FoL’s 2018 programme theme: Overcoming Barriers
Our 2018 programme will investigate impacts of road, rail, and red line boundaries throughout London and share ways to reconnect severed communities.
Infrastructure
Smarter Cities: Infrastructure
As London grows, its infrastructure is coming under increasing strain. New infrastructure is needed to help deliver homes, move people around and improve the environment, and in a context of rapid change, up-to-date information is vital for making informed decisions about large-scale investment. Speakers at FoL’s 28 Sept Smarter Cities … Read more
Brexit update: Resilience, lobbying key
FoL’s second cross-sector Brexit briefing was understandably more sobering than our first. Early impacts were not as dire as predicted…
Brexit briefing links
This selection of Brexit links offers insight into how leaving the EU could affect government, housing associations, development, and infrastructure, with a focus where possible on London-specific impacts. To suggest a link, email amanda@futureoflondon.org.uk. Articles Government The Commons Library provides two briefings: one covering the impact on devolution, EU funds, EU laws, and … Read more
Cross-Sector Brexit Briefing
Future of London’s 15th July Brexit briefing shared insight from leaders in our cross-sector network on the implications of Brexit for London.
Stresses and Shocks – How prepared is London for climate change?
Our senior round-table event looked at London’s responses to long-term stresses like air pollution and rising temperatures, and to shocks such as major floods or droughts.
Housing Zones: Tottenham
The first of our Housing Zone profiles looks at Tottenham in LB Haringey, an early front-runner and long-term priority for both the council and GLA.
The Truth About Networking: event with 100 Years of Women in Transport
This panel-led discussion will help tackle some of the ‘fear and loathing’ around making good connections.
New paper: Working Beyond Boundaries
Future of London’s first ‘London 2050’ briefing paper focuses on what must be done to smooth the capital’s inevitable expansion beyond GLA boundaries and into surrounding counties.
Getting on the map
This excerpt from our Crossrail as Catalyst report explores the importance of perception along the route — especially for stations new to London’s Tube map.