Ref: 261

Question 3.8

8 of 20 in Place making

Objective

To make cycle movement in addition to pedestrian movement attractive and safe, reducing reliance upon private cars for local journeys.

Importance: Importance

Question

This section of the checklist equates with the Building for Life Standard but not on a question by question basis. This question equates with BfL questions 6-10.

Will the proposed street network provide a high quality public realm with a pedestrian friendly environment?

  1. Has a choice of good pedestrian routes connecting to services and places people want to use been provided?
  2. Are pedestrian routes direct with safe crossings at points where pedestrians want to cross?
  3. Has a design strategy been produced to ensure that pedestrian routes are attractive, well-lit and safe?
  4. Will street design calm traffic where appropriate?

Targets and Justification

Best
Yet to be established
Good
A design strategy that addresses all the listed issues
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to medium and large residential developments; medium and large mixed developments; medium and large office/retail developments; medium and large industrial developments; and clearance/remediation works.

Ref: 261

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