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Streets and pathways are the building blocks of every residential neighbourhood. Along with our built environment, well-planned streets and neighbourhoods influence how people move and interact, access parks and open space, walk and cycle for leisure, recreation, exercise and transport.

The Street Design Manual recognises that streets as an important connector to multi-purpose social spaces in our neighbourhoods. It offers access options for active transport delivering safer neighbourhoods and a sense of community.

The detailed practical guidance provided in the Manual has been developed with input from highly experienced professionals from across the sector. The feedback received during the consultation period, coupled with many robust debates from the Working Groups resulted in a Manual that will be a valuable resource for local authorities, engineers, planners, designers, practitioners and decision makers involved with the planning and design of walkable neighbourhoods.