Great news for UK communities.
If we want to revitalise our high streets, then the answer is under our feet!
Our #PedestrianPound research shows that investing in the walking environment boosts high streets as people want to spend time (and money) locally.
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Seven people are on a stage. A screen behind them reads Pedestrians = Pounds
Our #PedestrianPound report finds that pedestrians = pounds.
This morning’s #WalkingSummit panel are discussing how we shape and create walkable places.
Kyrby Brown, WECIL
Sophie Edmondson
Christopher Martin
@edplowden.bsky.social
Jodi Savickas
Seb Slater
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It was great to join @livingstreets.bsky.social yesterday for their Wales launch of the #PedestrianPound report.
Thrilled to see the Uplands Market highlighted in the report!
A woman with pink hair speaks at a podium.
Six panellists sit at a table on a stage. A man in a suit is talking.
A busy room of people sitting on chairs. They are watching the panellists on the stage speak.
Ken Skates MS, a man in a suit, speaks at a podium with Living Streets green branded banner behind him. He is gesticulating.
A very busy Pierhead Building for the Wales launch of our #PedestrianPound report! Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our panel:
Ken Skates MS
@willhaycardiff.bsky.social
Pippa Britton
Sara Jones
John Griffiths MS
Kaarina Ruta
@charitycat.bsky.social
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The sun is shining and my summer cycling clothes are out. Great to be at the Senedd for the launch of the #PedestrianPound report by @livingstreets.bsky.social . I got here earlier enough to spend my pedestrian (or at least cyclist) pound at Coffi Co
Link to the report here: www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-repor...
#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales
🧵 Thrilled to be speaking on the panel for The Pedestrian Pound today in the Senedd hosted by @livingstreets.bsky.social and sponsored by John Griffiths MS.
#PedestrianPound #LiveableTowns #LocalEconomies #SustainableTransport #PlaceMaking #Wales
Two people stand an information table under a gazebo. They are in conversation. To the left is a green and pink banner which reads: WOW - the year-round walk to school challenge. Big results from little steps. 23% of children walk after one year of WOW.
A woman with glasses wearing a blazer presents in front of a screen. On the screen are the words 1. Pedestrians = Pounds. 2. In-person connections matter. 3. Walkable environments save money.
A banner on a street. The text reads: Shrewsbury Moves Festival, 21st March 2025. Join the conversation. The Health Benefits of Active Travel: 10:00-11:00. The Pedestrian Pound: 11.00-12.00 Shrewsbury Placemaking and Design Code: 12:00-13:00 Accessibility Designing Towns for All: 13:30-14:30 Greening Up: Making our urban spaces greener, healthier and more resilient. 14:30-15:30 Voices of the Future: 15.30-16.30
Living Streets is at Shrewsbury Moves Festival today to explore the future of travel, community and urban design in towns 🌱
Dr Rachel Lee shared lessons from Living Streets’ #PedestrianPound report, including the economic gains from pedestrian-friendly spaces.
Better pedestrian spaces are good for business.
@livingstreets.bsky.social research #PedestrianPound shows turnover increases of 20-30% in many cases where walking, cycling and urban realm have been improved.
+ Health and community benefits too.
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Further confirmation that traffic reduction measures don’t affect high street spending. #PedestrianPound
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@ianroome.bsky.social @northdevonlibdems.bsky.social
🚶🏽♀️➡️ #pedestrians ➡️ #PedestrianPound 💴
FYI 'Pedestrian Appeal' letter 11 Dec
@northdevongazette.bsky.social calls for full
#pedestrianisation #Barnstaple #HighStreet citing @livingstreets.bsky.social report
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Check out our latest research on the #PedestrianPound www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-repor...
🚶🏽♀️➡️ #pedestrians ➡️ #PedestrianPound 💴
FYI 'Pedestrian Appeal' letter 11 Dec @northdevongazette.bsky.social calling for full #pedestrianisation #Barnstaple #HighStreet cites report
>@northdevongreens.bsky.social @jim-hunt.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social
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🚶🏽♀️➡️ #pedestrians ➡️ #PedestrianPound 💴
FYI 'Pedestrian Appeal' letter 11 Dec @northdevongazette.bsky.social calling for full #pedestrianisation #Barnstaple #HighStreet cites report
>@northdevongreens.bsky.social @jim-hunt.bsky.social @livingstreets.bsky.social
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Our #PedestrianPound research shows that that people who walk or wheel to do their shopping spend more money and pedestrianised high streets see bigger sales. Could walking be the answer to struggling high streets in 2025?
