Manual for Streets, published by the Department for Transport, gives advice for the design of streets in England and Wales. It represents a strong Government and Welsh Assembly commitment to the creation of sustainable and inclusive public spaces.

There is a need to transform the quality of streets, and this requires a new approach to their provision. The Manual is aimed at any organisation or discipline with an interest in streets, ranging from access officers to the emergency services. The importance of joint working among practitioners is a key feature of the Manual.

In 2011 Places Matter! commissioned Martin Stockley, STOCKLEY and Clear Presentations to produce a Full and Short Edition Video to offer an oversight into Manual for Streets. The video considers how public spaces are currently used and how these might be improved drawing on best practice from elsewhere.

For the full version of the Manual for Streets Introduction Video, click here...

For more information about the Manual for Streets and to download a copy, click here...