leonnelsonbellina

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This is my very personal blog about my inspirations and thoughts that I would love to research on for my master thesis. You can also find some career snapshots and experiences I have gained at university and work. Feel free to scroll through the posts I have created or reposted! Wishing you an amazing and sunny day. Kind regards, Leon Nelson Bellina

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The Inspiration for my Master Thesis Application

In 2022, my partner and I took a trip to New York and instantly fell in love with the big city. One day, when we visited Hudson Yards, we came across a public park called the 'High Line' that I had not heard of before. A beautiful park built on a historic freight rail line, elevated above the streets of Manhattan's West Side, it stretches out for about 2.33 kilometers, connecting the Meatpacking District with Hudson Yards.

As someone whose interests lie in traffic, urban planning, ecology, architecture, and design, I was blown away. The concept of reusing abandoned infrastructure to turn it into green spaces for the public offers great potential for future projects, especially in dense urban areas. I was also impressed by the fact that this project supports local biodiversity by providing habitat, pollinator, and food sources for a diverse array of plant species, birds, and other wildlife. In addition, the park also incorporates sustainable design features by including permeable paving and rain gardens to manage stormwater runoff and counteract the urban heat island effect. Pedestrians are also provided with a completely new way of sustainable commuting through the city. As an elevated and dedicated pathway for walking away from motorized individual transport, the High Line improves safety and accessibility.

These aspects, and many more, continue to bring me back to this urban development and our trip to New York City. Therefore, I would love to have the chance to dedicate my master's thesis to writing about topics related to urban redevelopment projects like the High Line. I could imagine myself investigating the additional services and benefits that similar approaches provide to public spaces, cities, and the people. Is there a way to recreate these processes with other abandoned infrastructure? Is there an opportunity to apply similar projects to cities in Europe, especially Germany? If so, what needs to be done differently? What would be the requirements? How could these parks be designed, and how would they look? The list of questions is extensive. In conclusion, exploring this project presents an intriguing and valuable opportunity for further research in the context of my master's thesis, and it's a topic that I would be passionate to work on.

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My Bachelor Studies

In my Bachelor's studies, I developed a broad technical and planning knowledge in the field of geoinformatics and municipal engineering. The diverse curriculum included topics such as urban and regional planning, which involved the application of GIS data in planning decisions. Other important focuses of the program were project management, construction and land law, as well as environmental technology. This encompassed the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects with a focus on environmental monitoring and management. Another key area was GIS, cartography, and surveying. Here, I acquired skills such as data capture, analysis, and visualization, which are relevant for site analysis and design development. In municipal engineering, the focus was on infrastructures such as transportation systems, waste management, water supply and disposal, as well as energy supply.

My Courses

Bachelor-Thesis: Integration of open traffic data from Open Street Map into local geographic information systems

Study Project: IM - Road Monotoring and Assessment

Mandatory elective modules: Traffic Management and Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM)

Technical Infrastructure - Water / Waste, Transport and Energy

Land Use Planning - I and II

Geoinformation - I, II, Specialisation and 3D

Facility Management - I, II and III

Mathematics for Engineers - I and II

Surveying - Surveying, Spatial Reference, Remote Sensing and Satellite Surveying

Informatic

Statistics Financial Mathematics

Law

Administration

Structural Engineering

English for Geomatics

Project Management

Management

Interdisciplinary General Studies

Real Estate Assessment

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My Master Studies

By opting for a Master's program in Urban Ecology following my Bachelor's degree with a technical focus, my intention was to broaden my expertise in environmental conservation and sustainability. Developing intelligent and sustainable concepts for urban living spaces was one of many focal points. Also included were methodological competencies and expertise in addressing planning, technical, and environmental challenges in urban environments. Knowledge of ecosystems and their significance for humanity and society, mastery of scientific and planning methods, and the ability to independently develop solutions for practical and scientific problems were skills I acquired during my master's studies.

My courses

Environmental Resources in Urban Regions

Introduction to Urban Ecosystem Sciences

Green Spaces Management and Development

Geo Information Systems

Natural Hazards: Processes and Risk Management

Making Green - the Sustainability of Consumer Products

Student Research Project - X-Tutorial

Computer-Aided Methods in Environmental Research

Urban Soils

Inland Water Ecology B

Meteorology and Climatology for Environmental Sciences

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My Relevant Professional Experiences

2022-2024: Working Student as a Traffic Planner at LK Argus and Ramboll Deutschland GmbH

• Geospatial data analysis for evaluating and visualizing traffic concepts • Assistance in projects related to traffic calming, noise action planning, parking analysis, pedestrian and cycling planning at the municipal, urban, and neighborhood levels • Research activities on guidelines, laws, technical solutions, etc. • And many more

in 2020: Research Assistant at the Research Lab for Urban Transport (Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences)

• Area classification of the survey area Hanau in GIS • GIS visualization of parking space data • GIS visualization of traffic networks

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My Skillset

Through my studies and diverse experiences in project work as a traffic planner, I have deepened my interest in and knowledge of sustainable urban planning. In doing so, I have learned the importance of understanding traffic flows and their impacts on the environment.

