Reclaim the streets

Unlocking movement by removing barriers

Cities across Europe are increasingly recognising that reclaiming streets is not just about redesigning infrastructure, but about removing the barriers that limit how people move, meet and stay in public space. This webinar shares leading perspectives on how cities can shift from car-dominated, infrastructure-led approaches toward more inclusive, place-based strategies that prioritise people, health and active urban life. Finnish designer Päivi Raivio explores how mixed-use public spaces can support walking, cycling and playful, social city life through thoughtful design and placemaking. English cycling specialist Neil Carmichael, together with Mosodi, shares pioneering insights from the UK, examining real-world barriers to accessing rail stations through bottom-up audits and translating these into practical, scalable solutions. How do you remove barriers in your citiy to unlock more active, inclusive and connected public spaces?