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57Active EdgesActive uses at ground level are required within the city centre.Active edges have been identified where active street leveluses need to be consolidated and developed, creating vibrantstreetscape in all areas with pedestrian traffic. Transparencyand opening to the street are to be maximised; and blankwalls, fire exits and building service elements are tobe minimised.Mid-Block LinksVery large or very long blocks preclude easy pedestrian accessand encourage people to use their cars for what wouldotherwise be simple walking journeys. This is ofteninconvenient and places unnecessary traffic on the streetnetwork. Providing mid-block links assists people to movebetween activities and destinations.High-quality small scale actions transform this lane Tossa de Mar, SpainMid-block links also play an important role in the wider openspace and street network, in that they provide an alternativeexperience for people to move through and stop across thecity centre. These links, which would typically be relativelynarrow provide a more intimate experience than the streets orThe Square for example.Mid-block links require careful planning and design so thatthey avoid creating crime or fear of crime hotspots within thecity centre. Ensuring and maximising pedestrian use of theselinks will help to avoid this.DRAFT CCF FOR PALMERSTON NORTH key directions [ kd 8 activity for people ]