Petrovsky Island
Introduction Having weathered the storm of history, Petrovsky Island is cast adrift. The island’s marina, stadium, parks, industry, and heritage all give the island a depth and richness, and yet it has never developed a coherent identity as a place within the city. Saint Petersburg, as a constellation of islands, has the unique ability to realize the specific potential of localized areas while fitting them into the framework of the larger city. Whereas now the island is a composite of various urban fragments, a comprehensive masterplan is required to treat the island as a singular entity, and reshape it as a single landscape. Because of Petrovsky Island’s prominent location, this radical transformation will change the entire cityscape, offering a model of innovation and regeneration. Existing Conditions Petrovsky Island is divided into three separate and clearly distinguishable zones: a park on the East side, an industrial zone in the middle, and a marina on the far West end. Approaching the island from the city center, the visitor first passes through the Petrovsky Park with its pond and canals.
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