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Streets for All: London |
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Historic England Research Reports
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Report (in Series)
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This supplementary document summarises the key messages of Streets for All in the context of London. It begins by explaining how historic character adds value to the city’s contemporary public realm before summarising some of the priorities and opportunities for further improvements of London’s many streetscapes. London is a city of extraordinary history, vitality
and diversity. But it is not only fine buildings that
provide its special character. Just as important are
its public spaces – the streets and paths through
which people move and the squares and precincts
in which they connect.
Some of this public realm has evolved over
hundreds of years and other parts are the result
of more recent planned development. Between
them, they are rich in character, though too
often it has been degraded by neglect or the
remorseless pressure of traffic.
Today, the focus has shifted to making the public
realm a better place for road and pavement
users alike. As well as improving traffic flows this
means placing a greater emphasis on walking and
cycling, on the value of public transport, on public
safety and accessibility for everyone. |
Author: |
David English
Rowan Whimster
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Publisher: |
Historic England
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Year of Publication: |
2018
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City and County of the City of London |
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City of London, unparished area |
District: |
City of London |
Country: |
England |
Grid Reference: 532431, 181038 (Easting, Northing)
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04 Jul 2023 |