

Building a Borough for Everyone? We Can Only Do It Together.
As I drove home recently, I caught an inspirational episode of BBC Radio 4's Thinking Allowed about the importance of public spaces. Leading sociologists in the US and UK showed how having a good "social infrastructure"--an environment that brings people together and creates a sense of belonging--can improve community spirit and even save lives. They talked about how carefully planned housing, parks and even benches and pavements can make the difference between someone stayi