British Library EThOS: Analysis of mixed-use schemes in regeneration areas
ABSTRACT: Mixed-use development is not a new phenomenon in urban planning and real estate management. This development is currently promoted to revitalise inner towns and cities particularly utilising unproductive urban spaces being referred to as 'brownfield' and 'greyfield' (underutilised) land for social, economic and environmental benefits. Mixed-use development is also challenging various players (planners, policy makers, investors and developers) in terms of the diverse of uses, density of the scheme, inclusion of high quality urban form and design, and the delivery of optimum utilisation of the development scheme in terms of highest and best use. This research explores the underlying factors in the promotion of mixed-use schemes (MUS) in response to the emerging challenges of urban regeneration agenda towards achieving sustainable communities. The study presents the findings from the case studies carried out in the UK and the Republic of Ireland using a set of variables identified from the literature towards establishing success indicators that have a strong contribution to the overall occupancy level of MUS against single-use or mono-use developments in the revitalisation of urban centres. Finally, the application of Multiple Regression Modelling proves that the component mix (number of uses), the balance of uses (space allocations), site condition and integration with the neighbouring uses which are essential elements in accomplishing the maximum potential for viability and success of mixed-use developments. Certainly, these findings offered invaluable inputs in carrying out further investigations of various mixed-use schemes to fully understand the determining qualitative and quantitative factors in the feasibility and performance for this type of development in regeneration areas. The results from the MRA also presents relevant judgments in assessing the optimal composition of the mix of uses which enhance the scheme promotion in regeneration areas which could leads to the potential optimising mixed-use and policy decision making.
About Me
- Reymos
- Belfast, Northern Ireland, Manila, Philippines, United Kingdom
- Very simple person with a simple plan in life. A registered Philippine civil engineer, an urban/environmental planner, a lecturer/tutor; plays badminton, loves to swim, sing and dance; has the passion in drawing, writing reviews/poems and reading, and a photo enthusiast.
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Sunday, 7 August 2011
Finally...my British graduation ceremony!
Graduation is an important occasion - it is the culmination of all your hard work during your time at the University of Ulster. It marks the point at which you leave us to make your way in the world. Graduation is a proud day for you, your family and your friends. It is a chance to celebrate all that you have achieved throughout your university career and to look back at the years you have spent with us and above all we're keen to make your day a special one. We'd like to congratulate everyone who is graduating at this summer's ceremonies. We hope you enjoy your graduation day and that you have many happy memories of your time here. Congratulations! (full text was taken from the University of Ulster website). For the graduation souvenir program, click HERE. Click HERE for the Belfast Telegraph Special Edition issue which graduands are published.
Unfortunately, I did not able to wear my red toga and march to get my much-awaited certificate of graduation. Nevertheless, I am happy that my hardwork and patience paved the way to attain the highest educational degree! Thank God and to all the members of my family and friends who one way or another, helped, supported and comforted me during the toughest and challenging part of my postgraduate program at the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland, UK)... Sa inyong lahat... maraming salamat at para sa inyo ang aking tagumpay!"
This research explores the underlying factors in the promotion of mixed-use schemes (MUS) in response to the emerging challenges of urban regeneration agenda towards achieving sustainable communities. The study presents the findings from the case studies carried out in the UK and the Republic of Ireland using a set of variables identified from the literature towards establishing success indicators that have a strong contribution to the overall occupancy level of MUS against single-use or mono-use developments in the revitalisation of urban centres. Finally, the application of Multiple Regression Modelling proves that the component mix (number of uses), the balance of uses (space allocations), site condition and integration with the neighbouring uses which are essential elements in accomplishing the maximum potential for viability and success of mixed-use developments.
Certainly, these findings offered invaluable inputs in carrying out further investigations of various mixed-use schemes to fully understand the determining qualitative and quantitative factors in the feasibility and performance for this type of development in regeneration areas. The results from the MRA also present relevant judgments in assessing the optimal composition of the mix of uses which enhance the scheme promotion in regeneration areas which could leads to the potential optimising mixed-use and policy decision making.
