2024 Specialty – Urban Design and City Science / José M. Ezquiaga

Cover by students De Luca, Ferré, Maldonado, Mandi, Ucha

Specialty Leader: José María Ezquiaga

Professor: Gemma Peribañez

LIVABLE, EQUITABLE, RESILIENT AND HEALTHY CAMP – URBAN AND PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN.

General Plan – De Luca, Ferré, Maldonado, Mandi, Ucha

The Urban Design specialty seeks to teach students strategies for creating flexible places and creative environments, where people live and work, encouraging local production of energy, food and clean water, in addition to smart mobility systems that connect them and foster the development of the most vibrant and entrepreneurial community, in response to the urgent challenge of rapid global warming.

The New District southeast of Madrid “campamento”, represents a strategic initiative in urban development, aiming to create a sustainable and inclusive community. Covering nearly 200 hectares, it plans to feature approximately 10,000 apartments, with half being subsidized housing to support diverse socioeconomic demographics.

Sections – Abbassi, Patel, Real, Voruz

Key components include:

Social Infrastructure: The district is set to incorporate primary schools and daycare centers, enhancing family-oriented amenities. There will also be facilities for local supply, sports, and cultural activities.
Employment Opportunities: With a goal to generate over 10,000 jobs, the district will provide essential workspaces, fostering economic development.
Transportation Access: Proximity to the A5 highway and nearby residential areas emphasizes the need for an integrated transportation plan, facilitating connectivity to the broader metropolitan region.
Green Spaces: Adjacent to the New District, Casa de Campo offers 1,700 hectares of green space for leisure and sports, contributing to the community’s quality of life.
Sustainability Focus: The project aims to balance urban density with environmental responsibility, addressing resource consumption and production as fundamental elements of urban design.

Overall, the New District is envisioned not just as a residential area but as a model for sustainable living and urban integration, aiming to enrich both the local community and the greater Madrid region.

Block strategy – Abbassi, Patel, Real, Voruz

Each group has designed a complete proposal for the camp sector considering the components outlined above, and answering the following three questions:

How to establish a competitive dialogue between urban development, public space design and integration with the established surrounding neighborhoods through sustainable urban design?
What innovations are needed for the district of the future as part of a major transformation of the city center Space?
In the contemporary development context, which housing policies can be applied in this sector?

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