Professor of Urban Futures, University of Leeds
Coronavirus: We’re in a Real-Time Laboratory of a More Sustainable Urban Future
After coronavirus, a key question emerges: what in essence, is a city for? Is it to pursue growth, attract inward investment and compete against global rivals? Or is it to maximise quality of life for all, build local resilience and sustainability? T
May 18, 2020
Extinction Rebellion’s Car-Free Streets Showcase the Possibility of a Beautiful, Safe and Green Future
As I’ve shown in my latest book, creating the car-free city is possible, and urgently necessary, right now. We have all the technical and policy know-how. But we lack a vision of how it could be different, and the recognition that far from a sacrifice, it will bring mainly improvements, rather than constraints, to our lives. Such visions are necessary.
October 24, 2019