Covid-19 committee transcript: The long-term impact of the pandemic on towns and cities (First Bus giving evidence) - July 6
Tuesday, 13 July 2021 10:53
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our relationship
with towns and cities, and the dynamic within those areas. This
inquiry will look at the long-term impact of the pandemic on large
towns and smaller cities, concentrating particularly on housing and
green spaces, the changing nature of employment and public
transport, and the resulting impact on inequality. The Committee
will also explore the potential to develop and implement an
innovative vision for the future of towns and...Request free trial
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed our
relationship with towns and cities, and the dynamic within those
areas. This inquiry will look at the long-term impact of the
pandemic on large towns and smaller cities, concentrating
particularly on housing and green spaces, the changing nature of
employment and public transport, and the resulting impact on
inequality. The Committee will also explore the potential to
develop and implement an innovative vision for the future of towns
and cities, especially how we create more equal towns and
cities.
Witnesses: Rt Hon
(Adviser to the
CEO at Campaign for Better Transport), Professor Nick Tyler
(Director at UCL Centre for Transport Studies), Ian Wright (Head of
Innovation and Partnerships at Transport Focus), David Cowan
(Director of Commercial Operations at Translink), and John
Birtwistle (Head of Policy at First bus)
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