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Published: 31 May 2023; Updated: 15 June 2023.

Before you start

This website is aimed to provide developers and other professions with a reference point for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ's design code, while also supporting those without background knowledge. It includes national and local guidance and policies and is presented as:

• 'Musts' (mandatory requirements)
• 'Shoulds' (requirements that require justification to deviate from)
• 'Coulds' (recommendations for street design in Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ)

The content of this website is based on research into the links between street design with health and wellbeing.

Creating streets which are safe and green, beautiful, and resilient

In Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ we want streets that are welcoming, safe and attractive for all to access and enjoy. Our Healthy Streets for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ raises the standard of street design, creating streets which are safe, green, beautiful, and resilient in line with the ambitions of Community Vision for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ 2030. By 2030 we want Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ to be a uniquely special place where everyone has a great start to life, people live healthy and fulfilling lives, are enabled to achieve their full potential and contribute to their community, and no one is left behind.

1. Process

2. Streets for Ñý¾«¶¯Âþ core principles

3. Governance

4. General layout principles

5. Carriageway and junction design

6. Pedestrian and pavement design

7. Street trees

8. Sustainable drainage systems

9. Street furniture, lighting and signage

10. Vehicle parking

11. Cycling

12. Integrating public transport

This website was created in collaboration with .