This is the tunnelbana, or subway station, in Vallingby, a Swedish new town that is a major suburb of Stockholm. |
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. |
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. |
The central plaza is immediately surrounded by commercial facilities, such as a movie theater and major shops and department stores. |