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Heatherwick explores how public emotion, protest and media can drive radical change – proving that joy, pride and comfort in our cities aren’t luxuries, but basic needs.

Joy, pride, comfort – these aren’t luxuries, they’re essentials. In this episode, Thomas Heatherwick explores the power of the public to reshape our cities.

From emotional attachment and grassroots campaigns to the influence of mass media, he shows how people – not just planners – can drive radical change in how we build.

Producer: Nadia Mehdi
A Tempo+Talker production for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4

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28 minutes

Last on

Mon 1 Sep 2025 09:30

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  • Mon 1 Sep 2025 09:30