Urban Age public debate - Understanding Cities
Date: Tuesday 21 October 2008
Time: 6.30-8pm
Venue: Old Theatre, Old Building
Speaker: Sir Simon Milton
Respondents: Professor Ricky Burdett, Deyan Sudjic
Chair: Tony Travers
What is the new administration's vision for London? Speakers discuss how to design and manage the powerhouses of the global economy, assessing London's development compared to the megacities of the world.
Simon Milton was appointed deputy mayor for policy and planning after serving as chairman of London's Local Government Association. Ricky Burdett, chief adviser for the London 2012 Olympics, and Deyan Sudjic, director of the Design Museum in London, are co-editors of The Endless City.
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