14. What is the Difference? Basel Hartford Connected Street Network Highway is less intrusive in city Mixed land use Smaller Parks which allow green space but does not separate the city Train Stations are prominent features Transit is available everywhere Services are available throughout the city Street Network at first looks connected, but districts are separated Highway divides the city Land use is separated Bushnell Park and I-84 separates downtown from the rest of the city What Train Station or Transit? Services separated in districts Separated gets used a lot to describe Hartford
15. Modal Split It is very important to have a good balance of mode use and not be dependent on only one
21. Energy Use in Austin, TX Austin is ranked #5 in the U.S. for energy efficiency They currently consume 16,000 watts/person
22. Energy Use in Basel Basel currently uses 5000 watts/person 2000 watts/person goal 75 % will be renewable energy
23. Quality of Life in Basel Travel with ease 95% of the Basel inhabitants are satisfied/very satisfied with public transport (Basel Transport Dept.) Multiple options Mobility Card Walking and biking Air Quality and Climate Low to very low air pollution in comparison to other European cities Above average sunshine Low rainfall Basel Air Quality Last Update: 11/29/2010 17:00 UTC
24. Basel as a Cultural center 5 of top 100 Universities worldwide located in Basel and surrounding area 40 museums within the city limits 170 fountains throughout the city Basel University Tinguely Fountain
25. Basel’s Dynamic Economy Highest concentration of life sciences companies in world Above average median salary Employ specialists from over 150 diff. countries
26. Safety Within Basel Bicycle travel Well-marked lanes Separate traffic signals Left-hand turning lanes BVB Low floor access for disabled/infirm passengers Street network High density 30 km/hr speed limit within city Radial grid design On-street parking
27. Failures Pick Pocketers Train Ridership has increased by 40% over the last three years. Highway problems
DensityVery dense networkConnectedAccessibilityServices and goods within walking distance from any pointTransportation services scattered efficiently throughout the cityThe two large train complexes are a part of the city and allow access but are not invasive of the cityFerry Fact CorrectionActually are popular among citizensLocation in relation to bridgesHalf way saves walking time
Much more seperatedNo transitRegionalized
Multiple options: 11th most bicycle friendly city in the world (Virgin Vacations)Mobility Card: 1) valid for all modes of transport within the city and free to transfer modes. 2) Free for visitors staying in hotelsAir Quality: 1) based on a 1-100 scale with anything over 100 being very high. 2) due to location in the Rhine Valley
Cultural center: so diverse cause influenced by 3 different countriesMuseums: 1) a focus on the visual arts. 2) No other European city offers a comparable density of high-class museumsTinguely fountain: one of most famous fountains in city – built is 1977 and contains 9 moving and sprinkling objects representing different aspects of the local carnival of the era
Economy: 1) life sciences – have a positive effect on growth of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, & medical technology firms 2) ranges from 82,000 – 173,000 SF depending on years of experience. Currently 1 SF = 1.0099 american dollars 3) provides about 300,000 jobs to workers abroad
Street Network: Based on Garrick’s research generally safer atmosphere given these conditions- Tourism companies also warm people to watcyh for pickpockets on buses, trams, and other crowded places
