Cars have been a thorn in architects\u2019 and urban master planners\u2019 sides for years. Apart from their many environmental disadvantages, these vehicles also require a tremendous amount of space and planning to operate efficiently. And yet, ever since cars were invented, cities have prioritized individual transportation and convenience over pedestrian-friendly setups.<\/p>\n
Fortunately, following the Covid-19 pandemic, a quiet revolution is gradually taking place, where cities turn to people-centric design, thus reshaping urban living. These six transformative initiatives reclaim space and improve the quality of life \u2014 oftentimes within vast urban metropoles. Taken together, these urban transformations illustrate that pedestrian-first urbanism is no longer a utopian idea, but rather a tangible, growing movement. By reclaiming car-dominated space, repurposing parking lots and shaded walkways, these designs prove that even the busiest urban cores can become livable, walkable, and inspiring places.<\/p>\n
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The Urban Gallery at Hyperlane<\/a><\/h3>\nBy ASPECT Studios<\/a>, Chengdu, China<\/h4>\n![\"The](\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-Urban-Gallery-at-Hyperlane_02.jpg\")
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The Hyperlane is a 1.5 mile (2.4 kilometer) multi-level linear sky park situated within Chengdu\u2019s music and arts university district. The project acts as a replacement for a disused carpark and is comprised of an urban promenade, a \u201cwater carpet\u201d landscape and a performance gallery. Specifically, the \u201cwater carpet\u201d is made of shallow water ponds, playful urban seating, vegetation and impressive lighting displays that shape a performative urban \u201cwalk\u201d along the district. Future additions to the project will be a performance gallery and a social terrace.<\/p>\n
\nErie Street Plaza<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Stoss Landscape Urbanism<\/a>, Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/h4>\n![\"Erie](\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Erie-Street-Plaza_01-scaled.jpg\")
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The project is located in the Historic Third Ward district of Milwaukee and is the final link in a series of public space activators along the riverwalk. The site used to be a large industrial parking lot, which after the project\u2019s completion became a part of a larger three-mile pedestrian and bicycle street that connects the district with the city center.<\/p>\n
Programmatically, the plaza is conceived as a civic plane that has the potential to host art festivals, communal gatherings, concerts, farmer\u2019s markets etc. This open-ended design encourages social interaction. Ample vegetation, discrete paving materials and carefully curated benches made of fiberglass populate the field.<\/p>\n
\nUrban design on both sides of Zhongxing Road in Shaoxing Ancient City<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Tongji Architectural Design (Group)<\/a>, Shaoxing, China<\/h4>\n![\"Urban](\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Urban-design-on-both-sides-of-Zhongxing-Road-in-Shaoxing-Ancient-City_01-scaled.jpg\")
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The ancient city of Shaoxing is comprised of many cultural monuments and is linked through the Zhongxing Road to the rest of the city. However, prior to the area\u2019s regeneration , the central road-axis faced many functional challenges such as traffic congestion and a general disassociation within the ancient cityscape. The project\u2019s main goal was to weaken ground traffic by separating the arrival and departure points in the area and creating a high-quality walking space. Functions such as the waterfront market, the port head and an old stage were reintroduced, integrating both ancient and modern activities to the site.<\/p>\n
\nYibin Yangtze River Melody Commercial Street<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute<\/a>, Yibin, China<\/h4>\n![\"Yibin-Yangtze-River-Melody-Commercial-Street_01-architizer\"](\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Yibin-Yangtze-River-Melody-Commercial-Street_01-scaled.jpg\")
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The project is located in Xuzhou District at the confluence of three rivers. The site is a large commercial land that occupies approximately 1.3 acres (0.52 hectares) and is adjacent to both a business and residential area. The project\u2019s aim is to build an ecological riverside leisure and fashion commercial street to meet the programmatic needs of the region as well as eliminate high-traffic roads and create a more people friendly experience.<\/p>\n
Pedestrians and vehicles are separated by integrating a road canopy greenway within the site and building an additional aerial corridor. Current elements found on site such as retaining walls and service rooms are preserved and turned into ramps and seating areas, becoming links in-between boardwalks and outdoor staircases. Finally, functional spaces such as a sports field and a playground are introduced.<\/p>\n
\nOne Green Mile – Public Space and Streetscape Design<\/a><\/h3>\nBy StudioPOD<\/a>, Mumbai, India<\/h4>\nJury Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 11th Annual A+Awards<\/h5>\n
