Talk About London | What does the rest of the world think about London?

In this episode of Talk About London, hosts Leanne Tritton, The London Society and Dave Hill, OnLondon engage with Professor Greg Clark to explore the global perception of London. They discuss the city's historical significance, its challenges including Brexit and COVID, and the unique issues it faces compared to other major cities. The conversation also touches on London's reputation for crime and housing affordability, its status as a safe haven city, and the importance of government support. Ultimately, they reflect on the London Promise and the need for a balanced approach to growth and equity in the capital.TakeawaysLondon is a city that almost everybody has an opinion on.It has been a leading city in the world for almost 500 years.London's challenges are unique compared to other cities.Brexit and COVID have had significant impacts on London.London's housing affordability crisis is common among successful cities.The perception of crime in London is influenced by media reporting.High net worth individuals are still attracted to London.The UK government has not consistently supported London.The London Promise is becoming harder to keep for many.There is a need for better organization of the Greater Southeast region.titlesWhat the World Thinks About LondonLondon's Global Reputation: A Deep DiveSound Bites"London's challenges are quite unique.""London has a safe haven status.""We need to tackle housing affordability."Chapters00:00Introduction to London and Its Global Perception02:54London's Historical Significance and Global Recognition06:12Challenges Facing London: Brexit, COVID, and Financial Crisis08:53Perceptions of Crime and Housing Affordability in London12:03Safe Haven Cities: London's Competitive Landscape15:06The London Promise: Opportunities and Challenges17:54The Role of Government in Supporting London20:50The Future of London: Balancing Growth and Equity23:58Soft Power and Cultural Influence of London26:53Conclusion: The Path Forward for LondonkeywordsLondon, global perception, challenges, Brexit, COVID, housing, crime, safe haven, soft power, cultural influence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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