Tycho Hedéns Väg
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Tycho Hedéns Väg in Uppsala has evolved from being a through fare passage and highwayto the oversized road frame running through the city it is today. At the present time, dueto the relocation of the E4 highway east of Uppsala, Tycho Hedéns road creates a barrierbetween the north eastern area of Uppsala and the remaining parts of the city centre. Theroad is designed to endure heavy traffic and high speed limits, generating a surrounding urbanarea were inhabitants are complied to follow the standards set for a high traffic-accessibleenvironment. Furthermore, the heavy traffic has led to the turning of both urban roadsidesaway from the actual road. The aim of this project and proposal is to show the possibilities ofhow the innate features of Tycho Hedéns road can be used more advantageously to mend thecity area of Uppsala. The space created between housing and the crossing parks, accompaniedby its central location is considered to be the area of great potential for Tycho Hedéns road.The work consists of four major sections. The first section deals with questions concerningcity- and traffic planning and the municipal of Uppsala?s approach to the traffic route. Generalquestions regarding public transportation and its possibilities are also included in the firstsection. In the second section of the report, the area per se is analyzed; first as a part of thecity, then as an individual part and lastly the area is divided into sequences. The design proposalis presented in the third section of the report, followed by an analysis and conclusion in thefourth part where questions posed throughout the project process are met and discussed.