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This project description begins with the following phrase: \u2018in cities like Mumbai, finding synergies between mobility, infrastructure and open spaces is required to create livable urban environments.\u2019 Consequently, the intent behind the One Green Mile was to develop a \u201ccomplete street\u201d within the city\u2019s hectic financial hub that is both a vibrant public space and an efficient circulation space for city vehicles.<\/p>\n
The masterplan was comprised of three main strategies: (i) streamlining traffic movement and street geometry, (ii) efficiently allocate space for all users and (iii) develop the underused space below the flyover. Following a detailed traffic survey, the necessary modifications took place were footpaths and cycle routes were introduced, while the excess open space was planted with local tree species and populated with custom street furniture. Under-utilized pocket spaces under the flyover were turned into small plazas, play areas and an amphitheater.<\/p>\n
\nShenzhen Yulong District Urban Design Competition<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Aedas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/h4>\n![\"Shenzhen](\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Shenzhen-Yulong-District-Urban-Design-Competition_01.jpg\")
The proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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The Hyperlane is a 1.5 mile (2.4 kilometer) multi-level linear sky park situated within Chengdu\u2019s music and arts university district. The project acts as a replacement for a disused carpark and is comprised of an urban promenade, a \u201cwater carpet\u201d landscape and a performance gallery. Specifically, the \u201cwater carpet\u201d is made of shallow water ponds, playful urban seating, vegetation and impressive lighting displays that shape a performative urban \u201cwalk\u201d along the district. Future additions to the project will be a performance gallery and a social terrace.<\/p>\n
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Erie Street Plaza<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Stoss Landscape Urbanism<\/a>, Milwaukee, Wisconsin<\/h4>\n The project is located in the Historic Third Ward district of Milwaukee and is the final link in a series of public space activators along the riverwalk. The site used to be a large industrial parking lot, which after the project\u2019s completion became a part of a larger three-mile pedestrian and bicycle street that connects the district with the city center.<\/p>\n
Programmatically, the plaza is conceived as a civic plane that has the potential to host art festivals, communal gatherings, concerts, farmer\u2019s markets etc. This open-ended design encourages social interaction. Ample vegetation, discrete paving materials and carefully curated benches made of fiberglass populate the field.<\/p>\n
\nUrban design on both sides of Zhongxing Road in Shaoxing Ancient City<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Tongji Architectural Design (Group)<\/a>, Shaoxing, China<\/h4>\n The ancient city of Shaoxing is comprised of many cultural monuments and is linked through the Zhongxing Road to the rest of the city. However, prior to the area\u2019s regeneration , the central road-axis faced many functional challenges such as traffic congestion and a general disassociation within the ancient cityscape. The project\u2019s main goal was to weaken ground traffic by separating the arrival and departure points in the area and creating a high-quality walking space. Functions such as the waterfront market, the port head and an old stage were reintroduced, integrating both ancient and modern activities to the site.<\/p>\n
\nYibin Yangtze River Melody Commercial Street<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute<\/a>, Yibin, China<\/h4>\n The project is located in Xuzhou District at the confluence of three rivers. The site is a large commercial land that occupies approximately 1.3 acres (0.52 hectares) and is adjacent to both a business and residential area. The project\u2019s aim is to build an ecological riverside leisure and fashion commercial street to meet the programmatic needs of the region as well as eliminate high-traffic roads and create a more people friendly experience.<\/p>\n
Pedestrians and vehicles are separated by integrating a road canopy greenway within the site and building an additional aerial corridor. Current elements found on site such as retaining walls and service rooms are preserved and turned into ramps and seating areas, becoming links in-between boardwalks and outdoor staircases. Finally, functional spaces such as a sports field and a playground are introduced.<\/p>\n
\nOne Green Mile – Public Space and Streetscape Design<\/a><\/h3>\nBy StudioPOD<\/a>, Mumbai, India<\/h4>\nJury Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 11th Annual A+Awards<\/h5>\n
This project description begins with the following phrase: \u2018in cities like Mumbai, finding synergies between mobility, infrastructure and open spaces is required to create livable urban environments.\u2019 Consequently, the intent behind the One Green Mile was to develop a \u201ccomplete street\u201d within the city\u2019s hectic financial hub that is both a vibrant public space and an efficient circulation space for city vehicles.<\/p>\n
The masterplan was comprised of three main strategies: (i) streamlining traffic movement and street geometry, (ii) efficiently allocate space for all users and (iii) develop the underused space below the flyover. Following a detailed traffic survey, the necessary modifications took place were footpaths and cycle routes were introduced, while the excess open space was planted with local tree species and populated with custom street furniture. Under-utilized pocket spaces under the flyover were turned into small plazas, play areas and an amphitheater.<\/p>\n
