**Review of the MCube research project aqt in Munich**
*Car-reduced neighborhoods for a livable city
In 2023, streets in Munich's Südliche Au and Walchenseeplatz districts were transformed into temporary green and recreational areas. The experiment sparked numerous discussions about the future of urban traffic and the design of neighborhoods.
The goal? Transforming street space to improve quality of life. The results that have now been published speak for themselves:
60 % of residents in the Südliche Au rated the project positively. There was also great interest in new mobility solutions at Walchenseeplatz. A majority support the permanent conversion of parking lots and streets into green spaces (Südliche Au 61 %, Walchenseeplatz 56 %). Additional footpaths and cycle paths, play and exercise areas and meeting places for the neighborhood are also very popular.
**What have we learned?
Urban society is open to change, but there are some reservations despite active participation opportunities. Most people recognize the need for action and are open to experimenting with the future of mobility. Change takes time: the potential of change is often only seen in retrospect. Communication and transparency are crucial in order to involve as many citizens as possible.
The aqt project lays the foundation for future initiatives. The transport and mobility transition is only just beginning - but the project has shown how change can be shaped together.
Detailed information in the results brochure: Download
MCube aqt is a joint project of the BMBF-funded future cluster MCube under the leadership of the Technical University of Munich in cooperation with the City of Munich, Stadtwerke München GmbH, UnternehmerTUM, the Hans Sauer Foundation and other partners.
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