SET Design Tool
From Street Problems to Tactical Solutions
The SET Design Tool is an interactive resource designed to help you move from ideas to action. Whether you’re a city official, designer, activist, or engaged resident, this tool supports you in identifying street-level problems and translating them into creative, low-cost, and temporary solutions.
At its core, the tool acts as a matchmaker
At its core, the tool acts as a matchmaker connecting street challenges ‘Problems’ with tactical solutions. These solutions are organised into ‘Measures’– spatial interventions such as curb extensions, bike lanes, parklets and more – and ‘Elements’, the materials that bring these measures to life, like paint, planters, bollards, and other components.
The tool is structured around a Problem – Solution approach, aligned with the five key dimensions of street experiments: mobility, public space, social cohesion, local economy, and environment. The basic components of the tool in a nutshell:
+ Problems Overview List: Help you to identify specific street-level issues that could be addressed through temporary interventions – whether it’s a lack of seating, unsafe crossings, or poor walkability.
+ Measures Overview: A curated list of measures that tackle those ‘Problems’. Each measure is linked to real-world examples featured on our Instagram account @Street_Experiments, so you can see how others have brought similar ideas to life.
+ Elements Guide: Explore the building elements of each measure, with visual references and information on cost, durability, mobility, and ease of installation. This guide helps tailor your street experiment to your local context and available resources.
The SET Design Tool complements the SET Guidelines Kit, supporting the transition from diagnosis to design in the street experiment planning process. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or preparing for on-the-ground implementation, the tool helps transform street-level insights into bold, actionable ideas.
