Wednesday, 02 September 2009

Your street - quick survey

Sustrans street trial Torquay Sustrans DIY Streets project is due to complete this coming March 2010 and staff are trying to establish whether there is a need for an ongoing programme. So if you live in the UK you're invited to complete a quick online survey about beng involved in bringing about improvements to your street. (Pic: Sustrans)
 

 

2 Sep 2009 14:20:12 | Space and place

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