How can cities bring about positive societal change? What role does design play in the climate emergency? Zoë joined fellow designers, policy and place makers to discuss these issues. The discussion ‘The equal city - Place-making, diversity and change’, addressed poignant topics about equality and place during the Covid-19 pandemic. The discussion introduced ideas about equity and change in the light of the Black Lives Matter movement. Speakers discussed the need for positive change in the way urban centres are designed, and raised the issues of power and positions of influence within the built environment sector.
The talk took place as Part of CogX Festival 2020 that brings together a worldwide community of leaders, CEOs, entrepreneurs, scientists, policy makers, artists and activists.
The session was Chaired by Christine Murray - Editor-in-Chief of The Developer. Zoë joined Pooja Agrawal, Programme Manager at the Greater London Authority, Simon Höher Leader at Hybrid City Lab and Hanna Harris, Chief Design Officer - City of Helsinki.
A recording of the panel discussion is available to watch here
