Designing public spaces with a modern approach that focuses on the well-being of people and the development of sustainable cities is becoming a central theme for many urban centers.
The prioritization of pedestrians over cars in the construction of a new downtown parking garage shows that even the most progressive communities are taking cars into account.
However, in addition to a garage for a maximum of 300 cars, an outdoor public space is also introduced, emphasizing the priority of pedestrian-friendly areas.
By activating the street level, previously unused industrial land is transformed into a usable space for people.
This solution illustrates how infrastructure can be designed to simultaneously de-prioritize the presence of cars and make our cities more livable and human-centered.
Opera Park, designed by Danish architecture firm Cobe, is a public space adjacent to the Royal Danish Opera in Copenhagen.
Located on a former industrial island, the park provides much needed green space in the heart of the historic city center.
At street level, the green space supports people’s leisure activities.
Opera Park is in bloom all year round: the vegetation has been selected so that its appearance, scent, color and density change with the seasons.
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