| Rediscovering Mixed-Use Streets: The Contribution of Local High Streets to Sustainable Communities Contributor(s): Jones, Peter (Author), Roberts, Marion (Author), Morris, Linda (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861349858 ISBN-13: 9781861349859 Publisher: Policy Press OUR PRICE: $33.20 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2007 Annotation: This report examines the reasons for, and the concerns that arise from, mixed-use streets which are a key component of sustainable urban communities. The mixed-use street, or local urban high street outside a main city center, is rising in importance on the policy agenda of the UK government, as it has the potential to address several current policy concerns. In relation to environmental sustainability, mixed-use streets enable people to shop locally without cars, while economically providing a well-connected catchment area of customers for local businesses. In terms of social sustainability, it provides inclusive places for local communities to participate in different activities and to meet one another. As a liveability agenda, the local high street can be a pleasant and stimulating place for people to travel through and to visit as a destination in itself. Unfortunately, mixed-use streets have frequently suffered from neglect. This is a result of various reasons, but the key issue l |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General - Social Science | Social Work |
| Dewey: 307.760 |
| LCCN: 2008353258 |
| Series: Public Spaces |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 8.27" W x 11.69" (0.74 lbs) 136 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Local urban high streets have frequently suffered from neglect in comparison to town centres and out-of-town retail. Yet they have the potential to meet contemporary policy aspirations with regard to sustainability, social inclusion and place making. Rediscovering mixed-use streets is the first in-depth investigation of local mixed-use high streets. Drawing on case-studies in three different locations in England, the report provides a wealth of data and findings produced from a variety of sources, both quantitative and qualitative. In particular, the report offers a comprehensive view of local high streets, from the point of view of transport, local residents, visitors, businesses and practitioners; provides a series of suggestions for their improvement and demonstrates how local high streets belong to future sustainable communities. Providing a significant contribution to current interest in mobility, urban design and social inclusion, the findings have particular relevance for 'Sustainable Communities', 'Cleaner, Safer, Greener', and 'Place Matters' policies. The study will be of interest to policy makers and practitioners involved in the making and managing of streets and those with an interest in regeneration. |