Avoiding Urban Design Mistakes of the Past, for the Better Future of our Cities

For decades, our cities have been designed around the daily routines of able-bodied adults in full-time work, ignoring the different rhythms and needs of everyone else. In this keynote, Honorata Grzesikowska combines groundbreaking research with two decades of deep diving into how we build, revealing the lessons city designers often overlook, and offering sharp insights into how embracing them can lead to healthier, safer, and more inclusive urban futures.