CONTETNS Executive summary 7 1.0 Introduction 11 2.0 The quality of our streets 13 2.1 What streets are for 14 2.2 Defining quality streetscape 15 2.3 How streets are designed and cared for 16 3.0 Case studies v 21 4.0 The impediments to quality 25 4.1 Statute and design guidance 26 4.2 Street design and management 28 4.3 Design detail 30 4.4 Licensed operators 32 4.5 Long-term care of the street 33 5.0 Recommendations 35 5.1 Statute and design guidance 36 5.2 Street design and management 39 5.3 Design detail 40 5.4 Licensed operators 42 5.5 Long-term care of the street 44 5.6 The street as shared space 45 5.7 Implementation and the order of priorities 45 6.0 Conclusion 49 References 51 Appendix 1Case studies 53 Appendix 2Management powers and duties for streets in England 79 Appendix 3Lessons from abroad 83 Appendix 4Legislation and guidance affecting the street 93 Appendix 5Potential changes to guidance 101 Appendix 6Consultees, project steering group and acknowledgements 107