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focus on the bustling metropolis through unique experiences by the water Urban Planning, Design and Landscape Conservation, Kiev, Ukraine location size type role in project contribution team collaborators date status
Kiev, Ukraine 2500 ha Dniper islands masterplan strategic planning and urban design schemes, graphical presentation from the analysis&diagnosis process to concept development to graphical representation Wolfhouse Productions (urb. Cristina ZLOTA, urb. Iulian CANOV, arch. Vlad Stoica, arch. Rozina DRAGOMIR) arch. Claudiu Forgaci, arch. Tamina LOLEV, designer. Iulia NAMASCO, arch. Maria PANTIR, arch. Alexandru TUDOSE october - december 2011 in negociation for the feasibility study
The international urban planning competition for the ‘Dnieper Pearls’ called for the best proposal and authors for the preservation and development of Kyiv’s islands. The competition was initiated by Kyiv administration and Kyiv local development agency as part of the city’s sustainable urban deve opment for 2025.The competition’s outcomes are to preserve and revive the valuable natural complexes and provide clear regulated facilities for tourism, sports and recreation activities within the natural enviro ment of the Dnieper Bay. The main objective of the project is to transform the Dnieper Islands in a symbol for Kyiv, considering three main principles: - Proposing an efficient and iconic scenic route along the Dnieper - The Blue Line solves the public transportation issues of Kyiv and will become a unique system that the city will become famous for. - Gradual protection zones will grant public access and implement community wide educational programs in ecology and sustainable areas. - Empowering communities to participate in the development of the islands will give them a sense of belonging to their city. 48
MACRO SCALE ANALYSIS
The largest economy in Ukraine, Kyiv tries to establish itself as an urban economic hub for Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Kyiv still has a low economic development status so it has to be in constant search for investment opportunities. For this the city needs to market a clear tangible urban vision and focus on city scale integrated programmes. For start Kyiv has to assure an efficient transport & access infrastructure.
Kyiv is an expanding metropolis poorly connected from north to south. One consequence is the conflict between urbanization and natural heritage.
Kyiv feels like a divided city: production activities lie on the west bank & residential zones lie on the east side. Public transportation is a key element for a connected city.
Kyiv is rich in historical and cultural landmarks. Better connectivity is needed among the city’s landmarks for tourists and citizens.
The natural protected areas bear the collateral damages done by infrastructural development. Protection policies are essential for durable use of the islands complex.
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MICRO SCALE ANALYSIS
Muromets Lopuhovatyi Population (existing/capacity) Area (ha) History
Truhaniv
Dolobetsky Venetsianskyi
Velykyi
Galernyi
Vodnikiv
Zhukiv
Kozachyi
Olzhyn
Kyiv Islands Diagnosis
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0/112
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0/1069
0/182
0/634
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0/5570 | 0.20 %of urb pop.
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1871 | 2.2 %of urban srf.
Landmarks Flooding Use = =
Flora Fauna Protection status Accessibility = +
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Restrictions Issues
access control &wildlife protection
Babyne lake polluted by Podilsko bridge
synanthropic species presence
former industrial area clearing
unclear urban status
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GENERAL GROWTH SCENARIOS
Kyiv is the largest economy in Ukraine. At the same time it is a city trying to establish itself as the most important East European urban hub. Attracting foreign or local investment has to be done through coherent city development strategies focused on larger city wide programs. One important such program that takes into consideration the broader urban impact is the development of public transportation systems. The island archipelago in Kyiv and its ecosystem supports the most of consequences of pollution. Lack of modern city wide waste management and informal use of the natural territory means that the islands function partly as waste disposal sites, especially for the construction sector. Vast natural areas with no human presence and no regulated activity encourage abusive and informal use of the protected areas. There is a need for strong environmental educational programs led by prestigious national institutions. Institutional and community driven protection framework is essential for durable use of the islands complex. Kyiv looks and acts like a divided city. It does most of its living on the left bank of the Dnieper and most of its working/production on the right bank. It is only natural that leisure and entertainment activities should be done somewhere in the middle. The local government has to implement fast and often expensive solutions in order to keep up with Kyiv’s urban development. In the middle of this growing metropolis, Kyiv Islands, with its natural reserves and endangered species, have to take most of the collateral damage done by infrastructural development.
