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Changes are needed
“Last year and last year, when there were strong discussions and protest events directed against the details of the Nemunas embankment in Šančiai and the preparation for the implementation, I took a neutral position, I did not publicly support either side. It was not easy, because both parties, knowing that I was a sincere Šančiai patriot, who had accumulated a lot of professional urban experience during his life, were waiting for my opinion. And he had it, he was firmly formed, right away, but he didn’t want to weigh the argument one bit, to influence the emerging attitude.
Now that the final material of the project has been published publicly, officially, in detail, together with an attractive visualization, I see no reason to continue to hide unwavering opinions, “said J. Vanagas, who knows the Bajo Shante childhood well and still returns to them. .
According to the long-term ancient Danschiškis, there are at least a few reasons why the winds of change should blow at the entrances to Kranto alley.
“The city must look at the river, not at the ends of the plots, warehouses or bathrooms. The riverbank that runs through the city, its planning, construction and architecture, not only in the center, but also around the perimeter, cannot recall a “broken fist”.
It is necessary to border the territory by installing a road with the planned green coastal territory, wide pedestrian and bicycle paths, widening of the road for parking, rest areas, as well as safe passages from the residential area to the water area “, he commented. the planned changes to the Nemunas embankment. skilled. Dr. J. Vanagas.
Better communication is needed
According to an architecture critic, given the rapid expansion of the area, the planned changes would significantly improve communication, as the gravel road, which now stretches for more than a kilometer, causes obvious inconvenience. Especially for the locals.
“In the urban sense of the street network, such a large area cannot be reached by the only existing street, the avenue A. Juozapavičius. It needs not only a functional “back-up”, but also an inevitably bright exit route from the city massif, “added an experienced architect with a PhD in humanities.
However, J. Vanagas emphasized that the planned renovated highway must ensure maximum safety through the installation of elevated crosswalks, speed limit signs and other measures. This is exactly what the designers have envisioned in the updated design proposals: a category D non-main street, 5.5m wide, which has been arranged down to the smallest detail and can only be driven by vehicles and cars. specials.
“If you can ensure maximum safety in high traffic areas by installing ledges, speed bumps or signs, as well as good lighting, the potential problem will be solved. In the modern world, those changes are taking place. Submitted material from the Nemunas embankment improvement project, in my opinion, meets the most important planning requirements of such parts of the city “, – certainly prof. J. Vanagas.
Remote delivery to Kaunas residents
The Kaunas resident, who sent his public speech to local residents and the Kaunas City Municipality, is determined to present his opinion in public as well. March 23 5 pm There will be a presentation for residents, where Kaunas residents will be able to get acquainted in detail with project proposals directly online, hear the answers to all questions of interest and express their opinion.
According to the latest corrections made by the designers, after evaluating the wishes and arguments expressed by the people of Dšančiškės, a clean and safe 1673-meter road ran down the dusty gravel road in Kranto alley. Next to him, more vegetation. It is also planned to install additional parking spaces, outdoor gyms and playgrounds. There are also wide and separate pedestrian and bicycle paths, comfortable ramps for people with reduced mobility and mothers in wheelchairs. During the project, district heating will reach a part of the apartment population.
The Nemunas Embankment Street was conceived in the general plan of the city of Kaunas in 1929 and has survived to this day. True, your designed section of A. Juozapavičius avenue will reach 11th street in Kranto. and in the end it will end.
After the continuation of the quarantine in the country and following the recommendation of the Ministry of the Environment, the publicity procedure is carried out through the transmission of online video.
Residents can also familiarize themselves with prepared project proposals on the Kaunas City Municipality website: bit.ly/NemunoKrantine.
