Post by Duke Jeremy of Gascony on Jun 12, 2008 22:56:15 GMT
Lannion Reconstruction Project: the post-war redevelopment of the city of Lannion, Gascony
Current situation: following the attacks on Lannion on May 14th 2008 a large portion of the largely wooden city was flattened by fire. Currently only the stone structures in the city, those being the Cathedral of St Joan de Arc and the defensive walls, are left standing. Meanwhile much of the city site is under a layer of debris and ash. The former citizens of the city are currently situated in a refugee camp in the area immediately outside of the walls.
Site clearance: as of June 16th 2008 a number of organisations will be employed in the removal debris from inside the city walls and the reconstruction of fresh water and sewer systems. These include the prominently Gascon Free Brethren and the Order of the White Dragon. Ash, once cleared, is to be used in agriculture while remaining pieces of wood, stone and charcoal are to be set-aside for the remaining citizens of the city.
Primary reconstruction: when the comprehensive clearance programme has been completed the primary concern will be the reconstruction of homes for the citizens of the city and reconstruction workers ahead of the imminent winter. Houses are to be built of timber from other parts of Gascony and also the Fleur Peninsula, this is being done to harbour the benefits of speed and ease of construction that come with timber buildings. The reconstruction is to begin on the outskirts of the city, near the walls, and steadily move inwards with much of the work taking place in the settlements southern quarter. In addition to homes the citizens will also require shops, hospitals, and schools so these too will be built in the Primary Reconstruction phase of the project.
Secondary Reconstruction: when essential structures have been constructed the city centre, around the Cathedral of St Joan de Arc, will be redeveloped. The focal point of the development will be the construction of a monument to the past conflict before the main doors of the cathedral. The monument will consist of a substantial circular ornamental pool with the names of the dead carved into its stone floor so as to be viewed through the water when the pool is filled. In the centre of the pool, with water reaching ankle height, will stand two white marble statues: one of a woman weeping for the dead and the other of a man with one arm comfortingly on the woman’s shoulder while he holds aloft the Royal Standard of Bosworth with the other. Water jets will intermittently shower the statues with a haze of water meaning they will generally be viewed through a mist representing the fog of war and perseverance of the people of Lannion through it. The perimeter wall of the fountain shall bear the new Gascon motto: “Nulli expugnabilis hosti” meaning “No Enemy shall expel us.” Around this monument, to be named the “Fountain of Grief Unrepentant” the main commercial sector of the city will be constructed to include the majority of major retail outlets.
Conclusion: these first stages of the reconstruction of the city of Lannion will provide homes and jobs for the people of the city and will also encourage inwards migration from the rest of Gascony by providing some of the best living conditions in the Duchy.
Current situation: following the attacks on Lannion on May 14th 2008 a large portion of the largely wooden city was flattened by fire. Currently only the stone structures in the city, those being the Cathedral of St Joan de Arc and the defensive walls, are left standing. Meanwhile much of the city site is under a layer of debris and ash. The former citizens of the city are currently situated in a refugee camp in the area immediately outside of the walls.
Site clearance: as of June 16th 2008 a number of organisations will be employed in the removal debris from inside the city walls and the reconstruction of fresh water and sewer systems. These include the prominently Gascon Free Brethren and the Order of the White Dragon. Ash, once cleared, is to be used in agriculture while remaining pieces of wood, stone and charcoal are to be set-aside for the remaining citizens of the city.
Primary reconstruction: when the comprehensive clearance programme has been completed the primary concern will be the reconstruction of homes for the citizens of the city and reconstruction workers ahead of the imminent winter. Houses are to be built of timber from other parts of Gascony and also the Fleur Peninsula, this is being done to harbour the benefits of speed and ease of construction that come with timber buildings. The reconstruction is to begin on the outskirts of the city, near the walls, and steadily move inwards with much of the work taking place in the settlements southern quarter. In addition to homes the citizens will also require shops, hospitals, and schools so these too will be built in the Primary Reconstruction phase of the project.
Secondary Reconstruction: when essential structures have been constructed the city centre, around the Cathedral of St Joan de Arc, will be redeveloped. The focal point of the development will be the construction of a monument to the past conflict before the main doors of the cathedral. The monument will consist of a substantial circular ornamental pool with the names of the dead carved into its stone floor so as to be viewed through the water when the pool is filled. In the centre of the pool, with water reaching ankle height, will stand two white marble statues: one of a woman weeping for the dead and the other of a man with one arm comfortingly on the woman’s shoulder while he holds aloft the Royal Standard of Bosworth with the other. Water jets will intermittently shower the statues with a haze of water meaning they will generally be viewed through a mist representing the fog of war and perseverance of the people of Lannion through it. The perimeter wall of the fountain shall bear the new Gascon motto: “Nulli expugnabilis hosti” meaning “No Enemy shall expel us.” Around this monument, to be named the “Fountain of Grief Unrepentant” the main commercial sector of the city will be constructed to include the majority of major retail outlets.
Conclusion: these first stages of the reconstruction of the city of Lannion will provide homes and jobs for the people of the city and will also encourage inwards migration from the rest of Gascony by providing some of the best living conditions in the Duchy.
