Oxford Circus Improvement Scheme Animation

[UrbanMechanic]

This visualization is fantastic. It certainly could serve as a case study for any practitioner of urban, transport, or community design. The intervention itself is quite innovative and also pragmatic. Through the design, the pedestrian realm becomes far more legible and spacious (i.e. welcoming and safe) than the terribly inadequate pre-existing accommodations. Yet, the intervention avoids altering the space in a more radical fashion; thus avoiding the curse of death by over-design.

[jowie74]

I'm sorry but this is a weak compromise. It's about time we thought long and hard about pedestrianising some of Oxford Street and limiting Central London traffic to public transport only.

[mad8london247]

@jowie74

Good point. We can reduce congestion by limiting the entry of cars into the area.

[rochelimit55555]

nice visualization!