Blue-green street in a sustainable community
by RENZO PIANO, KOHLBECKER in Malmo, Sweden
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Author RENZO PIANO, KOHLBECKER
City Malmo
Country Sweden
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Program BO01
Description

    -SOFT MOBILITY STREET The street is pedestrian, cycling and walking is encouraged. Vehicular circulation is restricted to perimeter of district

  • RAINWATER HARVESTING Rainwater is collected from roofs and streets. It is then directed through wetlands and cascading water bodies for treatment via natural processes.
  • CONSTRUCTED WETLAND The constructed wetland consists of reed beds. Reed beds are used to filter the stormwater using natural processes.
  • GREEN SQUARES Greenery is incorporated as squares and plazas to promote biodiversity. The site soil was remediated to enable plant growth.
  • SPATIAL QUALITY The district is mainly low-rise with all buildings following a unified colour scheme. Building materials used are eco-friendly.

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