Urban Lunch Talk #37 – Production in the City: A Key to a Circular Urban Economy
25 February | 12:00-13:00 (CET) | Online (Zoom)
Urban production once occupied large portions of cities. Over time, these spaces have been increasingly reduced in scale, re-zoned, and repurposed for what are often seen as more crucial or profitable uses, such as residential properties. Is this shift justified, or can a solid production sector bring real value to urban centres?
In this Urban Lunch Talk we will explore where urban production fits into today’s urban landscape. Do cities still have space for it, do they need it, and what value does it bring?
A panel of experts will join us to discuss how urban production can drive a circular economy and explore how cities can balance spaces for production with other urban priorities.
Panel Guests
- Adrian Hill, Director and Co-Founder, Osmos Network
- Jerryt Krombeen, Sr. Urban Designer, City of The Hague
- Teresa Domenech, Assoc. Professor in Industrial Ecology and Circular Economy, University College of London (UCL)
Moderator
Jennifer Wendelius, Communications Officer, Driving Urban Transitions Partnership
Are you interested in learning more about urban production? Have a look at a variety of new articles produced by JPI Urban Europe on the topic.
Urban Lunch Talk webinar series
This Urban Lunch Talk is part of a webinar series to discuss and synthesise cross-cutting research and innovation, with diverse stakeholders across Europe and beyond. By facilitating conversations among various stakeholders, we aim to inspire collaborative efforts and practical solutions that can drive sustainable transitions in urban policies and practices. The webinar is designed to be more of a listening experience, allowing you to enjoy your lunch or take a walk at the same time. The Urban Lunch Talks are live recorded on Zoom and later published on the Driving Urban Transitions YouTube channel.
Older episodes can be found on the JPI Urban Europe YouTube channel.