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

Question 1

Location of promenade

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Historical statistics of the regeneration

Answer 2

• Late 1980s that idea to improve the neighbourhood emerged
• “Corvin Promenade” project was launched in 2004
• Main redevelopments took place between 2006 and 2012

Question 3

What was done during the bulldozer-regeneration? (name 4 using statistics)

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

What is the main function of the shops in Corvin Plaza?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Name 2 high order services in Corvin Plaza

Answer 5

• Vodafone
• iStyle

Question 6

Name 2 middle order services in Corvin Plaza

Answer 6

• Decathlon
• Starbucks

Question 7

Name 2 low order services in Corvin Plaza

Answer 7

• DM
• Pepco

Question 8

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

Answer 8

• Residential areas (apartments, buildings)
• Modern commercial areas (businesses) and retail (shops, stores)
• Green space (park along the walking avenue)
• Recreational areas (theatre)

Question 9

What type of shops are located on the Corvin Promenade?

Answer 9

• 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

Question 10

What current redevelopments are taking place on and around the Corvin Promenade?

Answer 10

• 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