his essay will be about the transformation of industrial sites to recreational areas in Duisburg. This will be done by taking a closer look on the projects “Heinrich Hildebrand-Höhe” and “RheinPark”. These two projects were chosen because they are relatively young projects and are located in the author's hometown.
For the given information concerning the two projects I mainly took into consideration current sources like newspaper articles, brochures by the city of Duisburg and articles from the Internet, mainly from news pages. Regarding Duisburg's industrial history I concentrated on books that could easily be found in the municipal library of Duisburg.
The topic was chosen due to the fact that I noticed more and more recreational areas emerging on former industrial ground in my immediate surroundings. This is the reason why I got interested in these projects. I wanted to know why and how they were built in a more detailed way than I already knew from newspapers and other media.
The essay is basically divided into three parts. First there is this introduction to introduce in my ways of working on the topic. In the second part there will be an overview on the industrial development in Duisburg to make the need of transforming industrial areas better understandable. After that the aims and ways of the transformation from industry to recreation will be presented using the examples of the future designing program “IBA Emscher Park”. Thereafter, in the third part, information on the two projects from this essay's title in Duisburg will be given in a more detailed way.
In the case of Heinrich-Hildebrand-Höhe I also put the emphasis on the history of the area and ground due to the importance concerning the contemporary use. Regarding RheinPark I did not concentrate on that aspect because it does not affect today's use in a considerable way.
Finally there will be a conclusion on the topic highlighting advantages and disadvantages for the place of location Duisburg and for Duisburg's inhabitants.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 Introduction
- 2 The industrial History of Duisburg
- 2.1 Rise of Industry in Duisburg
- 2.2 Structural Changes concerning Industry in Duisburg
- 2.3 The Transformation of industrial Facilities to recreational Areas
- 3 RheinPark and Heinrich-Hildebrand-Höhe
- 3.1 Information concerning RheinPark
- 3.1.2 Ways of forming Rhein Park
- 3.1.3 Future Plans for RheinPark
- 3.2 Information concerning Heinrich-Hildebrand Höhe
- 3.2.1 History of Berzelius Areal
- 3.2.2 Ways of fighting the Groundwater Threat of the Brownfields
- 3.2.3 Ways of attracting Visitors
- 4 Conclusions
- 4.1 RheinPark
- 4.2 Heinrich-Hildebrand-Höhe
- 4.3 Aftermath for Duisburg and its Inhabitants
- 5 Material
- 5.1 RheinPark
- 5.2 Heinrich-Hildebrand-Höhe
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the transformation of industrial sites into recreational areas in Duisburg, focusing specifically on the "Heinrich Hildebrand-Höhe" and "RheinPark" projects. The author aims to provide a detailed analysis of these projects, exploring their development, design, and impact on the city and its inhabitants.
- The industrial history of Duisburg and its evolution from the rise of industry in the 19th century to the structural changes that occurred in the 20th century
- The challenges and opportunities associated with transforming industrial areas into recreational spaces
- The specific features and development of the "Heinrich Hildebrand-Höhe" and "RheinPark" projects
- The impact of these transformations on Duisburg and its residents, including economic, environmental, and social considerations
- The role of the "IBA Emscher Park" design program in shaping the transformation of industrial areas in Duisburg
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Chapter 1: Introduction - Introduces the topic of industrial site transformation into recreational areas in Duisburg, focusing on the "Heinrich Hildebrand-Höhe" and "RheinPark" projects. The author explains the rationale for choosing these projects and outlines the research methodology used, including sources like newspaper articles, city brochures, and online news articles.
- Chapter 2: The Industrial Development of Duisburg - Provides a historical overview of Duisburg's industrial development, focusing on the rise of the steel, mining, and chemical industries in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This chapter also analyzes the structural changes that impacted industry in Duisburg, leading to a decline in the steel sector and the emergence of a need for transforming industrial areas.
- Chapter 3: RheinPark and Heinrich-Hildebrand-Höhe - This chapter delves into the specific details of the two chosen projects. It provides information on the history, development, and design of "RheinPark" and "Heinrich Hildebrand-Höhe", including the challenges faced in transforming these brownfields and attracting visitors.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this work include industrial transformation, recreational areas, brownfields, urban development, environmental remediation, Duisburg's industrial history, steel industry decline, "IBA Emscher Park", "Heinrich Hildebrand-Höhe", "RheinPark", and the impact of these projects on Duisburg's residents.
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- Lukas Fiedler (Author), 2009, The Transformation of Industrial Sites to Recreational Areas - in Duisburg, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/161015
