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Today we are going deep with a real creator. No, not one of the avatars of AI influencers in the creator economy, but someone who builds things that take 20 years to complete, Roger Madelin, CBE, the name behind the scenes in making London's Kings Cross a reality.
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Transformation and Challenges with King's Cross Visionary Roger Madeline
In this episode of Bubble Trouble, co-hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page delve into urban development with Roger Madelin, CBE. Known for his transformative work at London's King's Cross, Roger shares insights on large-scale urban projects, navigating economic cycles, and the intricacies of aligning diverse stakeholders' interests. The discussion also covers the controversial HS2 rail project, the importance of integrating cultural elements in city planning, and the current political landscape influencing housing policies. Roger emphasizes the need for a strong vision, the significance of public spaces, and the necessity of balancing private and public sector efforts to create vibrant, inclusive urban environments.
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Part One
02:16 Transforming King's Cross
03:56 Reflecting on Urban Development
05:48 The Impact of Smartening Up Train Stations
08:45 Navigating Economic Cycles in Urban Projects
15:20 The Future of Workspaces Post-COVID
20:09 Balancing Luxury and Community in Property Development
24:48 Preview of Part Two: HS2 and Urban Planning Challenges
25:34 Part Two
26:50 Challenges of High-Speed Rail in the UK
29:43 The Flaws in High-Speed Two's Business Case
32:08 Comparing High-Speed One and High-Speed Two
34:00 The Importance of Comfort Over Speed
36:03 The Role of Arts and Culture in City Development
42:09 Political and Economic Challenges in Urban Development
52:24 Closing Remarks and Reflections
53:17 Credits
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