Priority for pedestrians, efficient traffic solutions
Competition Heimplatz, Zürich (2nd prize), 2018-2019
Design of an urban square, concentrated pedestrian frequencies, international representation, important cultural institutions, tourism, reduction of traffic space, priority for pedestrians, active mobility, shared space, adaptation to climate change
Van de Wetering Atelier für Städtebau GmbH (urbanism), Basler & Hofmann (traffic), ASP Landschaftsarchitekten (landscape architecture)
City of Zürich
Compared with a conventional traffic solution the proposed design only needs half of the traffic space, capacity and functionality of streets and crossings is maintained.
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