Transport infrastructure is about far more than movement - it’s about connecting people with the places and services that matter most.
This infrastructure provides critical links to healthcare, education, employment and leisure, the social infrastructure that enables people to access opportunities and lead fuller lives.
Increasingly, transport hubs are being reimagined as destinations in their own right - places where people meet, relax and connect. From integrated cycle networks and rooftop green spaces to mixed-use developments, these hubs contribute to vibrant, well-connected neighbourhoods and support wider placemaking ambitions.
The same is true for airports, ports and their surrounding spaces. With well-planned transport links, these key gateways offer seamless journeys while drawing people into dynamic and welcoming environments.
Transport infrastructure also plays a pivotal role in delivering on sustainability ambitions. By encouraging active travel, reducing congestion and supporting the shift towards net zero, it helps create healthier, more resilient places for the future.
Investment in transport is investment in people - opening up access, improving wellbeing and helping to build inclusive, sustainable communities.
David Atkinson, our National Head of Land and Development, believes that by prioritising social infrastructure, we can drive meaningful regeneration that improves lives, creates opportunities and strengthens local economies.
Willmott Dixon, alongside Milligan, have been appointed to drive Dover's regeneration plans to create a vibrant, modern destination.
Matthew Knight, our Regional Head of Land and Development, explores the important role transport plays in creating destinations not just gateways.