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Creating the conditions for a more people-powered future: What is the social infrastructure we need?

Tuesday, 29 September 12:00 - 13:15

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Is social infrastructure the solution to building happier, healthier and more resilient communities? Leaving the erosion of civic space in the past, we need to look towards the innovation that will help us build connections, support community creativity and encourage problem-solving.

Join us as we explore not just the physical infrastructure that could transform our highstreet and neighbourhoods, but what will underpin it to enable communities to dare to dream, solve the challenges and seize the opportunities in the coming years.

Speakers

  • Pooja Agrawal - Assistant Director of Strategy Service, Homes England
  • Andrew Cribb - CEO and co-founder, 3 Space
  • Carrie Deacon - Director of Government and Community Innovation, Nesta
  • Anna Hamilos - Senior Programme Manager, Nesta
  • Immy Kaur - Co-founder and director, Civic Square
  • Matt Leach - Chief Executive, Local Trust
  • Emma Warren - author of Make Some Space

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