Projekt F 12 Development of the Historic Core of the City and the Heritage Protection Case of Halifax in Nova Scotia Canada

The city of Halifax is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada and, with a population of approximately 375,000, represents the largest city in eastern Canada as well as the economic and cultural centre of the four provinces along the Atlantic coast. Halifax was founded in 1749 by the former British military as a citadel and garrison city and developed during the following centuries into a major port on the Atlantic coast. The city possesses the second-largest natural harbour in the world, which has played a crucial role in the economic development of the city and of the country as a whole. The city's continuous urban development since its founding has left over a considerable and attractive built heritage that encompasses historic structures and districts from the colonial period to the present day. These structures reflect the city's rich military and commercial history and make up the foundation for the city's present economic and cultural functions. Problems in the City Following the Second World War, the city lost much of its former military and industrial importance and has since been subjected to the various processes of structural change. Halifax has simultaneously been faced with the dismantling of traditional businesses in its historic centre, which has resulted in a number of brownfield sites in the city core. Especially in light of the built and cultural heritage, the tourism sector is expected to play a major role in shaping Halifax's future urban planning activities. The preservation of historic buildings as well as the integrative development of the historic city core and the urban waterfront are crucial tasks within this framework. Physical structures within the core must be made more attractive and accessible while supporting business development and highlighting and protecting the city's rich history. Goals and Objectives Altogether, there is an urgent need for an integrated urban design solution for the city core. The students' conceptual considerations must not only address the design of public spaces but also the conversion and re-use of former industrial sites and older buildings. At the same time, the proposals must take into account the interests of tourism and the private sector. The city's diverse contemporary problems will be dealt with in the first part of the project in order to find adequate solutions during the second part of the project. After an analysis of the current situation, students will have the opportunity to discuss future concepts and aims for the city-for example in the form of an urban design framework (-masterplan-) for the study area. For the analysis phase, we plan an excursion to Halifax at the beginning of the summer term. The School of Planning at Dalhousie University in Halifax is our partner for this project and will support us during our time in the city. Students must be prepared to discuss and write texts in the English language. Bachelor Raumplanung (2007) Erfolgreicher Abschluss der Module 1-3 und 6-9 zur Teilnahme an der ersten Teilleistung. Technische Universität Dortmund SoSe 2012 Raumplanung Diplom Dr. Vazifedoost Mehdi Ing