Pier Head Public Realm | Liverpool UK | AECOM
Why did you chose this city?
UK was chosen as the research topic because of its close evaluation to New York City. It is much like New York City’s location which attracts tourists, local residents, and workers.
What was the waterfront used from in the history?
The waterfront was once open space that had very little use for urban-ers, much like NYC areas. It was successful in turning 2.5 hectare of land into a "giant urban park." This land was part of the cities' World Heritage Site and constructed the first major extension to an urban canal.
What caused the change at the waterfront?
The "bold" cause for change at the waterfront was to revitalize the existing water spaces that involved boating activities at the piers route. Difficulties to access these areas decreased the amount of circulation within this area.
What are the transportation systems and the access to the waterfront?
Is there boat or water access?
How does the waterfront attract people?
The texture and function of the waterfront attracts people. The design of the public space at Pier Head provides a rich and varied experience for enjoying city and riverside views or simply watching boats float past. Adding texture and visual interest to the surface, the crease lines that create the paving folds run the length of the site, and are highlighted with a pale, warm-toned natural stone chosen to complement the facades of the Three Graces dockside buildings. Designed to guide rainwater collection through much of the space, the folds splay out as they approach the canal basins, to create a series of seat walls and flights of steps, then finally reconverge to continue their journey through the space.
What are the amenities?
The seating and sheltered places to sit are amenities to return closer to the water and enjoy the views of the city and sculptures. The seating is described as robust and is less prone to vandalism.
The "Three Graces" historic waterside buildings are a backdrop to the waterfront which provide beautiful views.
What type of retail/commercial/residential are at the waterfront?
The site includes the World Heritage Site, the new Museum of Liverpool Life and a mixed-use development of homes, shops and offices to the south. It also includes a remodeled ferry terminal.
What type of public spaces are there?
The space provides a new focus for tourists and Liverpool’s public events,and a catalyst for new energy and investment in the city.
Who uses these spaces?
Local Residents, tourists, bikers, boaters, and daily commuters.
What is successful about this waterfront development?
This waterfront has successfully connected the city to its urban land attracting crowds of 35,000 people.
Provides better dock connections.
Guides rainwater through folds and landscaping of the waterfront.
What is not successful about this waterfront?
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I really learned a lot through this presentation. The use of both images and text, really describes the project. I do not know how people get to this area - the transportation piece was left blank - the diagram did not show bus/train connections.
ReplyDeleteI think this was a good example to look at as the weather of Liverpool, is more similar to that of Brooklyn than many of the other examples I have been seeing.