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
[Part D] Balancing priorities 59
5.4 Function, performance and form
While it may seem that the role of a street is
defined and fixed, it is important to consider
that spaces evolve, and that the function,
performance and form of a street may
change over time as a result of urban form
redevelopment, changing demands, alterations
to surrounding street network, new public
transport stops etc. Designers should always
consider the future aspirations of the street and
surrounding area when developing proposals
to ensure that they can respond successfully
to change.
Figure 54: Euston Circus sees large volumes of vehicles daily
Function
Considering how the street functions in the
wider movement network is a vital first step
towards putting forward proposals which enable
the street to perform better. A balanced design
strategy must reflect the type and quantity of
activity that exists on the street and ensure
that all users are considered throughout the
design process through quantitative analysis
of the street.