💨 Abstract

Britis high streets are becoming "ghost towns," especially in deprived Northern regions, where essential services are disappearing, replaced by an overabundance of takeaways, vape shops, and bookies. This stark transformation, accelerating over the past decade, has led to a loss of community identity. Academics suggest reimagining these spaces with better design and public transport to make them appealing again.

Courtesy: Martina Bet