Kyiv is spanning along the Dnieper on a northsouth direction. In order for it to function properly Kiev has to improve its connections and resolve its disparities. Public transportation is the key element for a unified and connected Kyiv. The need for a new holistic public transportation system occurs. It has to be efficient, environmentally friendly and cheap to build and run. Having natural and cultural landmarks in a city is vital for high quality of life standards. Most kievans regard the Dnieper Island complex as the most important symbol of the city but most locals rarely use the Islands’ territory in an optimum manner. Poor connectivity and lack of adequate urban equipment on the islands leads to under use of this territory. Having large, uninhabited and remote areas is ideal for a wildlife reserve. But when some of the country’s most important natural reservation areas are at the outskirts of a metropolis, protection policies need to be reconsidered. Protection of natural habitats might also be done through the use of these territories coordinated responsibly by local administration. Only by establishing its firm presence around the protected territory can local governance and scientific institutions efficiently protect natural habitats in a city this size.
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THE BLUE LINE VISION
Seen from over Truhaniv, the islands appear as a vast natural corridor linking the two banks of the Dnieper River and bringing wilderness and recreation in the very heart of a bustling metropolis. They span the entire length of the urban agglomeration and ensure the city dweller that nature is always around the corner (by the river) when you are in Kyiv. If urged by curiosity, one could explore in a day trip the entire landscape from Truhaniv’s Druzhby Narodiv Expositional Park – in the north – to Zhukiv’s BIOScience+Edu Center – in the south – using only the bicycle routes. Nevertheless, a popular way of discovering Kyiv’s Islands and historical landmarks is by embarking for a scenic ride provided by the BLUE LINE; a unique public transportation system that Kyiv is famous for. Using this iconic transportation system locals and tourists alike can easily access the city’s main landmarks as well as the leisure and entertainment center developed around Hidropark. The river stations act as main access points and their various functional additions hint the urban vocation of the islands.
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Kiyv looks and feels like two cities divided by the Dnieper. The metropolitan area has good connections east-west. Why not connect it on a north-south axis?
Kiyv has to be one city. Dnieper could act as an unique public transport axis that connects the city around the biggest park of Kiyv.
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STRATEGIC PRINCIPLES
Protection and development of the Dnieper Pearls 1. Bio-diversity educational and informational campaigns for the community The main problem with valuable landscape protection in Kiev is that the local community is not properly informed about the importance of preservation and about the specific protected plants and animals. People are generally proud of the Dnieper Islands and are interested in protecting them. Community involvement tactics could prove very successful if implemented. 2. Implementing specific buffer zones for the protection of valuable landscape and objects Natural conservation areas and valuable objects on the islands have to be surrounded by buffer zone areas. This is especially needed in the vicinity of denser human activity hot sport. Buffer zones are extension belts of natural landscape and are characterized lush natural landscape and few access points. 3. Diverting walking paths as a landscape protection tactics Walking trails and cycle routes in the vicinity of protected areas and valuable objects should be designed so that they converge towards activities and diverge from protected landscape. This way buffer zones and wildlife reserves will be subject less human interaction. 4. Constant and distributed presence of local administration on the territory In order to discourage littering, informal use and illegal activities on the Islands’ territory, constant local government presence should be ensured. Developing the river transit system means local government is present throughout the territory. 5. Public awareness and use of city branding tactics High public profile for the Dnieper Islands and their valuable landscape helps educational campaigns’ impact and attracts possible private investment.
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THE BLUE LINE MASTERPLAN
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natural conservation area regulated recreational area
MUROMETS 96%
LOPUHOVATYI
natural conservation area
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TRUHANIV
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16.5% 19%
natural conservation area regulated recreational area stationary recreation cultural activities sports activities
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natural conservation area regulated recreational area stationary recreational area mixed-use
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GALERNYI
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green public space business residential mixed-use
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green public space services residential
VODNYKIV 5% 19%
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regulated recreation area services stationary recreation
ZHUKIV 78%
KOZACHYI & OLZHYN
natural conservation area 100%
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stationary economic recreation development
Functional zoning for the Dnieper Bay CLUSTER FOR EDUCATION / natural conservation area
33 % | 825 ha
CLUSTER FOR EDUCATION / regulated recreation area
10 % | 250 ha
CLUSTER FOR CULTURE / regulated recreation area CLUSTER FOR SPORT / stationary recreation
13 % | 325 ha 12 % | 300 ha
CLUSTER FOR SPORT / regulated recreation
3 % | 75 ha
CLUSTER FOR RECREATION / stationary recreation
6 % | 150 ha
CLUSTER FOR RECREATION / regulated recreation
15 % | 375 ha
CLUSTER FOR MIXED-USE / area of economic development
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PRIORITY PROJECT
The newly built bridge crosses through a natural conservation habitat on Truhaniv island. As a measure to protect pedestrians the bridge will be sound-proofed and ‘renaturated’ with dense vegetation.
