As
engines of growth and social integration, cities are
the magnets for more than half the world’s population.
“Understanding Cities” is a five-part public
debate addressing the complexities involved in designing
and running the powerhouses of today’s global
economy. This series will address the most provocative
ideas in city-making, including environmental responsibility
and climate change, social cohesion and the built form
of cities.
What is the new administration’s vision for London?
Presentation and debate about how to design and manage
the powerhouses of the global economy assesses London’s
development compared to the megacities of the world.
Sir Simon Milton was appointed Deputy Mayor for Policy and Planning by Mayor Boris Johnson after serving as Chairman of London’s Local Government Association. Respondents Ricky Burdett, Centennial Professor in Architecture and Urbanism at LSE and Chief Adviser for the London 2012 Olympics, and Deyan Sudjic, Director of the Design Museum in London, are co-editors of The Endless City. Chair is Tony Travers, Director of the Greater London Group at LSE.
London in a Global Context | Sir Simon Milton
Lecture available in Audio
(42 mb; approx 90 min)
