I was struck by a comment made by Wernher Brucks of the City of Zürich's Safe Mobility Office. He says that the goal is to give the "pedestrians ownership of the streets".

Crossing this intersection brings that idea to mind.

A function of design also a function of legal rights and regulations.

Walk Foot People Matter
Accommodating pedestrians also with
an important element during construction

Lessons in urban redevelopment

Europaalle, A new(ish) downtown Zürich Neighborhood
I am pleasantly surprised at how well this new urban neighborhood has matured and integrated into the fabric of the city of Zürich.