Principles of Planning 2 final project Portfolio

Principles of Spatial Planning 2 - ENPL 334

FINAL PROJECT PORTFOLIO Dr. Sanaa Anabtawi Rama Totah Leena Isleem Tasneem Abu Fara Jihad Hoshiya 21.06.2021

SITE ANALYSIS

LOCATION

LEGIBILITY Abu Jassar Roundabout

NATIONAL

Birzeit Grand Mosque

LOCAL

REGIONAL Jifna Mosque

Birzeit Mall

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The site is located between Birzeit and Jifna.

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It has an area of 350 m2.

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4566 St. is the main road connecting both villages.

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This map displays the most important landmarks surrounding the site.

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They are located outside the site.

LEGIBILITY

URBAN MORPHOLOGY Nodes & Paths Al Toteh Jifna

FIGURE GROUND

Abu Jassar Dir Al Latin Al Marj Main Road- 16 m Secondary Roads 11 m Pedestrian Roads 6m

BUILDINGS HEIGHT Districts & Edges

Green Area with unpaved roads Green Area with no roads Area near Birzeit historic center Area near commercial center

STREET PATTERN

Residential area on mountain Residential/historic buildings Edges

Unpaved Paved

URBAN MORPHOLOGY Parcels

Land Use

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This map describes existing plot patterns, it shows how they are not very organized and systematic, so it can be taken into consideration for future development

The area is clearly covered mainly with residential B classification, so this needs to be taken into account in future designs, in order to avoid downgrading for existing buildings

NATURAL FEATURES Topography Vegetation

Contour Lines Section Lines

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This classification shows where parts of the land should be reserved and protected from urban sprawl developments.

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The topography shows that this land is mostly flat and easier to develop.

MICROCLIMATE SUN & WIND

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Sun and Shade path in March

The climate shows the sun orientation and how it affects the shades, and the wind direction to indicate best ventilation and cool breezes for the summer.

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Shades throughout the day describe how the design should take into account minimal sun exposure where needed.

VIEWS 5

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This shows the areas with the best views to place future buildings in for a better environment

SENSORY

Noise

Pollution ➜

This indicates how quiet the site is, as the noise is somewhat far from it, and that helps with the placement of different components in our design, such as residential buildings and public spaces.

Center of Industrial Area 500M away from center Area subject to pollution 57.6 Donam ➜

This shows minimal pollution exposure, which tells how this site is eco-friendly, that can develop a healthier design.

Noise from surrounding areas

Noise from Main street

CIRCULATION

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PEDPed SHED ANALYSIS Shed Analysis

The circulation indicates how the movement according to existing streets is, so that we can identify areas that do not require vehicular activity

1. 12 min. Walk radius 2. 20 min. Walk radius 3. 25 min. Walk radius Explains accessibility to nearest facilities to see which should we include in future designs.

CONCEPT PHASE

VISION An interactive sustainable environment that enhances the role of Birzeit and Jifna and provides an excellent experience for the local community and visitors to establish its position as a tourism destination.

Objectives: 1- Strengthening tourism relations between Birzeit and Jifna through: ● A Touristic path. ● The main street connecting them. ● Touristic Activities.

2- Preserving the natural resources at the study site ● Establishing rural housing near the land of medium agricultural value. ● Providing open spaces by making use of olive fields.

LAND USE RESIDENTIAL B VILLA MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL A ARD AL-ZAYTOUN PARK COMMERCIAL RESORTS PUBLIC SERVICES TOURISTIC ACTIVITIES

PARCELS

DETAILS PHASE

MASTER PLAN

JIHAD’S PART TASNEEM’S PART LEENA’S PART RAMA’S PART

leena PLAN+ section

JIHAD PLAN AND 3D

JIHAD SECTIONS

RAMA PLAN

TASNEEM PLAN,SECTION AND 3D

3D SHOTS / MODEL

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