# Pedestrian-Friendly City Renovations Stockholm's Urban Makeover By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-luxury-slussen-area-of-stockholm-beautifully-transformed References: [davidreport](http://davidreport.com/blog/200811/slussen-in-stockholm-by-big-and-nod/) & [big.dk](http://www.big.dk/video/projects/slu/swedish/index.html) There is a gigantic black hole in the heart of Stockholm, and a Danish-Swedish cooperative effort is going to fill that hole with a [pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly recreation area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island). Slussen will become an [urban area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design) that encourages the movement of citizens and tourists through a new world of urban space where artwork and a picturesque summer stroll are mixed with [outdoor theaters and dining options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/union-terrace-garden). The traffic of cars and buses will be hidden by the gently sloping hillside. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Urban Regeneration:** Opportunity for innovative urban planning and design solutions that prioritize pedestrian and cyclist mobility. - **Outdoor Entertainment:** Potential for creative outdoor theater and dining experiences within urban recreation areas. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Increasing demand for eco-friendly transportation options, such as cycling and walking, in city renovations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** Demand for architectural expertise in designing pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly spaces within cities. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for hospitality businesses to cater to the needs of tourists and locals seeking outdoor entertainment experiences within urban recreation areas. - **Green Transportation:** Rise of sustainable transportation industry through the development of infrastructure and services that support walking and cycling in cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sport and Wellness Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralbadet.md) - [Waterfront Transformation Public Park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilmington-waterfront-promenade.md) - [International Civic Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobel-center.md) - [Interactive Purposeful Urban Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-furniture1.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Balanced Retail Atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview.md)