30 min
S2 E4. Can local authorities be trusted to provide and maintain homes? DISOBEDIENT BUILDINGS
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- Society & Culture
In Episode 4, a speck of dust from a windowsill in London opens up a discussion about the uncertain impact of pollution and new development projects on residents’ health and wellbeing as well as their sense of safety, security, and trust in the state. Across field sites, the Disobedient Buildings team found that home ownership and the weakening of welfare systems have chipped away at people’s trust in the ability of governments and local authorities to offer them care and security. How have decades of deregulation, disinvestment and institutional neglect impacted the lives of residents of ageing blocks? How can we re-evaluate the future potential of vertical living in our cities?
In Episode 4, a speck of dust from a windowsill in London opens up a discussion about the uncertain impact of pollution and new development projects on residents’ health and wellbeing as well as their sense of safety, security, and trust in the state. Across field sites, the Disobedient Buildings team found that home ownership and the weakening of welfare systems have chipped away at people’s trust in the ability of governments and local authorities to offer them care and security. How have decades of deregulation, disinvestment and institutional neglect impacted the lives of residents of ageing blocks? How can we re-evaluate the future potential of vertical living in our cities?
30 min