Active frontage
Ground floor uses that create interest and activity.
Active travel
Making journeys in a physically active way e.g. walking and cycling.
Adoption
The process by which land for open space, landscaping or highway use is transferred to a local authority to maintain.
Air quality
Term used to describe the levels of pollution in the air. Higher levels of pollution lead to lower air quality.
Best Practice
To pursue the best approach.
Biodiversity
Effectively it is synonymous with the term “variety of wildlife” where wildlife means all plants and animals.
Build outs
A raised section with kerbs built out into the carriageway to narrow it or demarcate parking. Normally contains trees, planting and / or street furniture.
Building line
The building line is created by the primary front face of buildings along a street and is a key element of design codes.
Built Form
This is the main issue that varies by area type including density, grain, building line and height.
Car Club
A pool of cars that people and businesses can pay to use on a per trip basis.
Carriageway
The section of a street surface used mainly for vehicle movement