PosadMaxwan’s design for Mechelen Boulevard strengthens the links between the city’s central station and its market square. The more than 1km-long shopping, pedestrian and cycle zone forms a central axis running through the city centre and is designed largely as shared space.
Mechelen Boulevard links a chain of five important squares. A deliberate decision was made to provide maximum space for pedestrians and to finish the street furniture and walking surface to a high standard, supporting the retail functions. We opted for an understated design with accents, integrating bicycle facilities, greenery, water and art. The project interweaves Mechelen’s historic character with pleasant, contemporary public space.
The project is the result of close collaboration by the city, local residents and other stakeholders. In 2018 the city of Mechelen received the Prijs Publieke Ruimte (Public Space Award) for the boulevard, which was deemed Belgium’s most attractive pedestrian shopping street.
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