Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
UNITED KINGDOM, March 28, 2010: A survey of new street names shows they are increasingly being chosen to reflect councils’ interests in the environment, health sand safety and diversity. Experts said that local authorities were doing the same thing the Romans did 2,000 years: using names which reflected the nature of society around them.
Samsara Road, in Bromsgrove, and Karma Way, in Harrow, north London, both use phrases from Indian religions, dealing with concepts of reincarnation and cause and effect, respectively. Then there is Yoga Way, in Sutton, south London.
Dr. David Green, a geographer from King’s College London, said: “Street names reflect modern culture and society and preoccupations. They now also show a worldwide influence.” Among the new streets with an environmental theme are Eco Way, in Doncaster, and Sustainability Way, in Leyland, Lancashire.