Tredje Lång now a pedestrian street all year round

Opening programme:
4:00–4:10 pm: Karin Pleijel, Chair of the Urban Environment Committee, gives the opening speech and cuts the red ribbon.
4:10–6:00 pm: Five-event challenge at various stations along the street.
4:10–6:00 pm: Popcorn cart.
4:10–6:00 pm: Four bands made up of this year’s cultural summer workers perform along the street.

Since 2015, the area in the historic harbour district has functioned as a summer pedestrian street, with outdoor seating, temporary benches and planters. Now the street has become a permanent pedestrian zone, with new paving and smooth walking paths that make it more accessible to everyone.

The existing rough-and-ready charm of Tredje Långgatan has served as inspiration for the design. Greenery, brick, wood and playful street furniture are all part of the concept. The idea is for the pedestrian street to work just as well during the winter, when fewer people are outdoors and the outdoor seating areas are closed.