living next to a flagship development

TitleLiving next to a flagship development

TitleLiving next to a flagship development

A research on how a residential neighbourhood and its local community can benefit from adjacent flagship development

Robin BoelsumsP2 PresentationAuthor 2011

Title

Author 2011

Make a strategic plan and design that enables the neighbourhood van der Pekbuurt to benefit from the flagship development in Overhoeks Amsterdam

Rationale

Context

Project Framework

Sub questions

Flagship development

Overhoeks AmsterdamVan der Pekbuurt Amsterdam

Problem statementResearch Question & AimMethodology

SQ 1SQ 2: preliminary strategySQ 3SQ 4: preliminary design

Illumind, 2010

RATIONALEFlagship development

Illumind, 2010

Definition“significant, high-profile and prestigious land and property development which plays an influential and catalytic role in urban regeneration” (Bianchini et al., 1992, p.252).

First flagships arose in 1980s

Why? neoliberalism, de-industrialisation

Where?de-industrialising cities: poor image, high unemployment, vacant land


Illumind, 2010

ProponentsCreate wealthCreate jobsHousingAttract touristsAttract investors

OpponentsBenefits unevenly distributedFragmentationAreas unwelcoming appearance


Canary Wharf - London - 1980s


Canary Wharf - London - 1980s1990s

Kop van Zuid - Rotterdam - 1990s




Docklands - Dublin - 1990s




Docklands - Dublin - 1990s Lisbon - former EXPO - 1990s


Flagship Overhoeks Amsterdam

Van der Giessen 2005 in: Gemeente Amsterdam 2006, p.30


ContextAmsterdam

Flagship OverhoeksNeighbourhood Van der Pekbuurt

Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Haarlem

Bloemendaal

HoofddorpHillegom

Nieuw-Vennep

Lisse

Amstelveen

Zaandam

Zaanstad

PurmerendVolendam

Monnickendam

Diemen

Weesp

Bussum

Naarden

Laren

Beverwijk

IJmuiden

Uithoorn

Schiphol

Almere

Author 2011

Amsterdam North

Author 2012

Overhoeks Van der Pekbuurt

Amsterdam North

17th century 1866

Amsterdam North

Industry Working class

Dienst Publieke Werken, 1967 in: Beeldenbank

Gemeentelijke Dienst Volkshuisvesting, 1953 in: Beeldenbank


Overhoeks 2000

Overhoeks 2017

Flagship Overhoeks

Shell, 2006Images: Author 2011

housingcompaniesofficessocietal

leisureretailgastronomymix offices/housing

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Flagship Overhoeks

Noordwaarts, 2010All images: Author 2011



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1

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Has been built

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Van der Giessen 2005 in: Gemeente Amsterdam 2006, p.30



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Planned 2017

Flagship OverhoeksFuture plans

Van der Pekbuurt

All images: Author 2011



Functions

Van der Pekbuurt

All images: Author 2011

playgroundsquare & greengreenpark

marketsports field

Public space

North South metro line

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Van der Pekbuurt

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Attention area

Project FrameworkProblem statement

Research Question & AimMethodology

Problem Statement

Dienst Publieke Werken, 1967 in: Beeldenbank Gemeentelijke Dienst Volkshuisvesting, 1953 in: Beeldenbank

IndustryEmployment for people living in adjacent neighbourhood

Working class neighbourhoodDwellings for people working in adjacent industrial area


Problem Statement

Gemeentelijke Dienst Volkshuisvesting, 1953 in: BeeldenbankVan der Giessen 2005 in: Gemeente Amsterdam 2006, p.30

Flagship areaFocus on tourists, investors, high income householdsNOT on adjacent neighbourhood

Working class neighbourhoodHigh unemploymentLow income households


1- Van der Pekbuurt is an attention area

2- Threat: flagship causes disadvantages for Van der Pekbuurt

3- Opportunities for local community not exploited

Problem Statement

Problem Statement

1- Van der Pekbuurt is an attention area

Problem Statement

2- Threat: flagship causes disadvantages for Van der Pekbuurt

Fragmentation

No resources for problem areas

Residents distrust municipal spending

Problem Statement

Redevelopment of Overhoeks generates many opportunities

Opportunities can be taken as a chance to improve the van der Pekbuurt

3- Opportunities for local community not exploited

Research Question

How can the residential neighbourhood Van der Pekbuurt benefit from the adjacent flagship development in Overhoeks

Amsterdam, in socioeconomic and spatial terms?

Research Question

Aim

How can the residential neighbourhood Van der Pekbuurt benefit from the adjacent flagship development in Overhoeks

Amsterdam, in socioeconomic and spatial terms?

Let the residential neighbourhood Van der Pekbuurt benefit from the adjacent flagship development in Overhoeks

Amsterdam, in socioeconomic and spatial terms

Methodology

G I S

Literature Interviews GIS mapping Case studiesresearch by design

Methodology

What are the possible benefits a residential neighbourhood can derive from its adjacent flagship development, in west European cities?

How can the benefits be planned in a strategy for the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?

Which of the benefits are possible to design and can be applied to the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?

What socioeconomic and spatial requirements are needed to ensure beneficial possibilities in the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?

Remaining deliverables

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Strategy Strategy

Design Design

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Other deliverables

G I S

G I S

G I S

P2 P3 P4 P5


Strategy Strategy

Design Design

ThesisPresentation

Methodology

Kop van Zuid - Rotterdam

Case studies

Céramique - Maastricht

Methodology

How can facilities be exploited by the local community?

