High dwelling density as sustainability solution in Lancaster

Boyko, Christopher T.; Cooper, Cary L.

doi:10.1680/ensu.2012.165.1.81

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“…These issues raise some important implications for the development approaches to be pursued in urban mixed-use regeneration projects from a cross-disciplinary perspective. They support the desirability of relatively high densities on such sites (Boyko and Cooper, 2012; this issue), which can underpin the viability of community infrastructure provision not only in terms of supplying user demand for new facilities but also in generating sufficient commercial value in mixed-use schemes to support the development of non-profit elements. The influence of urban form and good urban design that enhances social interaction and participation and encourages people to use local facilities is particularly important in securing sustainable communities (Caputo et al, 2012; this issue), as is ensuring social infrastructure is located within walkable distances, reducing the need to travel by car, and limiting localised pollution (Pugh et al, 2012;this issue).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 83%

Social infrastructure and sustainable urban communities

Brown

Barber

2012

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering

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Mixed use' is a solution often used to address (urban) sustainability concerns. The claim is that more compact, highdensity urban developments that serve a multitude of uses and users can be socially beneficial while being environmentally sound and economically viable. In the case of the Luneside East regeneration project in Lancaster, UK, 'mixed use' has been specified towards the goal of achieving a 'vibrant, sustainable quarter of the city' and a 'sustainable and balanced community'. In this paper, a specific dimension of mixed use critical to community sustainability -provision of social infrastructure -is assessed using a futures analysis. Providing services and facilities that meet the needs of residents, promoting social interaction and enhancing overall quality of life are vital for building sustainable communities. However, to deliver these social benefits, one of the conditions is that there is equitable access for residents, both in the new development and for the existing community. The results of the study indicate that this condition is vulnerable in several of the futures analysed. It is important for planners to take account of these findings in order to ensure the Luneside East development will meet its social sustainability objectives both now and in the future.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 83%

Social infrastructure and sustainable urban communities

Brown

Barber

2012

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering

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“…For instance, additional benefits of 'an emphasis on pedestrian and cycle access' also include reduced congestion, reduced energy consumption, improved public health due to increased walking and cycling, and a reduced likelihood of serious road accidents involving pedestrians or cyclists. An example of a conflict might be the stipulation of a low aspect ratio of buildings around a busy road in order to improve AQ by facilitating pollutant dispersion, which may directly conflict with an imperative to achieve high dwelling density to meet other sustainability requirements such as energy efficiency (Boyko and Cooper, 2012).…”

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A futures-based analysis for urban air quality remediation

Pugh

MacKenzie

Davies³

et al. 2012

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering

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1 2 3 4 5 6Strong sustainability credentials are now considered an important aspect of any new urban development. However, actions to improve sustainability (described here as solutions) must not only perform under present conditions but must also continue to deliver their benefits however the future develops. This paper examines sustainability with respect to air quality (AQ) for a 6?6 ha case study in Lancaster, UK. The impacts of the proposed development on concentrations of the pollutants nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particulate matter and on air temperature are considered. The aspects of the development designed to enhance its sustainability for AQ, either explicitly or implicitly, include making the development permeable to non-motorised transport, providing new and appropriate bus routes, and minimising car parking space. Further important aspects of the design are highlighted, including tree planting, building form and albedo. The resilience of these solutions to future change is assessed using a scenariosbased futures analysis and the future resilience of many of the proposed solutions is shown to be uncertain. This is particularly the case for those solutions that rely on policy or maintenance to maintain their efficacy. The importance of developing cross-disciplinary sustainability solutions to enhance resilience is highlighted.

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“…This paper describes the methodology and its underlying thinking, establishes it as a powerful tool to assess the robustness of investment decisions for urban (re)generation, and then describes a case study site to which the methodology has been applied: the Luneside East redevelopment in Lancaster, UK. A series of parallel papers (Boyko and Cooper, 2012;Brown and Barber, 2012;Caputo et al, 2012;Farmani et al, 2012;Hale and Sadler, 2012;Hunt et al, 2012;Pugh et al, 2012) then applies the methodology to the plans for Luneside East, thus demonstrating its efficacy.…”

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confidence: 99%

The urban futures methodology applied to urban regeneration

Rogers

Lombardi

Leach

et al. 2012

Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Engineering

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Making cities more sustainable is a top priority – for national governments, for cities and for the people who live, work and visit urban areas. The past decade has seen a concerted UK effort to develop, apply and assess sustainability solutions for the present and near future; however, little has been done to test urban regeneration solutions beyond that. This paper describes a methodology that has developed future scenarios for the year 2050 against which to test the robustness of current engineering solutions, thereby providing unique insights into the potential impacts of present urban planning and design decisions, and thus financial investments. If a proposed solution delivers a positive legacy, regardless of the future against which it is tested, then it can be adopted with confidence. When there are very different outcomes depending on the future, the solution can either be modified to create an improved outcome regardless of the future or implemented in the knowledge of the likely impacts if the future develops in different ways. The urban futures methodology has been applied to the Lancaster Luneside East regeneration site, for which contextual information is described along with a justification for its use as a case study to trial the methodology.

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High dwelling density as sustainability solution in Lancaster

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

Social infrastructure and sustainable urban communities

Social infrastructure and sustainable urban communities

A futures-based analysis for urban air quality remediation

The urban futures methodology applied to urban regeneration

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