EA527. leeuwarden (nl) urban prescriptions 1/6

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1 1/6 We propose a series of that can be implemented beyond the project area. A catalog which can be exported to urban environments with similar problems and opportunities as in Leeuwarden. Prescriptions implemented at small and medium scale but with significant consequences to the whole city. Prescriptions aimed not so much to transform the image of the city but the way in which people use it. Prescriptions that deal with issues as diverse as housing, public services, memory or leisure. Prescriptions that put the citizen in the foreground.

2 2/6 strengthening links between water and citizenship dividing and bringing closer some uses (I) We propose to strengthen links between water and citizenship by recovering former canals, creating water nodes or placing water tanks into the inner courtyards. The Fountain of Youth Lucas Cranach the Elder, 1546 transformation of the inner courtyards We propose to place some strategic uses in currently empty premises of the old town in order to change the current trend of offshoring of public and commercial uses. (II) Pianta Grande di Roma Giambattista Nolli, (III) new uses in empty plots and vacant premises We propose to restore the inner courtyards as open areas where develop different community activities (urban gardens, tree plantations, leisure activities, etc.). next month in a few years when? We propose to fill the empty plots and vacant premises through different strategies: from fast and cheap occupations to more structural and long term actions. Map of Leeuwarden Jakob Van Deventer, 1580 Playgrounds in Amsterdam Aldo Van Eyck, old town old town

3 3/6 green areas beyond the parks. culture beyond the museums other ways of inhabiting We propose a progressive transformation of housing by promoting typological diversity, social renting, temporary housing, etc. or improving their energetic behavior. We propose to transform the canal banks as a transmission vehicle of greenery and culture in order to bring them closer to the citizenship. Un dimanche après-midi à l Île de la Grande... Georges Seurat, 1884 Interior with a Mother delousing her Child Pieter de Hooch, 1660 studio-house working area rental dwelling for students community space energetic improvements flexible public space. atmospheres urban light structure We propose the placement of lightweight structures in some streets which can be pergolas in summer time or indoor public spaces in winter. flexible public space. occupations exhibition + commercial area living area intermediate space weekday weekends and holydays special events We propose the creation of single platforms shared by cars and pedestrians in order to allow different occupations of public space depending on the needs at any given time. Waag aan de Nieuwestad te Leeuwarden Elias Pieter van Bommel, 1854 Bazaar in Marrakech shadow area indoor events

4 4/6 The implementation of some targeted prescriptions (not necessarily all of them, not necessarily at once) will transform Leeuwarden into a more intense and diverse city. A city made by and for the people. transformation of the inner courtyards strengthening links between water and citizenship green areas beyond the parks. culture beyond the museums water nodes former canals not built inner courtyards communal and productive inner courtyards new uses in empty plots and vacant premises existing canals inner courtyards irrigation dividing and bringing closer some uses existing parks existing cultural centers connection of cultural and green nodes flexible public space off-shoring of sevices academic uses empty plots vacant premises sanitary uses new uses in empty plots and vacant premises commercial uses streets with car parks relocation in different places into the old town areas for city occasional events flexible public space

5 urban light structures easing transformation of the street into shading area, indoor space, etc. as required. inner courtyards transformation taking advantage of the size of these spaces in order to place sport fields. cultural routes placing pavement markers in order to underline routes of cultural interest. new uses in empty premises filling empty premises with public uses, community spaces, local trade, etc. 5/6 v2 green slopes transforming some canals section. introducing greenery within the old town. transformable public space temporary markets with controlled dimension, occupation and design. water topographies new leisure spaces (bathrooms, grandstands, etc.) linked to canals. v6 v1 inner courtyards transformation restoring the original function of the inner courtyards as areas for cultivation. green mobility maximum speed of 30 km/h. single platform. car lanes limited by ground markers. v3 inner courtyards transformation tree plantations with environmental, productive and educational aims. occupation of empty plots placing light structures in order to develop under-cover events. transformable public space streets as support for temporary exhibitions and other cultural events. new uses in empty premises transforming KPN building into a social container (renting for young people, community spaces, etc.) transformable public space flexible terraces with controlled dimension, occupation and design. former canals recovering former canal courses in a symbolic and functional intervention. intermediate spaces creation of intermediate spaces to develop different activities. other ways of inhabiting introducing diversity, energy improvements and a new relationship with public space. v4 occupation of empty plots fast and temporary occupations: playgrounds, urban furniture, etc. new uses in empty premises transforming Blokhuispoort building into a social container (renting for young people, community spaces, etc.) leeuwarden - strategic site

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