Healthy Streets is a transport and urban design practice led by Lucy Saunders, built around a simple idea: streets should support public health, not undermine it. Based in London, it offers an evidence-based framework for planners, transport authorities and designers who want to make streets fairer, more walkable and more comfortable for everyday use. The approach is centred on the “10 Healthy Streets Indicators,” which assess whether a street feels safe, inviting and functional for people of all ages.
The organisation’s work spans training, consultancy and speaking engagements, with a geographic reach that is clearly global. Its website says the Healthy Streets approach is already being used by thousands of practitioners around the world. The tools are designed for practical application in transport, public realm and planning, and include the “Healthy Streets Design Check” and the “How Healthy Is My Street?” assessment tool. These resources allow users to score streets, gather photos and notes, and produce reports for decision-making.
Recent examples show the organisation working on route prioritisation near schools in Sydney, Australia, and delivering online training for different regions. It also runs free demo sessions and structured courses for practitioners, including Fundamentals, Foundation and Designer programmes. Rather than promoting a single model, Healthy Streets positions itself as a technical resource for cities that want to test and improve street design using measurable criteria.