SG5 CSMP Flashcards
what is place making?
multi faceted approach to planning, design and management of public spaces that are sustainable, meet needs, promote health, happiness and wellneing
what is rebranding?
constructing a different place meaning
what is regeneration?
investment of capital and ideas into an area to reverse urban delcline
what is reimaging?
altering the view of the area held by outsiders
what does market led mean?
involves private investors aiming to make a profit
what is flagship development?
prestigious developments aimed at attracting investors
what is heritage?
utilising the history of an area to maintain a unique place identity
what is architecture?
improving building design and layout to create postitve place images
what is events?
using major festivals to attract people to the area creating a catalyst for the cultural development and transforming the area
what is top down?
large scale organisations such as local authorities and development agencies help improve an area but without consulting the communities
why did colombo need rebranding?
civil war caused infrastructure damage
50% people live in USS
historic buildings run down and derelict
increased car usage and poor road networks meant air pollution high
USS located on marsh lands prone to flooding
name a flagship development used to attract inward investment?
Port City
name a top down approach to improving housing quality
Sahaspura
name a market led approach which aims to attract businesses to make profit?
Port City
what is upgrading colonial buildings such as the old race course an example of?
Heritage
what has been dredged and cleared of waste?
Canals
what has the marshland been turned into around the river?
a lake
who controls flood control?
Metro Colombo Urban Development Project
MCUDP
what is greening?
when parks and green areas are cleaned up and made so the public can enjoy and use them easier
what has been installed to increase pedestrian safety?
Pavements
how many hectares of land will be reclaimed by Port City from the sea?
250
What is mixed development (plus example)
residential, business and leisure developments all occurring in the same place
Port City
Who did the Sri Lankan Government work with to help build port City
China Construction communication company
Lotus tower large communications tower
