Our Future City Conversation
As part of the “Our Future City Plan” engagement, Birmingham City Council are hosting a range of webinars to discuss our vision for Central Birmingham in relation to current social, environmental and economical challenges.
City Of Centres | A 15 minute City
The way we live, work and shop is always changing. The #CityofCentres theme within Our Future City Plan: Birmingham 2040, proposes that we ensure flexibility with the use of space around the city, encourage social interaction and always welcome new ways of living. Aiming to promote Birmingham as a diverse network of centres and neighbourhoods with their own specialisms, character, and uniqueness. This webinar explores how we can ensure Birmingham is a 15-minute city- a city that offers a range of amenities for local living and working within 15 minutes via easy walking, cycling and public transport access.
Special guest speakers:
Daniel Hickman, Regional Growth Director at Jacobs Civil Engineering.
Daniel is an inclusive leader with experience in business development and operational delivery, setting strategic direction of multi-disciplinary teams to promote growth and deliver results. He is experienced in strategic direction and collaborative performance management.
David Hardman, Managing Director Bruntwood SciTech.
David has expertise in creating appropriate partnerships and infrastructures to promote the development of knowledge-based businesses across a range of sectors including ICT, Digital Media and Games, CleanTech, Biotech, MedTech.
Biljana Savic, Urban Planner and Architect.
Biljana is the Head of Urban Design and Integration at HS2, and is passionate about the role of the built environment in delivering social, economic and environmental benefits and improving the quality of life for all.
Hamira Sultan, Consultant in Public Health at Birmingham City Council.
Hamira has over 10 years of experience in the public health sector and is passionate about improving health and well-being for local populations using innovative NHS/ LA methodology.
Naomi Fisher, Director at APEC Architects and Founder of ROAM: facilitating children's independence to explore
Maria Vassilakou, Founder of Vienna Solutions and Green Party politician.
Maria Vassilakou is an experienced, inspiring urban leader, devoted to open, inclusive and green cities, passionate on urban transformation processes leading to sustainable system change.
