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来源

HABITAT INTERNATIONAL,Vol.63,P.131-148

语言

英文

关键字

Urban planning; Interventions; Sustainable development; Historical center; Architectural design; Open space reformation; OPEN SPACE; CULTURAL LANDSCAPES; DESIGN; 21ST-CENTURY; GREENWAYS; HERITAGE; CITIES; NEEDS; CITY

作者单位

[Martinis, Spiros P.; Kontoni, Denise-Penelope N.] Technol Educ Inst Western Greece, Dept Civil Engn, 1 M Alexandrou Str, GR-26334 Patras, Greece. Kontoni, DPN (reprint author), Technol Educ Inst Western Greece, Dept Civil Engn, 1 M Alexandrou Str, GR-26334 Patras, Greece. E-Mail: spimart@teiwest.gr; kontoni@teiwest.gr

摘要

This paper presents a case study, still in progress in the Greek town of Kalavryta, where modern methods of urban planning interventions are applied to the historical center, in order to lead towards sustainable development. The choice of the particular town was made because of the new requirements that emerged as quite recently Kalavryta was appointed as the capital of a new large municipality. The history, the position and the character of the town, as well as the needs and prospects of its residents, are some of the factors that should be taken into consideration. The proposed interventions are based on three axes: Urban planning, Public utility networks and Architecture - all sharing as common objectives the improvement of the town image and the support towards its sustainable development. Some of the solutions applied are the modification of the building restrictions; traffic arrangements, pedestrianizations, public utility network improvement, architectural interventions and overall redevelopment of the historical center. All the above also contribute to make the historical center friendlier to the pedestrians. With a large part of the project already implemented, creation of high-quality public spaces, sustainable improvement of the natural and built environment as well as enhancement of the local economy have been achieved. (C) 2017 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.