A New London
A New London by Richard Rogers, published by Penguin Books in 1992, explores the pressing issues facing London, including its fragmented planning policies and declining infrastructure. This edition, comprising 255 pages, delves into the city’s identity crisis, overcrowding, and the socio-economic divide between its residents. The authors argue that London’s challenges mirror those of other European cities, highlighting the urgent need for innovative solutions in urban planning and development.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the factors contributing to London’s current state, with insights into how architecture and resource management can facilitate the city’s revival. The book discusses the potential for revitalizing under-utilized assets, such as the river, and contrasts London’s situation with that of cities like Paris and Barcelona, which are addressing similar urban dilemmas. Through this analysis, Rogers and co-author Mark Fisher present a vision for a more cohesive and sustainable future for London.
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London is in crisis. It no longer has a cohesive sense of identity, its infrastructure has drastically declined and, most crucially, it has a totally fragmented planning policy. It is dirty, overcrowded, increasingly polarized between rich and poor, North and South. The condition of London reflects a larger crisis, affecting all our cities – that of how we live our lives and use our resources. Other European cities, such as Paris, Barcelona and Frankfurt, have similar problems but are tackling them more vigorously and imaginatively. Richard Rogers, architect of the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Lloyds building in London, and Mark Fisher, Shadow Minister for the Arts and Media, present their arguments for the rebirth of London – one that involves architecture, planning and the development of London’s under-used resources, such as its river.
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