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RouseauA Governancy and ecologization presentation for Central AmericaPetrea HonychurchForo Ciudades Sostenibles 2012TRANSCRIPT
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Roseau
Presented by Presented by Petrea E. HonychurchPetrea E. Honychurch
Physical Planning and Physical Planning and Development Authority, DominicaDevelopment Authority, Dominica
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Governance and ecology of metropolitan cities in Central America
and the Caribbean
ROSEAUROSEAUCommonwealth of DominicaCommonwealth of Dominica
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Where are we located?
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Island: Quick facts
• 1493 Domingo = Dominica
• 29 miles/46 kilometers long and 16 miles/26 kilometers wide
• Independence 1979• Highest
concentration of volcanoes in the world (9)
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Island: Quick facts
• Over 7000 ha National Park
• About 60% island is untouched
• Five separate ecosystems
• 70,000 people• Most of
population lives around the Capital
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Locating a Capital
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Portsmouth
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1535: Dominica is declared to be a
stopping place for the outward-bound convoys of the Spanish treasure
fleets entering the Caribbean from
Europe.
1765: Portsmouth is designed and laid out
as the capital of Dominica.
1768: Portsmouth is found to be unhealthy
and plans are drawn up for the capital at
Roseau.
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The Challenge of Roseau
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MARKET and LANDING PLACE
Up the Roseau Valley And across the island
To the ford across the river
To the Church To the South
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Fitting into the space
• Layout of Roseau 1790s showing forts batteries and defense systems
Cliff lines
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The expansion of Roseau
Roseau grew, bounded on four sides by •the Roseau River•Bath Estate•Newtown Savannah •and the sea. •Only in the 20th century did it expand when estate lands were turned to housing.
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Derelict Buildings . Abandoned Derelict Buildings . Abandoned Properties Properties
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Abandoned Properties Abandoned Properties
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Garbage disposal (Church Street)Garbage disposal (Church Street)Waste DisposalWaste Disposal
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Illegal Dumping . VandalismIllegal Dumping . Vandalism
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Drainage . Sewage . Fire HazardDrainage . Sewage . Fire Hazard
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Absentee Homeowners . House Absentee Homeowners . House Tax . Family DisputesTax . Family Disputes
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
•Quiet after 6 pm . Loss of Quiet after 6 pm . Loss of High income housing . Former High income housing . Former dwelling houses becoming dwelling houses becoming offices . High demand for mixed offices . High demand for mixed services within a limited space services within a limited space
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Loss of Heritage . Loss of Heritage . Lack of harmony between old and new architectural forms
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Subdivision of agricultural landsSubdivision of agricultural lands
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Pedestrian NightmaresPedestrian Nightmares
Pedestrian Nightmare
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Maintenance . Exposed Drains Maintenance . Exposed Drains
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Traffic Congestion . Parking . Utility Traffic Congestion . Parking . Utility PolesPoles
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Circulation . Bus StationsCirculation . Bus Stations
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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VagrantsVagrants
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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VendorsVendors
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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VendorsVendors
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
Cruise Ship BerthCruise Ship Berth
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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City center lacks greenery and open space
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Green Spaces . TheftGreen Spaces . Theft
Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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ProposalsProposals
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• Roseau Development Plan
• Roseau Revitalization Plan
• Roseau Historic District• Botanical Gardens
Rehabilitation• Stadium development
plans• Vendors arcade • Road & Side walk
rehabilitation• Riverside Boulevard and
Roseau link promenade• New and proposed road
works. • Design Guidelines for
Sustainable Tourism Development (and Sustainable Living)
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Facing the Urban Reality in RoseauFacing the Urban Reality in Roseau
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Perspective - Before and After
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Success of Proposals?
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What’s the problem?
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• Lack of political will• Difficulty to get
Government to regard proposals from authority
• The absence of adequate financial support
• The constraints of the layout of the city
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• Lot sizes• The socio economic
conditions.• Communication and
responsibility between agencies and stakeholders
• Any development is haphazard–No continuity–Not planned–Planning should be a
major stakeholder
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• Lot sizes• The socio economic
conditions.• Communication and
responsibility between agencies and stakeholders
• Any development is haphazard–No continuity–Not planned–Planning should be a
major stakeholder
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Solution
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• Government to adopt a Five year plan
• Zoning and Land-use Plans• Stricter Code• Stewardship• Support of the Public
(Misunderstanding Sustainability
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Decentralizing Dominica
Portsmouth
Wesley
Marigot
Castle Bruce
Laplaine
Grand Bay
Roseau
The pressure on Roseau will only be relieved if centers of investment and urban expansion are planned elsewhere in Dominica.
The population and the services required will then be more evenly spread across the island.
This must be the policy for the future, for the good of Roseau.
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THE ENDMuchas Gracias
Thank YouMerci