Introduction and welcome How does planning influence air quality? Roger Barrowcliffe 1

 Intersection of planning and air quality  Experiences  Dialogue  Debate  Ideas  Improvements  Better outcomes? 2 Themes

 Planning can be a very important instrument to achieve better air quality  - But, air quality has a low profile in planning policies  Can we use the planning system more effectively to reduce emissions? 3 Planning and air quality

 Most current air quality problems are related to road transport emissions  How can we reduce these emissions – especially in urban areas?  Does spatial planning have a role? 4 eg planning and transport

Determinants of Car Ownership and Use Car ownership and use Income Demographics Technology Attitudes, preferences + alternatives Public transport Spatial planning? Price/Quality

Why people travel [ Source: National Travel Survey ] 6

Planning can be positive for air quality 7