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Case Study 1: Connswater Community Greenway
CASE STUDY 1Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
A 9km linear park through east Belfast following the course of the Connswater, Knock and Loop Rivers, connecting open and green spaces. The multipurpose greenway not only provides an attractive, safe
external-spaceopen-spacedrainagesite-planningpublic-buildingAshby Building Refurbishment Energy and Environmental Standards
Case Study 2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Originally built in 1964 to designs by Cruickshank & Seward, refurbishment of the Ashby building began in 2006. Energy efficiencies and environmental strategies are being implemented as reflected by t
energynon-domesticpublic-buildingRole of landmarks in urban design
3.7.2Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
While sensitivity is required in relation to their location and potential impact, landmarks can have a role to play as key points of reference that contribute to the legibility of the city and orienta
site-planningexternal-spacepublic-buildingPublic art as urban reference points and wayfinding
3.7.3Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
In addition to buildings, reference points within the city can also take the form of easily recognisable and localised signals that help to trigger spatial awareness in wayfinding and include interven
site-planningexternal-spacepublic-buildingPolicy DES2: Masterplanning approach for major development - landmarks and public art
DES2(h)-(i)Belfast·SPG007 Masterplanning Approach for Major Development
Planning permission will be granted for major development where it accords with the following masterplanning principles: (h) References unique parts of the city through the realisation of key landmark
site-planningexternal-spacenon-domesticpublic-building