Liveable Neighbourhoods
Sustrans Liveable Neighbourhoods implements DIY Streets, the practical project which combines urban design, community involvement and active travel promotion. Our aim is to work with local residents and other partners to create high quality urban environments which promote sustainable travel behaviour whilst being safe and pleasant to live in and visit.
A high quality public realm that offers enjoyable and safe walking and cycling routes is fundamental to encouraging more people to travel sustainably. When complemented by well-located amenities such as local shops, schools, and green open space, we are providing the foundation for a liveable neighbourhood.
DIY Streets was first piloted in eleven individual streets across the UK between 2007 and 2010. The project works closely with local communities to develop affordable home zone type interventions, making their streets safer and more attractive. Our current DIY Streets projects are in Haringey, Brixham and Southampton.
Guide to Creating your own DIY Street is for residents who would like to change their street to address the balance between road users and other users. It is now available to download or print, along with many other resources.
To find out more about bringing DIY Streets to your local authority or community, please call 0117 915 0244 or email katherine.rooney@sustrans.org.uk
Street Design Scotland
The principles behind the successful and well established DIY Streets projects are also being applied to new projects in Scotland under the project name 'Street Design'. Sustrans, in partnership with local councils, is helping to deliver community led street design projects with residents at two sites; Kirkcaldy in Fife and Elgin in Moray. On - street construction of the final designs is scheduled to be complete by March 2012. We welcome wider interest in the projects in Scotland. To find out more please contact paul.ruffles@sustrans.org.uk