GREEN ZIPPER STORY
Upon arrival – whether by car, bus, or bike – it is not clear when one actually enters the settlement. Dispersed groups of houses and inadequate signage contribute to unreadable village entrances.
The placement of gates at these entrances will provide clarity, clearly marking the beginning of the settlement and welcoming inhabitants and guests.
Bjärred and Borgeby are understood as merging communities. One gate is placed north of Borgeby and accommodates traffic from/to Löddeköpinge/Landskrona, while another south of Bjärred serves Lomma. The ‘Dammporten’ gate, located within the development area, is dedicated to traffic from/to Lund. A fourth gate is planned for the future when a public transport corridor will be established in Bjärred’s northwest, connecting to the highway E6. Each gate offers a variety of basic services, including bike-parking, bike rental, bike repair/workshop, free car parking (with a potential carpool solution at a later stage), bus stop, toilets, and recycling station.
Despite Bjärred's rural setting with abundant greenery, there is a noticeable absence of accessible green spaces, particularly in the eastern part of the community, where pathways and connections to Borgeby are also lacking. The project, situated precisely in this area, has the potential to significantly benefit both Borgeby and Bjärred residents. Our focus is on establishing connections between the communities while preserving their distinct differences and unique qualities.
Stretching from ‘Dammporten’ gate to a future gate in the north-west, a new park will be established – the Green Zipper.
With the Green Zipper we introduce an extensive and continuous park that links to the existing green spaces ‘Domedejla mosse’, 'Plommonskogen’ and ‘Otto Pers gård’. It offers a variety of different green qualities like forest, meadows, and fields, and is directly connected to green spaces outside of the project area.
The topography allows for a continuous blue spine including streams, marshes and ponds finding its way through the Green Zipper. The green corridor offers ecological services (such as stormwater management), is a habitat for animals and a recreational space for people. The adjoining farmland towards the east and northwest is visually separated from the park through a colonnade of trees, which also helps define the outline of the settlement and protects from strong winds.
A main path for bikes and pedestrians follows the blue spine though the park. Secondary bike and pedestrian routes cross the main path and connect Borgeby to Bjärred. Additional paths will be established from the gates to the center and the future train station. These new routes link to the existing bike and pedestrian system. Prioritizing pedestrian and bike pathways at road crossings aims to enhance comfort and reduce the barrier effect at major roads such as Österleden or Fjelievägen.
Motorized traffic can access the new neighborhoods, with most roads designed as one-way to prioritize space for bikes and pedestrians. Street parking is available within residential block areas, while villa neighborhoods have on-plot parking solutions. Dedicated parking lots are allocated for the school, elderly home, and gates. In terms of public transport, new bus stops will be introduced at the gates along the route to/from Bjärred, and an additional stop will be positioned at the 'Domedejla' neighborhood.
SUMMARY
PLOMMONÅKERN
BYA: 10 980 M2
BTA: 40 400 M2
ÅKERBY
BYA: 12 760 M2
BTA: 25 300 M2
DOMEDEJLA
BYA: 10 130 M2
BTA: 27 500 M2
DAMMPORTEN
BYA: 1 600 M2
BTA: 3 300 M3
