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Interactive Platform KIWI in Vilnius
18 Oct 2021
Design: PUPA ? Public Urbanism Personal Architecture
Location: Vilnius

Interactive Platform KIWI
KIWI is a platform that allows local communities to control their street traffic in a democratic way with real time implementation. PUPA’s mission is to empower local residents and businesses to democratically decide what kind of street they want to live in, and how much traffic they want to allow through. KIWI gives streets back to the local communities, so that they can be used not only for transport, but as open space for daily life or special occasions. By humanizing the street environment, KIWI also helps to reduce noise and air pollution, and encourages the communities to start creating their own vibrant cities of the future.
In the summer of 2021, KIWI platform was tested in Paupio Street in U?upis, Vilnius.

The project started in December of 2020, when the U?upis community expressed initiative and willingness to make their own decisions about their environment. After a series of discussions and community workshops, the Paupio Street, a public space important to the community and pedestrians, was chosen for implementation of this project. The community was invited to register on the website www.kivigatve.lt, where they could discuss the traffic changes, suggest ideas and vote for or against those ideas. The colorful in...