The urban issues in Ljubljana, such as the crowded historic center, centralized urban activity, relocation of activities to the outskirts, inefficient public transport, and dispersed urban structure, have prompted the idea of polycentricity through public transport renovation. Drawing from the theory of transportation oriented development or “TOD” and through the establishment of quality and high-frequency public transport, I aim to (re)urbanize the capital, which currently has a distinctly suburban character. The new transport scheme transforms the city's urbanism from monocentric to polycentric, with transport nodes forming smaller, denser centers (cities within the city). This initiative seeks to revitalize the suburban areas, relieve pressure on the historic center, promote sustainable urban development, and preserve the countryside.
The project focuses on one of the newly established nodes - Novi Fužine, enhancing existing qualities like population density, architectural design, green spaces, Museum of Architecture and Design and adding amenities to address deficiencies such as employment facilities, cultural programs, influx of daily commuters, markets and community spaces. This creates a neighborhood center around the public transport node, fostering self-sufficiency while maintaining the area's identity. The urban design creates fourth Fužine Square as the neighborhood's central hub with distinctively creative character, urban landmarks and varied architecture.
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