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THE BLUE LINE PHASING natural conservation: - defining protected and buffer zones public transport and access: - routes on water - access to the city - access to recreation activities: - sport - mixed-use
natural conservation: - green public space (on Galernyi) public transport and access: - access to recreation and mixed-use activities: - Hidropark upgrade - entertainment & amusement park (on Dolobetskyi) - sport - mixed-use - recreation - bio-research & education center in Muromets administered by Kiev’s Botanical Garden
natural conservation: - healthcare public transport and access: - access to education - access to mixed-use activities: - residential development - druzhby narodiv expo park - recreation - bio-research & education center in Zhukiv: wildlife conservation research programs run by Kiev University
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MAIN ACTIVITIES on Muromets, Truhaniv, Venetsianskyi and Dolobetskyi islands MUROMETS t15
Muromets Lapuhovatyi Wildlife Reserve (controlled access)
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Amusement park, beach sports and entertainment area Watersports and boat club Dolobetski buffer zone (natural reserve protection) Dolobetski natural reserve park (controlled access)
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Venetsianski Hidropark mixed use and entertainment area Venetsianski beach complex Birch lake natural landscape area Venetsianski forest and recreational area Reserved army owned recreation area
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Truhaniv south beach recreational area Dniprovskyi Park natural reserve Dniprovskyi Park buffer zone Water sports cluster and proffesional sport clubs’ infrastructure Truhaniv Park Pedestrian Bridge beach, fishing and service cluster
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Five lake nature reserve buffer zone Five lake nature reserve. Eco-system restoration and wildlife educational programs Railway mandatory buffer area. Reserved for unconventional artistic events Cycle Park, bicycle activities cluster
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Complementary service area for Druzhby Narodiv Expo Park Druzhby Narodiv Expo Park reserved for cultural major events Buffer zone for the Muromets Wildlife Reserve (limited access) Dolobetski natural reserve park (controlled access)
Truhaniv Water Sports Center 60
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WATER STATIONS
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Access to education
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on Muromets, Lopuhovatyi, Velykyi, Zhukiv
Access to residential areas
on Russianovskyi Gardens, Vodnykiv
Access to recreational areas
on mainland, Truhaniv, Dolobetskyi, Venetsianskyi
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Access to mixed-use on mainland, Galernyi
Flexible elements that compile the water stations
Solar pods eco pods that track the sun and transfer the accumulated energy to the main grid of the islands
Remediation pods eco pods vegetated with plants that can remediate toxins and metals from the rivers water
Beach pods recreational pods that create conditions for enjoying the sun without interfering with the endangered habitats
Amphitheatre pods recreational adaptable pods that bring the riverfront and islands into the social life of the city.
Pool / skating ring pods recreational pods that will make the river safe for swimming. In winter the pods will be turned in ice skating rinks
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THE BLUE LINE BRANDING
The Blue Line will become the most popular transit system used by tourists. Efficiency of the system is comparable to the Kievan subway system. At the same time this unique means of transportation will provide every visitor with the scenic ride of a life time. Being more than just stops on a route, the stations will provide informational servi es about the city and the Kiev Islands. Locals and tourists alike will have the chance to be better informed on the character, history and conservation status of every island. Because the river stations function most often as main access to the islands, they should also provide a glimpse of the activities one might find. More complex river stations like the one on Venetsianski Island, hint complex activities on the islands territory also. On the other hand, simpler remote stations set in the natural reserves suggest the need to respect and protect the nature. In this case, the station is one of the only built places on the island and most of its users are bio-scientists or people interested in the local ecosystem. Because of its mass appeal for the tourists and locals, the water transit system is also a great communication device. Transporting passengers efficiently and cost effective from one landmark of the city to the other, Kiev City has the chance to present itself in true colors. Kiev can use this system with unique concept and design to paint the image of a metropilis for the future.
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