The Design Process
Soon after the City of Freiburg had purchased the Vauban site, discussions on the development plan began. The detailed concepts were completed between 1997 and 1999, and by 2000 the first section of the development was complete.
Soon after the City of Freiburg had purchased the Vauban site, discussions on the development plan began. The detailed concepts were completed between 1997 and 1999, and by 2000 the first section of the development was complete.
Above : Residents have personalised their balconies
The planning process included competitions for the urban design as well as the implementation. The masterplan was commissioned with the objective of creating a new neighbourhood for 5,000 people based on car free, low energy principles.
Above : Street scene in Vauban
The City of Freiburg adopted a 'Learning while Planning' principle to Vauban, allowing flexibility in reacting to developments and incorporating new proposals at later stages. The City started a process of and financially supported an extended citizen participation that went beyond legal requirements and enabled citizens to participate, even in the planning process. The citizens' association 'Forum Vauban' applied to coordinate the 'extended citizen participation' process and was recognised as its legal body by the City of Freiburg in 1995.
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