Transformation of streets into urban living spaces through temporary interventions: case studies from Oslo, Vienna, and Wrocław

This article focuses on the transformation of streets into pedestrian-oriented spaces that support urban life. It compares approaches to introducing temporary interventions in street spaces and identifies implementation models based on selected European case studies. The research draws on a review of scientific literature, strategic planning and project documentation, complemented by cartographic analysis and field observations. The study examines street transformations in Oslo, Vienna, and Wrocław, illustrating different scales and approaches, from redesigning entire streets to creating parklets. The analysis identifies three models for implementing temporary interventions: the reactive model, the experimental-evaluative model, and the bottom-up micro-intervention model. The findings highlight the different organisational contexts of these models and emphasise the importance of flexibility, adaptability, and public participation in shaping street spaces.