New Road, Brighton
...By adopting the concept of a shared space the scheme has transformed a traditional, motorist dominated street scene incorporating rigid features such as kerbs and crossings into one where pedestrians are able to move freely over the whole area and have priority over other users. The inclusion within the design of attractive features such as bespoke seating and lighting has improved the experience of many people who use the area, and has created a new café culture with a lively, welcoming atmosphere which is pedestrian friendly both during the day and in the evening. Local people were involved in the design process through a series of workshops and it is clear that the scheme has improved the experience for many people who use it...[more]
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Bendigo wins Australia Award for Urban Design
In delivering on a commitment to enhanced pedestrian amenity, safety and convenience, the Bendigo has adapted a radical mindset shift from Europe to Australian conditions. Core retail streets in the city centre are being converted, applying the ‘shared space’ approach that essentially makes streets pedestrian spaces that vehicles can enter as subsidiary users. The logic is that ambiguous uncertainty reduces speed, enhances vigilance by drivers and reduces collisions and their consequences. A by-product is greatly enhanced public areas devoted to pedestrians and passive uses.
Prosperity tied to image
It became increasingly apparent that the city’s prosperity was tied to its image, and quality was important for business. One benchmark indicator is the number of dining venues extending into public spaces. By 2008, outdoor venues had risen to 230% of the number licensed in 2000, responding to the climate, enhanced amenity and growing sophistication of the city.
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In delivering on a commitment to enhanced pedestrian amenity, safety and convenience, the Bendigo has adapted a radical mindset shift from Europe to Australian conditions. Core retail streets in the city centre are being converted, applying the ‘shared space’ approach that essentially makes streets pedestrian spaces that vehicles can enter as subsidiary users. The logic is that ambiguous uncertainty reduces speed, enhances vigilance by drivers and reduces collisions and their consequences. A by-product is greatly enhanced public areas devoted to pedestrians and passive uses.
Prosperity tied to image
It became increasingly apparent that the city’s prosperity was tied to its image, and quality was important for business. One benchmark indicator is the number of dining venues extending into public spaces. By 2008, outdoor venues had risen to 230% of the number licensed in 2000, responding to the climate, enhanced amenity and growing sophistication of the city.
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Swedish Shared Space scheme wins national ‘Beautiful Road Prize 2004’
No accidents after road conversion
Norrköpping is a medium size town of some 125,000 inhabitants just south of Stockholm.
Skvallertorget (Gossip Square) is a square in the town centre that five roads lead to.
Used by some 13,500 vehicles, many cyclists and at peak moments as many as 1700 pedestrians a day, it is a busy square...
...The idea was to turn the square once again into a place in which it would be altogether nice to be.
Zebra crossings and superfluous traffic signs were removed and a spacious fountain, nice benches and other street furniture were installed instead.
Those efforts were not without results; since the redevelopment there have been no accidents, mean traffic speeds of 16 to 21 kilometres per hour, road users have become quite satisfied and road safety and liveability increased.
No accidents after road conversion
Norrköpping is a medium size town of some 125,000 inhabitants just south of Stockholm.
Skvallertorget (Gossip Square) is a square in the town centre that five roads lead to.
Used by some 13,500 vehicles, many cyclists and at peak moments as many as 1700 pedestrians a day, it is a busy square...
...The idea was to turn the square once again into a place in which it would be altogether nice to be.
Zebra crossings and superfluous traffic signs were removed and a spacious fountain, nice benches and other street furniture were installed instead.
Those efforts were not without results; since the redevelopment there have been no accidents, mean traffic speeds of 16 to 21 kilometres per hour, road users have become quite satisfied and road safety and liveability increased.
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