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Cardener River Corridor Guiding Principles Diversity of Economic Development Scale of Growth Incentives for Infill and

Cardener River Corridor Guiding Principles Diversity of Economic Development Scale of Growth Incentives for Infill and Re-use Appropriate to existing infrastructure Unification and Collaboration of Regional Development Area Ecological Corridor Supports and Guides Interventions

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Cardener River Corridor Guiding Principles Diversity of Economic Development Scale of Growth Incentives for Infill and

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  1. Cardener River Corridor Guiding Principles • Diversity of Economic Development • Scale of Growth • Incentives for Infill and Re-use • Appropriate to existing infrastructure • Unification and Collaboration of Regional Development Area • Ecological Corridor Supports and Guides Interventions

  2. Opportunities • Beautiful River and Natural Landscape • Cultural and Industrial Heritage – Visible on the Landscape, Historical Buildings • Year Round Tourism and Recreational Facilities – Amenities of Pyrenees and Montserrat • Good Highway and Regional Access to Barcelona • Multiple options of Lifestyle – From farm house in callus to metropolitan life of Central Manresa

  3. Challenges • Ecological Integrity by old and new polluting industries • Industrial Withdrawal and single economy settlements • New development at inappropriate scales • Financial Resources • Municipal coordination • Topography • Road networks, train and public transport development

  4. Linkage and Networks • Natural Landscape and infrastructure Systems • Natural Amenities • Circulation Networks • Cultural and Ecological Networks • Regional Heritage • Land Use • Re-Use and Rehabilitation • ‘Wayfinding’ • Attractions • Institutional Network – Regional Council • Environmental Management • Education • Economic Development • Transportation

  5. Natural Landscape and InfrastructureNatural Amenities • Scenery • River • Plant Ecology & Wildlife • Proposed Ecological Center • Inclusive of entire river corridor • Coexistence of working industry and natural environment • Expanded to Mountains including the potash mountain and other artificial landscapes

  6. Natural Landscape and InfrastructureCirculation Networks • Regional Highway • Secondary Road • Potential for Train Expansion • Proposed ‘Riverwalk’, Bike Path, and Horse Trails • Regional Recreation • Local Leisure • Education

  7. Roads Good connections in all directions from Manresa Railroads No connections north of Suria Limited east-west lines Natural Landscape and InfrastructureCirculation Networks

  8. Cultural and Ecological NetworksRegional Heritage • Salt & Mining • Agriculture • Textiles • Industry

  9. Cultural and Ecological NetworksLand Use Relationships • Growth Strategies • New Development concentrate in existing urbanized areas • Infill • Re-use • Scale of Development Patterns • Appropriate to existing context and infrastructure • Aware of view lines and scenic experience • Use • Complement topography and adjacent uses • Maintain and enhance access to natural areas

  10. Cultural and Ecological NetworksRe-Use & Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings • Small Industries • Bicycle, furniture, specialized goods • Educational Satellite Centers • Recreational & Community Facilities • Interpretive Centers & Museums • Tourism – Bed & Breakfasts, information centers, small shops, restaurants, etc.

  11. Cultural and Ecological NetworksWayfinding and Regional Identity • Gateways • Signage • Guidelines for Nodes and Water Edge

  12. Cultural and Ecological NetworksAttractions for Area • Festivals • Weekly Events • Earthworks developed by Artists • Revolving farmer’s market • River walks • Low-impact bike tours of Cardener Corridor • Recreation and Sporting • Bicycle • Auto • Running • Kayak • Hang Gliding • Rock Climbing

  13. Institutional Network – Regional CouncilEnvironmental Management • River Clean-up • Treatment, Maintenance and Monitoring • Industrial Development Guidelines • Drainage and Resources • Financial Mechanism • Cooperatives with private and public industries • Coreate incentives for industries to invest in ecological integrity • Small fees for specific uses and recreational facilities

  14. Institutional Network – Regional CouncilEducation • Expansion of Existing Universitaria Politecnica in Manresa • Research provides dependent jobs • New facility of agriculture with Satellite Research Stations Along River Corridor • Encourages public and private partnership investment with new support industries • Education Facilities Serve as Community Space for Local Activities • Link Education Facilities to Interperative Centers along River Corridor • This can engage local and region school children and cultural tourists

  15. Institutional Network – Regional CouncilTransportation & Access • Coherent Public Transportation Systems • Visitor & Regional Transportation • Tourism Outreach • Barcelona and Pyrenees • Municipal Support for Information Sharing

  16. ConclusionRegional Cohesion • Culture • Economy • Lifestyle

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