This is the tunnelbana, or subway station, in Vallingby, a Swedish new town that is a major suburb of Stockholm.

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The exit from the tunnelbana at Vallingby opens on a large, outdoor, pedestrian-only mall.

In clement weather, the mall has open-air shopping from carts and tables.

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This is one of the most famous scenes in new town design.

The central walking area in Vallingby, with its circular patterns in cobblestones and its fountain, is a must-visit for student city planners.

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The central plaza is immediately surrounded by commercial facilities, such as a movie theater and major shops and department stores.

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