover/Climber - Give naturalistic atmosphere and urban feeling at the same time - Allow light to the ground level

Precedent: Riemer Park, Munich

List of Plants Species

-Tolerance of harsh conditions, including wet, dry, polluted, salted soil. -Fast growing and reliable -Very little maintenance -Producing pure white blossom, attractive orange and red foliage in the autumn. -The fruits are eaten by birds and the flowers are attracted by bees and insects.

-Fantastic architectural form -Can grow on narrow area -Pale grey attractive bark -A hornbeam hedge will keep its leaves all year round, providing shelter, roosting, nesting and foraging opportunities for birds and small mammals.

911 Memorial Park, New York

Novartis Headquarters, Switzerland

Vegetation study

Connectivity: woodland Precedents, list of species and the plants combination Connectivity Conditions and Requirements - Narrow Space - Requirement for low maintenance - Plants species that require less water (Drought Resistant Plants Species)

Applications

Planting Concept:

Forest On A Path

List of Plants Species Silver Birch, Betula Ssp.

Group of Trees

Grasses Climber

- Controllable form - Restricted roots - Light Foliage (Low maintenance) - Fast growing - Colour by Season Plants Species (transforming makes more interesting to the area) - No harmful to people (Avoid thorn plants) - The use of grasses to give strong character to the route, and they require less maintenance. Using shrubs suitable to the aspect: shaded, full sun and partial sun. Using Ivy and Climber to generate more green on structures and walls.

Shrubs

Trees in linear Shrubs

Climber

Ivy

Shrubs/Groundcover Climber Ivy

Ivy

Ecology Function Aspect - Provide habitation for wildlife - A b s o r b CO 2 i n t h e d e n s e o f U r b a n A r e a - Reduce Urban Heat Island Effect

Human Function Aspect - Create better atmosphere along the route - Improve visual quality in the environment - Generate more green infrastructure network - Provide shading - Increment of property value due to the better connection - Short Perceived Jour ney (because people feel joyful when they use the route).

Large Space

Medium Space

Narrow Space

Grasses, Group of trees, Shrubs. Ivy/Climber

Trees in linear, Groundcover & Shrubs, Ivy/Climber

Groundcover & Shrubs, Ivy/Climber

Field Maple, Acer campestre Var. -Mature trees can grow to 20m and live for up to 350 years -Very tolerant of the urban environment in terms of climate and soil conditions. -The bark and yellow leaves during autumn which is attractive. -Very attractive to many kind of species including aphids, ladybird, hoverfly, bees, etc .

Salix Alba , White Willow

London Plane, Platanus × hispanica

-A medium-sized to large deciduous tree growing up to 10–30 M. tall -Fast growing, light foliage -Caterpillars of a number of moth species feed on the foliage. The branches make good nesting and roosting sites for birds. -Can grow in most type of soil.

Hornbeam , Carpinus betulus

Broad leaved Privet Ligustrum lucidum

-A non native specie, but very functional in urban condition -A very vigorous habit small tree (10-15 M. max) -Good for small space -Semi evergreen attractive rounded canopy -Requires very little maintenance -The dense of canopy could block the light

Grasses: Miscanthus, Pampas, Purple Fountain Grass, Hakonechloa mac-

Rowan Sorbus aucuparia var.

ra, Pennisetum setaceum, Panicum virgatum, Calamagrostis x acutifolia, Stipa grass. Groundcover: Cotoneaster, Dark purple-flowered periwinkle, Variegated Japanese spurge, Elephant’s ears ‘Silberlicht’, Rubus tricolor Shrubs: Mahonia, Elaeagnus, Hebe, Cotoneaster, Ilex, Pachysandra, Pieris, Berberis, Cornus, Euonymus Ivy/Climbing: Hedrea Helix, Wild Clemetis, Hydrangea, Lonicera Copper

