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Vauban, Freiburg,

Germany
Delivering Better Places: Visual Case Study 7
INTRODUCTION
WHAT ARE CASE STUDIES
Case Studies aim to set out thinking, briefng or possible forward action
on a specifc topic or question. They provide in-depth information and
can outline ways to tackle issues. This Case Study has been prepared by
A+DS.
WHAT IS THIS CASE STUDY ABOUT?
This case study has been informed by Delivering Better Places, a
collaborative publication from The Scottish Centre for Regeneration, the
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Scotland and Architecture and
Design Scotland, who worked with the University of Glasgow to create
a good practice guide. The guide helps public, private and community
stakeholders identify good practice and improve their understanding of
delivering better places.
This case study provides a visual analysis of the Vauban development,
Freiburg, Germany presenting text from the Delivering Better Places
analysis of the development alongside images which illustrate the
fndings.
The objective of this case study is to provide a visual tool to highlight
elements of successful developments from around Europe, to help
inspire the delivery of better places for Scotland.
The images within this case study have been selected from the Steve
Tiesdell Legacy Collection, which can be accessed in full on fickr.
Delivering Better Places, S Gov, 2011
VAUBAN, FREIBURG LOCATION / MASTERPLAN
Site Location
Masterplan
SUMMARY PROFILE
Windfall site, former army barracks, bought by Freiburg City Council and
developed in association with a community group, Forum Vauban, as an
ecological, low-energy, low-traf c, and low-car neighbourhood
a Model Sustainable District.
Planning approach involved an extended participation exercise,
informed by a philosophy of learning while planning.
Development consists of the refurbishment of former barrack buildings,
plus new build phases approximately 80% of which is by self-develop,
owner-co-ops (Baugruppen).
As a new neighbourhood, it displays innovative ideas in low-energy
housing and in car-free/parking-free living, and provides an example of
what can be done.

DISTINCT IDENTITY
Does the place have a distinct
identity? Vauban has a distinct
identity and character. Its
signature area is Vaubanallee,
with its 60-year old trees, its mall-
like green space, swale, public
spaces and amenities. The Solar
Settlement has a more visually
distinctive character but is less
appealing than the Baugruppen
areas.
SAFE AND PLEASANT
Does the place have spaces that are safe and pleasant? The spaces between the buildings are pleasant and
leafy. It is a family and child-oriented neighbourhood, with many people walking and cycling about the
neighbourhood, and a strong, but not invasive sense of eyes-on-the-street.
EASY TO MOVE AROUND
Is the place easy to move around (especially on foot) (permeable)? Due to restricted car access, the
neighbourhood is readily accessible and has high permeability. All the streets have low car density and usage,
and are used as social spaces.
SENSE OF WELCOME
Does the place make visitors feel sense-of-welcome? People, especially children are using the streets and
public spaces, the train comes on a frequent routine and there is a sense of life, activity and community within
the neighbourhood.
Will the place adapt easily to
changing circumstances (robust)?
The neighbourhood consists of
low-rise, shallow buildings with
multiple points of entry possible,
and so are robust and adaptable.
The neighbourhood has well-
developed social capital, through
the Baugruppen and other
organisations.
ADAPTABLE
RESOURCE EFFICIENT
Does the place make good use of scarce resources (sustainable)? The neighbourhood is strongly low
car, promoting parking-free and car-free living, which is ecologically sustainable. It is also designed as a
district-of-short-distances, and so many facilities are within easy walking distance. All houses meet the higher
than code Freiburg energy standard; a good number of properties also meet Passivhaus and EnergyPlus
standards.

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Project Information
LOCATION: Vauban lies 3 kilometres to the south of Freiburg city centre a small
university city (population 225,000) in south-west Germany, near Switzerland
and France. It is readily accessible by tram from Freiburg city centre (15 minute
journey).
PROJECT CONTEXT: Urban edge/ brownfeld.
PROJECT TYPE: Growth.
RATIONALE: Environmental exemplar: self-styled as a sustainable model district.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: A mixed use neighbourhood a district-of-short-distances, housing 5,000
people in approximately 1,800-units (plus 600 units of student
accommodation) and providing some 600 jobs. Facilities include a primary
school, kindergartens, shops, supermarkets, community centre, market
square, child play spaces, sports feld, various local services, plus some cafes
and restaurants. Neighbourhood is served by a tram running along the main
avenue.
PLACE PROMOTER: Development was driven by the City Council (especially by chief planner Wulf
Daseking) and by citizens group, Forum Vauban.
LAND OWNERSHIP: Site was a former military base and was efectively a windfall site, which the
City Council bought and through which it could control its planning and
development, allowing land release as small plots and favouring transfer
to Baugruppen (self-develop, owner-co-ops) rather than corporate
housebuilders.
DELIVERY METHOD: Masterplan in the form of a B-Plan a prescriptive design code and regulating
plan, which set out a clear set of rules for development. The State acted as
land developer and installed extensive public infrastructure, and sold serviced
plots to developers most developers in Vauban were Baugruppen.
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME: Project conceived in mid 1990s; new build development began on site in
1998 and was completed by 2002; other phases of development are
continuing; tram was operational by 2006.

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