Verd per a tothom: green interventions in El Raval, Barcelona for enhanced well-being and security
One of Barcelona's current challenges is the severe lack of green space, which averages approximately 6.6 m2 per person, while the WHO recommends between 10 and 15 m2. This issue is particularly concerning in the district of Ciutat Vella and the neighbourhood of El Raval, which has historically...
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| Tipo de documento: | dissertação |
| Data de publicação: | 2024 |
| País: | España |
| Recursos: | Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) |
| Repositório: | UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC |
| Idioma: | inglês |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/412333 |
| Acesso em linha: | https://hdl.handle.net/2117/412333 |
| Access Level: | Acceso aberto |
| Palavra-chave: | Urban renewal -- Raval (Barcelona, Spain) Public spaces -- Raval (Barcelona, Spain) Political participation -- Raval (Barcelona, Spain) Urban green spaces Urban acupuncture Public participation Well-being Security Barcelona Rehabilitació urbana -- Raval (Barcelona, Catalunya) Zones verdes -- Raval (Barcelona, Catalunya) Espais públics -- Raval (Barcelona, Catalunya) Participació comunitària -- Raval (Barcelona, Catalunya) Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Urbanisme::Projecte urbà Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Arquitectura::Disseny |
| Resumo: | One of Barcelona's current challenges is the severe lack of green space, which averages approximately 6.6 m2 per person, while the WHO recommends between 10 and 15 m2. This issue is particularly concerning in the district of Ciutat Vella and the neighbourhood of El Raval, which has historically dealt with failed regeneration projects and conflicts revolving around illegal activities. Therefore, the study aims to design and implement a network of green spaces in El Raval as a form of urban acupuncture to act as a catalyst for positive change, enhancing neighbourhood security and resident well-being. A site walk was conducted to identify eleven spots for the green network: five existing and six that have the potential to be transformed. Out of these, two sites were selected for detailed analysis and design. A survey and interviews with residents of El Raval were conducted to gather information about their preferences on design elements, usage, materials and safety. Taking into account the survey and interview results, three design alternatives were drafted for each site using Unity. Using these preliminary design alternatives, an extensive public participation process, consisting of three public meetings with feedback integration cycles, was outlined to show how the community would get involved and prepare the sites for implementation. The design proposal enhances the south of El Raval by transforming public spaces and including the residents to create areas for relaxation, recreation and social interactions. The design alternatives envision the space’s potential, providing an interactive method for participants to visualise and switch between the alternatives in real-time. The participation process provides a transformational approach to urban planning in El Raval by using immersive displays and fostering accountability and transparency, creating a reproducible model for future interventions at the local level. |
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