Design of green spaces located below the urbanised level. Themes, problems and solutions applied to a case study
Articolo
Data di Pubblicazione:
2015
Citazione:
Design of green spaces located below the urbanised level. Themes, problems and solutions applied to a case study / A. Toccolini, S. Felisari, P.S. Ferrario. - In: JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING. - ISSN 2239-6268. - 46:484(2015 Dec), pp. 151-161.
Abstract:
The design of green areas and landscape is often related to spaces
with special features, which, due to their territorial peculiarities,
require the adoption of appropriate design solutions. This category
includes spaces located below the urbanised/street level (or on different
levels), which may have various origins: areas derived from the
regeneration of defensive ditches that, after having lost their original
function, have become centres of urban aggregation (ancient city
walls, castles moats); sites derived from the demolition of buildings or
other structures; spaces created expressly sub-level as a result of
design choices. This paper deals with some design issues concerning
those places, in relation to orography, vegetation and the type of users
expected. Moreover, the opinion of the population is taken into
account to clearly define design choices; the issue is explored using
special techniques to involve citizens in the design process, namely
focus groups and surveys aimed at identifying their needs. The paper,
finally, presents a design experience applied to a study area in the
municipality of Abbiategrasso (Lombardy region, Italy) located under
the urbanised level and currently used as urban park (the so-called
Fossa Viscontea). This park (about 3.7 ha) occupies the area of the
ancient defensive moat of the historical village (including the
Visconti Castle - 13th century); design solutions are proposed for
ensuring accessibility and fruition of this area such as leisure and
aggregation centre.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
landscape design; sub-level green area; urban park
Elenco autori:
A. Toccolini, S. Felisari, P.S. Ferrario
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