To date I am working now in Manila Philippines since June 27, 2011...So far so good...working with one of the fastest top growing environmental consulting companies in the world. I love my work very much to be an instrument in protecting, conserving and preserving our Mother Earth! Well, Im not a Global Warming and Climate Change advocate, BUT I do believe that we contributed to the degradation of our natural resources, AND I do believe that we can make a big difference in our own simple and little way!
Unfortunately, I did not able to wear my red toga and march to get my much-awaited certificate of graduation. Nevertheless, I am happy that my hardwork and patience paved the way to attain the highest educational degree! Thank God and to all the members of my family and friends who one way or another, helped, supported and comforted me during the toughest and challenging part of my postgraduate program at the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland, UK)... Sa inyong lahat... maraming salamat at para sa inyo ang aking tagumpay!"
This research explores the underlying factors in the promotion of mixed-use schemes (MUS) in response to the emerging challenges of urban regeneration agenda towards achieving sustainable communities. The study presents the findings from the case studies carried out in the UK and the Republic of Ireland using a set of variables identified from the literature towards establishing success indicators that have a strong contribution to the overall occupancy level of MUS against single-use or mono-use developments in the revitalisation of urban centres. Finally, the application of Multiple Regression Modelling proves that the component mix (number of uses), the balance of uses (space allocations), site condition and integration with the neighbouring uses which are essential elements in accomplishing the maximum potential for viability and success of mixed-use developments.
Certainly, these findings offered invaluable inputs in carrying out further investigations of various mixed-use schemes to fully understand the determining qualitative and quantitative factors in the feasibility and performance for this type of development in regeneration areas. The results from the MRA also present relevant judgments in assessing the optimal composition of the mix of uses which enhance the scheme promotion in regeneration areas which could leads to the potential optimising mixed-use and policy decision making.
To date I am working now in Manila Philippines since June 27, 2011...So far so good...working with one of the fastest top growing environmental consulting companies in the world. I love my work very much to be an instrument in protecting, conserving and preserving our Mother Earth! Well, Im not a Global Warming and Climate Change advocate, BUT I do believe that we contributed to the degradation of our natural resources, AND I do believe that we can make a big difference in our own simple and little way!
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Geo Mashup Competition 2009 runner-up winner
I WAS LUCKY TO BE CHOSEN AS ONE of the winners of the 2009 Geo Mashup competition organised by Northern Ireland's Department of Finance and Personnel, in cooperation with the Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland. This annual event encourages students in Northern Ireland to utilise geographic information (spatially generated data) from OSNI with other datasets.My colleague (also a PhD student from the University of Ulster), David M. got the grand prize for presenting his project proposal on road tax mapping, while the other runner-up, Daniel also a student from UU (Coleraine) presented his idea on how to improve Translink's travel planner.
On the other hand, my proposal was to utilise the data from two existing projects that monitor and assess the level of noise and air pollutants in Northern Ireland's sensitive land uses (residential, institutional, educational, cultural). As a runner-up winner, I received a high-specs HP Business Compag laptop and a pre-incentive £250 cash.
Click the link for last year's(2008) winner: Aidan Higgins
My detailed project proposal is entitled: AIR AND NOISE MAPPING AND MONITORING PROJECT (ANMMP). Air and noise pollution is a pressing issue worldwide and it is given a considerable attention on the impacts to the public health and the mitigations it require in minimising the adverse effects to the environment as a whole.
In particular, there are two programmes established in Northern Ireland that address this issue: (1) Noise Mapping Northern Ireland project, and (2) Local Air Quality Management (LAQM). The Noise Mapping NI project is initiated by both private and public sectors aimed to meet the requirements set by the European Directive: Environmental Noise Directive (END, 2002/49/EC) in terms of assessing and managing environmental noise in major urban transport service areas in Northern Ireland. On the other hand, LAQM provides the guideline for each district councils in Northern Ireland to review and assess the level of air pollutants against the standards set within the Air Quality Strategy released in 1997.
