As we started the walk alongside the river, I noticed lots of pedestrians also using the same pathway as us, from individuals walking alone to pairs, and even those walking their pets.

During our site visit from North Greenwich to Woolwich, we explored how the area has developed along the Thames, paying close attention to transport links, regeneration projects, and local infrastructure. Starting at North Greenwich, we observed the modern urban landscape around the O2 before travelling through the Greenwich Peninsula to see how residential, commercial, and leisure spaces connect.

Overview This week focused on The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces , which explores how people use public spaces in cities. The study observes human behaviour in plazas, streets, and urban environments, highlighting how design influences how people gather, move, and interact. The film emphasises that successful public spaces are not accidental, but the result of careful observation and understanding of how people behave within them. Key Learning A key takeaway from this sess