Designing a transport and mobility strategy to create a car-free zone in the heart of Munich
The redevelopment of Paketposthalle, the historical post office in west Munich, in an ambitious urban transformation project set to renovate the district and give life to a dense and mixed-use area, with a new neighborhood of approximately 87,000 sqm.
At the heart of the project is the restoration of the iconic Paketposthalle, the former Post railway and distribution center, and the development of two 155-meter towers that will become a new city landmark, redefining Munich’s skyline.
The renovated Halle will become a major public destination activated by cultural programming, events, concerts, and daily urban life.
Systematica was appointed to develop the integrated mobility strategy for the Paketposthalle master plan.
Our work focused on defining a comprehensive transport scheme based on three core objectives:
- Maximising integration with mass transit systems
- Strengthening connectivity with surrounding neighborhoods to support the project’s density
- Reducing car dependency and parking need through sustainable mobility solutions
The proposed strategy was designed to support both the operational requirements of the development and the creation of a highly accessible and people-oriented urban environment.
Detailed support has been and continues to be provided for:
- Parking design, in order to refine the parking design for both bicycles and cars, optimise flows and the internal organisation of the underground parking areas, including drop-off zones, delivery areas, ramp positioning, parking layouts, and related elements
- Parking modelling, as we carried carrying out traffic modelling within the parking areas to assess and verify operational performance
- Pedestrian modelling, to analyse and optimise pedestrian flows towards the nearest public transport stops.
Systematica developed a multimodal mobility and transport strategy introducing:
- Expanded cycling network and bike facilities
- Integrated micromobility services
- Well-organized parking and access areas
Pedestrian simulations were a key component of the strategy. They verified the connections to the closest mass transit stops, like the Hirschgarten S-Bahn station, and validated the system’s ability to respond to major event conditions safely and efficiently, without generating critical operational issues.
In 2026, following legal approval by the Bavarian Administrative Court, the zoning plan for the Paketposthalle development was officially confirmed, enabling the construction of approximately 1,200 new apartments, the creation of 3,000 working places, and the two landmark towers.
Systematica’s mobility strategy contributed to the delivery of a sustainable urban development model centered on low-emission transport systems, multimodal accessibility, and high-quality public space.
By combining advanced mobility planning with integrated urban design principles, the project supports the transformation of Paketposthalle into a vibrant and connected new destination for Munich.
