2020 Digital Lecture Series: The role of the City’s public realm in today’s changing context

Public spaces are the essential foundation for healthy and enjoyable city life in dense urban environments. As the current health crisis evolves, the ability to engage safely in welcoming outdoor / publicly-accessible indoor green environments is becoming essential for the re-activation of the economy in urban environments.

Ken Shuttleworth founder of Make Architects and Dima Zogheib, Associate at ARUP's Cities Division, discuss how stakeholders can help facilitate a resilient post-COVID city life in dense urban centres and support the re-activation of the City.

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