Introduction

Introduction
History

At the beginning of the 20thcentury, it was normal to wonder how the new season would resemble. It is very interesting to learn how the cities changed during this period of time. Specifically, in the UK we observe many cities with remarkable development. One of them is Portsmouth. Portsmouth is located on Portsea Island on the south coast of England. Sometimes we call Portsmouth by its nickname Pompey. It has been important port for ages. Its relationship to the sea has been developed from the early 19th century solely for leisure (Alan Balfour, 1970). However, its development is obvious during the last years. The site is a former Ministry of Defence operation covering 33 acres (www.lordland.co.uk/portfolio/p-gq.php).

It is important to note that Portsmouth is a city with a number of regeneration projects underway.
As a consequence we observe a dramatic increase in population this creates needs that should be covered. Hence, this regeneration is a result of residents seeking to:
Better the quality of life and
Improve the area
. An important role to this played the growth of Portsmouth University. After that the redevelopment of the city centre is expected.

The area was established as a naval ordnance yard in the late 17th century. Gunwharf, known as HMS Vernon, was the home of the Royal Navy’s Mine Countermeasures ships and training facilities, and the Captain Weapons Trial Unit.
In this plan, there is focus on a specific area such as Gunwharf Quays for conservation or significant change in order to make Portsmouth a city of the future. The most interesting thing is that Gunwharf Quays is the place of the city that the new and the old are linked. Many of the buildings have survived and been retained on the site such as The Boundary Wall and Main Gate, although the whole site was designated a conservation area in 1992 (Portsmouth City Council).It is obvious that there is successful combination between the future and the past that makes an interesting contrast.