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- Case Studies
Sustainability Projects – St Nicks York
Regenerative landscpaing – Freshkills NY
Ecotourism – Villages Nature Paris
- Benefits – For Future Living
SWOT Analysis – Why Fingal
4 Core Principles
St. Nicks – Green Heart of York Precedent - edible trees & plants on previous landfill site
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Come and explore 24 acres of unique green space on the site of a former rubbish tip. St Nicks became a Local
Nature Reserve in February 2004 in order
to conserve and maintain a diverse range of habitats sustaining wildlife
surrounded by urbanisation.
A centre for nature and green living. Est. by community in the 1990s the former 24 acre landfill has transformed into a thriving nature reserve.
St Nicks Environment CentreOpened in 2000 the centre was designed with sustainability in mind & to showcases green features.
Edible Fruits & Plants Diverse variety of plant species, trees and shrubs. Fruit from the site has been tested and deemed safe for human consumption.
Fresh Kills, Staten Island, NY Ecological restoration - landfill to a green oasis
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World’s largest landfill (2,315 acres) closed in 2001 & now embarking on an ambitious ecological restoration project.
The Fresh Kills Park 30 year master plan aims to serve as a model for land reclamation & sustainability projects around the world.
Public Consultation
• Large scale recreation activities –
pathways & trails
• Restore natural ecosystems – ecology &
habitat
• Passive parkland – diverse wildlife &
plant habitat
• Education – ecology & student field
studies
• Demo sustainable energy systems –
wind & solar
• Promote youth recreation
Fresh Kills, Staten Island, NY Lifescape - design strategy for actualizing the parklands potential
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A Lifescape - ecological process of environmental reclamation & renewal on a vast scale, recovering the health & biodiversity of ecosystems
Dynamic cultivation of new ecologies of soil, air & water; of vegetation , wildlife & human activity.
Landscape & Habitat Plan • Cultivate a diverse & resilient landscape• Create meaningful habitat for the
region / estuary • Design & stage ecological improvements • Restoration using tough ‘workhorse
species’
Mound restoration objectives • Increase soil quality & quantity • Retain water while avoiding
accumulation• Native plant communities – diverse seed
banks• Min maintenance req. & costs
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Villages Nature Paris Euro Disney & Center ParcsFuture of Tourism?
The Vision Unprecedented reference in eco-tourism on a European scale, both in its resort concept and its operations.
The Objective To create a tourist destination allowing visitors to live “with a single planet” during their stay.
The Experience centred around water, gardens, footpaths & horse trails, an organic farm, exploration trails, as well as culinary events and festivals – 90% green spaces.
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Villages Nature Paris Euro Disney & Center ParcsFuture of Tourism?
Project Targets:
1. Zero carbon
2. Zero waste
3. Sustainable transport
4. Sustain & local materials
5. Sustainable & local food
6. Sustainable water
7. Fauna Flora & biotope
8. Culture & heritage
9. Local partnerships &
fairtrade
10. 10. Quality of life &
wellbeing
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SWOT Analysis Fingal – Eco / Sustainability Project
STRENGTHS competitive advantage • Proximity to Dublin & zoned ‘Green
Infrastructure’• Sustainability – key theme Dev Plan
2017 • Youngest demographic in country • Established agricultural heritage &
land• Benefit residents & promotes tourism• Scalable project – phased
development
WEAKNESSES relative disadvantage • Not on Dublin tourism radar i.e. vs.
Wicklow• Limited access to rural landscape –
intensive agri • Urban rural divide • Transport infrastructure• Green infrastructure• Limited anchor tourist attractions• •
THREATS risk factors to avoid • Loosing first mover advantage• Funding • Suitable sites for scalable
development • Local transport / accessibility • Lack of investment in green
infrastructure for experiential tourism
OPPORTUNITIES to exploit for benefit • Beautiful coastal & historic heritage • First mover advantage • Solution based - future living key theme
Dev 2017• Community / education / social
inclusion / food • Anchor attraction for North Dublin • Potential source of future council
revenue / EU funds• Development resources within existing
cost base
Community
Commercial
Tourism Amenity
Placemaking
Education
Agri / Food
Resource
BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the
local.
- An educational experience on sustainable living
- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce
- Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction &
energy solutions
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the
local.
- An educational experience on sustainable living
- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce
- Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction &
energy solutions SOCIAL RESOURCESocial resource for learning, development & recreation
A unique social space promoting true
sustainable living.
- Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland
- An equitable approach to democratization of wealth
- A unique social space for learning, development & recreation
Concept Project – 4 Core Principles Message Change Values to advance
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BIODIVERSITYAgency facilitating greater biodiversity
Moving from a linear to a holistic approach to
land use.
- Biodiversity & richness of the sensory experience
- Building the quality of the soil & variety of its output
- From market led monoculture to polyculture
- Ecological design SHOWCASE SOLUTIONSShowcase true self sufficient & sustainable systems solutions
Holistic approach to environmental design with primacy of the
local.
- An educational experience on sustainable living
- Showcase ‘permanent agriculture’ sustainable produce
- Showcase integrated water resource mgt. - Showcase sustainable construction &
energy solutions SOCIAL RESOURCESocial resource for learning, development & recreation
A unique social space promoting true
sustainable living.
- Restoring the Commons to the people of Ireland
- An equitable approach to democratization of wealth
- A unique social space for learning, development & recreation UNIQUE SPACE
Create a space that is aesthetically, socially & spiritually stimulating
A unique social space cultivating human
potential
- Rural development – adding value to the landscape
- Recognising nature as the purest form of inspiration
- Need for sacred spaces to foster human potential
- Socially cohesive project
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