Urban expert Ludo Campbell-Reid discusses what makes cities liveable and the future of urban design post-COVID
In Short:
– Over half the global population lives in cities, which occupy only 1% of the Earth’s surface.
– Ludo Campbell-Reid discusses urban liveability and sustainable design in cities on *The Connector*.
Cities house over half the global population, occupying just 1% of the earth’s surface. On the latest episode of *The Connector*, host Belinda Coates interviews urban designer Ludo Campbell-Reid. With experience in cities like Melbourne, Auckland, and London, he discusses urban liveability and what makes a city thrive.
He highlights how cities are magnets for people due to their opportunities for innovation and community. Reflecting on Melbourne’s success in liveability rankings, he asserts that definitions of liveability vary among individuals. Future cities will need resilience, connectivity, and community-centered design.