ABSTRACT
The One False Move campaign represents one memorable manifestation of the principle of physical and psychological separation that dominated architecture, urban planning and traffic engineering for much of the twentieth century. The publication in the UK of Manual for Streets in 2010 and the emergence of shared space and integrated streets as design concepts have begun to establish a fundamentally contrasting paradigm for streets and urban spaces, in place of separation and segregation. This chapter focuses some of the theoretical and practical background to this change, and its implications for the relationship between architecture, urban design and traffic engineering. Road markings, pedestrian crossings, traffic signals, signs and high kerbs have been replaced by a new layout and spatial arrangement. Traffic signals were removed, carriageways were simplified, strong entry gateways were created, and a clear spatial identity returned to Fountain Place through new paving materials, planting and lighting.
