Recommendations Ensure a city centre that is liveable and viable
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Ensure a city centre that is liveable and viable
Fixed - necessary activities
Introduce a public space hierarchy With an introduction of a public space hierarchy in Apeldoorn the character of each public space will be strengthened. A wider variety of attractions and events can be provided thus a broader group of residents and visitors can be invited to the city. It is possible to develop more targeted opportunities for use, a broader range of uses and user groups, and a higher degree of variation in layout and design by introducing a public space hierarchy. (see page 109) Celebrate the many small and large spaces in the city centre and clarify the use of the various spaces by giving
The daily coming and going: to work and school, shopping, picking up children etc. The daily necessary activities become pleasant in beautiful public spaces. Public spaces that ensure accessibility for all. Strøget, Copenhagen
... the daily activities often take place on bicycles and a good cycle network will invite more users to choose this form of transport. Nørrebrogade, Copenhagen
The daily waiting for public transport becomes stimulating if the surroundings are comfortable. Swanston Street, Melbourne
Flexible - optional activities
them a clear function supported by a unique design profile. Introduce different kinds of public spaces to accommodate various activities, some fixed in their use, some flexible and others more fleeting. Ensure that Apeldoorn has a variety of spaces which present the best of urban design in all its different aspects and which have different qualities attracting different user groups.
Use festivals, as the Triënnale, to test ideas before making them permanent. Develop ideas for temporary use of the Kanaalfront area to bring the city and the Kanaal together.
Urban recreation: sitting on a bench or take a stroll through the city where the surroundings, the other people, the weather and the window displays etc. can be enjoyed. Strædet, Copenhagen
Social activities: talking to people you meet, spending time together with people you know and enjoying others company. Santiago de Compostella
Physical active recreation: sports, playing, walking your dog etc. Islands Brygge, Copenhagen
Plan for events: bigger events that may only occur once. A big concert or festival. Events that encourage many people to participate. Nyhavn, Copenhagen
Plan for activities - for example demonstrations and parades in the public spaces. Nørrebrogade, Copenhagen
Fleeting - planned activities
Create temporary public spaces with cheap materials and playful eye-catching designs, invite small businesses on short-term contracts, introduce a Kanaal festival. Create a temporary city beach, give concerts by the water and provide new seating opportunities, possibly outside the traditional notion of a bench, encouraging stopping, resting and social interaction. Involve local citizens in initiatives. Plan for recurrent activities: dancing lessons, market days, sports competitions etc. Activities that are repeated every week, month, year. Strøget, Copenhagen
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Public Spaces Public Life Apeldoorn 2009