# Aerial Pedestrian Bridges The Paleisbrug Pedestrian Bridges Double Up As Parks in the Sky By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedestrian-bridge References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/paleisbrug-pedestrian-cycle-bridge-park/37784/) & [benthemcrouwel](http://benthemcrouwel.com/projects/?sort=date) The Paleisbrug is a pedestrian bridge located in the Netherlands. It is located in a historical region, with much of the surrounded areas being [intentionally flooded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cf-mller) to defend the city during the Eighty Year War. The bridge's location offers spectacular views of the now green area, which is known as the Gement. In addition to that, the bridge is designed to be a destination in all its own. This bridge is a model architectural project in many ways because it's so multifunctional, and accomplishes several different things. In addition to getting people from point A to point B, the additional functionality of [being a park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skakkeringen), pedestrian bridge and bicycle path. That the bridge joins the city center and newly-developed areas means easy access to court buildings, university buildings, homes and offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Bridges:** The trend towards multifunctional bridges presents opportunities to combine transportation infrastructure with green spaces and recreational areas. - **Destination Architecture:** The trend of creating architectural projects that serve as destinations in their own right opens up possibilities for innovative designs that attract visitors. - **Integration of Urban Development:** The trend of integrating bridges with urban development provides opportunities to connect different areas and enhance accessibility for residents and workers. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can leverage the trend of multifunctional bridges to design innovative structures that serve multiple purposes and meet the evolving needs of cities. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning professionals can explore the trend of destination architecture to create unique and attractive structures that contribute to the revitalization of urban areas. - **Construction:** Construction companies can take advantage of the trend of integrating bridges with urban development by offering expertise in building functional and aesthetically appealing bridge designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Pedestrian Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiatdarse.md) - [Pedestrian Viaduct Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vincent-boutin.md) - [Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canal-skybridge.md) - [Welded Steel Cantilevered Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-footbridge.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Underwater Bicycle Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijboulevard.md) - [Spirally Viewpoint Bridge Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g-clef-bridge.md) - [Triple Path Footbridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-waves-footbridge.md) - [Bridge-Defining Tranquil Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindfulness-city.md)