Superblocks: Redesigning Barcelona's Grid for Pedestrians - Pop-Up City - 0 views
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“The Superblocks generate more public space by limiting car speed and turning two-way traffic streets into one-way roads. These new public spaces are used for public parks, events and temporary markets, among other purposes. Most importantly, the citizens determine the use of the space. For that reason, it does not only solve the lack of green space and reduces both the heat island effect and CO2 emissions, but also creates solidarity among the citizens and improves their quality of life.
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"A DIY bookstore by the lake, a cozy smoke sauna in a 30-people village, and a bakery that ferments bread with wild yeast. On a trip to Tottori and Okayama, Japan, MOMENT visit spaces where citizens come and go to nourish their minds and bodies. By collaging local resources and materials, citizens design new lifestyles and draw in visitors from outside their community."