Another great example of skateboarding as a part of regenerating a city space.
“The Marioland project is a series of blocks and rails installed on an existing smooth street in the centre of Sheffield, with materials donated by local building contractors. Unlike skateparks, which are usually located in parks, this facility has been installed on a pedestrian street, with shops and bars lining the side of the street.
The Castlegate district of the city is run-down and has been hit with anti-social problems recently. It is expected that skateboarders will create guardianship over the area, making the area feel safe again for people walk through. This approach has been used in various cities in the USA, where members of the public see people skateboarding and feel safe knowing that there are other people around.”
More at https://skateboardgb.org/news/creating-a-new-skateable-city-in-the-uk/
