Living together in the city
More housing is being built on less space – a move to densify our towns and cities that is driven by many factors: scarcity of land and its increased value are of significant impact but there is also an environmental imperative driving more compact forms of living. Of course, there is a perception that high-density living comes with disadvantages, from lack of privacy to lack of community spirit. Yet there are strategies that can make high-density housing kinder, more neighbourly. Read more
Talk / Planning Utopia: Ebenezer Howard to Post-Covid via Harlow
The utopic vision of the Garden City is as much a spatial idea as a social one. Could it hold valuable lessons for how we plan communities in light of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Talk / Experiencing Density: Report launch
What is life like in London's new high density housing?
How can an urban tower maintain legibility and respect of context?
What are the primary catalysts driving urban development?
