morphology - Economy
conflict in the neighbourhood: big shoppings center and other small developments
balance different developments
history
the place was never active space
sorge always happy, shopping area
LandUse- Connectivity Ideas
lack of activities
zplatz can be a destinetion due to central location
there was a city gate, we could remember this historical feature
Economy Ideas
north part more unused than southern part
migration, city and textile industry
Area was not destroyed in war, there are still historic parts to be preserved
Design Related Findings
landscape represents history
People Ideas
design for several group types (2)
Transportation Findingsa
tram doesn't help on accessibility
big developments pushed Sorge and Zplatz economic unbalanced
Retail: northern part is abandoned, so leave open vacancy: potential for ground floor and upper floors development
variety of age groups currently in Stadmitte/Altstadt
activities on different times
smart furniture
Hospitable: vibrant community for everybody
People
Business
Design: Local features, historic features to avoid competition with chains: like Weimar City center x Atrium
local business support
short term goals: placemaking. Attract people _1month
medium term: semi-temporary interventions- make people stay longer 6-12 months
long term: permanent proposal, support for community: make people become local users of place_5years
add
6 months
take parking
Change pavement: make change visible, connection to steinweg
rethink. modify
Placemaking
benches
parking
fence
weird plants
trash bins
light
way finding
warning signs for tram_mirror
free wLAN_connected to local business
long term
change morphology, planter arrangements
add a tram stop at Zplatz
turn Zplatz into a destination/Station
gardening
change zoning: relocate playground
renew facades