Den mänskliga dimensionen David Sim Partner, Creative Director david@gehlarchitects.dk
Bo 01 Malmö
Me lego
First edition 1971
Gehl Architects, Copenhagen
First edition 1971
Livet mellan husen
The Brasilia Syndrome
the starting point is people If you a want a people-centred approach: you have to understand people
Cultures and climates are different
Hunter Gatherers - The Walking Animal
The human is small, slow, sensitive and curious animal with a speed of 5km/h
Our senses are very important
An invitation to walk?
An invitation to walk?
3-4-5 km/t
Man is man s greatest joy (Old Icelandic saying)
Social distances
Folkhälsa?
Frisk luft Motion Träffa folk
Change?
Strøget before 1962 Streets are public places
Public Space-Public Life Surveys: Copenhagen 1968, 1985, 1995, 2005
Nyhavn - before and after 1980
1/3 of the out door activity is now in the evening and Extending night the summer the day
Och nu är hamnens vatten ren
Bicycling in Copenhagen - on a citywide network of bicycle lanes
Pavements and bicycle lanes are taken across all side streets.
Hårdvara
Hardware Mjukvara
Everybody bikes 38%
Varför cyklar folk i Köpenhamn?
Is it because of the environment? 1% Say yes Copenhageners cycling save over 90.000 t CO 2 annually Copenhagen Bicycle Account 2006
Is it because of financial reasons? 6% Say yes Copenhagen Bicycle Account 2006
Is it because of the exercise you get? 19% Say yes Copenhagen Bicycle Account 2006
Is it because it is convenient, fast and easy? 61% Yes! Copenhagen Bicycle Account 2006
Everybody bikes Summer and Winter 70 % continue in the winter
International acclaim 05-02-2015 Jeff Risom- Partner, Director of Gehl Institute - Gehl Architects
Melbourne, - 3 mio. Inh.
Bicycle tracks - Copenhagen style bicycle tracks Melbourne Australia
Melbourne on bicycles New Copenhagen style bicycle lanes
Bicycle tracks - Copenhagen style bicycle tracks Melbourne Australia
New Street trees street trees since 1993
New life in the lane ways
Outdoor Cafes! curbside cafes in 1983
Outdoor Cafes! curbside cafes in 1993
Outdoor Cafes! curbside cafes in 2004
World Class Streets New York City NYC Dept. of Transport w/ Gehl Architects, Published: 13 Nov 2008
Times Square
Seeing places with fresh eyes
Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
DOT used in-house staff and resources to deliver the project. Estimated cost $1.5 million Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
Columbus Circle - before Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
Columbus Circle - after Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
Herald Square - before Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
Herald Square - after Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
Madison Square New York Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategy Nov. 2008 Copenhagen style bicycle tracks and lanes Main principle: Pedestrians + bicyclists Parked cars + traffic lanes
40% decrease in pedestrian injuries in Times Square 84% more people are lingering (eg. Reading, eating) 42% of NYC residents shop in Times Square more often The percentage of area employees satisfied with the Times Square experience increased by 72% (from 43% to 74% of those surveyed) 74% of New Yorkers say Times Square has improved dramatically
A better everyday.. Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
for everyone!
35,000m2 of reclaimed space = 3 new Piazza Navona s in the middle of Manhattan
Times Square - before Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
Times Square - after Gehl Architects Urban Quality Consultants Gl. Kongevej 1, 4.tv 1610 Copenhagen V Denmark www.gehlarchitects.dk
As Frank Sinatra sings. If you can make it there, you ll make it anywhere, it s up to you..!
Ta med på en resa
Hur det brukar vara.
Hur det burde vara.
Från post-its
Participation is key
Nu, snart, senare
Till pilot-projects
PARKLETS
Mar del Plata, Argentina
Xalapa, Mexico
Before
After
On facebook, there are lots of comments comparing the deck with a beach. #praiapaulistana #praiaurbana #spbeach
TJÄNSTEMÄN FASTIGHETSÄGARE HANDELSFÖRENING INTRESSEGRUPPER... Prioritera -Vilka projekt är mest relevanta på kort sikt? -Var fokuserar vi våra kraftr? -Hur kan vi skapa synergieffekter? Skapa projektplan (grupparbete) -Välj ut långiktigt mål (för en plats eller ett tema) -Skapa en allians av aktörer -Utforma kortsiktiga och långsiktiga delprojekt och händelser
SLUTWORKSHOP Action! -Design av kickstartprojekt som kan sätta igång en långsiktig förändring (fysisk modell, colllage mm) -Utse projektägare och plan för finansiering -5 min pitch för att sälja in projektet till hela gruppen
ESKILSBEACH PROJEKTPLAN kickstartprojekt
ESKILSBEACH - DEL 1 SOMMAREN 2014
Tack så mycket
walking
cycling walking
cycling walking Public transport
Cycling Walking Public transport Public space
Cycling Walking Public transport Public space = Cities for People!
source: Strategy Design and Advertising
106,000 ideas
Height and human scale A lower-rise Central City will have greater variety and more consistent density of activities and buildings to maintain the overall capacity in the area. The scale of remaining heritage buildings will be respected.
A distinctive city Distinctive City provides the framework from which a well-designed Central City will develop.
Life first!
Shall we dance?