20/20 Visions

Preface

I am always thoughtful when I walk through the doors of my local polling station to vote in a referendum or election. I think of my grandfather who fought in the First World War, and I think of my daughters and the world that they will inherit. I am fortunate to live in a mature, representative democracy, and consider it my duty to vote – but voting alone is not enough. We should in my view also expect to be involved in creatively shaping our futures in far more direct and participatory ways to achieve better, more sustainable outcomes – and we must be given the opportunity so to do.

I became interested in architecture and cities through my mother’s encouragement to look around me and value my environment. My father taught me to respect ...