Better Streets Summit 1

The Better Streets Summit Series

Organised by the Urban Design Group, London Living Streets and Footways London.

Streets have a vital role for our future. Increasing active travel, transforming conditions for pedestrians, meeting 'net zero', healthier lifestyles, freedom of children, safety of women, survival of high streets, prevention of flooding….all these issues and more depend on better streets. We look at how we can make better walking environments now and in the future.

Spread over several events during 2023 the Better Streets Summit will bring leading experts, latest projects and visionary thinking into the public domain. 

Future events will cover a wide range of topics, including the ecosystem of streets, historic streets, new developments, streets to transport hubs, the impact of pedestrianisation

Better Streets Summit 1 

January 26, 2.15-5.30  + drinks and networking after…  

Camden's Future High Streets programme

Cllr Adam Harrison, Cabinet Member for A Sustainable Camden, '

Adam leads the council’s work on the environment. His main goals include cleaning up Camden’s air, making our streets safer, greener and healthier for all, and tackling the climate and ecological emergency locally. Adam oversaw the adoption of Camden’s ambitious Clean Air Action Plan, Climate Action Plan, and Transport Strategy. 

A new Kitemark for Walking Quality

Chris Martin, Urban Design Group and Urban Movement, '

Chris is Co-Founder and Director of Urban Strategy at Urban Movement. He is Vice Chair of the UK Urban Design Group; a Design Council expert; a contributor to the NACTO ‘Designing Streets for Kids’ Design Manual; is host of a popular Urbanism Podcast and Keynote Speaker; is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; and a member of the United Nations ‘Planning and Climate Action Group’.

Walking routes, a map and urban regeneration in Hackney

Emma Griffin – Vice Chair, London Living Streets and Co-founder, Footways London,

Emma will speak about Footways' development of a walking network for Hackney Central, connecting the town centre with other parts of the borough as part of a regeneration project. Emma has worked in collaboration with local community groups to ensure the network reflects a balanced economy and feels safe for everyone.

Community Street Audits

Tanya Braun, Director of Policy and Communications at Living Streets

Living Streets is the UK charity for everyday walking. Our Community Street Audits take local users of streets for walks to assess what works and what doesn’t. By consulting with the local community, we can make streets better for the people who use them. Hear about our approach taken at new and existing housing developments, with a focus on walking design guidance and inclusivity.

Carlton Vale Boulevard

Marcus Shields, G M Design Associates

A project to transform the attractiveness and liveability of a main street. 

https://www.carltonvaleboulevard.co.uk/

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