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Public Lectures | London in a Global Context

21 October 2008

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.

Speaker profiles

Sir Simon Milton

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.

Ricky Burdett

Ricky Burdett is Centennial Professor in Architecture and Urbanism at LSE and Chief Adviser for the London 2012 Olympics and co-editor of The Endless City.

Deyan Sudjic

Deyan Sudjic is Director of the Design Museum in London and co-editor of The Endless City.

Tony Travers

Tony Travers is Director of the Greater London Group at LSE.

Presentations

Podcast

Listen to podcast here (42MB, approx 90 min)

Slides

'Running Cities: London in Global Context', presentation by Sir Simon Milton, Deputy Mayor for Policy and Planning