The main output of the Noise Mapping NI is the production of noise maps piloted in 2004/2005 for Belfast area. These detailed maps are generated in various categories covering sound levels both night and day periods. The noise data are plotted using the Ordnance Survey map of Northern Ireland (Crown copyright).
There are 8 pollutants monitored in 2006 from the LAQM's 40 air quality monitoring stations. The data from these stations are combined with the emissions information provided by the UK's National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) which provides a comprehensive record of ambient air quality across the country.
On this premise, the Air and Noise Mapping and Monitoring Project (ANMMP) intends to consolidate the data from the Noise Mapping NI and the LAQM inventory into one detailed map. In terms of originality and adding value to the data from the agencies involved, the author tends to incorporate the existing sensitive land uses of Northern Ireland (or a pilot area within Belfast City) which will be generated as a new dataset for ANMMP. The sensitive land use map will be derived from actual visual survey and will be plotted to form a composite map. The composite map provides a mechanism to investigate the concentrations of noise and pollutants in Northern Ireland; consequently highlights areas for immediate management and planning controls particularly in sensitive land uses.
Some of these mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project site planning and design such as: orientation of building openings, orientation of open spaces associated with sensitive land uses and road networks; construction of perimeter sound walls, provision for setbacks and buffers and restriction of vehicle speeds. This map is essential in the promotion of alternative travel modes in town/city centres like pedestrians and bicycle lanes as well as the promotion for alternative fuel for residential heating and cars. In addition, ANMMP could be the basis for the prioritisation of road infrastructure improvement in terms of the type of materials for roads and acoustic barriers between roads and sensitive land uses (like houses, schools, medical facilities).
In particular, there are two programmes established in Northern Ireland that address this issue: (1) Noise Mapping Northern Ireland project, and (2) Local Air Quality Management (LAQM). The Noise Mapping NI project is initiated by both private and public sectors aimed to meet the requirements set by the European Directive: Environmental Noise Directive (END, 2002/49/EC) in terms of assessing and managing environmental noise in major urban transport service areas in Northern Ireland. On the other hand, LAQM provides the guideline for each district councils in Northern Ireland to review and assess the level of air pollutants against the standards set within the Air Quality Strategy released in 1997.
The main output of the Noise Mapping NI is the production of noise maps piloted in 2004/2005 for Belfast area. These detailed maps are generated in various categories covering sound levels both night and day periods. The noise data are plotted using the Ordnance Survey map of Northern Ireland (Crown copyright).
There are 8 pollutants monitored in 2006 from the LAQM's 40 air quality monitoring stations. The data from these stations are combined with the emissions information provided by the UK's National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) which provides a comprehensive record of ambient air quality across the country.
On this premise, the Air and Noise Mapping and Monitoring Project (ANMMP) intends to consolidate the data from the Noise Mapping NI and the LAQM inventory into one detailed map. In terms of originality and adding value to the data from the agencies involved, the author tends to incorporate the existing sensitive land uses of Northern Ireland (or a pilot area within Belfast City) which will be generated as a new dataset for ANMMP. The sensitive land use map will be derived from actual visual survey and will be plotted to form a composite map. The composite map provides a mechanism to investigate the concentrations of noise and pollutants in Northern Ireland; consequently highlights areas for immediate management and planning controls particularly in sensitive land uses.
Some of these mitigation measures will be incorporated into the project site planning and design such as: orientation of building openings, orientation of open spaces associated with sensitive land uses and road networks; construction of perimeter sound walls, provision for setbacks and buffers and restriction of vehicle speeds. This map is essential in the promotion of alternative travel modes in town/city centres like pedestrians and bicycle lanes as well as the promotion for alternative fuel for residential heating and cars. In addition, ANMMP could be the basis for the prioritisation of road infrastructure improvement in terms of the type of materials for roads and acoustic barriers between roads and sensitive land uses (like houses, schools, medical facilities).
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