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Published in:	Topos 64(2008)S. 50-56
Main Author:	Knuijt, Martin (Author)
Format:	Article
Language:	German
Published:	2008
Subjects:	Aufsatz
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Making Milan A Permeable City : A slow city in fast times, Milan is taking advantage of the forthcoming Expo 2015 to rearrange its open spaces. Usually perceived as a city of much work and no play, Lombardy's main city wants to promote its green potential and open up new and old liveable public spaces
by: Kipar, Andreas
Published: (2008)

Dirty Work : Two different strategies for landscape interventions in informal cities in Argentina and Brazil show the significance of landscape in improving the quality of life in low-income settlements
by: Beardsley, John, et al.
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Cairns Esplanade : Tale of Two Public Spaces ; A swimming lagoon and a skate park are designed as key elements of the seaside redevelopment in the northern Australian city of Cairns.
by: White, Stephen, et al.
Published: (2008)

Promenade Samuel-De Champlain in Quebec City : The linear Park along the banks of the St. Lawrence River connects the Canadian city of Quebec to the waterfront with a 21st-century landscape
by: Vieira, Emmanuelle
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People In The city : The Dutch photographer Erik-Jan Ouwerkerk chose Berlin as his base 20 years ago. From there he sets out for the cities of the 21st century. His pictures do more than show stone and glass - they tell stories about the people in big and very big cities
by: Ouwerkerk, Erik-Jan
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City of all Colours and Shades : Redevelopment Projects in Rio de Janeiro
by: Ribbeck, Eckhart
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Simultaneous Landscapes : Imagining a Regional Canalpark ; One of the aims of the Bossuit-Kortrijk Canalpark is to introduce specific public spaces to the dispersed development of West Flanders in Belgium. Various new spaces and activities are attached to the backbone of the canal, creating a new regional park that has a multitude of local spaces
by: Meulder, Bruno de
Published: (2008)

Strategies for Medellín : The Medellín metropolitan area's recent development strategies suggest more integrated ways of collaboration between cities, as a "city of cities". New connections have been forged between, and within, the various settlements of the Aburrá Valley in Colombia
by: Martignoni, Jimena
Published: (2008)

The Urban Revival of the German Colony in Haifa, Israel : The rejuvention of Ben Gurion Boulevard, the central axis of Haifa's German Colony, served as the precedent for an interdiciplinary master plan for the entire city quarter
by: Greenstein, Daphna, et al.
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Transforming Urban Landscapes : The Dhanmondi Lake redevelopment in flood-prone Dhaka, Bangladesh, is a paradigmatic strategic urban project in a growing city.
by: Shannon, Kelly, et al.
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Development Of St. Petersburg : Contemporary Projects in a Deeply Historic City ; The urban development of St. Petersburg, Russia's second city with a population of 4.8 million, is realizing a master plan which will guide the city's growth until 2025
by: Nefedov, Valery
Published: (2008)

Erie Basin Park, New York City : A major retail development in Brooklyn's former harbour area includes a waterfront park that references the site's industrial history
by: Cruz, Gonzalo
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Transformation of the Botanical Gardens of Medellín : The Jardín Botánico de Medellín in Colombia, named after natural scientist Joaqin Antonio Uribe, does not only represent a collection of local flora. The renovation, started in 2005, is a strategic urban project opening the garden to the city
by: Bravo, Nicolás Hermelin
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Memory Park in Buenos Aires : A new public park on the shores of the Río de la Plata remembers the victims of Argentina's military dictatorships. It is not a place of solace and healing, but a jagged scar laid open on the landscape
by: Davis, Brian
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Urban Acupuncture in Caracas : Inspired by the self-organizing qualities of Venezuelan slums, Urban-Think Tank Caracas propose a way of working with the city that is at once formal and informal, generative, adaptive, and socially and environmentally sensitive
by: Brillembourg, Alfredo, et al.
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From Concept To Park : Gazing At The River ; Built on a peninsula of sand, the Swedish city of Karlstad's Sandgrund Park offers a platform from which to gaze at the passing river through all the variations of the seasons. Before being built, the concept went through an extensive process of public display and consultations
by: Andersson, Thorbjörn
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Landscape Architecture in Central America and the Caribbean : Landscape architects in the Central American and the Caribbean region suffer from isolation or have to deal with the presence of international firms to solve their national demands ; The Central American and the Caribbean Landscape Association was founded to counteract this
by: Jankilevich, Carlos
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Redefining Toronto's Waterfront : The following six projects are the first steps in the wholesale redefinition of the city of Toronto's water front.
by: Roche, James
Published: (2008)

Dragon Lake Bridge Park : A short Story of Emperors, Water and the Spitit of Transformation ; The urban and ecological restoration of Dragon Lake supports the economic growth of the medium-sized city Bengbu in China, while simultaneously assisting the recovery of the surrounding natural environment.
by: Elsea, Daniel, et al.
Published: (2008)

