published_or_final_version / Urban Design / Master / Master of Urban Design

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Landscape Architecture

Lai Chi Lai Anthony. / "Architecture Department, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Master of Architecture Programme 2003-2004, design report." / Includes bibliographical references (leaf [113]). / Chapter 01. --- Qualities of Nomadism --- p.1 / Chapter 01.1 --- Temporary occupation of space --- p.1 / Chapter 01.2 --- Spatial Temporal --- p.2 / Chapter 01.3 --- Smooth Space vs Striated Space --- p.3 / Chapter 01.4 --- Undetermined Collective Planning --- p.5 / Chapter 01.5 --- Rhizomatic Structure --- p.6 / Chapter 02. --- "Precedent Study - New Babylon, a nomadic town by Constant 1974" --- p.7 / Chapter 03. --- Mapping HK --- p.10 / Chapter 03.1 --- Infrastructure --- p.10 / Chapter 03.2 --- Point & Path --- p.21 / Chapter 03.3 --- Demography --- p.34 / Chapter 04. --- Nomadism in Hong Kong - Peanuts in the city --- p.38 / Chapter 05. --- Picking Peanut --- p.42 / Chapter 05.1 --- Peanut 16 Viewing Tower --- p.42 / Chapter 05.1.1 --- Carpark --- p.42 / Chapter 05.1.2 --- "Parked, Parking, Parks" --- p.48 / Chapter 05.1.3 --- Utilization --- p.51 / Chapter 05.1.4 --- Transformation --- p.57 / Chapter 05.2 --- Peanut 06 Corridor --- p.60 / Chapter 05.2.1 --- Definition of Waste --- p.60 / Chapter 05.2.2 --- Types of Waste in the Site --- p.61 / Chapter 05.2.2.1 --- Time Space Residue - Car park --- p.61 / Chapter 05.2.2.2 --- Abandoned Buildings --- p.61 / Chapter 05.2.2.3 --- In-transit Place --- p.62 / Chapter 05.2.2.4 --- Physical residue space created by highway --- p.62 / Chapter 05.2.3 --- The problem - What to do with the waste in the site? --- p.63 / Chapter 05.2.4 --- Transform the residue space to open space --- p.63 / Chapter 06. --- Site Analysis --- p.64 / Chapter 06.1 --- The Context --- p.64 / Chapter 06.2 --- Site Aspects --- p.67 / Chapter 06.3 --- Daily Occupation --- p.68 / Chapter 06.4 --- Zoning --- p.69 / Chapter 07. --- Strategy --- p.70 / Chapter 07.1 --- The need of Open Space --- p.70 / Chapter 07.2 --- Transform residue space to open space --- p.73 / Chapter 08. --- Conceptual Design --- p.74 / Chapter 09. --- Design Development --- p.78 / Chapter 09.1 --- Stage 1 - Study of mobile unit --- p.78 / Chapter 09.1.1 --- Volume vs Surface --- p.78 / Chapter 09.1.2 --- Chart of Possibilities --- p.79 / Chapter 09.1.3 --- Test of material --- p.so / Chapter 09.2 --- Stage 2 - Testing of alternate option --- p.81 / Chapter 09.3 --- Stage 3 - Testing of alternate option 2 - Re-employ the residue --- p.84 / Chapter 09.4 --- Tides study --- p.90 / Chapter 09.5 --- Further development of mobile unit --- p.94 / Chapter 10. --- Final Design --- p.97 / Chapter 11. --- Bibliography --- p.113

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

published_or_final_version / Architecture / Master / Master of Architecture

The aim of this research was to investigate how spatial planning could contribute to development in the peripheral regions of Southern Africa. It was undertaken at a time when conventional regional planning was under attack from several quarters and the very relevance of planning at regional scale was being questioned. This state of flux in regional planning doctrine and practice presented an opportune setting to establish a method embracing the most relevant components of the debate. The proposed approach to spatial planning took into account the main parameters determining the context within which both planning and development can occur in Southern Africa's peripheral regions. It was tested in a typical environment - that of north-eastern Transkei. The proposed methodology places particular emphasis on the integrative role of planning (sectoral and spatial) at regional scale and on the means of implementation. It was used to draw up a Spatial Development Plan for the region and to set the implementation process in motion. The impact of both the plan and the process were monitored and evaluated after two years. With some refinements, the methodology proved to be an effective means of planning for development and initiating a sequence of actions geared towards development in the region. The conclusions were that spatial planning has a role to play in increasing the productive capacities and improving the living conditions of people in peripheral regions. However, this role is constrained both by the structural dimensions of underdevelopment in these areas (which spatial planning alone cannot resolve), and by the extent of which planners are able to remain involved in the implementation of their plans as part of a continuous development process. It is apparent that more attention needs to be paid to consultation, communication and community liaison than to the technical side of planning. Thus planners need not only to return to the fields of procedural and substantive theory to bolster their doctrine; but they also need to adopt the approach of McGee's "dirty boots brigade". / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal. Durban, 1986.

