The client identified 4 key requirements
The studies confirm the need to improve the balance between people and traffic
What will happen to people and traffic
St Martin's Place and Northumberland Avenue
Horse Guards Parade and Route to River
Raleigh Gardens and Whitehall's hidden spaces
Broad Sanctuary and Residential Areas
Environmental gain/traffic pain
General
- New places to sit and rest throughout the study area
- Improved management of existing and new public places, particularly Trafalgar Square
- Improved access for disabled people around the areas and into individual buildings
- Better information and facilities for visitors to understand and appreciate heritage sites and ceremonial events in the area
- Potential for new public art and improved setting and information about existing sculptures and statues
- Replacement of surface materials for pavements, roads and kerbs with higher quality materials to reflect the character and importance of the area
- Remove unnecessary road markings
- A consistently high standard of design for street furniture - traffic lights, signs, guard rails, bollards, street lights, bus shelters, litter bins, seats
- New refreshment facilities either within the existing buildings or newly designed kiosks in appropriate locations.
- Possible changes to the design and location of street trading pitches
- Improved external lighting of buildings and coordinated security requirements to avoid unnecessary CCTV installations while ensuring a high level of security throughout the area