Personally I like the experience that’s part of the installation. Imagine yourself walking in the park and noticing all the other park visitors bouncing around. This sidewalk will be a huge attraction that also appeals to kids. One could even ask the question why not more public spaces in our cities are made like this. It would speed things up immensely. Last year we wrote an trend article on playful urbanism. The trampoline project, that reminds of AZC’s proposal for an inflatable trampoline bridge that connects two sides of the Seine river in Paris, definitely relates to this trend.
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