Community Planning: Case studies: 008
In the centre of Luebeck
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Open house
A public session to find out what local people want.
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Von Zadow 2007
Theme
Town centre upgrade
Town centre upgrade
Location
Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Luebeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Project leader:
City of Luebeck (Hansestadt Lübeck)
City of Luebeck (Hansestadt Lübeck)
Productive use of a Community Planning Weekend to find the best, and most widely accepted solution for redesigning and enlarging the central pedestrian area of a historic European town and World Heritage Site. The first community planning activity in the Schleswig-Holstein region of Germany.
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The Process
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| Intense community planning activity Events, workshops, meetings, open house events, exhibitions. |
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| Moderate community planning activity Surveys, consultation periods. |
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| Low level community planning activity Preparation, revising documents, survey analysis, design work |
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| Key points in community planning process Formation of organizations or partnerships, launch of initiatives, project completion. |
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| Other relevant events and activities Local election, local plan adoption, tendering. |
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| Nothing much happening Waiting, breathing spaces |
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2006
Sep
Project initiation
- City of Luebeck decides to hold community planning weekend. Formation of Public Support Group and Steering Group.
Oct
Nov
Dec Preparation
Nov
Dec Preparation
2007
Jan
Feb
Feb
March
Community Planning Weekend
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23rd & 24th March
- Days 1 & 2: Open house topic oriented workshops
- city walks
- hands on planning tables
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25th, 26th & 27th March
Days 3, 4 & 5: Team working External interdisciplinary team of architects and urban planners integrate the open house suggestions into a full conceptual plan.
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28th March
Day 6
Presentation "Vision" for new pedestrian zone presented to the public by the team
Apr
May
Event report published
Detailed final report of the Community Planning Weekend published.
Jun
Jul
Aug
sep
oct
nov
dec Design competition International design competition for city centre improvements uses the Community Planning Weekend report as part of the brief.
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Aug
sep
oct
nov
dec Design competition International design competition for city centre improvements uses the Community Planning Weekend report as part of the brief.
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Context
- The historic city centre of Luebeck is a prime example of urban architecture from the Middle Ages. It is identified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
- This status has created a demand for high quality public spaces at the same time as preserving the historic infrastructure.
- To meet this demand, the city authorities decided to refurbish and extend the pedestrian zone (Schrangen, Obere Breite Straße, Kohlmarkt, Sandstraße and Klingenberg).
- It was felt to be important to secure the maximum possible support from local residents and stakeholders for the look and feel of the new pedestrian zone. Earlier attempts to make improvements failed due to difficulties in securing public support.
- A Community Planning Weekend was organised to help resolve controversies and conflicts over city planning in Luebeck.
outcomes
Outcomes -
- The Community Planning Weekend provided a neutral platform for constructive dialogue between city planners, private interest groups and professionals from a variety of disciplines.
- The results of the Community Planning Weekend were received enthusiastically by the public at the final presentation.
- The final event report forms part of the brief for an international design competition for the redesign of the pedestrian zone.
- The exchange of information and views between the support group and The City of Luebeck did not continue beyond the Community Planning Weekend.
outcomes
Parties involved
City of Luebeck
Planning authority and client
www.stadtentwicklung.luebeck.de
Possehl-Foundation
Sponsor
www.possehl-stiftung.de
Von Zadow GmbH;
Process design, organisation and facilitation consultant
www.vonzadow.de
John Thompson & Partners
Urban design consultant. Planning team lead.
www.jtp.co.uk
Communio
Facilitation consultant (for Support Group)
www.communio-essen.de
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Funding and resources
- Funding for the community planning weekend and the international design competition was provided by the Possehl-Foundation
- Capital funding for the city centre improvement works provided by the City of Luebeck.
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Special features
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Luebeck, Germany
The inner city, a World Heritage Site, from the air.
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Luebeck's historic centre in 2007
Too much traffic. Not a welcoming environment for pedestrians.
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Too much traffic. Not a welcoming environment for pedestrians.
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The Steering Group
Preparing for the community planning weekend
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Preparing for the community planning weekend
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Team briefing
City officials brief the team on the context.
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City officials brief the team on the context.
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Report back
Participant reports on the findings of a planning table group looking at Klingenberg.
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Participant reports on the findings of a planning table group looking at Klingenberg.
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Vision for Klingenberg
Proposal from the community planning weekend.
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Proposal from the community planning weekend.
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Team work
The planning team prepares proposals following the public sessions.
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The planning team prepares proposals following the public sessions.
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Final presentation
The planning team presents its proposals to a packed public meeting.
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The planning team presents its proposals to a packed public meeting.
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In the centre of Luebeck. Key aspects of the community planning weekend held in 2007.
Luebeck, Germany
The inner city, a World Heritage Site, from the air.
Luebeck01.jpg
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The inner city, a World Heritage Site, from the air.
Luebeck01.jpg
Copyright Von Zadow 2007
Luebeck's historic centre in 2007
Too much traffic. Not a welcoming environment for pedestrians.
Luebeck02.jpg
Copyright Von Zadow 2007
Too much traffic. Not a welcoming environment for pedestrians.
Luebeck02.jpg
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The Steering Group
Preparing for the community planning weekend
Luebeck03.jpg
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Preparing for the community planning weekend
Luebeck03.jpg
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Team briefing
City officials brief the team on the context.
Luebeck04.jpg
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City officials brief the team on the context.
Luebeck04.jpg
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Walkabout
Group on a walkabout with a model of the city.
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Group on a walkabout with a model of the city.
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Report back
Participant reports on the findings of a planning table group looking at Klingenberg.
Luebeck09.jpg
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Participant reports on the findings of a planning table group looking at Klingenberg.
Luebeck09.jpg
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Vision for Klingenberg
Proposal from the community planning weekend.
Luebeck11.jpg
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Proposal from the community planning weekend.
Luebeck11.jpg
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Team work
The planning team prepares proposals following the public sessions.
Luebeck12.jpg
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The planning team prepares proposals following the public sessions.
Luebeck12.jpg
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Final presentation
The planning team presents its proposals to a packed public meeting.
Luebeck13.jpg
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The planning team presents its proposals to a packed public meeting.
Luebeck13.jpg
Copyright Von Zadow 2007
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Documents available in date order. Please click on the image or information below it to download and display pdfs
download pdf - from Von Zadow In the centre of Luebeck; Results of Community Planning in 2007
(Mitten in Luebeck; Ergebnisse der Perspektivenwerkstatt 2007).
Download pdfs of the report (5 parts) from von Zadow
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Quotes
"It is surprising how many consensus points we found. Usually we come together to discuss controversies."
("Es ist doch erstaunlich, bei wievielen Punkten Einigkeit herrscht. Denn meistens treffen wir uns, um Strittiges zu erörtern")
Participant at the community planning weekend.
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Reviews
"If all future community planning events in Luebeck are as creative and competent, I do not fear about Luebeck's future!"; ("wenn alle folgenden Werkstätten in Lübeck künftig so kreativ und kompetent sein werden, dann ist mir um die Zukunft Lübecks nicht bange!")
Bausenator Franz Peter Boden; Councillor for Urban Planning, City of Luebeck; after the presentation of the results.
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Contacts
von Zadow GmbH
Andreas von Zadow
Geschwister-Scholl-Str. 31 b
D-14548 Schwielowsee
Germany
Tel. 0049/33209 - 20833
info@vonzadow.de
www.vonzadow.de
Mitten in Lubeck project information: www.mitten.in.luebeck.de
