Urban mobility transformations such as superblocks and low-traffic neighbourhoods aim to create more livable, people-first cities, but they also introduce uncertainty around accessibility, traffic redistribution, and congestion impacts. Planners must balance these challenges while securing stakeholder approval.

Traditional approaches based on static analysis and disconnected tools make it difficult to predict how people will actually move in redesigned urban environments, increasing the risk of unintended consequences and costly rework.

In this session, discover how pedestrian simulation with LEGION enables planners to test, validate, and optimise urban designs before implementation. Featuring insights from Buchanan Consultores, building on the legacy of Colin Buchanan's Traffic in Towns, the webinar will explore their SUSTAIN project and demonstrate how it was implemented in Valencia, Spain and how can be applied in the Bellavista neighbourhood of Santiago, Chile, a key area that combines tourist, heritage, and residential significance.

What You Will Learn:

How to use pedestrian simulation to validate superblock and low-traffic neighbourhood designs before implementation. How to evaluate impacts on accessibility, pedestrian flow, and service connectivity. How to identify and manage traffic redistribution effects in urban redesigns. How simulation results can strengthen stakeholder engagement and support better decision-making.