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London is a big city so we need big - and some small! - transport solutions. Not everyone can fit on the trains, so mass transit won’t work without micromobility. That was a key message from our City Makers’ Forum debate for future urban leaders. We tried out a new format: a competitive debate with four presenters. Two pitched the case for micromobility against the other two for mass transit, attempting to persuade the audience to change their mind. Lots of audience participation added to the fun and dynamism of the event. This was a light-hearted way of exploring some of the critical issues around equity, sustainability, flexibility and cost-effectiveness of our public transport system. In reality mass transit and micromobility need to be better integrated to support better quality of life for all Londoners. (And, yes we know, micromobility won't work without mass transit!) Thanks to all our presenters for their energetic and enthusiastic pitches: ▶ Marie Feuvrier, Senior Consultant, Momentum Transport Consultancy ▶ Jim Hubbard, Senior Public Policy Manager, Voi Technology ▶ Sam Margolis, Head of Transport Strategy & Projects, Camden Council ▶ Jessica Potter, Urban Design Team Leader, Southwark Council Special thanks to Neil Walmsley, UK/Europe Regional Director, Urban Solutions, for expert refereeing and Hatch for supporting the City Makers’ Forum. Thanks and many congratulations to our Clerkenwell neighbours Grimshaw who generously hosted the debate the day after receiving the RIBA Stirling Prize as one of the winning group of firms for the Elizabeth line. Look out for the event write-up coming soon. #FutureOfLOndon #CityMakersForum