\nShenzhen Yulong District Urban Design Competition<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Aedas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/h4>\nThe proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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The project is located in the Historic Third Ward district of Milwaukee and is the final link in a series of public space activators along the riverwalk. The site used to be a large industrial parking lot, which after the project\u2019s completion became a part of a larger three-mile pedestrian and bicycle street that connects the district with the city center.<\/p>\n
Programmatically, the plaza is conceived as a civic plane that has the potential to host art festivals, communal gatherings, concerts, farmer\u2019s markets etc. This open-ended design encourages social interaction. Ample vegetation, discrete paving materials and carefully curated benches made of fiberglass populate the field.<\/p>\n
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Urban design on both sides of Zhongxing Road in Shaoxing Ancient City<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Tongji Architectural Design (Group)<\/a>, Shaoxing, China<\/h4>\n The ancient city of Shaoxing is comprised of many cultural monuments and is linked through the Zhongxing Road to the rest of the city. However, prior to the area\u2019s regeneration , the central road-axis faced many functional challenges such as traffic congestion and a general disassociation within the ancient cityscape. The project\u2019s main goal was to weaken ground traffic by separating the arrival and departure points in the area and creating a high-quality walking space. Functions such as the waterfront market, the port head and an old stage were reintroduced, integrating both ancient and modern activities to the site.<\/p>\n
\nYibin Yangtze River Melody Commercial Street<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute<\/a>, Yibin, China<\/h4>\n The project is located in Xuzhou District at the confluence of three rivers. The site is a large commercial land that occupies approximately 1.3 acres (0.52 hectares) and is adjacent to both a business and residential area. The project\u2019s aim is to build an ecological riverside leisure and fashion commercial street to meet the programmatic needs of the region as well as eliminate high-traffic roads and create a more people friendly experience.<\/p>\n
Pedestrians and vehicles are separated by integrating a road canopy greenway within the site and building an additional aerial corridor. Current elements found on site such as retaining walls and service rooms are preserved and turned into ramps and seating areas, becoming links in-between boardwalks and outdoor staircases. Finally, functional spaces such as a sports field and a playground are introduced.<\/p>\n
\nOne Green Mile – Public Space and Streetscape Design<\/a><\/h3>\nBy StudioPOD<\/a>, Mumbai, India<\/h4>\nJury Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 11th Annual A+Awards<\/h5>\n
This project description begins with the following phrase: \u2018in cities like Mumbai, finding synergies between mobility, infrastructure and open spaces is required to create livable urban environments.\u2019 Consequently, the intent behind the One Green Mile was to develop a \u201ccomplete street\u201d within the city\u2019s hectic financial hub that is both a vibrant public space and an efficient circulation space for city vehicles.<\/p>\n
The masterplan was comprised of three main strategies: (i) streamlining traffic movement and street geometry, (ii) efficiently allocate space for all users and (iii) develop the underused space below the flyover. Following a detailed traffic survey, the necessary modifications took place were footpaths and cycle routes were introduced, while the excess open space was planted with local tree species and populated with custom street furniture. Under-utilized pocket spaces under the flyover were turned into small plazas, play areas and an amphitheater.<\/p>\n
\nShenzhen Yulong District Urban Design Competition<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Aedas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/h4>\nThe proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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The ancient city of Shaoxing is comprised of many cultural monuments and is linked through the Zhongxing Road to the rest of the city. However, prior to the area\u2019s regeneration , the central road-axis faced many functional challenges such as traffic congestion and a general disassociation within the ancient cityscape. The project\u2019s main goal was to weaken ground traffic by separating the arrival and departure points in the area and creating a high-quality walking space. Functions such as the waterfront market, the port head and an old stage were reintroduced, integrating both ancient and modern activities to the site.<\/p>\n
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Yibin Yangtze River Melody Commercial Street<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Sichuan Provincial Architectural Design and Research Institute<\/a>, Yibin, China<\/h4>\n The project is located in Xuzhou District at the confluence of three rivers. The site is a large commercial land that occupies approximately 1.3 acres (0.52 hectares) and is adjacent to both a business and residential area. The project\u2019s aim is to build an ecological riverside leisure and fashion commercial street to meet the programmatic needs of the region as well as eliminate high-traffic roads and create a more people friendly experience.<\/p>\n
