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RESILIENT PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN IN CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG. Dr. Diaan van der Westhuizen + Holger Deppe University of the Witwatersrand. Issues. Production Background to public space development (Johannesburg and Cape Town)
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RESILIENT PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN IN CAPE TOWN AND JOHANNESBURG Dr. Diaan van der Westhuizen + Holger Deppe University of the Witwatersrand
Issues Production • Background to public space development (Johannesburg and Cape Town) • Designer’s vision for the project (tenders, brief, design process, stake holders) Construction • How media portrays public spaces • Partnerships and community involvement • Design language and robustness Use Value • Amenities and people’s use of space • Vandalism and re-appropriation • Trading and spillover effects • Security and surveillance • Maintenance, upkeep, and community stewardship
Production Background to public space development
Production Designers Vision (tenders, brief, design process, stakeholders)
Walter Sisulu Square (Noble 2008)
Walter Sisulu Square (Noble 2008)
Construction Media portrays public spaces
Construction Partnerships and community involvement
Slovo Park www.jonobennet.com
Slovo Park www.jonobennet.com
Slovo Park www.slovo-park.blogspot.com
Slovo Park www.slovo-park.blogspot.com
Slovo Park www.slovo-park.blogspot.com
Construction Design language and robustness
Use Value Amenities and people’s use of space
Construction Vandalism and re-appropriation
Construction Trading and spill-over effects
Deserted intended trade space Walter Sisulu Square
Resting Places Walter Sisulu Square
Shaded areas Walter Sisulu Square
Construction Security and surveillance
Maintenance worker Philippi Stock Road Station
Construction Maintenance, upkeep and stewardship