1.5 - Corvin Plaza and Promenade area - Settlement and Service provision Flashcards

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Location of promenade

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22-hectare area situated in the central part of District VIII in Budapest

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Historical statistics of the regeneration

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  • Late 1980s that idea to improve the neighbourhood emerged
  • “Corvin Promenade” project was launched in 2004
  • Main redevelopments took place between 2006 and 2012
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What was done during the bulldozer-regeneration? (name 4 using statistics)

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  • Old houses were wiped out and the structure of new buildings was completely changed
    • planned for yuppies for new social groups
  • Promenade built: 700 metres long, some places 36 metres wide
    • covered with glass roof, shops, cafés and offices on both sides
  • Residential area with 3000 flats and apartments
  • A local museum
  • A science park
  • From 2500 municipal and private flats, only 1400 remained and will be renovated
  • Tenants of flats were resettled and owners were given compensation
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What is the main function of the shops in Corvin Plaza?

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Mainly commercial services that are shops and stores intended to make a profit
* mostly middle order

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Name 2 high order services in Corvin Plaza

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  • Vodafone
  • iStyle
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Name 2 middle order services in Corvin Plaza

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  • Decathlon
  • Starbucks
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Name 2 low order services in Corvin Plaza

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  • DM
  • Pepco
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What are the different types of land use on the Corvin Promenade? (name 3)

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  • Residential areas (apartments, buildings)
  • Modern commercial areas (businesses) and retail (shops, stores)
  • Green space (park along the walking avenue)
  • Recreational areas (theatre)
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What type of shops are located on the Corvin Promenade?

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  • Most shops are either chain stores (international scale) like Rossmann
    • located here for easy access by the residents residents of the promenade
  • Some are independent retailers like Mr Fruit Delicates
    • possibly here for tourists or by-passers to experience a store they cannot find anywhere and make the promenade a special place to visit
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What current redevelopments are taking place on and around the Corvin Promenade?

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  • Museums and science park being at the west end of Futó street
  • The M3 metro line which has been under construction for years should have a redevloped stop near the promenade
    • enhancing accessibility
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