The result of the work carried out over two years, the exhibition ‘Growing the Future City’ (29th May– 4th August, The Gallery at Foyles) invites enquiry and debate about the future of London as the population continues to increase. Co-curated by Grimshaw Architects and Futurecity, the exhibition explores six city growth themes around navigating, working, playing, learning, greening, and housing, with ideas for the future as well as real-world projects demonstrating ways in which sustainability and culture can be woven into the urban fabric.
During the course of the exhibition, on Thursday 18th June, the ninth and final URU event also took place, hosting a debate on future models of development for smarter, greener and better designed cities. Chaired by Matthew Taylor (Chief Executive, RSA), the panel included: Claire Cockerton (Founder, CEO and Chairwoman of ENTIQ and Co-Creator, Level 39), David Hutton (Group Development Director, Asia and Europe, Lend Lease), Donald Hyslop (Head of Regeneration and Community Partnerships, Tate Modern), and Lance Jay Brown (ACSA Distinguished Professor, CCNY).
Growing the Future City is the ninth Urban Research Unit event. After centuries of investment, trade, immigration and innovation, London is now driven by dynamic creative, knowledge and financial sectors. This discussion will explore how future models of development for our city can be smarter, greener and designed for all levels of society.
Thursday 18th June
Chair: Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, RSA
Claire Cockerton, Founder, CEO and Chairwoman of ENTIQ and Co-Creator, Level 39
David Hutton, Group Development Director, Asia and Europe, Lend Lease
Donald Hyslop, Head of Regeneration and Community Partnerships, Tate Modern
Lance Jay Brown, ACSA Distinguished Professor, CCNY
