The Future of Metroland
As inner cities have undergone a renaissance, suburbs have frequently been left behind. Now facing unprecedented growth, what is the future of metroland?
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Modern methods of construction: the “bytes and mortar” revolution
The need for housing is ever pressing and the development context increasingly challenging. How can modern methods of construction such as off-site manufacture and modular construction help?
Achieving real diversity
To achieve maximum impact, speaker diversity must be part of a holistic strategy for equality across the built environment. The sector must be able to recruit, retain AND progress talent, independent of background, race or gender. Our 27 September City Hall event, will connect diversity champions across London.
A Tale of Two Wembleys
This Placemaking Collective visit to the rapidly changing Wembley area started to answer some of the questions about Wembley & the Olympic Way raised in FoL’s 2015 ‘Communities in Transition’ field trip. Find out more about Brent and Quintain’s ambitions…
Notes from a small (weird) town
Just visited my old stomping grounds in Moab, Utah, pop. 5,200. A uranium town, adventure sport hub and now second-home magnet, this joyous mash-up of rednecks, hippies and everyone in between has boomed and busted repeatedly. It’s now at risk of becoming a municipal cautionary tale. After years of … Read more
2017 in review: your feedback
One of Future of London’s greatest assets is our network of individuals and organisations, all working to build a more liveable London. To help you along, FoL provides frequent opportunities to meet, make connections, learn about new and relevant topics, share experiences and explore best practice. In 2017, we started … Read more
Design Council Head of Cities to join FoL
Design Council Head of Cities Nicola Mathers to join FoL as permanent Head of Networks
Vacancy: Programme Coordinator – Leaders Programmes
This new role will support the delivery of our career-development offer. Apply by July 18th!
The commitments
In the face of challenge and criticism, organisations and individuals are taking action to deliver a better future for London. What will you commit to?
A healthier food system for London
The final seminar in our Delivering Public Health series explored what stakeholders are doing to link food and health in their communities.
Linking poverty, inequality and health
We held the second event in our Delivering Public Health series on May 15th, which focused on the impact of poverty and inequality on increasing health outcomes at local level.
Embedding health in London boroughs
Our new series of public health seminars kicked off with Embedding health in boroughs, focusing on new public health responsibilities, and the options available to deliver improvements.