‘People-oriented design – for pedestrians and cyclists – is now seen worldwide. It is a sign that there is a need for better cities: cities for people.’
(Jan Gehl, architect)
P.S. Lucas also made a timelapse of the above images (gif). It’s on his X account. Well worth viewing.
Edwin Lucas is an independent text professional, editor, interviewer (area development, architecture, housing, energy transition, mobility, environment), NT2 teacher and, above all, a city dweller.
Every week he walks through Utrecht with his camera to combine a photo from then with a shot from now, accompanied by a beautiful quote.
With thanks to the rich photo collection of The Utrecht Archives. Follow Edwin here on Twitter (X).
Previous episodes:
25. Alexander Numankade
24. Voorstraat
23. Malieblad
22. Brederodeplein
21. Catharijnesingel
20. Tolsteeg Police Station/Louis Hartlooper Complex
19. Lange Jansstraat
18. Manenburg
17. Potter Street
16. Korte Jansstraat
15. Oudegracht
14. Westerkade
13. Catharijnesingel
12. Kanaalstraat
11. Twijnstraat
10. Buurkerkhof
9. Janskerkhof
8. Lange Nieuwstraat
7. Eligenstraat
6. Westerkade
5. Eligenstraat
4. Willem Arntzkade
3. Steenweg
2. Kruisstraat
1. Sint Jacobsstraat
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