Landscape Architecture in Thailand : Large infrastructure improvements in Bangkok and elsewhere offer exciting opportunites for landscape architects. But despite good educational programs, a professional organization, and governmental recognition, the number of landscape architects in Thiland remains small
by: Aruninta, Ariya
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Neither Archetype Nor Exception : An exuberant city with a thriving economy yet with over 60 per cent of its people living in slums, the Indian city of Mumbai - formerly Bombay - faces immense challenges, ranging from large-scale infrastructure failure to the threat of religious violence
by: Gandy, Matthew
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Plaza de la Luna in Madrid : A formerly utilitarian plaza becomes a living room for a marginal neighborbood in the heart of Spain's capital city.
by: Busche, Ben, et al.
Published: (2008)

China's Botanical Gardens : The boom in China has extended to botanical gardens. With rapid economic and urban development more cities are building new botanical gardens ot regenerating existing sites. ; Increasing awareness of dwindling plant resources has given a new life to plant conservation, and aspects of education as well as recreation are now incorporated into the concepts
by: Xiangrong, Wang, et al.
Published: (2008)

Jacaranda Square in Sydney : Coloured brick walls with concrete seats, recycled brick paving, a bright canopy and native trees are combined with a large lawn to create a new community space in Sydney Olympic Park.
by: Raxworthy, Julian
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Sites of Transition : Urbanizing the Mojave Desert ; The photo essay documents processes of urbanization in the Las Vegas Valley and the Mojave Desert beyond the wellknown spectacles of the Las Vegas Strip
by: Huber, Nicole, et al.
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The Hengchun Tropical Botanical Gardens, Taiwan ; A tropical oasis strives for international ecological awareness, through a master plan that calls for six educational thems. As construction begins, the Gardens hope to create evocative, experiential spaces - not just plant collections
by: Corner, James
Published: (2008)

Alice Springs Desert Park : An Australian wildlife park educates visitors on a grand scale, employing not just signs and test, but the real, intricate, evocative landscape of the desert Centre itself
by: Green, Stuart
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The Challenge of Designing Zoos : Planning zoo exhibits not only calls for the thorough knowledge of animals, their habits and their needs. It also requires taking the edutainment for visitors into account and finding design solutions allowing animals to be experienced as close up as possible. ; Wild Animals at Wuppertal Zoo ; Rhinos at Basel Zoo ; Werribee Open Range Zoo's Kubu River Hippos, Australia ; Monkey Trails and Forest Tales at San Diego Zoo
by: Rehwaldt, Till, et al.
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Island Of Innovation For Aviles : A New Guggenheim Effect? ; The Spanish town of Aviles and the Asturias region were inspired by the famous example of Bilbao in wanting to reinvent their image by means of ambitious and comprehensive planning projects
by: Ryser, Judith
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Queens Botanical Garden : Visitor and Administration Center ; Water is the primary theme of the renovation master plan for the Queens Botanical Garden, New York.
by: Yocca, David J., et al.
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Creating Atmosphere : Hafencity Hamburg.
by: Petrow, Contanze A.
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Alacati Windmills Square : A New Gate to a Turkish Town ; The project reconsiders the relationship between the town fabric and the hilltop accomodating ancient windmills.
by: Kural, Ali, et al.
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Dancing Concepts : The design for a shopping and entertainment district in Amsterdam relies on the fluid implementation of a set of principles.
by: Brands, Bart
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Flowing White Paths : A New Neighbourhood Park in San Donà di Piave ; The new Italian park is based on a theory reversing the traditional approach to design.
by: Zucchi, Cino
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Anglona Paleobotanical Park : The fossil finds of North Sardinia are conserved and displayed in the new Paleobotanical Park which enhances the tourist infrastructure and raises awareness of the area's importance
by: Maciocco, Giovanni
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Berlusconi's Reach for the Cultural Heritage : The impending liquidation of historic preservation deals the death-blow to Italy's political culture and robs Eruope of extremely precious treasures
by: Breidecker, Volker
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Landscape Architecture in Switzerland.
by: Schubert, Christoph
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Development In China : High Speed, High Rise, High Price
by: Selugga, Malte
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Seoul : Collective Alzheimer's ; The South Korean capital Seoul almost completely disregards its history and its tradition. ; The author describes facets of the ahistorical amnesiac character of the metropolis
by: Young-ha, Kim
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Landscape Architecture in Finland.
by: Jaakkola, Maria
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The Connected City : Central Rotterdam's Public Space ; Rotterdam's city centre will undergo a true metamorphosis ; by strengthening the urban open spaces, the present lack of public realm should improve significantly

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