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Two people are on a street in Edinburgh, one is using a wheelchair and the other walks alongside them. They are both looking at a local shop selling fruit and veg while in conversation with each other.
And we launched the 3rd edition of our #PedestrianPound research!
Read more about how green and blue infrastructure is being used to create a sense of place in #Sheffield, plus other UK case studies, in our full #PedestrianPound report:
livingstreets.org.uk/PedestrianPo...
Thanks to Active Travel England for shining a light on our #PedestrianPound report with this lovely video, which includes our #Sheffield case study!
youtu.be/WdC5lYW8qgM
Investing in walking and wheeling can help the high street bounce back and make local economies thrive.
And your councillor needs to know. Write to them today.
@livingstreets
#PedestrianPound
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Delighted to have helped to deliver an event which saw excellent cross-sector engagement & political buy-in.
A full house in Westminster is testament to the efforts of so many that made the #PedestrianPound an invaluable resource to decision makers and campaigners alike!
@livingstreets.bsky.social
Simon Lightwood MP is stood holding a copy of the Pedestrian Pound summary while smiling into the camera
Fabian Hamilton MP, Professor Linda Yueh and Catherine Woodhead are stood together after the London launch.
Four adults are sat presenting in the House of Commons.
A full house for the Westminster launch of our #PedestrianPound report!
Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our panel:
👣 @lindayueh.bsky.social
👣 Fabian Hamilton MP
👣 Simon Lightwood MP
👣 & our own @charitycat.bsky.social
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In a room with colourful wallpaper Cat Woodhead from charity living streets stands in front of a charity banner holding a green report with Emily Cherry from Bikeability next to her
Pleasure to support @livingstreets.bsky.social #PedestrianPound report launch today APPGCW Third edition of the report shows how vital #walking #wheeling #cycling are for our high streets. livingstreets.org.uk/policy-reports…
I look forward to speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon at the launch of the #PedestrianPound report (I contributed the Foreword) by @livingstreets.bsky.social the national walking charity.
Read the highlights at:
livingstreets.org.uk/media/40gcee...
So good to see that @livingstreets.bsky.social has updated the really useful #PedestrianPound report making the case for inclusive, walkable shopping streets where people are tempted to hang out and even buy things.
(And lovely to see @ruthnia.bsky.social on here too).
A busy week with the UK-wide launch of the #PedestrianPound. Thanks for having us, Edinburgh!
Congrats to LTF member @livingstreets.bsky.social on the launch of an updated #PedestrianPound report.
It updates the evidence on the many economic, environmental, health benefits of investing in attractive and accessible streets and public spaces.
www.livingstreets.org.uk/policy-repor...
The new #PedestrianPound report from @livingstreets.bsky.social finds that investing in walkable communities can help the high street bounce back and make local economies thrive.
🚶🏽♂️Share with your local Cllr today and call for change act.livingstreets.org.uk/page/161131/...
Weekend reading…. #pedestrianpound
Graphic reads “I’m pleased this research backs up what makes sense – that designing streets with people in mind makes better, more prosperous places for all.” Chris Boardman, National Active Travel Commissioner
“I’m pleased this research backs up what makes sense – that designing streets with people in mind makes better, more prosperous places for all.”
Hear what others have to say about the #PedestrianPound in our press release ⤵️
livingstreets.org.uk/press-media/...
Graphic with a quote from economist Linda Yueh reads: “One of the many fascinating facts in the report is that businesses based in the town centre earn 20% more profit when there’s a bank and post office on the high street. It’s clear that public realm improvements can provide multi-dimensional benefits.”
2⃣ In-person connections matter
The #PedestrianPound explores the impact of walkable places on the quality of social interactions and on equality, diversity and belonging.
Case studies demonstrate that the high street can be a lifeline for those who need social interaction.
