Jan Gehl receives the Bertha-and-Carl-Benz-Prize 2015
In 2015 the Bertha-and-Carl-Benz-Prize will be awarded for the third time. The jury, lead by senior mayor Dr. Peter Kurz, suggested the Danish city planner Prof. Jan Gehl as recipient. The city council agreed to this proposal unanimously in a closed meeting on 24 November.
Jan Gehl has had an enormous influence on improving the quality of mobility. He has especially worked towards a mobility that is more ecological, more social or easier to use. With this work he fulfills all criteria to receive the Bertha-and-Carl-Benz-Prize.
In 2015 the Bertha-and-Carl-Benz-Prize will be awarded for the third time. The jury, lead by senior mayor Dr. Peter Kurz, suggested the Danish city planner Prof. Jan Gehl as recipient. The city council agreed to this proposal unanimously in a closed meeting on 24 November.
Jan Gehl has had an enormous influence on improving the quality of mobility. He has especially worked towards a mobility that is more ecological, more social or easier to use. With this work he fulfills all criteria to receive the Bertha-and-Carl-Benz-Prize.