Localism

Location: 
The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, London EC1M 6EJ at 6.30 pm
Date: 
Wed, 11/07/2012 - 6:30pm

What does localism mean for urban design?  Has localism been at the heart of urban design right from the start?  What are the best ways of involving local people positively in the future of their community? 

Expanding on the themes covered in issue 123 of Urban Design, this event will address the localism agenda and how it works for urban design in practice.

Speakers:

  • Professor Richard Simmons – Visiting Professor of City Design and Regeneration at School of Architecture and Construction, University of Greenwich and former Chief Executive of CABE
  • Michael Kohn – Slider Studiios
  • Joe Holyoak - Architect, Urban Designer and topic editor of issue 123 of Urban Design

If you are attending this event, you may be interested in arranging to view a fascinating exhibition being held in the Gallery, commencing on 11 July: Regeneration: People & Places