Democratic street Flashcards
How is a democratic street contested?
Although it is public, the law and police can restrict the rights of people
Who can claim streets?
Different groups of people
Why would people claim streets?
To communicate their specific message, attitudes or opinions to change opinions of policy makers
What does it reflect?
social justice, economic health and ecological vitality
What is the use and user diversity?
There is a variety of age groups and social classes that interact. No group is dominating
What are examples of users?
People-watching, walking, talking, buskers give streets diverse life
What is the accessibility and participation?
They are open spaces accessible to everyone. Can be crucial in classifying space
How can maintenance be important?
Makes it more pleasing
How can traffic management affect streets?
Control of traffic speed can contribute to one’s attachment or detachment from a street. Resident satisfaction is linked to traffic volume and speed
How can streets be altered for better communities?
Wider pavement, cycling lanes,. use lanes. Increases diverse users on the street
How can safety and security affect streets?
Street democracy depends on sense of security. Drug users and sales commonly take place on the street and create a sense of insecurity
What ecological qualities affect the street?
Air and noise quality.
Vegetation and plant materials (cleaner and air buffer noise as well as visual relief)
How can economic health affect streets?
Abandonment and vacant lots discourage other businesses
