Innovative Urban Blue Space Design in a Changing Climate: Transition Models in the Baltic Sea Region
Waterfront areas in cities are subject to constant changes. The desire to integrate the transformed waterside areas with the urban fabric involves shaping high-quality public spaces related to water, which are often referred to as urban blue spaces (UBS). The aim of the research was to examine the t...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:a553c11d4c234310af2aac7d10442df3 2023-09-05T13:21:00+02:00 Innovative Urban Blue Space Design in a Changing Climate: Transition Models in the Baltic Sea Region Izabela Maria Burda Lucyna Nyka 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/w15152826 https://doaj.org/article/a553c11d4c234310af2aac7d10442df3 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4441/15/15/2826 https://doaj.org/toc/2073-4441 doi:10.3390/w15152826 2073-4441 https://doaj.org/article/a553c11d4c234310af2aac7d10442df3 Water, Vol 15, Iss 2826, p 2826 (2023) water urban blue spaces urban planning coastal areas sustainability waterfronts Hydraulic engineering TC1-978 Water supply for domestic and industrial purposes TD201-500 article 2023 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/w15152826 2023-08-13T00:34:21Z Waterfront areas in cities are subject to constant changes. The desire to integrate the transformed waterside areas with the urban fabric involves shaping high-quality public spaces related to water, which are often referred to as urban blue spaces (UBS). The aim of the research was to examine the transformation processes of urban waterfront areas in the Baltic Sea Region and identify emerging transition models and types of blue public spaces. The methodological framework of this study is based on qualitative analysis of urban form with respect to coastal and riverine waters. An introductory analysis of 50 cases of transformations was conducted, and 12 were selected for further investigation: Tallinn, Pärnu (Estonia), Copenhagen, Køge, Aarhus (Denmark), Helsinki, Turku (Finland), Stockholm, Malmö, Luleå, Sundsvall, and Ystad (Sweden). As the outcome of the study, the authors indicate that the existing hard land–water interfaces were transformed into soft transition zones where new types of blue public spaces were created with different relationships to water. Synergies were identified between public space design, flood protection measures, and climate adaptation schemes. Finally, the findings highlight the need to verify the existing planning regulations and make them more flexible and effective in guiding the sustainable waterfront design processes. Article in Journal/Newspaper Luleå Luleå Luleå Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Water 15 15 2826 |
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Waterfront areas in cities are subject to constant changes. The desire to integrate the transformed waterside areas with the urban fabric involves shaping high-quality public spaces related to water, which are often referred to as urban blue spaces (UBS). The aim of the research was to examine the transformation processes of urban waterfront areas in the Baltic Sea Region and identify emerging transition models and types of blue public spaces. The methodological framework of this study is based on qualitative analysis of urban form with respect to coastal and riverine waters. An introductory analysis of 50 cases of transformations was conducted, and 12 were selected for further investigation: Tallinn, Pärnu (Estonia), Copenhagen, Køge, Aarhus (Denmark), Helsinki, Turku (Finland), Stockholm, Malmö, Luleå, Sundsvall, and Ystad (Sweden). As the outcome of the study, the authors indicate that the existing hard land–water interfaces were transformed into soft transition zones where new types of blue public spaces were created with different relationships to water. Synergies were identified between public space design, flood protection measures, and climate adaptation schemes. Finally, the findings highlight the need to verify the existing planning regulations and make them more flexible and effective in guiding the sustainable waterfront design processes. |
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Innovative Urban Blue Space Design in a Changing Climate: Transition Models in the Baltic Sea Region |
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Innovative Urban Blue Space Design in a Changing Climate: Transition Models in the Baltic Sea Region |
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