Newsletter from January 31, 2023
Car-reduced neighborhoods for a livable city - aqt
As the general public and experts agree, the reduction of private vehicles in inner-city neighborhoods offers great potential for the upgrading and climate adaptation of urban public spaces. Although the acceptance of civil society for a change in mobility habits is increasing and the contribution of corresponding measures to a liveable city for all is becoming visible in places, we are still faced with many questions and decision-making conflicts when it comes to implementation. Against this backdrop, the project team is developing indicators for mobility and urban planning in parallel with the selection of two model districts in Munich and is working on a multi-stage participation strategy. In April 2022, eight researchers will travel to Copenhagen and Malmö to meet experts from the fields of architecture, design, urban planning, mobility and social engagement. With new knowledge about best practice and a shared understanding of the project and team spirit, they will prepare for the interdisciplinary summer school - the start of the work in the districts. In September, the project team is out and about on the streets with 12 students and the support of the respective district committees. They will observe, research and interview people in order to formulate problem statements. These will be taken up in small street interventions and invite further dialog with citizens. Finally, the experiences will be presented as part of the MCube Speaker Series. In a survey, data on mobility behavior in project-typical traffic changes will be collected in order to simulate them later. An action plan will be drawn up for each neighborhood for the real-world laboratory in summer 2023. Traffic changes will be tested from May to October. The focus will be on safer traffic areas for everyone as well as green and recreational areas in parking lots. Mobility points offer more alternatives to private cars. The current phase of the project is characterized by coordination and decision-making processes with the local authorities. Local campaigns and the unser.muenchen platform are used to provide information about trials and measures and to invite participation. In February 2023, the first participatory installation with project information will be set up in the neighborhoods.
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