Livable public waterfront : Case study: Teivas shoreline
Kuutschin-Gallardo, Jessica (2020)
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020061618893
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020061618893
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Over the last years, cities worldwide have started to develop their waterfront areas for recreation and public use. The shoreline in the south-eastern part of Lake Vesijärvi and that closest to the city centre of the city of Lahti was altered in the past when an embankment for a railway line was added crossing the lake. Later the rails were removed, and nowadays it is used as a walking road. The embankment gave birth to a new shoreline shape in the area of Pikku-Vesijärvi pond. Therefore, the lake waterfront in that area was left disconnected from the city. The new landscape became a historical element of the environment. The area is on the way to attractive touristic areas. The need for development in the area has been growing as a part of the work of the City Planning Department, under the existing Vision Programme 2030. This includes the Ranta-Kartano area development, which represents positive progress in the approach of the urban centre to the lake shore.
This Master’s thesis investigates how to improve the shoreline of Teivas. It aims to find a vision for how to become a livable waterfront, with integrated public space for public use. In addition, the work looks for a better connection of the urban structure to the shoreline and better land use for the area to create a more accessible and sustainable place for the people of Lahti. The study searches for weaknesses and opportunities, while questioning the authorities’ views, using this study to find new aspects for consideration.
There is an extensive background study, based on history related to the area; a literature review related to urban design principles, image, public life, form elements, waterfront regeneration; and a case study spatial analysis to support the findings, recommendations, and proposition. A new vision needs to recognise the Teivas shoreline as the gate and front garden of the city of Lahti. It should also improve its connections through green corridors for public use. The paper has conclusions concerning the process challenges and a discussion of the findings.
This Master’s thesis investigates how to improve the shoreline of Teivas. It aims to find a vision for how to become a livable waterfront, with integrated public space for public use. In addition, the work looks for a better connection of the urban structure to the shoreline and better land use for the area to create a more accessible and sustainable place for the people of Lahti. The study searches for weaknesses and opportunities, while questioning the authorities’ views, using this study to find new aspects for consideration.
There is an extensive background study, based on history related to the area; a literature review related to urban design principles, image, public life, form elements, waterfront regeneration; and a case study spatial analysis to support the findings, recommendations, and proposition. A new vision needs to recognise the Teivas shoreline as the gate and front garden of the city of Lahti. It should also improve its connections through green corridors for public use. The paper has conclusions concerning the process challenges and a discussion of the findings.