How our cities can become green again
Since 2001, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Dettmar has been Head of the Department of Design and Open Space Planning at the Faculty of Architecture of the Technical University (TU) Darmstadt.
Knowledge
AGFS Congress 2020: Parking as the main issue
Once again, the AGFS (Arbeitsgemeinschaft fußgänger- und fahrrad-freundlicher Städte, Gemeinden und Kreise in NRW) was delighted with a record number of participants: over 700 participants accepted its invitation to the congress in Essen on 27 February.
Barrier-free travel
Day after day, millions of people use public transport (ÖPNV). People with reduced mobility also depend on buses and trains.
2019 AGFS Congress with new attendance record
Traffic safety was the topic at this year’s Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly Cities, Municipalities and Counties in North Rhine-Westphalia e. V. (AGFS) Congress which took place on February 21 at the Essen Exhibition Centre parallel to the public “Bicycle” exhibition.
E-Book: Deutschland auf dem Sattel
Our free e-book for you: “Deutschland auf dem Sattel – Fakten und Entwicklungen im Radverkehr“.
Protecting what is dear and valuable to us
Building a house lies in man´s nature – a few years ago a building society wooed customers for products which should help them to their “own four walls” with this saying. Indeed, there is probably no human civilisation that possessed no structures for protection against rain, snow, cold winds or even burning sunshine – shelters.
Genial orchestration
When it comes to the Experience Economy – the orchestration of brands, goods and services – Dr. Ing. Christian Mikunda is a worldwide sought-after expert.
Safety as a role model
Unlighted bus stops and passenger shelters in dark surroundings are a source of danger to the people who actually seek protection from them.
Let there be light!
Light attracts attention and that is crucial for disseminating promotional messages. Psychologists say that contrast, the interaction of light and dark, is decisive for the perception.
Load transport by bicycle?
Most municipalities have managed to ban heavy truck traffic from their inner cities giving them some breathing space, both literally and figuratively.