Community cohesion and shared space design

This policy shares a number of themes with the community cohesion policy in highlighting the positive role planning can play in seeking the removal of barriers to shared space. It also encourages high quality design initiatives that aim to alleviate defensive infrastructure by encouraging community led design of shared space that takes account of the overarching policies of placemaking and community cohesion. These initial interventions should focus on areas where levels of segregation are most deeply felt.