Making places: High Street, Banbury

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Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, has improved its town centre. Banbury was founded in the Middle Ages and the town centre is designated a conservation area. It has a population of about 120,000 and is a regional shopping centre. Traders wanted the High Street pedestrianised and, after consultations, it was decided general traffic would be excluded from the centre, but residents, disabled people and emergency services would have access rights. About 3/4 million pounds sterling has been spent, resulting in a greatly improved appearance and a town centre better able to compete with out-of-town shopping developments.

Design and construction, Oxfordshire, England, Pedestrian areas

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Upgrading a town through repair

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The market town of Wednesbury, England is being rennovated by a gradual rrefurbishment of individual buildings. The Black Country Development Corporation is managing the strategy of repairing individual buildings in the town centre to attract new investment into the area. Local architects are involved in the numerous small works while pedestrianisation and major new developments are also under construction. The scheme has cost some three million pounds sterling with additional funds provided by the private sector.

Planning, Urban renewal, City planning, Urban planning, England

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Making places: Centenary Square

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The design of Centenary Square and the International Convention Centre in the new convention quarter in Birmingham aims to revive the former delapidated industrial area. The square includes new pedestrian routes and utilises the work of various artists such as Tess Jaray who designed the brick paving. The design has been successful in reducing the impact of roads and in managing regeneration.

Buildings and facilities, Birmingham, England

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