Power, Politics and Property with Phineas Harper
About this episode
Oli Lowrie interviews Phineas Harper to explore the forces shaping cities and the narratives surrounding architecture and housing.
Urban Forecast host Oli Lowrie sits down with Phineas Harper, British writer, cultural leader, and Guardian contributor, to unpack the real forces shaping our cities. From the myth that “ordinary people don’t care about architecture” to the uncomfortable truth about who really controls housing, Phineas challenges the narratives that dominate the built environment. The conversation dives into media influence, political power, global capital, and why architects might be thinking about their rol...
People in this episode
Guest: Phineas Harper
Topics covered
- power
- politics
- property
- architecture
- housing
- media influence
- global capital
Keywords
- urban development
- cultural leadership
- built environment
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Power, Politics and Property
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