How economic benefits connect directly with the quality of street design, management and maintenance.
This report presents new research that shows how good street design contributes both economic benefits and public value. It shows that investment in design quality brings quantifiable financial returns and that people value improvements to their streets.
Well-designed buildings, spaces and places contribute to a wide diversity of values and benefits. These range from direct, tangible, financial benefits to indirect, intangible, long-term values such as improved public health or reduced levels of crime. For the first time we can see that the best streets really are paved with gold.
Paved with gold is part of a wider CABE programme that provides research, guidance and case studies aimed at promoting high-quality street design.
The report is intended for local authorities, regional government, business, developers and investors.