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12.6.2 Temporary Installation on the Central Section
of the Slovenska Street after its Closure to Traffi c
(September 2013)
Since September 22, 2014, the central part of Slovenska street, passing through the
very city centre was closed to motorized traffi c, with the exception of public transport. With this measure the transit of motorized vehicles is being reduced in the city
centre and the priority of using it is given to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. On the occasion of closing the street a temporary arrangement was designed
and realized to show the citizens and tourists what they can gain from the street
closure. The project of temporary arrangement was planned in a sustainable way
according to the principle “Less is more” (or “More with less”). All elements may
be moved from one location to another, whenever needed. Besides street markings
no element will be used for the Slovenska street only. Temporary arrangement comprised of:
– information point (Info point) about new arrangement of the Slovenska street –
citizens were invited to give additional proposals for additional installations or
improvement of the existing,
– potted groups of trees (wooden pots),
– smaller permanent green plants in pots – pocket parks,
– Tables and chairs,
An info point-container in which the exhibition of the projects concerning the
new look of the street was prepared together with the exhibition showing the history
of the main street. Numerous citizens and other visitors gave their proposals for
improvements and compliments. It is important that the citizens were satisfi ed with
new arrangements, using the newly gained space daily. With additional plants (green
areas) an effort was taken to improve local environmental conditions and to establish more attractive street ambient. The black-carbon and nitrogen dioxide measurements were performed on-site as well (Fig. 12.11 ).
12.6.3 Green Gym – Gymnastic House with Green
Roof (April 2014)
The prototype of small green gymnastic house with green roof was designed and
built. It was designed for adults, to be placed on public playground for children to
serve for parents and other adults while their children are playing. The time, usually
spent waiting for children on the bench, has changed into the active/healthy recreation and can serve as an example of a good practice for children, as well. The gymhouse is placed on recently renewed playing ground in the city centre.
The gym-house was named “Always young” has a base of 6 m
2 and is about 3 m
high. It consists of the metal construction that serves as well as a gymnastic object,
12 Urban Heat Island in the Ljubljana City
12.6.2 Temporary Installation on the Central Section
of the Slovenska Street after its Closure to Traffi c
(September 2013)
Since September 22, 2014, the central part of Slovenska street, passing through the
very city centre was closed to motorized traffi c, with the exception of public transport. With this measure the transit of motorized vehicles is being reduced in the city
centre and the priority of using it is given to pedestrians, cyclists and public transport. On the occasion of closing the street a temporary arrangement was designed
and realized to show the citizens and tourists what they can gain from the street
closure. The project of temporary arrangement was planned in a sustainable way
according to the principle “Less is more” (or “More with less”). All elements may
be moved from one location to another, whenever needed. Besides street markings
no element will be used for the Slovenska street only. Temporary arrangement comprised of:
– information point (Info point) about new arrangement of the Slovenska street –
citizens were invited to give additional proposals for additional installations or
improvement of the existing,
– potted groups of trees (wooden pots),
– smaller permanent green plants in pots – pocket parks,
– Tables and chairs,
An info point-container in which the exhibition of the projects concerning the
new look of the street was prepared together with the exhibition showing the history
of the main street. Numerous citizens and other visitors gave their proposals for
improvements and compliments. It is important that the citizens were satisfi ed with
new arrangements, using the newly gained space daily. With additional plants (green
areas) an effort was taken to improve local environmental conditions and to establish more attractive street ambient. The black-carbon and nitrogen dioxide measurements were performed on-site as well (Fig. 12.11 ).
12.6.3 Green Gym – Gymnastic House with Green
Roof (April 2014)
The prototype of small green gymnastic house with green roof was designed and
built. It was designed for adults, to be placed on public playground for children to
serve for parents and other adults while their children are playing. The time, usually
spent waiting for children on the bench, has changed into the active/healthy recreation and can serve as an example of a good practice for children, as well. The gymhouse is placed on recently renewed playing ground in the city centre.
The gym-house was named “Always young” has a base of 6 m
2 and is about 3 m
high. It consists of the metal construction that serves as well as a gymnastic object,
12 Urban Heat Island in the Ljubljana City