Reimagining Urban Experiences and Spaces Post-pandemic
Webinars by C40 Cities held on 16 February 2022
Hear from international experts, cities and winners of the Reinventing Cities competition on how cities are showing local resiliency and reimagining urban experiences and spaces post-pandemic.
Globally the Covid-19 pandemic has caused dramatic behavioural changes in the way we live, work and play in our cities. The new reality of offices, retail spaces and business districts becoming underutilised offers an opportunity to repurpose existing buildings via new placemaking approaches.
The shift to remote work has also created an appetite for green and thriving neighbourhoods - mixed-use community spaces where residents can find essential amenities in a short walk or bike ride from home.
Watch the event recording here: https://c40.zoom.us/rec/share/zznk1MGfL3Q0LN4M66UXREA9mBfljAZVmQnSx2b4Z-7eucQp8_9TuQXzjKPi1bll.pdqnb-V1azqjG0Qx?startTime=1645030781000 (Passcode: AC+yw8D+)
Speakers and program for Webinar A
Overview of COVID-19 impacts on high streets, retail and business centres.
- Dr Philipp Rode, Executive Director of LSE Cities
How to develop new functions in city centres and revitalise high streets?
- Mark Cochrane-Holley, Manager City Economy and Business Concierge, City of Melbourne
How to repurpose vacant offices and foster adaptable buildings of the future?
- Hélène Chartier, C40 Head of Zero Carbon Development
- Marion Waller, Advisor to the Mayor of Paris in charge of Architecture
What is a complete neighbourhood approach & why is it important in post-Covid recovery?
- Yann Follain, Managing Director & Head of Design at WY-TO
- Arianna Piva, Design Director at Metrogramma
- Andrea Caputo, Founder of AndreaCaputo.com
- Michele Montevecchi, Development Manager at NHOOD
Speakers and program for Webinar B
Overview of COVID-19 impacts on high streets, retail and business centres.
- Dr Philipp Rode, Executive Director of LSE Cities
How to develop new functions in city centres and revitalise high streets?
- James Parkinson, Senior Programme Manager, Regeneration at Greater London Authority
- Jenny Sansom, Programme Manager at Power to Change
How to repurpose vacant offices and foster adaptable buildings of the future?
- Marion Waller, Advisor to the Mayor of Paris in charge of Architecture
What is a complete neighbourhood approach & why is it important in post-Covid recovery?
- Hélène Chartier, C40 Head of Zero Carbon Development
- Tommaso Franzolini, Principal, AFK Studios
