Urban Boulevard Dietikon
One of the most important yet most challenging urban spaces in Dietikon is the axis Badenerstrasse–Zentralstrasse–Zürcherstrasse.
Densification of this urban corridor is to be used as a tool for enhancing the city and supporting its urban identity. The Limmattalbahn serves as an ideal catalyst for this upgrading and development.
The “Stadtboulevard” masterplan forms the basis for development along this axis and its immediate surroundings. It serves as a central framework for planning and construction projects in the area. The core urban design idea of the Stadtboulevard is the strong densification of the first building row. Through the use of tall buildings, the importance of the corridor is highlighted, and spatial enclosure reinforces its role as a key urban axis. The Stadtboulevard already exists as a very wide street space—30 meters wide. Tall buildings are used to respond to this large scale. At the same time, increased building utilization and floor count encourage investment in this complex but significant location.
The Stadtboulevard is a continuous urban space that is divided into different sections based on specific neighborhood and open space structures. Distinct design principles and guidelines have been defined for four different sections. This sectional approach ensures the integration of the boulevard into the city’s overall structure. Depending on the section, the number of full stories varies between 6 and a maximum of 10.
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