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    Common Ground
    Common Ground
    Common Ground
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    Common Ground

    By Spencer de Grey

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    By 2050, three-quarters of the world's 9.6-billion-strong population will be living in cities – inhabiting vibrant historic cores, commuting from new hinterlands via high-speed transit, or occupying informal urban settlements.
    Some cities will flourish while others will struggle to meet the demands of a growing population and a changing environment. It will take the collaborative expertise of various disciplines, gathered under the umbrella of good governance, to ensure our cities thrive in the future. Spencer de Grey, Head of Design at Foster + Partners, explores the role that architecture and urban design can play in this global endeavour.
    This is the tenth essay in the Big Ideas series created by the European Investment Bank.
    The EIB has invited international thought leaders to write about the most important issues of the day. These essays are a reminder that we need new thinking to protect the environment, promote equality and improve people's lives around the globe.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEuropean Investment Bank
    Release dateDec 13, 2019
    ISBN9789286143649
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      Book preview

      Common Ground - Spencer de Grey

      Big ideas

      Common ground

      Public realm and public life

      Cities are a chequerboard

      Inclusivity and democracy

      Sustainable design

      Green and blue infrastructure

      Biography

      Notes

      COMMON GROUND

      Spencer de Grey

      About the European Investment Bank

      The European Investment Bank is the world’s biggest multilateral lender. The only bank owned by and representing the interests of the EU countries, the EIB finances Europe’s economic growth. Over six decades the Bank has backed start-ups like Skype and massive schemes like the Øresund Bridge linking Sweden and Denmark. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the EIB Group includes the European Investment Fund, a specialist financer of small and medium-sized enterprises.

      The findings, interpretations and conclusions are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Investment Bank.

      BIG IDEAS

      By 2050, three-quarters of the world’s 9.6 billion-strong population will be living in cities – inhabiting vibrant historic cores, commuting from new hinterlands via high-speed transit, or occupying informal urban settlements.

      Some cities will flourish while others will struggle to meet the demands of a growing population and a changing environment. It will take the collaborative expertise of various disciplines, gathered under the umbrella of good governance, to ensure our cities thrive in the future.

      Spencer de Grey, Head of Design at Foster + Partners, explores the role that architecture and urban design can play in this global endeavour.

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