Rail estate, multiple use of space and railway infrastructure

Rail estate, multiple use of space and railway infrastructure

de Wilde, Th.S.

Vambersky, J.N.J.A. (promotor)
Nozeman, E.F. (promotor)

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

2006-12-12

The demand for new development sites, coupled with a wish to preserve green areas outside cities, is provoking increasing interest in inner-city redevelopment. All over Europe, projects of multiple use of space are appearing that involve developing high-quality buildings in which to live and work, while taking account of the history of the city concerned. Station locations occupy a very specific position within this urban construction trend. They are of particular interest on account of their being readily accessible, not only by train but also by other forms of public transport. These locations are also sited close to all urban facilities. But the very quality of these locations lies at the root of their problems. Because of their strategic positioning, numerous parties are involved in decision making, and those parties have differing interests. Furthermore, the proximity of railway infrastructure means that a large number of environmental regulations must be complied with. The complexity of the rules is one reason why much space near stations is still undeveloped. Often, this space is occupied by low value industry, and also railway infrastructure occupies a large percentage, in the form of sidings and yards. The present thesis examines the possibilities that exist for building over railway infrastructure. In other words, for developing Rail Estate.

railway
infrastructure
structural design
property
safety
station
redevelopment
multiple use of space

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