Tracing Emergent Patterns of Urban Character within the City: Identification, Preservation and Reinforcement
(2024) AAHM10 20242Department of Architecture and Built Environment
- Abstract
- With the persistent phenomenon of rapid urbanization, cities worldwide are in a constant state of change. This transformation extends to the underlying "urban fabric" that encompasses the distinct segments that collectively shape the identity and character of a city. These segments can be formally categorized as districts, boroughs, neighborhoods, or wards. However, at a deeper level familiar to inhabitants, the urban fabric transcends mapped boundaries, revealing itself through the intricacies of the built environment.
These intricacies, or "threads" of the urban fabric, are distinct features that help define a place. These attributes may manifest as architectural styles, building types, materials, and façade treatments, as well as... (More) - With the persistent phenomenon of rapid urbanization, cities worldwide are in a constant state of change. This transformation extends to the underlying "urban fabric" that encompasses the distinct segments that collectively shape the identity and character of a city. These segments can be formally categorized as districts, boroughs, neighborhoods, or wards. However, at a deeper level familiar to inhabitants, the urban fabric transcends mapped boundaries, revealing itself through the intricacies of the built environment.
These intricacies, or "threads" of the urban fabric, are distinct features that help define a place. These attributes may manifest as architectural styles, building types, materials, and façade treatments, as well as urban-scale features like streetscapes, plazas, and green spaces. Social, cultural, and community dynamics also leave their mark on the built environment, contributing to the area's urban character.
However, as cities become hyper-focused on economic growth and accommodating rapidly increasing populations, the long-standing character and identity of existing urban environments are often threatened. Development driven by efficiency and economy frequently deprioritizes the invaluable contributions of urban character, identity, and community to our cities.
This thesis aims to foster a broader conversation among designers, architects, and planners about the consequences of rapid urbanization and gentrification, practices that frequently come at the expense of affected communities. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing the organic growth of existing urban qualities and identity, especially those rooted in strong community foundations.
The following questions guide this research:
How can we identify and reveal traces of emergent and unique urban character in the city, whether shaped through gradual organic evolution or driven by urban development? And what qualities and potential exist within this character that make it a valuable sociocultural asset worth preserving and reinforcing? (Less)
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- author
- Cooney, Brendan James LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- AAHM10 20242
- year
- 2024
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Urban Character, Industrial Heritage, Visual Research, Malmö, Pedestrianization, Photographic Documentation, Urban Planning, Architecture
- language
- English
- id
- 9177792
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- 2024-11-14 09:01:44
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abstract = {{With the persistent phenomenon of rapid urbanization, cities worldwide are in a constant state of change. This transformation extends to the underlying "urban fabric" that encompasses the distinct segments that collectively shape the identity and character of a city. These segments can be formally categorized as districts, boroughs, neighborhoods, or wards. However, at a deeper level familiar to inhabitants, the urban fabric transcends mapped boundaries, revealing itself through the intricacies of the built environment.
These intricacies, or "threads" of the urban fabric, are distinct features that help define a place. These attributes may manifest as architectural styles, building types, materials, and façade treatments, as well as urban-scale features like streetscapes, plazas, and green spaces. Social, cultural, and community dynamics also leave their mark on the built environment, contributing to the area's urban character.
However, as cities become hyper-focused on economic growth and accommodating rapidly increasing populations, the long-standing character and identity of existing urban environments are often threatened. Development driven by efficiency and economy frequently deprioritizes the invaluable contributions of urban character, identity, and community to our cities.
This thesis aims to foster a broader conversation among designers, architects, and planners about the consequences of rapid urbanization and gentrification, practices that frequently come at the expense of affected communities. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing the organic growth of existing urban qualities and identity, especially those rooted in strong community foundations.
The following questions guide this research:
How can we identify and reveal traces of emergent and unique urban character in the city, whether shaped through gradual organic evolution or driven by urban development? And what qualities and potential exist within this character that make it a valuable sociocultural asset worth preserving and reinforcing?}},
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language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Tracing Emergent Patterns of Urban Character within the City: Identification, Preservation and Reinforcement}},
year = {{2024}},
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