Preserving the Heartbeat of Trench Town: A Vision for Urban Renewal

Urbanization has increased the demand for housing in major cities across the Caribbean. Jamaica is one of several islands dealing with the overwhelming difficulty of providing and improving the living conditions of individuals living in informal settlements. In the heart of Jamaica's capital, Kingston, the inner-city Trench Town neighbourhood is plagued with crime, historic political corruption and urban decay -- posing challenges for sustainable urban development. Through an in-depth analysis of the historical, political, Culture and architectural context of Trench Town, this thesis proposes a series of interventions to promote a higher standard of living. Increasing the supply and quality of housing, as well as accommodating informal economic activity can be a catalyst for community change. This redevelopment proposal for Trench Town will provide residents with the advantages of homeownership, reduce levels of crime, and stimulate employment opportunities and expand tourism.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

Level thesis:degree_level

Master's

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Architecture

Grantor dc:publisher

Carleton University

Year dc:date.issued

2021

Author dc:creator

• Wint, Kimberley Sonia

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright © 2021 the author(s). Theses may be used for non-commercial research, educational, or related academic purposes only. Such uses include personal study, research, scholarship, and teaching. Theses may only be shared by linking to Carleton University Institutional Repository and no part may be used without proper attribution to the author. No part may be used for commercial purposes directly or indirectly via a for-profit platform; no adaptation or derivative works are permitted without consent from the copyright owner.

Language dc:language.iso

en

DOI

10.22215/etd/2021-14452

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:carleton.scholaris.ca:20.500.14718/42264