The Hello Bridge is bridging an old neighborhood with a new urban development. This new project provides for a parc open to the entire neighborhood. It is on top of the parking garage, so people will have to climb a steep stairs in order to access. This bridge solves this problem for people who cannot climb the stairs. At the same time it creates a very special public space where people, strangers or not, encounter eachother and say hello.
The Hallo Brug is now being crowdfunded on Voordekunst.nl
Please contribute if you believe in inclusive cities!
What is the goal of the project?
"a bit solved": alienation, loneliness, accessibility, inclusive city, gentrification, safety, beauty and fun
What is the result of the project?
Cities become more and more segregated. Yet we all benefit from more diversity, a city whre people can easily connect, so it becomes more easy to understand eachother. This bridge is that connector.
Who initiated the project and which organizations are involved?
Cascoland with locals from the neighborhood.
What is the next step?
First: Build a temporary bridge
Second: evaluate
Third: Build a permanent bridge
What can other cities learn from your project?
It demonstrates that when you smartly combine route, context and form, positive social impact can be made.