STREETSCAPE GUIDANCE

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INTRODUCTION
PART A
A vision for London’s streets
PART B
From strategy to delivery
PART C
New measures for new challenges
PART D
Balancing priorities
PART F
Appendix
PART E
Physical design and materials
SECTION 6
Introduction
SECTION 7
High quality footways
SECTION 8
Carriageways
SECTION 9
Crossings
SECTION 10
Kerbside activity
SECTION 11
Footway amenities
SECTION 12
Safety and functionality
SECTION 13
Street environment
SECTION 14
Transport interchanges
Streetscape Guidance
Enjoyable and active streets
As more people and families choose to live in
London and its population grows, more is
needed to get the most from public space,
including the streets themselves. Around 4,000
planned events are already accommodated on
London’s streets every year. Simple but powerful
ideas and showcase events can bring streets to
life, boosting tourism, local economies and
community interaction.
Key functions – moving, living
Re-imagined streets and places
London must evolve to keep pace with the
aspirations and needs of its population. There
are a number of locations across the city that
benefit from implementing bold new design
and traffic management to support safety and
regeneration. We supported a shared space
scheme on Exhibition Road, South Kensington,
to great effect following extensive local
engagement.
Key functions – moving, living, sustaining
[Part C] New measures for new challenges 53
Better crossings
Balancing user priorities, especially the needs
of pedestrians and cyclists, is often challenging
in busy urban contexts. We are trialling new
configurations, phasing and infrastructure to
respond to the most challenging junctions and
increase permeability across London.
Key functions – moving, living, protecting
Figure 46: Tour of Britain at Westminster Bridge Figure 47: Exhibition Road has been reimagined Figure 48: Hornchurch town centre redesigned
to allow for informal crossings