Pedestrians and vehicles are separated by integrating a road canopy greenway within the site and building an additional aerial corridor. Current elements found on site such as retaining walls and service rooms are preserved and turned into ramps and seating areas, becoming links in-between boardwalks and outdoor staircases. Finally, functional spaces such as a sports field and a playground are introduced.<\/p>\n
\nOne Green Mile – Public Space and Streetscape Design<\/a><\/h3>\nBy StudioPOD<\/a>, Mumbai, India<\/h4>\nJury Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 11th Annual A+Awards<\/h5>\n
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\nShenzhen Yulong District Urban Design Competition<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Aedas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/h4>\nThe proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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The project is located in Xuzhou District at the confluence of three rivers. The site is a large commercial land that occupies approximately 1.3 acres (0.52 hectares) and is adjacent to both a business and residential area. The project\u2019s aim is to build an ecological riverside leisure and fashion commercial street to meet the programmatic needs of the region as well as eliminate high-traffic roads and create a more people friendly experience.<\/p>\n
Pedestrians and vehicles are separated by integrating a road canopy greenway within the site and building an additional aerial corridor. Current elements found on site such as retaining walls and service rooms are preserved and turned into ramps and seating areas, becoming links in-between boardwalks and outdoor staircases. Finally, functional spaces such as a sports field and a playground are introduced.<\/p>\n
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One Green Mile – Public Space and Streetscape Design<\/a><\/h3>\nBy StudioPOD<\/a>, Mumbai, India<\/h4>\nJury Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 11th Annual A+Awards<\/h5>\n
This project description begins with the following phrase: \u2018in cities like Mumbai, finding synergies between mobility, infrastructure and open spaces is required to create livable urban environments.\u2019 Consequently, the intent behind the One Green Mile was to develop a \u201ccomplete street\u201d within the city\u2019s hectic financial hub that is both a vibrant public space and an efficient circulation space for city vehicles.<\/p>\n
The masterplan was comprised of three main strategies: (i) streamlining traffic movement and street geometry, (ii) efficiently allocate space for all users and (iii) develop the underused space below the flyover. Following a detailed traffic survey, the necessary modifications took place were footpaths and cycle routes were introduced, while the excess open space was planted with local tree species and populated with custom street furniture. Under-utilized pocket spaces under the flyover were turned into small plazas, play areas and an amphitheater.<\/p>\n
\nShenzhen Yulong District Urban Design Competition<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Aedas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/h4>\nThe proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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Jury Winner, Sustainable Transportation Project, 11th Annual A+Awards<\/h5>\n
This project description begins with the following phrase: \u2018in cities like Mumbai, finding synergies between mobility, infrastructure and open spaces is required to create livable urban environments.\u2019 Consequently, the intent behind the One Green Mile was to develop a \u201ccomplete street\u201d within the city\u2019s hectic financial hub that is both a vibrant public space and an efficient circulation space for city vehicles.<\/p>\n
The masterplan was comprised of three main strategies: (i) streamlining traffic movement and street geometry, (ii) efficiently allocate space for all users and (iii) develop the underused space below the flyover. Following a detailed traffic survey, the necessary modifications took place were footpaths and cycle routes were introduced, while the excess open space was planted with local tree species and populated with custom street furniture. Under-utilized pocket spaces under the flyover were turned into small plazas, play areas and an amphitheater.<\/p>\n
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Shenzhen Yulong District Urban Design Competition<\/a><\/h3>\nBy Aedas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/h4>\nThe proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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The proposal placed a strong emphasis on the site\u2019s ecological restoration, development and construction, suggesting a localized solution that conserves the utilizes different large spaces such as equipment rooms and parking spaces. A central green area connects the different spaces that are adjacent to the main water system, ensuring that water prevention systems are in effect. Smart and interactive infrastructure such as technology hubs, public spaces and social communities, Finally, both short-term and long-term traffic guidance systems and a new pedestrian bridge aim to control the disruptions caused by the urban expressway, while the scheme reconnects this urban gateway with the rest of the city.<\/p>\n
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