International projects
Transforming urban quarters to human scale environments: applying superblock concepts for different urban structures
Researchers (1)
| no. |
Code |
Name and surname |
Research area |
Role |
Period |
No. of publicationsNo. of publications |
| 1. |
34591 |
PhD Jernej Tiran |
Geography |
Head |
2021 - 2024 |
219 |
Organisations (1)
Abstract
Meeting sustainability goals like the Paris Agreement or SDG11 requires re-allocating urban space to
transform the metabolic regime of mobility towards a fossil-fuel-free, zero-emission transport system
prioritising walking, cycling and public transport. Barcelona’s Superblock concept – a disruptive spatial
and mobility innovation emphasising human scale – opens pathways for climate-adapted, healthy and
resilient cities where accessible and connected micro-neighbourhoods ensure liveability and
sustainability. Such re-allocation of street space is currently of utmost importance in urban adaptations
to COVID19.
TuneOurBlock validates, internationalizes and expands the Superblock concept as policy and planning
strategy for transformational urban adaptation. Municipal planners, practitioners, researchers, and
NGOs, co-create effective and transferrable guidelines, policy options and tools for implementing
Superblocks in varied urban contexts. TuneOurBlock examines strategies to respectfully involve
diverse stakeholders and explores practical steps for implementation processes. These strategies are
tested in Urban Living Labs (Vienna & Berlin), validated by partners in Slovenia and Romania and with
Europe-wide peer-groups of municipal and civic stakeholders.
TuneOurBlock provides recommendations for empowering Superblock implementations in European
cities and general knowledge for how to effectively approach transformational urban interventions. A
strong dissemination package transfers the results to policymakers, municipal administrations,
academia, the private sector and civil society.