The aesthetic and functional design of public spaces through the skillful arrangement and structuring of street spaces is equally significant to me. I see this as an opportunity to not only make urban spaces efficient but also aesthetically pleasing, thus enhancing the well-being of people.

The integration of sustainable planning practices is central to my work. I have already worked on projects such as creating noise action plans, traffic calming, and promoting pedestrian and bicycle traffic at the municipal, urban, and neighborhood levels, gaining valuable experience in the process.

My communication skills with planning teams, government authorities, and other stakeholders have been further developed through my project work.

Flexibility and creativity are also vital components of my work as a traffic planner. I am open to new ideas and approaches, viewing challenges as opportunities to develop innovative solutions.

A solid technical understanding is essential to me. Through my studies and professional experience, I have deepened my skills in working with Geographic Information Systems, particularly with products like ArcGIS from Esri and QGIS, as well as with PostgreSQL. Additionally, I have gained initial experience with GIS on a three-dimensional scale as well as AutoCAD and Building Information Modeling (BIM), complementing my technical profile.

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Similar Projects and Approaches

"Parkbogen Ost" - City Leipzig

A section of the eastern railway arch in Leipzig was decommissioned by Deutsche Bahn. The "Parkbogen", especially the Sellerhäuser Bogen area, is now evolving into a promenade, fostering equal access for all mobility groups and shaping a new public space. Upon completion, the Sellerhäuser Bogen park will add around 70,000 square meters of green spaces, biotopes, paths, recreational areas, and inclusive sports and play facilities to Leipzig's eastern district.

"Städtebauliches Leitbild Nordwestbahnhof" City Vienna

The Nordwestbahnhof was a former freight railway station that is no longer in operation, thus offering potential for new urban developments. Vienna's urban development plan aims to transform abandoned areas into a dynamic, sustainable neighborhood by embracing innovative approaches to living, transportation, and green spaces. With a focus on inclusivity and functionality, the project integrates diverse uses, revitalizing neglected spaces for a vibrant urban environment.

"The Garden Bridge" - City London

The London Garden Bridge was proposed as a unique pedestrian bridge adorned with extensive greenery including trees, flower beds, and shrubs. Despite initial support, the project faced controversy over its cost, funding, and environmental impact, leading to its eventual cancellation in 2017.

"High Line Park Vienna" - City Vienna

Based on the concept of the High Line in New York, a High Line Park is planned to be developed along the decommissioned route of the U6 subway line in Vienna. From the 800-meter-long disused subway line route, a green recreational area is planned to be created.

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Walking the High Line

Joel Sternfeld New York, 2000

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Joel Sternfeld. View of The High Line abandoned elevated railway with the Starrett-Lehigh Building, New York City, New York, United States, May 2000.

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THE PARALLEL PARK: Comprehensive Landscape Development Plan - Revitalization of MRTS - IT Corridor, Chennai, India #chennai #urbanlandscape #urbandesign #urbanpark #urbanplaza #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #India (at Adyar, Indira Nagar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1QucnanRn-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The transformation of Strand Aldwych from a 4 lane carriageway to a premier public space in the heart of the cultural and educational district.

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The transformation of Strand Aldwych from a 4 lane carriageway to a premier public space in the heart of the cultural and educational district. 

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The transformation of Strand Aldwych from a 4 lane carriageway to a premier public space in the heart of the cultural and educational district.

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Combining the inductive and deductive approaches with the project we propose for the Golden Horn, We consider Halic as ATLAS. Its approach, which combines different scales from the individual scale to the metropolitan city, The project, which is an integrating atlas with design solutions that invites users to the space, is the same.

At the same time, the whole of the Golden Horn has an important role to play in Istanbul. doing. Being a sheltered harbor in history, it hosts settlements and industry. Although its natural structure is damaged, it is used as a part of industry and infrastructure. The Golden Horn, which carries the burden of industry and settlement, reveals its potential. With the project, in mythology, the Atlas carries the Gökdome, and Istanbul’s nature in the city.

Project by: Nergis aşar Melisa Aksun Meltem Erdem Kaya Elif Serdar Yakut HSerdar Kaya DM for credits/Removal. . . . . Photoshop Masterclass (2 Days Integrated Workshop)

Session Details: • Day 1: 18th of March, 2023 | Urban Mapping • Day 2: 19th of March, 2023 | 3D Urban Visualization

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A metropolitan intervention for Seoul riverside park

A creative international collaboration between 100 Architects (Shanghai), Carve (Amsterdam) and Urien (Seoul), with the local coordination & support of the landscape architect Walter Ryu, has resulted in this proposal for a leisure facility in Seoul, South Korea.

Project by: 100architects DM for credits/Removal. . . . . Photoshop Masterclass (2 Days Integrated Workshop)

Session Details: • Day 1: 18th of March, 2023 | Urban Mapping • Day 2: 19th of March, 2023 | 3D Urban Visualization

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Limited Seats are available!

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