‘It’s people that change cities and generate the places in which we live – Transport Xtra
Martina Juvara is an accomplished urban planner who believes that people-friendly streets have a key role to play in dealing with dramatic societal and environmental changes. She talks to Annie Marstrand about the importance of mixed communities, life after COP26 and why she remains optimistic despite lack of government action
Six months after attending COP26, Martina Juvara admits to disappointment that the conference seems to have made little impact on prevailing attitudes. She hoped the stark warnings made in Glasgow would have been a catalyst for policy and behaviour change, including how we set objectives, travel and even shop.
