Urban living room Kaiserfeldgasse

In a moderated, participatory process, a section of a residential street was temporarily redesigned in collaboration with residents and business owners. The goal was to test the planned traffic calming measures in the western part of downtown Graz and make the resulting benefits tangible. The street was cleared of unnecessary elements, and parking spaces were removed. Residents and users were invited to reimagine Kaiserfeldgasse as a ‘blank canvas.’ Street furniture made of wood was built on-site, reflecting the wishes of the participants. This encouraged reflection on the long-term design of the Neutorviertel. The result was a temporary shared space that invited appropriation and involved the entire street in the process. Based on the results of this intensive preparatory co-production process, the entire neighborhood was redesigned.

Place: Graz, Austria

Partner: Quantuum consulting, TU Graz, Studio Magic

Year: 2023