Bratislava (un)planned city - online broadcasting

The world hosts many places that have continuously evolved over time, and their natural beauty enjoys widespread admiration. On the other hand, there are cities whose appearance is the result of meticulous planning, and we admire their architects and urban planners. However, the current state of most cities has been shaped by both organic development and more or less successful planning.
An exemplary example of such a city is Bratislava. Its present form has been decisively shaped by the ideas of the 20th century and attempts at modern urbanism for managed development.
The publication tracks the planning and construction of the city over the course of a century, paying attention to urban intentions and architectural interventions, and highlighting phenomena and processes that are characteristic of Bratislava and continue to determine its urban structure and spatial relationships to this day.
Where in the city were the most architectural competitions held? Who was the author of the first regulatory plan of the city, and which urban planner most influenced the current form of Bratislava? Why doesn't Bratislava have a ring road? Who demolished the lower town? How long is the Danube promenade? Where did the transverse axis come from and where did it lead?
For the first time, the author team consisting of Henrieta Moravčíková, Peter Szalay, Katarína Haberlandová, Laura Krišteková, and Monika Bočková provides answers to these and many other questions.

GUESTS:
Henrieta Moravčíková
Peter Szalay
Katarína Haberlandová
Laura Krišteková
Monika Bočková

MODERATED BY:
Michal Hvorecký