b'Placemaking through the urban revitalization of abandoned subterranean spacesHarshitha Harakumar GiriyapuraLand appropriate for development is becomingThe methods of research adopted to carry out the thesis increasingly scarce in many metropolitan areas.involve case study research, collation of existing data, Underutilized or abandoned areas that have previouslyevaluation, and comparative analysis. The case studies been ignored need to be realized as important assetsused are The Lowline (New York City), City Hall Station in the urban development and regeneration process.(New York City), and Paddington Reservoirs (Sydney).Subterranean spaces comprise a substantial part of these lost urban voids. However they are not easilyThrough exploring concepts of urban design theory recognized as they are not as conspicuously visible asbased on cognition of these concealed spaces, design the rest of the land above ground. Finding alternativeprinciples and the role of these spaces in the urban uses for these spaces to promote public well-being canfabric of the city, this paper concludes with possible be vital strategies in improving the health of growingdesign guidelines and recommendations, describes cities. The regeneration of these spaces can alsopractical applications and identifies the economic function as urban catalysts which instigate positiveand social impact of these developments. The paper externalities, increase the value of the built environmentthen examines the potential of the disused tunnels of and improve the quality of life. St James Station in Sydney to become a new public subterranean space.The main objective of this paper is to examine the practical applications and explorations of different possibilities of abandoned underground urban design principles.Delancey underground The Lowline imaginedSource: the Lowline Source: the Lowline 140P5-20200301-FOLIO RESEARCH.indd 11 2020/3/4 23:13:50'