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MASTERPLAN INTEGRATION
A Drone “Eco”system
The concept behind Up-Lifted was to create a system that would deplete the highly congested M58 motorway, which was passing closely by the N-W border of the site. Hence, a Sefton-wide (Liverpool borough) master plan was developed, which introduced and hoped for the gradual expansion of a drone infrastructure. This would reduce freight related traffic through drone delivery services. The system would also branch out into a medical emergency line. The masterplan would be followed by a more detailed site intervention (highlighted in pink).
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2020: existing highway is populated by frequent vehicles; no/limited areas for pedestrian walkways; pedestrian walkways are un-safe and clouded in vehicle emissions
2025: increase in drone usage means less vehicle dependency; pedestrian walkways widen for additional movement; dual lane traffic with cycle paths - encourage active travel.
2030: additional drone usage decreases vehicle dependency; single lane autonomous vehicles create safer streetscape; pedestrian boulevards encourage active travel and social cohesion
