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Urban Change: Padova Identify with the issue of urban change in relation to distance from Central Business District (CBD). Students must demonstrate their ability to understand and explain the terms associated with urban geography like Greenfield site, brownfield site, twilight zone, urban decline, urban regeneration, services, function, accessibility, pedestrian zones and precincts etc. To introduce the area of study i.e. Barcelona, Spain. Hypothesis Ideas to develop the hypotheses (by discussion session): As distance from CBD increases land use changes from High to low order services. As distance from CBD increases the amount of pedestrians decrease. As distance from CBD increases amount of pollution increases. As distance from CBD decreases the amount of vehicles increase. As distance from CBD decreases the amount of residential land use decreases. As distance from CBD the sphere of influence for services decreases. Method Four approximately sized sample zones have been preselected (100 meters in length in 3 different zones with varying distance from the main pedestrianised area). In each study site: 1. Walk the area 2. Complete: a) study of RICEPOTS. b) Environmental Quality Index c) Perception Survey d) Index of Services and Amenities e) Index of Residential Quality
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Urban Change: Padova
Identify with the issue of urban change in relation to distance from Central Business District (CBD). Students must demonstrate their ability to understand and explain the terms associated with urban geography like Greenfield site, brownfield site, twilight zone, urban decline, urban regeneration, services, function, accessibility, pedestrian zones and precincts etc. To introduce the area of study i.e. Barcelona, Spain.
Hypothesis
Ideas to develop the hypotheses (by discussion session):
As distance from CBD increases land use changes from High to low order services. As distance from CBD increases the amount of pedestrians decrease. As distance from CBD increases amount of pollution increases. As distance from CBD decreases the amount of vehicles increase. As distance from CBD decreases the amount of residential land use decreases. As distance from CBD the sphere of influence for services decreases.
Method
Four approximately sized sample zones have been preselected (100 meters in length in 3 different zones with varying distance from the main pedestrianised area).
In each study site:
1. Walk the area2. Complete:
a) study of RICEPOTS.b) Environmental Quality Indexc) Perception Surveyd) Index of Services and Amenitiese) Index of Residential Qualityf) Pedestrian Count.g) Traffic Count.
Students also take photographs and field sketches.
Be attentive when working next to roads and cycle lanes.
Index of Residential Quality
At each of the sites carry out the following survey. Use a 100 metre street section, both sides of the road. As this is a subjective surevey is should always be completed by the same person.
Location
Much Some Little None
Deterioration of walls 0 1 3 5
Part Peeling 0 1 2 3
Broken glass in windows 0 1 3 7
Structural damage e.g. settling cracks
0 3 6 11
Rotting timber 0 2 4 8
Broken Gutters 0 1 3 7
ScorePhysical
Condition of buildings
Final Score and Comments
33-41Good –
Excellent
23-32 Satisfactory
14-22
Generally unsatisfactory. Maybe bad in specific pars.
5-13
Action needed in the very
near future to improve
structure.
Below 5Need to
demolish or rebuild.
Environmental Survey
At each of the sites carry out the following survey. Use a 100 metre street section, both sides of the road. As this is a subjective surevey is should always be completed by the same person.
Location
Feature Score Feature Score
Landscape Quality
Trees and well-kept grassed spaces
Few trees and/or unkept grassed spaces
No trees or grassed spaces.
8
4
0
Noise
Normal residential standard – quiet
Above residential standard –with some noise
Main street standard – very noisy
5
2
0
Derelict (waste) land
None
Small area
Large area
10
4
0
Air Pollution
No offensive smells or obvious air pollution
Offensive smells and/or obvious air pollution
10
0
Litter/ Vandalism
No litter, no vandalism
Some litter or vandalism
Very untidy, much vandalism
8
4
0
Access to recreational amenities
Nearby park visible
Some street seating but no visible park
No street seating or visible parks
4
2
0
Industry
All residential properties
Some industry
Mainly industry
10
5
0
Traffic Flow
Normal residential traffic
Above normal residential traffic
Heavy vehicles and through traffic
6
3
0
Total Points
Perception Survey
At each of the sites carry out the following survey. Use a 100 metre street section, both sides of the road. As this is a subjective surevey is should always be completed by the same person.
Positive Qualities Very Strongly Felt Strongly Felt Felt Not FeltScore
3 2 1 0
Rich
Safe
Friendly/relaxed
Improving
Community atmosphereAttractive area
Total Positive Score
Negative Qualities
Poor
Dangerous
Declining
Risk of crime
Unattractive Area
Vandalised
Total Negative Score
Overall Score (positive/negative)
Weighting (w)
Number seen w x n
Closed Premises n/a n/a
Bars and restaurants
1
2
3
Banks
1
2
3
Offices and professional services
1
2
3
Services to home e.g. Dry cleaner
1
2
3
Servicesof poverty e.g Repairs
1
2
3
Clothing and shoes
1
2
3
Book shops and Art Galleries
Subtotatl
Index of Services and Amenities
Location
Zone 1 Via Venezia
Zone 2 Portello
Zone 3
Zone 4
