Cars have structured cities for over 100 years, the design of the public space has given priority to cars. Cars are thought to bring convenience to people, but the disadvantages.
If we are to displace cars from the centre of city design, what should we prioritise and design urban environments for?
We’ve found a child-friendly approach to urban planning is essential for the creation of inclusive cities that work better for everyone. To design a children-friendly city is vital for the creation of cities that work better for everyone. The amount of time children spends playing outdoors, their ability to get around independently, and their level of contact with nature are strong indicators of how a city is performing, not just for children but for all generations of city dwellers. If cities fail to address the needs of children, they risk economic and cultural impacts as families move away.
So we propose to get away with the cars based on children’s perspective. Finally we can create a safety and sustainable city for children and all groups of people.
Emissions from the transport sector are a major contributor to climate change — about 14% of annual emissions (including non-CO2 gases) and around a quarter of CO2 emissions from burning fossil fuels.
The term “car-free” can encompass a range of different restrictions on motor vehicle use. There are four types of car-free measures according to the length of period and the size of car-free zones.
Consequently, transport is now the UK’s largest sectoral source of carbon emissions, accounting for a full third of our total carbon output.
In these years, many cities in the UK have noticed this problem and have proposed corresponding measures, but most cities only set up clean air zones or prohibit diesel vehicles from entering the city
The bicycle lane in London are very unsystematic, the route for cyclists will be very totuous and unsafe. The pedestrians are unconnected, and the accessibility of green space is low
We realized that children were suffering dangerous in this car priority city, fatalities, toxic air, childhood asthma.
By analysising school service area, we can know the most suitable area to develop and apply our design.
