Westminster hosts JUST STREETS European partnership event to showcase sustainable street interventions in London

On 6 and 7 November, Westminster’s JUST STREETS team, led by Professor Enrica Papa and the Cross River Partnership (CRP), hosted the European JUST STREETS project partners for a collaborative showcase event in London. Representatives from Amsterdam, Braga, Kozani, Milan, Riga, Turin and Vilnius joined the event for an inspiring exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences. Westminster is one of 32 JUST STREETS international partners working together to redevelop sustainable and inclusive streets.

The University of Westminster set the stage for meaningful discussions and introduced the European project partners to the London project partners, including Camden Town Unlimited, Harley Street Business Improvement District and the London Borough of Lambeth. Together, they showcased the innovative JUST STREETS interventions across the city and highlighted local efforts to create fairer and more sustainable streets.

The visit included breakout sessions and interactive team activities designed to spark collaboration and knowledge exchange. Participants shared that it was a productive and energising event which strengthened partnerships and set the foundation for impactful urban mobility solutions across Europe.

JUST STREETS is a Horizon Europe-funded project aiming to make streets fairer, greener and safer for everyone. The consortium comprises of 32 partners across the world, including the University of Westminster, who come together to share their expertise and develop innovative street interventions in their local areas.  

About the project, Professor Enrica Papa, Professor of Transport Planning, said: "This project highlights the transformative potential of international collaboration in driving sustainable change. The University of Westminster is proud to play a central role in shaping the JUST STREETS H2020 project, providing the research foundation and thought leadership needed to reimagine urban mobility. Bringing together diverse European partners in London allowed us to exchange ideas and co-create solutions that prioritise sustainability, equity and community wellbeing for street transformation. It’s inspiring to see how these partnerships are already laying the groundwork for fairer, more inclusive streets across Europe."

The work of the JUST STREETS team at Westminster directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities and 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.  

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