Last 70 years, retail functions have dominated the High Street. Historically, they were hubs where people could meet, trade, enjoy leisure, find employment.
In future, the retail sector will have a smaller physical footprint on the High Street. Pandemic = a watershed moment and High Streets could be repurposed to reconnect local communities.
To survive, High Streets need to become a place to live, work, relax and shop, expanding residential land use and increasing the quality of experience (more green spaces, fewer cars).