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About Ben Plowden

Ben Plowden is Director of the Pedestrians Association (whose livingstreets campaign was launched in August 2001). From 1991-97, he worked for the Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) on minerals, energy and rural economic issues.

Articles by Ben Plowden

Thursday 29th November

Walking in cities with dignity

Ben Plowden, 29 November 2001
Urban areas in Britain have acquired a degraded feel in parallel to the decline in public services. The director of the Pedestrians’ Association, which recently launched its “living streets” initiative, argues that a revival of walking is an essential part of a wider strategy to make public spaces flourish. The experience of Birmingham shows what can be done.
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