Spaces for People

Well designed and managed spaces and places for people

Communities have the right to live in a healthy, convenient and attractive environment tailored to their needs, and to freely enjoy the amenities of public areas in comfort and safety away from intrusive noise and pollution.

Actions

• Design streets for people and not only for cars, recognising that streets are a social as well as a transport space and therefore, need a social design as well as engineering measures. This can include reallocating road space, implementing pedestrian priority areas and creating car-free environments to be enjoyed by all, supporting social interaction, play and recreation for both adults and children
  
• Provide clean, well-lit streets and paths, free from obstruction, wide enough for their busiest use, and with sufficient opportunities to cross roads safely and directly, without changing levels or diversion
• Ensure seating and toilets are provided in quantities and locations that meet the needs of all users
• Address the impact of climate through appropriate design and facilities, for example shade (trees) or shelter
• Design legible streets with clear signing and on-site information to encourage specific journey planning and exploration on foot
• Value, develop and maintain high quality and fully accessible urban green spaces and waterways