Reimagining the Future of Lycabettus Hill
Rebuild by Design is a process that brings together global and local expertise, regional leadership and local vision to tackle multidimensional problems that harness and cultivate strong stakeholder support and government leadership.
WHAT WE DO
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Large Scale Regional Design Competitions
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Innovative Processes to Address Cities’ Challenges
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Research and Policy
PHYSICAL
SOCIAL
CITY ENGAGEMENTS -
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Athens: Promoting stewardship for Lycabettus Hill Oakland, CA: Workshop Series on Effective Engagement Mexico City: Master Plan framework for Xochimilco Los Angeles, CA: Creating a process around updating building codes to encourage resilience Amman: RBD_U: program on Waste, Water, Transportation
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San Juan, PR: Community Led Master Plan/Resilience Pilot
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Juarez, MX: Design Competition for Juan Gabriel Plaza
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Boulder, CO: Effort to create a Resilient and Sustainable Mobile Home Park
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Atlanta, GA: Student design competition for Ted Turner Drive Resilience Corridor
REBUILD BY DESIGN IN ATHENS • Develop an open and transparent engagement process for the revitalization of Lycabettus Hill • Create an understanding of what Athenians want to see • Ensure the final plan is reflective of public knowledge • Build trust with the community to create stewards who will work to help implement the plan
NJIT + INTERBORO PARTNERS The New Jersey Institute of Technology School of Architecture held a semester long studio class that: •
Analyzed broad stakeholder groups
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Created holistic urban design strategies for access, circulation, program and uses, etc. for specific Lycabettus stakeholders
Interboro Partners built off the studio work to: •
Design engagement activities and workshops for various stakeholders, residents, and visitors
OUTREACH STRATEGY Local residents, tourists & community groups
Issue-based focus groups
Municipal & NGO leaders
Stage 1 Government + NGO Stakeholders
VISIONING WORKSHOP April 2018 • Interactive exercises to create a collective vision for the Hill • 40+ municipal and NGO leaders from diverse backgrounds • Created basis for guiding principles
MISSION STATEMENT
“Lycabettus 2030 will be a landmark reference point and a model of exemplar environmental, cultural, financial management and social participation.�
THEMATIC GROUP MEETINGS June 2018 • Small group meetings with NGO’s and advocates to discuss the principles, enhance partnerships and collect their ideas and concerns. • Themes: Culture, Economic Development, Environment, Tourism, Civil Society, Transportation • 60 participants
Stage 2 Athenians + Visitors
SURVEY
INTERBORO PARTNERS
EXAMPLE: Which feature do you like most about the Hill?
INTERBORO PARTNERS
EXAMPLE: 75% of respondents believe that the green infrastructure is important to the City
INTERBORO PARTNERS
IMPORTANT AMENITIES 1. Lighting 2. Cool spots to enjoy the view 3. Information and signage on the hill
INTERBORO PARTNERS
INTERBORO + REBUILD ENGAGEMENT STATION
INTERBORO PARTNERS
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Show us what you like and do not like on the map
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LYCABETTUS MIX
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What Activities do you want to see? Number of Activities Chosen
Lycabettus Engagement Report - INTERBORO
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INTERBORO PARTNERS
80% choose their own activity
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Stage 3 Circling Back and Site Activation
FINAL WORKSHOP September 2018 • Reconnection to stakeholders to share concepts that could be recommended • Incorporation of feedback into final recommendations
“LOVE LYCABETTUS” FESTIVAL October 2018 Partnered with: • The City of Athens • WWF • Paths of Greece • Urban Dig Water tour, Nature tour, Orchestra and Engagement Station
RESPONSE
THE OUTCOME • Nearly 1,500 responses to digital survey • Worked with 50+ organizations • 13 engagement stations around the city • Worked with organizations to host events on the Hill • Dozens of stakeholders who feel part of this process • Clear understanding of the public’s wishes to incorporate into final design
THANK YOU Amy Chester, Managing Director achester@rebuildbydesign.org