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The pedestrian pound (3rd edition)

Hopkinson, Lisa; Hiblin, Beth; Wedderburn, Martin; Chatterjee, Kiron; Cairns, Sally; Frearson, Michael

Authors

Lisa Hopkinson

Beth Hiblin

Martin Wedderburn

Sally Cairns

Michael Frearson



Abstract

Making our outdoor public spaces more accessible, attractive, comfortable and safe for people walking or wheeling can help to increase pedestrian footfall and revitalise high streets, district, town and city centres. This report updates the evidence from the previous Pedestrian Pound report (Living Streets, 2018) on the benefits of investing in the public realm and the positive impacts that more people walking and wheeling can have on their local high streets. The Pedestrian Pound 3rd edition outlines the challenges facing our high streets, including the rise of online shopping, the cost of living crisis and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. British high streets and town centre shops have suffered, with a record number of retail failures in 2022 and a vacancy rate of nearly one in seven by the end of 2023. Against this backdrop, Living Streets’ report centres on three key themes that highlight the transformative power of walkable environments: economy, community and health.

Report Type Research Report
Publication Date Nov 14, 2024
Deposit Date Jan 10, 2025
Pages 1-183
Public URL https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/13607910
Publisher URL https://www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-reports-and-research/pedestrian-pound/
Additional Information Main report accompanied by supplementary documents: evaluation briefing, separate country annexes, case studies standalone document.
This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all

SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities

Reduce inequality within and among countries

SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

SDG 13 - Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts






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