Conference 2003
Greening the City:
Bringing Biodiversity Back
into the Urban Environment
Abstract:
A Visual
Commentary on Biodiversity in Christchurch
Simon Fenwick & Nancy Simovic (Boffa Miskell, Christchurch)
Urban biodiversity —
a misnomer.one might think.
Not quite, for a closer
look reveals that the city of Christchurch actually harbours a wide
variety of species, habitats and ecosystems; most are modified or
rehabilitated during development, though some are either remnant
and reasonably intact.
The landscape architect's
influence on biodiversity ranges from landscape assessment and protection
of important landscapes through to client consultation and site-specific
garden design. Our role is increasingly more challenging; ensuring
individual aesthetics and current trends are balanced with appropriate
ecological, cultural and functional design responses. Site-specific
ecology can inspire the creative process of the designer, where
biodiversity, especially in the urban context, is an important component
of the successful landscape design.
We present a commentary
on biodiversity in Christchurch using slide and video, annotated
by of two landscape architects working in and around the city. Throughout
the presentation we will explore the role of the landscape architect
with regards to biodiversity, the reaction of the public to issues
surrounding it and the potential for a greater understanding and
recognition of biodiversity in public and private spaces.
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