You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
Many metropolitan authorities are permanently closing historic city centres to private motor vehicles to lower emissions and boost footfall. Some local business owners, however, argue that restricted vehicle access damages trade and disrupts essential logistics. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the total pedestrianisation of historic urban cores? Support your position with relevant reasons and examples.
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You will have 20 minutes to plan, write and revise an essay about the topic below. Your response will be judged on how well you develop a position, organise your ideas, present supporting details, and control the elements of standard written English. You should write 200–300 words.
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In an effort to reduce traffic collisions and encourage community interaction, some urban designers recommend reorganising residential neighbourhoods into pedestrian-first superblocks that restrict through-traffic. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of converting conventional residential roads into shared pedestrian spaces.
Transforming major thoroughfares into pedestrianised boulevards requires substantial capital, leading some municipalities to allow commercial developers to fund and manage these pedestrian zones. Do the benefits of privatised pedestrian redevelopment outweigh the disadvantages? Give reasons for your answer and include relevant examples.
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