The question at the heart of this edition is posed by Siraaj Mitha, head of Accelerate, who says, “Our personal stories, journeys and memories are never without a physical backdrop to contextualise them. Surely then, the decisions affecting the construction of the built environment should be made democratically and should represent the population that it serves.”
The topics covered in this edition are examples of building blocks which create change, from individual users campaigning through to local projects producing tools that everyone can use, on to large national organisations striving to effect permanent change and improvement in our understanding of and ability to achieve greater inclusivity. It is only by connecting local and national changes that we will link with wider global efforts and move forward.
