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URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION

URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION. INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES & IMPACTS. THE URBEM FRAMEWORK. INDICATORS OF SUCCESS. CASE STUDIES. SOCIAL APPRAISAL. URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION. AESTHETICS. SITE MONITORING. BENEFITS / IMPACTS. REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES.

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URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION

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  1. URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION

  2. INTRODUCTION, OBJECTIVES & IMPACTS THE URBEM FRAMEWORK INDICATORS OF SUCCESS CASE STUDIES SOCIAL APPRAISAL URBAN STREAM REHABILITATION AESTHETICS SITE MONITORING BENEFITS / IMPACTS REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES

  3. AESTHETIC EVALUATION of URBAN WATERCOURSES

  4. Aesthetical evaluation Many communities are now using river rehabilitation projects to improve the quality of life in their neighbourhoods and cities. Landscape aesthetical evaluation has been recognized as a key aspect in these projects. Although European policy documents encourage the inclusion of aesthetical considerations and assessments in the urban planning process, this has oftenbeen found difficult to accomplish. URBEM has developed a methodology that allows decision makers and the public to evaluate the aesthetic performance of an urban river, making it possible to assess its potential for river rehabilitation.

  5. Aesthetical evaluation methodology Allows us to… Gain a better understanding of the different dimensions and characteristics that can be improved through a river rehabilitation scheme: the River, or natural dimension the City, or social dimension the People, or public perception dimension Compare performances between different sites, different alternatives, and different dimensions. Choose rehabilitation projects that will best improve the quality of the urban environment.

  6. A tri-dimensional approach Progress Aesthetical Value of Watercourses CITY RIVER PEOPLE (Public Perception)

  7. Progress Aesthetical Value of Watercourses RIVER main natural features that can influence rivers aesthetics are considered River Typology River Morphology Biological Components Natural Techno-Hazards

  8. Progress Aesthetical Value of Watercourses RIVER for example River Typology River Morphology Flood Vulnerability Biological Components Erosion and Landslide Risk Natural Techno-Hazards

  9. Progress Aesthetical Value of Watercourses RIVER for example River Typology River Morphology Flood Vulnerability Biological Components Erosion and Landslide Risk Natural Techno-Hazards

  10. Progress Aesthetical Value of Watercourses CITY Urban Space Quality main issues that describe and influence the aesthetic value of a city-river landscape Activities of Riverfront Accessibility Pollution Cultural Heritage

  11. Progress Aesthetical Value of Watercourses PEOPLE Public perception of river landscape Place identity Restorative capacity

  12. PEOPLE RIVER CITY The result – profiling aesthetical characteristics profiles help show how the different characteristics score and can help guide urban river rehabilitation interventions in order to maximize the aesthetic value of a city-river landscape

  13. Example: the Jardas stream J ADRAS STREAM ~ P O R T U G A L More info… JARDAS Stream – Barcarena / Cacém

  14. Accessibility e.g. Jardas stream – studying the different indicators.. JARDAS

  15. Jardas stream – studying the different indicators.. Accessibility e.g. JARDAS

  16. Jardas stream – profile of aesthetical performance Shows which indicators score poorly, point to possible areas of rehabilitation intervention, and those characteristics which most contribute to the aesthetic value of the Jardas city-river landscape RIVER CITY PEOPLE

  17. Parking Public transports Walkways Building density Bridges Jardas stream – profile of aesthetical performance RIVER CITY PEOPLE Cultural Heritage Diversity activ. Attractiveness activ. Crossings by foot Anchorage places Density of boats Landmarks Belvederes

  18. Summarizing considerations Evaluation of urban rivers as to their aesthetical values can be used to guide rehabilitation interventions to make the most of their potential. The methodology integrates expert assessments and public surveys to assess the aesthetic performance of urban rivers. It reveals the diversity of characteristics of each urban river and the areas where maximum potential for rehabilitation can be achieved – in some rivers they could be more related with the social and cultural context, others with a more natural landscape. It is a powerful means of communicating & evaluating proposals of river rehabilitation projects, as well as other interventions in urban waterfronts.

  19. For further information Link to more detailed paper…

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