The Design Companion for Planning and Placemaking

13Streets

This section explains important concepts, terms and technical considerations that planners should be aware of when dealing with both the creation of new streets and alterations to existing ones. Traditionally the remit of engineers, the design of streets is a highly important area for planners to get involved in, as streets have a major impact on the usability and success of places.

While building and changing streets might not require express planning permission, such works are often part of planning applications, or plans to alter and build in town centres or other existing areas. Their design is – or should be – seen as more than technical decisions about manoeuvring and storing vehicles.

Streets are not the same as roads. Roads ...