Urban[sch]isms

5. Proposing new corridors

5.1. Mixing condition as growth control mechanism

[Img. 01]On the basis of the analysis of current growth patterns and local material intelligence we can deploy a design strategy that takes in account certain local logic and at the same time enables a better growth pattern for the future.
First task of this new design strategy would have to be addressing the undefined - sprawling expansion of current growth.

[Img. 02]The nodal mixing elements researched beforehand give already existing instruments to control the growth through correct positioning and programming of these new spatial elements.
The mixing should bring together different production sectors and resolve them on a fine scale to create dense urban condition.
The mixing nodes therefore also function as hierarchical differentiation of the fabric, giving it consistency.

5.2. Potential and retainment of agriculture[Img. 03]

To establish a more sustainable economical model (see page 22) and to retain local knowledge, retention of agriculture is preferred.
New corridor trajectories are devised on basis of potential of agricultural land to stay agricultural.
Agricultural land that is better irrigated, is further from the fringe of current urbanization and current road infrastructure is more suitable for retention.

5.3. Defining general corridor direction [Img. 04]

With mapped potential of the agricultural land, retention areas become more evident.
On that basis, a general directions for urbanization can be designated.

5.4. Trajectories of corridors and placement of nodes [Img. 05]

New corridor trajectories are devised on the basis of agricultural gird and existing roads in the area.
Trajectories continue already existing corridors, connecting local corridor with a local (housing with housing) and regional corridor with regional (industry with industry).
This separational logic ensures division between dwelling and production and at the same time ensures spatial interdependence and adjaceny. This logic is also employed in terms of transport - local corridor for local traffic (cars and bicycles), regional corridor for freight and transport of produced goods.
The controlling mechanism of the corridors are the mixing nodes. They are positioned where two corridors meet or intersect.

5.5. Corridor construction [Img. 06]

To establish hierarchy, the nodes have different importance.
The main nodes that control the growth and where the corridors come together, are the regional nodes with greater mixing variety and with more prominent programs in the mix.
The additional local nodes are deployed in 10 minute intervals, to create local variety, hierarchy and human - local scale of the fabric. They are less prominent with more local programs in the mix, resulting in a node that is used by the local population.