“Shared street” is the term that is commonly used in English; its origins are based in the concept of a “woonerf,” which is a Dutch term loosely meaning “street for living.” In Seattle and other locations, they are sometimes referred to as “green streets.”
A shared street is often referred to as a “pedestrian-priority street,” or, in residential areas, as a “home zone.” It is an integrated space used to better balance the needs of pedestrians, bicyclists, and low-speed motor vehicles. They are usually local-access, narrow streets without curbs and sidewalks, and vehicles are slowed by placing trees, planters, parking areas, and other obstacles in the street.
– From Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System
