2.3.2. Sustainable Development Goals
The project linked the communication and human spaces together and tried to create a lively space, while also enhancing the Agenda for Sustainable Development of 2030 – Transforming our World (United Nations, 2015). It brought an increased focus on the importance of the targets and Sustainable Development Goals. Addressing the Goals referring to social, technology efficiency and ecosystem issues is necessary especially regarding the most relevant goals to the project: Goal 3, Goal 7, Goal 11, Goal 14, Goal 15. (Fig 2.10) Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. To ensure good lighting for traffic and pedestrians, target number 3.6 "By 2020, halve the number of global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents" is addressed. The aim is to have a good, useful and more visible approach to the vehicle users, especially since the flow of vehicles is present along the pier. It addresses the idea of bringing people together with the help of a design solution that can combat loneliness and alienness. Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Target number 7.3 "By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in 17
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smelling, and close senses are feeling and taste. In the matter of communication among people, senses are used at different distances. Sight is the first sense coming into play, identifying humans among animals or vegetation at a distance from 300 to 500 meters. When the distance is reduced to 100 meters, it is possible to see movement and interpret body language. In a distance between 50 to 70 meters, it is possible to identify gender and age, and when distance lessens to 22 – 25 meters, humans are able to read accurately emotions and facial expression. In city planning, where senses, communication and dimensions are an important factor, it is relevant to mention the social field of vision. The edge for the social field of view is 100 meters, a distance in which it is possible to see people movement. Another important figure is 25 meters, where humans can decode facial expressions and emotions. These two distances, 100 and 25 meters are key in spaces in which the main objective is to observe people. Arenas for sports and concerts use the 100 meters distance, spectators usually are sitting no more than 100 meters away from the action. In other types of venues in which emotion and facial expression take a fundamental role, as theatres and opera houses, the 25 meters distance is used to ensure communication between performers and spectator. Most squares and plazas in old European cities reflect the 100-meter distance. This distance enables users to have an overview of the space while they stand in one corner. When they approach into the space, they can recognise who is there in a distance shorter than 50 meters. In a typical plaza with square or rectangular shapes, measuring between 100 and 70 meters on their sides, humans can potentially see the majority of activities taking place there, while at the same time it is possible to perceive the detail of the nearest activities. While paths and streets are meant as movement and transitional spaces, directly related to human linear movement, squares and plazas are intended to be functional spaces for activities. A street urges to move, whereas a square incites to stay. Summarising, human measurements, movements and senses left their imprint on urban planning history, being the fundamental building blocks streets for movement and squares for activities.
