Titanic Quarter Regeneration Case Study

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the Titanic Quarter Regeneration case study.

Titanic Quarter

One of Europe’s largest waterfront regeneration projects located on Queen's Island in Belfast, NI.

Brownfield Site

A previously developed land that is not currently in use and may be contaminated.

Economic Aim

To transform the area into a mixed-use development, creating an Innovation District and major tourist destination.

Gentrification

The process in which urban neighborhoods are upgraded, resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents.

BREEAM

Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method, a sustainability performance rating for master planning projects.

Innovation District

An area designed to foster innovation through proximity to academic institutions, incubators, and startup firms.

Job Creation

The process of generating new employment opportunities, a key focus of the Titanic Quarter regeneration.

Sustainability

Development practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Transport Connectivity

The improvement of public transport and travel options to and from an area, aimed at enhancing accessibility.

Public Realm

The spaces that are open and accessible to the public, which can include parks, squares, streets, and other areas.