PACTS Conference

Better, Safer Communities: the contribution from street design 6 October 2010 London

This conference follows on from the publication of PACTS’ report on “Shared Space”.

In addition to the launch of a new PACTS research report - Kerb Your Enthusiasm, the London event will offer an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing urban development and improved safety

Over the last few years, there has been considerable professional, political and media interest in new approaches to street design. Shared space, de-cluttering, the naked street and simplified streetscape are all terms in common use. A key theme is the extent to which it is possible through the use of these – or other approaches – to manage the tension better between place and link, between mobility and liveability. This conference, following on from the publication of PACTS’ report on “Shared Space” will offer an opportunity to reflect on the challenges facing urban development. Can we ensure environments that are good for walking and cycling and offer improved safety? To what extent do current practices help or hinder the development of new approaches? How can we balance safety and other policy objectives such as the improvement of the public realm? Join us at this conference to debate these issues.

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