“Facilities should be complementary to existing facilities”

Bus stop is the only way to get to the centre of Rotterdam

“Bus stop is nearby successful facilities”

Case studies

Methodology

André de Reus - real estate developer at Ymere Ontwikkeling 30 Jan 2012

Gerard Schuurman - project developer Vesteda housing corporation 31 Jan 2012

Pascal van der Velde - project developer Noordwaarts31 Jan 2012

Shell(invitation pending)

Joep Boute - expert on Kop van Zuid Rotterdam - urbanist at dS+V 3 Feb 2012

Brian Doucet - expert on flagship development - Lecturer urban geography at University of Utrecht 16 Dec 2011

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Actors at Overhoeks Amsterdam

Actors at case studies

Interviews

Sub QuestionsSQ 1

SQ 2: preliminary strategySQ 3

SQ 4: preliminary design

What are the possible benefits a residential neighbourhood can derive from its adjacent flagship development, in west European cities?1

References

Doucet 20091

Smyth 1995

Rodriquez et al:167

Bianchini et al 1992; Loftman, Nevin 1995:299; Grodach:353

Smyth 1995

Bianchini et al 1992; Loftman, Nevin 1995:303; Doucet 2009:162; Grodach:353

Bianchini et al 1992; Tavsanoglu and Healey 1992; Loftman, Nevin 1995:299

Doucet 2009

Doucet 2009:102

Loftman, Nevin 1995:299

Grodach:353


Grodach:353

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Manchester Council in Doucet, 2009

Doucet, 2009

Doucet, 2009

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Aims of flagship developers

Create more wealth for the city

Changing local perceptions

Put cities on the map

Catalyse regeneration

Promotic “organic” growth

Place-marketing

Attract private sector finance

Inter-city competition

Attract high income residents

Local economic development

Attract visitors

Defend position in global hierarchy

Boost municipal revenues

Revitalising an attractive image for the city

Municipal aimsLocal quality and benefit

Helping people out of poverty

Attention towards deprived communities

Resident participation in planning flagship projects


References

Doucet 20091

Smyth 1995

Rodriquez et al:167


Smyth 1995



Doucet 2009

Doucet 2009:102


Grodach:353


Grodach:353

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Doucet, 2009

Doucet, 2009

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Place-marketing





Attract visitors








StrengthBoost civic prideBoost business confidenceRaising property valuesRaising development activitiy in adjoining areasArrest the spiral of decline in urban areasBenefits for all residents: wealth, jobs, places

WeaknessSocial polarisationFragmentation of citiesIndividual planning, not integratedConcentrate investment on few places onlyHigh financial riskNo public resources for deprived neighbourhoodsBenefits are unevenly distributedResidents distrust expences of governmentLow economic returns

ReferencesLoftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:304

Loftman, Nevin: 300; Doucet 2009:104Loftman, Nevin: 305; Doucet 2009:105Wilkinson in Loftman, Nevin:306Doucet 2009Loftman, Nevin:307Loftman, NevinLoftman, Nevin:309; Temelova:3Eisinger:323Temelova:3; Eisinger:331


References

Doucet 20091

Smyth 1995

Rodriquez et al:167


Smyth 1995



Doucet 2009

Doucet 2009:102


Grodach:353


Grodach:353

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Doucet, 2009

Doucet, 2009

xxx







Place-marketing





Attract visitors








StrengthBoost civic prideBoost business confidenceRaising property valuesRaising development activitiy in adjoining areasArrest the spiral of decline in urban areasBenefits for all residents: wealth, jobs, places

WeaknessSocial polarisationFragmentation of citiesIndividual planning, not integratedConcentrate investment on few places onlyHigh financial riskNo public resources for deprived neighbourhoodsBenefits are unevenly distributedResidents distrust expences of governmentLow economic returns

ReferencesLoftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:303Loftman, Nevin:304

Loftman, Nevin: 300; Doucet 2009:104Loftman, Nevin: 305; Doucet 2009:105Wilkinson in Loftman, Nevin:306Doucet 2009Loftman, Nevin:307Loftman, NevinLoftman, Nevin:309; Temelova:3Eisinger:323Temelova:3; Eisinger:331

ThreatsInstability of market: no reliable regeneration

Delay, curtailment, failure of projectsOversupply of prestigious projects

OpportunitiesGenerate socially just outcomesCreate more inclusive spacesRethink goals of key actorsProvide possibilities for housing career for residents

Amenities, transport, recreational facilities, jobs, housing

ReferencesLoftman, Nevin:306Loftman, Nevin:306Loftman, Nevin:307

Loftman, Nevin:312Doucet 2009:106Doucet 2009:106Wille:2010Doucet et al, 2010


How can the benefits be planned in a strategy for the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?2

1 - Involve residents in planning the development

2 - Flagship developers should reposition their aims to be more inclusive

How can the benefits be planned in a strategy for the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?2

Which of the benefits are possible to design and can be applied to the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?3

1- Create more inclusive spaces 2- Possibilities for housing career 3- Facilities

5- Possibilities for transport4- Recreational amenities 6- Urban places

Which of the benefits are possible to design and can be applied to the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?3

What socioeconomic and spatial requirements are needed to ensure beneficial possibilities in the Van der Pekbuurt and Overhoeks?4

OverhoeksVan der PekbuurtDesign area

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1 - Diminish effects that prevent exploitation of benefits

2 - Provide beneficial possibilities


1 - Diminish effects that prevent exploitation of benefits


1- Social polarisation 2- Fragmentation within cities 3- Alien and unwelcoming appearance

1- Create more inclusive spaces 2- Possibilities for housing career 3- Facilities

5- Possibilities for transport4- Recreational amenities 6- Urban places


1 - Diminish disbenefits


Fragmentation


Strategy & Design

AimLet the residential neighbour-hood Van der Pekbuurt benefit from the adjacent flagship development in Overhoeks Amsterdam, in socioeconomic and spatial terms

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