Oxford Street pedestrianisation worries retailers
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London’s Oxford Street was pedestrianised in Mayor Sadiq Khan’s regeneration push, drawing praise from shoppers while commentators warned the change could disadvantage British retailers.
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by John Appleby
I’ve found most/all pedestrianised shopping streets depressing (especially when the shops close). Any examples internationally of such that aren’t?
October 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
I’ve found most/all pedestrianised shopping streets depressing (especially when the shops close). Any examples internationally of such that aren’t?
Reposted by Alexander Wuttke
So schön! So sieht die neue 1 km lange autofreie Oxford Street in London nur 12 Stunden nach ihrer Eröffnung aus. Die Menschen nehmen den Raum, der ihnen zurückgegeben wurde, einfach sofort an. Wann realisieren wir auch in Deutschland endlich, dass Städte Menschen gehören sollten und nicht Autos?
October 27, 2026 at 2:50 PM
So schön! So sieht die neue 1 km lange autofreie Oxford Street in London nur 12 Stunden nach ihrer Eröffnung aus. Die Menschen nehmen den Raum, der ihnen zurückgegeben wurde, einfach sofort an. Wann realisieren wir auch in Deutschland endlich, dass Städte Menschen gehören sollten und nicht Autos?
by Lisa Tompson
Can't wait to see it for myself when I come back for ECCA. Might be the first time I actually enjoy Ox St! Gosh I know how to live🤘
October 27, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Can't wait to see it for myself when I come back for ECCA. Might be the first time I actually enjoy Ox St! Gosh I know how to live🤘
It's not really shopping but I like how they pedestrianised the Strand by Kings
October 27, 2026 at 5:10 PM
It's not really shopping but I like how they pedestrianised the Strand by Kings
You need people living in the town centre / high street, that’s how countries like France (generally) make it work.
October 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM
You need people living in the town centre / high street, that’s how countries like France (generally) make it work.
Didn’t have time yesterday. That treat still awaits.
October 27, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Didn’t have time yesterday. That treat still awaits.