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Zaha Hadid Architects' exhibition proposes full-scale pedestrian network for London

By Hope Daley|

Friday, Feb 16, 2018

'Walkable London' exhibition rendering, Oxford Circus, London. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects.

Walkable London: Upgrading the urban prosperity engine is a research initiative and exhibition proposing a full-scale network of pedestrian routes across London. Zaha Hadid Architects proposes an integrated transport infrastructure to make walking part of an individual's daily routine in the city. The firm's scheme aims at connecting existing pockets of pedestrianized areas into one city-wide network. 

'Walkable London' exhibition rendering, Regents Street, London. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects.

The firm's research highlights several key statistics driving their project. Globally, commercial activity increases by an average of 30% following the pedestrianization of a street or district. On average, Londoners spent more than 100 hours per year stuck in traffic, costing the city’s economy £6.2bn (£1,911 per person) annually, while over 90% of air pollution in cities is caused by vehicle emissions.

'Walkable London' exhibition rendering, Oxford Street, London. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects.

Walking has also been tied to community involvement. Studies conclude that every 10 minutes of commuting reduces community involvement by 10%. Increasing opportunities for Londoners to live within walking distance of their work also increases their opportunities to interact with their community–an important factor in well-being and happiness.

Walkable London aims at re-introducing walking as an integral part of the city’s transport network. The exhibition can be viewed at New London Architecture until Feb. 26, 2018.

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  • Carson Booth ·  Feb 17, 18 7:43 PM

    Did not expect this project from ZHA, especially given the level of restraint in some of those renderings.  

  • Samuel Sharpe ·  Feb 21, 18 12:01 AM

    Surely pedestrianising Upper Street will result in (at least) doubling of traffic along Essex and St Pauls Roads from West to East to join the A1 at Highbury corner?

  • Nam Henderson ·  Feb 21, 18 3:40 AM

    Also seems like this sort of non-parametric (or maybe Patrick would argue it is) urbanism is so different from the stereotype. Either classic "The Peak" or later parametric blob. Less form, more infrastructural/mapping?

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Zaha Hadid Architects' exhibition proposes full-scale pedestrian network for London

By Hope Daley|

Friday, Feb 16, 2018

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'Walkable London' exhibition rendering, Oxford Circus, London. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects.

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zaha hadid architects ● london ● europe ● exhibition ● pedestrian
Zaha Hadid Architects
Zaha Hadid Architects

Walkable London: Upgrading the urban prosperity engine is a research initiative and exhibition proposing a full-scale network of pedestrian routes across London. Zaha Hadid Architects proposes an integrated transport infrastructure to make walking part of an individual's daily routine in the city. The firm's scheme aims at connecting existing pockets of pedestrianized areas into one city-wide network. 

'Walkable London' exhibition rendering, Regents Street, London. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects.

The firm's research highlights several key statistics driving their project. Globally, commercial activity increases by an average of 30% following the pedestrianization of a street or district. On average, Londoners spent more than 100 hours per year stuck in traffic, costing the city’s economy £6.2bn (£1,911 per person) annually, while over 90% of air pollution in cities is caused by vehicle emissions.

'Walkable London' exhibition rendering, Oxford Street, London. Image: Zaha Hadid Architects.

Walking has also been tied to community involvement. Studies conclude that every 10 minutes of commuting reduces community involvement by 10%. Increasing opportunities for Londoners to live within walking distance of their work also increases their opportunities to interact with their community–an important factor in well-being and happiness.

Walkable London aims at re-introducing walking as an integral part of the city’s transport network. The exhibition can be viewed at New London Architecture until Feb. 26, 2018.

RELATED EVENT Walkable London: Upgrading the urban prosperity engine
RELATED NEWS “Zaha Hadid Architects: Evolution” retraces the firm's design process over the last 30 years
RELATED NEWS Zaha Hadid Architects to masterplan Tallinn's Old City Harbor 2030 redevelopment

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  • Carson Booth ·  Feb 17, 18 7:43 PM

    Did not expect this project from ZHA, especially given the level of restraint in some of those renderings.  

  • Samuel Sharpe ·  Feb 21, 18 12:01 AM

    Surely pedestrianising Upper Street will result in (at least) doubling of traffic along Essex and St Pauls Roads from West to East to join the A1 at Highbury corner?

  • Nam Henderson ·  Feb 21, 18 3:40 AM

    Also seems like this sort of non-parametric (or maybe Patrick would argue it is) urbanism is so different from the stereotype. Either classic "The Peak" or later parametric blob. Less form, more infrastructural/mapping?

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