Patchwork quilt: A methodology proposed for the study of historic gardens

Paiva, Patrícia Duarte de Oliveira; Sousa, Rafael de Brito; Alves, Schirley Fátima Nogueira da Silva Cavalcante

doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2021.127169

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“…To assess the changes in land use and occupation along watercourses in the city of Angers, France, three analyses were performed: a) geohistorical analysis of the landscape using Patchwork Quilt methodology (Paiva et al, 2021), which was developed for studies of historical gardens and integrates analyses of different areas to construct the history and evolution of a space; b) quantitative analysis of land use and occupation around the rivers; and c) qualitative analysis via questionnaires and interviews (Figure 1).…”

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Trajectory of landscaping and multifunctionality around urban rivers: the case of Angers

Sousa,

Paiva,

Reis

et al. 2023

Ornam. Hortic.

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Due to urban population growth, there is increasing pressure to utilize open spaces in urban centers, particularly in challenging areas like watercourses. However, traditional approaches such as canalization and drainage techniques have proven ineffective and unsustainable in the face of climate change challenges. This research aims to analyze the landscapes and multifunctionality of river environments in Angers, France, identifying their functions and historical evolution, considering the population contributions and the impact on quality of life. The research employed a geohistorical analysis to examine the social, economic, and environmental dimensions through the construction of a historical timeline depicting changes in the urban space influenced by the municipality’s watercourses (Quantitative analysis). Additionally, key actors’ actions were captured and discussed through interviews and questionnaires (Qualitative analysis). This comprehensive approach facilitated the analysis of the evolutionary process of urban rivers and the identification of their multifunctional use, contributing to urban sustainability. The implementation of green and blue infrastructures (GBIs) played a significant role in this process, and participatory interventions helped garner public support for reintegrating rivers into the urban landscape. The interviews highlighted that the successful implementation of multifunctional infrastructures relies not only on clear legislation but also on political will and the adoption of sustainable economic alternatives.

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Trajectory of landscaping and multifunctionality around urban rivers: the case of Angers

Sousa,

Paiva,

Reis

et al. 2023

Ornam. Hortic.

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“…To understand the evolution of natural and sociocultural processes, a compilation of geo-historical information about the origin and formation of the city was made through bibliographies, iconographies, and topographic maps from 1898 to 1975, according to the Patchwork Quilt methodology (Paiva et al, 2021). Aerial photographs from 1958 to 2019 available at the Minas Gerais Public Archive (APM, 2021) were also used, as well as the personal archives of local historians.…”

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“…This combination of analyses, outlined in Figure 2, was performed using the Patchwork Quilt methodology (Paiva et al, 2021), developed for studies of historic gardens.…”

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The Trajectory of the Landscape and Functionality of Urban Watercourses: A Study of Lavras City, Brazil

Sousa¹,

Paiva²,

Reis³

et al. 2022

Front. Sustain. Cities

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The growth of the urban population promotes a strong pressure to occupy open spaces in urban center, including around watercourses. Canalization and drainage techniques favored urban expansion and occupation of these spaces. In long term, this has not been efficient, since it is not a sustainable decision, mainly in view of the challenges provided by climate change. The purpose of this work was to analyze the modification of the landscape and multifunctionality of the urban watercourses in relation to socioeconomic and environmental scope of the evolution of an urban area using Lavras city, Brazil, as model. For that, city's hydrographic grid was drawn from the digital elevation model (DEM) corrected by manual vectorization after field visits and analysis of high-resolution images. To understand natural and sociocultural evolution processes, a compilation of geo-historical information about the origin and formation of the city was made using Patchwork Quilt methodology. To understand the actions and perceptions of different actors from urban watercourses in Lavras, questionnaires were applied to the population, and interviews were directed to the public and private managers. It was observed that the watercourses and their surroundings lost a large part of their natural, social, and economic functions, after the 1980s, only having a drainage function. The areas in expansion prioritize the natural function preservation but lack the incentive to implement the other functions such as social and economic. With the economic valuation of land, the implementation of green and blue infrastructure has not yet been prioritized. Even with the legislation that provides multifunctional uses for rivers and their banks, the urban watercourses from Lavras remained largely monofunctional. This did not contribute to increasing the city's green areas and the reintegration of watercourses into the urban landscape. The population values the water present in the urban landscape and yearns for multifunctional solutions such as green areas and urban gardens. Public and private actors recognize the lack of clarity in the legislation, and in the definition of concepts and techniques to be adopted. Multifunctional solutions can be in favor of reconciling different interests, promoting the reintegration of rivers into the urban landscape.

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“…In research on the influencing factors of city squares at home and abroad, scholars believe that the design of any urban space needs to better understand its historical development context [46]. Atik studies the influencing factors of city squares in Turkey by assessing socio-economic and cultural changes, and provides suggestions for urban managers on sustainable development and future city square improvement [47].…”

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Research on the Spatio-Temporal Differentiation Characteristics and Factors of Typical Square Cities in China from the Perspective of Human Settlements

Gao

Sun

et al. 2022

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Taking Dalian, a typical square city in China, as an example based on data from remote sensing images, questionnaires, spatial statistics, social economy, etc., 48 squares in the main districts were constructed from the perspective of human settlements in order to build five systems: nature, humanity, society, residence and support. The aim was to explore the spatio-temporal differentiation characteristics and their driving mechanism. The results show the following: (1) The index system was constructed based on the human settlements perspective, and PCA was used to comprehensively evaluate it. Four principal component factors were extracted, and their cumulative contribution rate is 78.701%. On this basis, city squares were divided into four types: comprehensive square, recreational square, commercial service square and traffic square. (2) Using Mapinfo to visualize the square space, and taking the People’s Square as the center, the squares from the Tsarist Russia and Japanese colonial rule time periods were mainly distributed within 5 km, mostly in the direction of NE-SEE. During the construction of New China, city squares were distributed in all directions of the city, mainly between NE-SE and NNW-SSW. (3) ArcGIS was used to create an analysis chart of square service scope. Compared with 1999, it was more concentrated in central cities in 2016, and the service scope was relatively small. However, a square with high popularity has a wider influence. (4) The formation and evolution of the spatial pattern of city squares are affected by many factors, such as nature, economy, society, politics, ecological environment and technology. In the planning and development of city squares, Dalian should pay full attention to human settlements perpectives and add luster to the development of livable cities.

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Patchwork quilt: A methodology proposed for the study of historic gardens

Cited by 6 publications

References 12 publications

Trajectory of landscaping and multifunctionality around urban rivers: the case of Angers

Trajectory of landscaping and multifunctionality around urban rivers: the case of Angers

The Trajectory of the Landscape and Functionality of Urban Watercourses: A Study of Lavras City, Brazil

Research on the Spatio-Temporal Differentiation Characteristics and Factors of Typical Square Cities in China from the Perspective of Human Settlements

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