Assessing the Historic Urban Character of the Streetscape of Gandhi Street (Old Churchill Avenue) Within the Context of Developmen
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2022-01-01
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Addis Ababa University
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Assessing the historic urban character of the streetscape of Gandhi Street (old Churchill
Avenue) within the context of development, Addis Ababa: Ethiopia
This study is the Assessment of urban character of Gandhi Street (from Tewodros
square to Mahmud Music Store), which is found in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The street
exhibits the detailed artistic advancement and workmanship of 19th and 20th century
Addis Ababa architecture. Which is known for its atheistic and landmark value in the
city. The features of these streets are changing owing to urbanization and due to the
new development of commercial activities. The Physical changes are mainly due to
road side new developments. The Main features and characters of the streets have
undergone rapid changes due to current redevelopment works.
In this study, the researcher assessed the heritage urban characters and features of
Gandhi Street on both sides longitudinally. The key changes takes place and the threats
facing are emphasized in the final results. Which the street is gradually losing its
original features because of undocumented and unguided renovations works, new
construction that doesn’t fit the setting, as well as lack of maintenance and care by the
owners heritage building. Because of this the city’s architecture heritage along the
streets are losing its main elements gradually.
The study mainly used on-site assessments, archival accounts, observation, and
interviews to collect reliable data. Also a combination of streetscape photographic
mapping and drawings are used to assess the heritage character and features of the
street. As a result, based on the combined findings the researcher got two major
recommendations. These are Streetscape Revitalization or conservation (The renewal
of the physical fabric along the street and Find activities to attract tourists and other
peoples), and preparing a legal guideline (to control incompatible changes on
heritages). Finally the recommendation end up by showing sample streetscape
revitalization and guideline.
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Assessing the Historic urban Character Streetscape Gandhi Street