Launched in December 2005, StreetSmart serves as a manual for people working in the borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. It aims to improve the public’s perception of the borough by creating streets that are both safe and attractive.
As a Beacon Council for street and highway works, Hammersmith & Fulham Council builds on an already glowing reputation by encouraging the coordination of work across different disciplines to get the best outcomes.
StreetSmart draws together the areas of design, engineering and planning. As well as being adopted across Hammersmith & Fulham Council, the guide is intended to inspire other professionals and practitioners in the field, including other councils and local authorities, to share their vision.
The 76-page first volume describes an approach to streetscape design. It explains how to make sure that street design respects and enhances local character. It also lists streetscape components and describes a way to use and maintain them in the future.
Volume Two, to be published in March 2006, is a technical manual for practitioners, which lists methods and materials to be used to carry out works on the highway.
StreetSmart — Volume One can be purchased for £20 (inc. VAT), by telephoning Hammersmith & Fulham Council on 020 8753 1081 or emailing environment@lbhf.gov.uk. |
