20 minute neighbourhoods
Prestwich and Whitefield fit all the criteria for a 20-minute neighbourhood.
It is having all the amenities, goods and services that we usually require at just 20 minutes’ walk from home. Shops, schools, parks, health services, pubs, eateries, etc. This idea is gaining momentum around the world, from Sydney to Paris and beyond.
We already have many of those at a short walk from home!
What is needed to achieve this:
Main Benefits:
It is having all the amenities, goods and services that we usually require at just 20 minutes’ walk from home. Shops, schools, parks, health services, pubs, eateries, etc. This idea is gaining momentum around the world, from Sydney to Paris and beyond.
We already have many of those at a short walk from home!
What is needed to achieve this:
- - Providing pedestrian crossings to key routes and destinations
- - Reducing or eliminating through motor traffic
- - Providing cycle lanes separated from motor traffic
- - Setting a network of safe and attractive local pedestrian and cycling routes
- - Reducing the car-based school run and implementing School Streets
Main Benefits:
- - Improving physical and mental health of local population
- - Improving air quality and reducing air pollution
- - Reducing CO2 emissions from transport
- - Increasing equality in terms of accessibility to amenities and services
- - Supporting local living, shopping and education opportunities
- - Activating local economy, jobs and high street