Modelling anticipated mobility modes and flows
Positioned in the middle of Copenhagen’s inner harbor, Paper Island is undergoing a transformation from an off-limits warehousing depot to an attractive urban neighbourhood complete with residences, restaurants, event spaces, and a hotel. A series of recent investments in new pedestrian and cycling bridges in and along the Copenhagen harbor has made the island more connected to the city center and its bicycle and pedestrian networks. The transformation of Paper Island will undoubtedly create a large demand on the local mobility infrastructure and facilities on the site itself.
Gehl was commissioned by the development team to quantify, analyze, and visualize the impact on mobility flows, infrastructure, and facilities created by Paper Island’s transformation. Following an analysis of the projected flows and resulting demand on parking, Gehl delivered a catalog of potential measures that would improve the overall mobility, safety and experience for people and goods arriving by all modes of transportation.
The Paper Island Mobility Plan delivered insightful analysis with clear, actionable measures. These measures were positioned to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle trips, reduce reliance on private cars, facilitate sustainable mobility and consumption choices, and improve the bicycle parking situation. Beyond the direct impacts on mobility flows and infrastructure, Gehl’s projections and analysis proved valuable to the client’s sales material.
