resilient public space design in cape town and johannesburg dr. diaan van der westhuizen + holger...
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RESILIENT PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN IN CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG
Dr. Diaan van der Westhuizen + Holger DeppeUniversity of the Witwatersrand
Production1. Background to public space development (Johannesburg and Cape Town)2. Designer’s vision for the project (tenders, brief, design process, stake holders)
Construction3. How media portrays public spaces4. Partnerships and community involvement5. Design language and robustness
Use Value6. Amenities and people’s use of space7. Vandalism and re-appropriation8. Trading and spillover effects9. Security and surveillance10. Maintenance, upkeep, and community stewardship
Issues
Background to public space development
Production
Johannesburg Cape TownJohannesburg Development Agency City of Cape Town
Gauteng Growth and Development Agency Quality Public Spaces Programme/Dignified Places Programme
City of Johannesburg Cape Town Spatial Development Framework
Inner City Public Space Challenge Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrade Programme
Urban Design Branch
Designers Vision (tenders, brief, design process, stakeholders)
Production
Walter Sisulu Square (Noble 2008)
Walter Sisulu Square (Noble 2008)
Media portrays public spaces
Construction
(Deckler, Graupner, Rassmuss 2008)
(Deckler, Graupner, Rassmuss 2008)
Baragwanath Transport Interchange
Baragwanath Transport Interchange
Partnerships and community involvement
Construction
Slovo Park www.jonobennet.com
Slovo Park www.jonobennet.com
www.slovo-park.blogspot.comSlovo Park
Slovo Park www.slovo-park.blogspot.com
Slovo Park www.slovo-park.blogspot.com
Design language and robustness
Construction
Philippi Community Hall
Khayelitsha Magistrates Court
Moroka Dam Park
Diepsloot Extreme Park
Amenities and people’s use of space
Use Value
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading
Diepkloof Extreme Park
Diepkloof Extreme Park
Philippi Public Transport Interchange
Vandalism and re-appropriation
Construction
Philippi Browns Farm Multipurpose Centre
Philippi Browns Farm Multipurpose Centre
Philippi Browns Farm Multipurpose Centre
Philippi Browns Farm Multipurpose Centre
Baragwanath Transport Interchange
Trading and spill-over effects
Construction
Walter Sisulu Square
Walter Sisulu Square
Deserted intended trade spaceWalter Sisulu Square
Resting PlacesWalter Sisulu Square
Shaded areasWalter Sisulu Square
Paypoints
Paypoints
Security and surveillance
Construction
Maintenance worker
Philippi Stock Road Station
Philippi Stock Road Station
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading
Violence Prevention through Urban Upgrading
Maintenance, upkeep and stewardship
Construction
Langa Youth Centre
Langa Youth Centre
Langa Youth Centre
Drill Hall
Drill Hall
Mzantsi Park
Mzantsi Park