Case Studies  A Regeneration Strategy for Valletta. Il-Biccerija Case Study

5. Selecting Nodes

It is obvious that the selection of nodes where intervention is to be directed should be made after a comprehensive study of the current state of Valletta, is carried out. These studies, based quantitive and qualitative techniques, should include among other aspects: land use surveys; historical research; architectural analysis; surveys on pedestrian flow; and, demographical surveys and social analysis of resident population. Public opinion questionnaires, both for residents and users, covering demographical, social, cultural and commercial aspect, are also beneficial to this planning exercise. Most of these surveys have been carried out as part of the Local Plan for Valletta. The Local Plan for Valletta, which in a way is adopting similar strategy towards the rehabilitation of Valletta, had identified two main nodes, the waterfront of a Valletta, with Fort St. Elmo as the main "attractor", and the commercial centre of Valletta, both of which were obvious candidates. However, the identification of other possible nodes should have been within the terms of reference this Local Plan.

Nodes Approach    Land use