Introduction
From 1965 to 1989, Romania was home to one of the most repressive totalitarian regimes in history under Nicolae Ceausescu. During that time, Romania underwent a period of intense industrialization and urbanization under a program known as "systematization“
OcnaMures is slowly yet surely fading away. Back in the 60’s, the town was an important salt extraction point. It had a chlorosodic production plant, a salt extraction plant and a spa. At the moment, the entire town is in an advanced state of decay.
Context
Aim of project: Observing the way in which mono-industrial communities cope with the loss of their central activity, the depression that these places experience. Points of focus shall be the people and the places.
The collapse of the Communist regime left local communities to their own devices and the salt extracting town is now fighting unemployment and poverty.
It is important to me because this is the place where I was born. I fear that in a few years, it might disappear completely.
Logistics
Access: Will be gained with help from people who used to work in the factories. I intend to spend a month there
Budget: Approximately 400 pounds should be needed to cover all expenses (transport, daily expenses, printing)
Transport: I shall get to the place by car.
Final outcome: Book;
Audience: Anyone interested in finding out about post-industrial areas
Time away: from June 2014 to August 2014
Post production: 1 month (August2014) shall be allowed for editing and printing.
No comments:
Post a Comment