Lecture, discussion

Democracy Lecture 2018: Richard Sennett—The Struggle for the City

With Richard Sennett, Francesca Bria, Andrej Holm, moderated by Tamara Tischendorf

Thu, Nov 8, 2018
Auditorium
7 pm
Free admission
With simultaneous translation English/German
Admission is free. For logistical reasons, tickets will be made available on a first-come-first-served basis from 6pm onwards on the day of the event
Richard Sennett, © Thomas Struth

The city is booming: By 2050, two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in urban areas. This dynamic threatens to intensify existing problems still further, as gentrification, tourism, and rising rents are leading to urban displacement and housing shortages.