Away With the Cars
A project developed by Ximing Chen & Yunting Wang at the AA School of Architeture - Landscape Urbanism Graduate programme 2019-2020
A project developed by Ximing Chen & Yunting Wang at the AA School of Architeture - Landscape Urbanism Graduate programme 2019-2020
The term "car-free" can encompass a range of different restrictions on motor vehicle use. There are four types of car-free measures according to the length of period and the size of car-free zones: Traffic Calming, Shared Space, Car-free Days, Car-free Housing, Car-free City.
This report sets out the contours of an alternative vision for transport: public focused, multi-modal, and zero carbon. It sets out how London could become a private car free-zone by 2030 and the multiple benefits that would generate, alongside a strategy for rapidly improving connectivity, affordability, and quality of low carbon travel across the rest of the UK, including new powers and funding to deliver a better, net-zero transport system.
Less pollution, more green spaces, and the freedom to move about easily and safely – these are aspirations shared by city leaders and children alike. Landscape Architect Sam Williams has argued that “It’s about looking at what affects young people most and using this as a framework to inform all aspects of planning, designing or managing cities because it benefits all of us.”
We’ve found a child-friendly approach to urban planning is essential for the creation of inclusive cities that work better for everyone. To design a children-friendly city is vital for the creation of cities that work better for everyone. The amount of time children spends playing outdoors, their ability to get around independently, and their level of contact with nature are strong indicators of how a city is performing, not just for children but for all generations of city dwellers.
