Superilla de Sant Antoni is one of five “superblocks” in Barcelona where traffic has been rerouted to prioritize people, community and active mobility. Many urban innovations in cities worldwide — the 15-minute city, low-traffic neighborhoods, low emission zones, lower speed limits — are focused on redesigning cities for people instead of cars. In 2022, Vienna started testing its first superblock, blocking through-traffic and using temporary interventions like pavement paintings, street furniture and movable greenery. This year, it started making permanent changes, including planting 62 additional trees and adding water features and play areas for children. The pilot is located in a lower-income area where a superblock’s environmental and health benefits are up to three times higher than in more affluent parts of the city.

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