-It is a small to medium sized tree, but can lives up to 200 years -The fruits are encourage wildlife significantly especially the blackbird, mistle thrush, redstart, redwing, song thrush, fieldfare and waxwing. -Light foliage, a loose and roundish crown -Attractive red colour leaves in autumn -Not good in narrow space because of its greedy roots (large space growing)

Landscape experimental

The evolution of Landscapes

Dominant Existing Species Plants

Woodland Urban-Hub

Eco-Hub

Bramble Buddleia Rosebay Eco-Hub W illow Urban-Hub

Present

W illow Hawthorn Salix Caprea

Broom

Dogwood

Willow Salix Alba

Sea Buckthorn

Gorse Ulex

Birch

Aspen

Maple

Oak

Hazel

Birch

Urban-Hub

Eco-Hub

Ash

Oak

Lime

Aspen

Dominant Existing Species Animals

Urban-Hub

Mallard

Pochard

Mute Swan Turfted Duck Grey Heron

Coot

Lapwing

Plover

Redshank

After First 1.5 years (Habitats and Programs Establishment) Timeline of Development In the first one and a half year is the process of Eco-Hub habitats establishment and programs implementations for both hubs. Also, the connection network will started to begin. The Urban-hub will allow users to use the site, but Eco-hub will wait for the eco system to settle down. Within 3 years, the habitats in the Eco-hub might be settle down and could allow for human use which is a light activity (boardwalk). The Urban-hub will be full operated which amount of events will be occurred and wetland habitat will be ready for wildlife as well. Some Transitional Space could be activated and more accessible. Urban-Hub Within 5 years. The new Eco-system and the preserved existing area in the Eco-hub will gradual- 0 Year ly growing up and could engage more wildlife species. The situation in Urban-hub could be stronger by the community engagement that happened in the last 5 years. More Transitional Space will be activated and connected. Within 10 years, The Eco-hub could reach the climax community of eco system and it could engage more significant species which disappeared from Irwell such as Salmon, Trout,etc. The Urban hub could reach the peak of Urban Community activity. Also, the rest of Transitional Space will be activated and accessible. Also, all of the Hubs will be connected and generated the benefits for Human, Ecology, Environment and Economy.

Salix Alba

Maple

Hezel

Cherry

Birch

London plane

Sand Popper

Jack Snipper

Tern

Buddleia Rosebay New Senecio W illow England Glaucus Aster

Urban-Hub

Wood Mouse

Beaver

Blackbird Krestel

White Lavender English Clover R yegrass

Grass

Urban-Hub

Eco-Hub

Angelica, Arrowhead Bladderwort Buckthorn, Celery, Garden Alder W ild

House Martin

Badger

W illow Warbler

Magpie

Beetles

Butterfly

Sweet Grass

Shoreweed

Pondweed

Wa t e r Cress

Water Crowfoot

Wetland Urban-Hub

Eco-Hub

Hummingbird

Spikerush

First 1.5 year

Grassland/Meadows

Eco-Hub

Squirrel

Wetland Urban-Hub

Eco-Hub

Woodland

Eco-Hub

Canadian Goose

Grassland/Meadows

Holly Butterfly

Moths

Dragonfly

Urban-Hub

Eco-Hub

Common Gull Kingfisher Egyptian Goose

Littel Egret

Frog

Bream

Brown Trout

Salmon

1.5 Year

3 Year

5 Year

10 Year

1.5 Year

3 Year

5 Year

10 Year

Salmon

10 year

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The value of â&#x20AC;&#x153;eco-urban parkâ&#x20AC;? to the location

Economical Value -

Increment of property value Bring more visitors More employment More Investment

Ecology

- Increase in biodiversity and Opportunities for wildlife. - Species migration and Green infrastructure network

Environmental Value -

Mitigating Urban Heat Effect Absorbing CO2 Absorbing particulate in the air Reducing c o n t a m i n a n t s in soil and water Improve visual quality in the environment

Human Community

- Health and Wellbeing: Physical and Mental - Improve quality of life - More diversity of the human community

Landscape experimental

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