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The benefits of a car-free future

Neil King, Natalie MullerJuly 16, 2021

Most urban centers around the world are designed for cars, with significant chunks of space dedicated to roads and parking spaces. But what if our infrastructure was geared towards pedestrians and cyclists instead? Advocates say shifting away from car-centric cities could bring huge benefits to our health and climate.

https://p.dw.com/p/3wWWI

Interviewees featured in this episode:

Jess Berentson-Shaw, public narrative researcher and co-director of The Workshop think tank

Sirin Stav, Vice Mayor for Environment and Transport, Oslo

Jon Anders Henriksen, director of the Oslo Retail Association

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