The impact that urban green spaces in urban environments have on the sustainability and quality of life of the residents is phenomenal (Atiqul & Shah, 2011:601; UrbSpace, 2010; Levent et al, 2004:1). The local reality in South Africa confirms that green spaces in urban environments are decreasing because of growing populations and increasing urbanization (Statistics South Africa, 2013:2). This study aims to investigate the planning of and provision for green spaces in the urban environment, along with the benefits that such spaces can provide to communities by focusing on the aspect of child-friendliness. The planning of child-friendly spaces is no new phenomena in the international context, but however, limited in local context. This research aims to investigate the concept of child-friendly spaces, along with theoretical aspects and international best practices, in order to be able to evaluate the current South African approach (and legislative support) of the planning of such spaces within urban green spaces. This study evaluated the planning and implementation of child-friendly spaces in the urban environment of the city of Durban, Republic of South Africa. It is based on the theoretical background investigating concepts such as open spaces, green spaces and child-friendly spaces. The importance of planning for green spaces and as such, child-friendly green spaces were also elaborated on. Two international case studies were identified as best-practice cases and included in this research, namely Mullerpier child-friendly public playground in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and Kadidjiny Park in Melville, Australia. The aim was to determine how these child-friendly spaces were planned and developed and to identify tools that were used to accomplish the goal of providing successful child-friendly green spaces. Planning approaches of the two international case studies illustrated the need and importance of planning for such spaces and how it should be implemented to ensure sustainability of the child-friendly space itself and the surrounding area. The policies and frameworks which influence the study area in Essenwood, Durban, were identified and analysed in order to establish whether or not the planning and development of child-friendly spaces is supported within the chosen area. This research concluded that child-friendly green spaces have a positive impact on the urban environment, caters for children’s needs and assist in their development and interaction with the natural environment. The need for these spaces is of utmost importance and the proposed implementation and improvement of child-friendly green spaces should be supported by way of specific policies and legislation, in order to ensure the success and sustainability of these spaces. Examples of international case studies were used to identify best practical examples, in order to formulate recommendations to improve the planning and development of child-friendly spaces in South Africa. Local gaps were identified in the current approach to planning of these child-friendly green spaces in South Africa. / MArt et Scien (Urban and Regional planning), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015

The impact that urban green spaces in urban environments have on the sustainability and quality of life of the residents is phenomenal (Atiqul & Shah, 2011:601; UrbSpace, 2010; Levent et al, 2004:1). The local reality in South Africa confirms that green spaces in urban environments are decreasing because of growing populations and increasing urbanization (Statistics South Africa, 2013:2). This study aims to investigate the planning of and provision for green spaces in the urban environment, along with the benefits that such spaces can provide to communities by focusing on the aspect of child-friendliness. The planning of child-friendly spaces is no new phenomena in the international context, but however, limited in local context. This research aims to investigate the concept of child-friendly spaces, along with theoretical aspects and international best practices, in order to be able to evaluate the current South African approach (and legislative support) of the planning of such spaces within urban green spaces. This study evaluated the planning and implementation of child-friendly spaces in the urban environment of the city of Durban, Republic of South Africa. It is based on the theoretical background investigating concepts such as open spaces, green spaces and child-friendly spaces. The importance of planning for green spaces and as such, child-friendly green spaces were also elaborated on. Two international case studies were identified as best-practice cases and included in this research, namely Mullerpier child-friendly public playground in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and Kadidjiny Park in Melville, Australia. The aim was to determine how these child-friendly spaces were planned and developed and to identify tools that were used to accomplish the goal of providing successful child-friendly green spaces. Planning approaches of the two international case studies illustrated the need and importance of planning for such spaces and how it should be implemented to ensure sustainability of the child-friendly space itself and the surrounding area. The policies and frameworks which influence the study area in Essenwood, Durban, were identified and analysed in order to establish whether or not the planning and development of child-friendly spaces is supported within the chosen area. This research concluded that child-friendly green spaces have a positive impact on the urban environment, caters for children’s needs and assist in their development and interaction with the natural environment. The need for these spaces is of utmost importance and the proposed implementation and improvement of child-friendly green spaces should be supported by way of specific policies and legislation, in order to ensure the success and sustainability of these spaces. Examples of international case studies were used to identify best practical examples, in order to formulate recommendations to improve the planning and development of child-friendly spaces in South Africa. Local gaps were identified in the current approach to planning of these child-friendly green spaces in South Africa. / MArt et Scien (Urban and Regional planning), North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2015