Putting people at the heart of your improvements

Streets and public spaces are most successful when your residents have the opportunity to influence decisions about them, and effective involvement is a sure fire way to reap the benefits of a good community relationship.  But getting the best from local engagement can be a challenge.

At Living Streets, we have years of experience of successfully working with local stakeholders to inform practical improvements on the ground and plans for the future.

Community Street Audits are a way to evaluate the quality of streets and spaces from the viewpoint of the people who use them, rather than those who manage them.  We involve small groups of local residents, traders, councillors and officers to assess a route on foot, following which a detailed report is produced with recommendations.

The report details issues raised by all the stakeholders and adopts a pragmatic approach to solutions to make your work effective.  Living Streets can then provide ongoing support to residents and local authorities in order to make the improvements happen.

This approach has been successfully applied to different areas, from neighbourhood housing estates, schools and shopping parades, city and town centres, universities and stations.

Following our work in London's Covent Garden, Lydia Clarkson - Special Projects Manager - commented "The Community Street Audit report opened my eyes.  The justification is here for me, it's all in one place". 

Download our flyer today or contact Annabel Swanston if you would like to discuss how a Community Street Audit could benefit you.