Designing for walking and cycling in new developments – Presentations from Street Talks, 2nd September 2014

Nick Searl, Partner, Argent

 

Max Martinez, Associate Director, Space Syntax

 

Bruce McVean, Associate Director, Beyond Green and Founder, Movement for Liveable London 

3 thoughts on “Designing for walking and cycling in new developments – Presentations from Street Talks, 2nd September 2014

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