Caledonian Road Proposals by Islington

Proposed Street Design changes in King's Cross:
How will pedestrians, walkability and the street environment be affected?
http://kingscrossenvironment.com/2013/11/25/islington-cyclists-action-group-on-proposed-changes-to-the-cally/

Islington proposals

Couldn't the simple principles of "Why Places Matter" (pop-up PDF) be very easily applied here?
i.e.
* Greener Spaces
* Local High Street Shops
* Active healthy walking lifestyles
* Accessible and inclusive for everyone
* Distinctiveness and Character
* Designing together with local people