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The Bartlett Review. Cities in Flux - Rethinking Temporary Urbanism and Adaptability

The Bartlett Review. Cities in Flux - Rethinking Temporary Urbanism and Adaptability

Update: 2025-09-17
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Cities in Flux - Rethinking Temporary Urbanism and Adaptability
Can mega-cities use adaptability and temporary urbanism to ignite innovation, support communities, and become more resilient?

While adaptability sparks fresh and innovative approaches to urban design and planning, can city planners adopt tools like - temporary urbanism and meanwhile use - to create longer-term benefits for more liveable and resilient cities?

In this episode Professor Lauren Andres is joined by Andy Wiley Schwartz and Emily Berwyn to explore why adaptability is crucial for mega-cities like London and New York, how it can be put into action in city transformation and how it has helped them navigate major crises—from the decline of UK high streets to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transcript here
https://bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/podcast-cities-in-flux-rethinking-temporary-urbanism-and-urban-adaptability/index.html
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The Bartlett Review. Cities in Flux - Rethinking Temporary Urbanism and Adaptability

The Bartlett Review. Cities in Flux - Rethinking Temporary Urbanism and Adaptability

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