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Meanwhile in Hamburg

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  1. crowriver
    Member

    Hamburg’s Plan to Eliminate Cars in 20 Years

    About 40% of the area of Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany, is made up of green areas, cemeteries, sports facilities, gardens, parks and squares. For the first time ever, the city has decided to unite them together via pedestrian and cycle routes. It’s all part of the “Green Network Plan,” which aims to eliminate the need for vehicles in Hamburg over the next 20 years.

    http://www.archdaily.com/464394/hamburg-s-plan-to-eliminate-cars-in-20-years/

    Hamburg's answer to climate change
    The German city is planning a green network that will cover 40% of the city area, contributing to resilience and allowing biking, swimming and nature watching in the city

    (A bit more detailed report than above).

    http://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/hamburg-answer-to-climate-change

    Posted 10 years ago #

  2. steveo
    Member

    contributing to resilience and allowing biking, swimming and nature watching in the city

    But you don't swim to the shops...

    Posted 10 years ago #

  3. amir
    Member

    "swimming"

    Something for our Fife contingent to consider?

    Posted 10 years ago #

  4. Bhachgen
    Member

    Hamburg has horrible weather in winter - famously so in Germany. Yet if you walk around the city, even when there is snow and slush around, you can't help but notice how many bikes there are. Every available piece of street hardware on most residential side streets will be festooned with locked bicycles of all types.

    They have a super public transport network as well which is still being expanded and improved.

    Posted 10 years ago #

  5. DaveC
    Member

    Aherm....

    "swimming"

    Something for our Fife contingent to consider?

    Suppose it does show you're thinking of us Amir!! xxxx

    Edinburgh already has >40% traffic free area.*

    * if you include the foot prints of all buildings, private gardens, rivers, woodlands, cliffs, etc....

    Posted 10 years ago #

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