<p>Today we are going deep with a real creator. No, not one of the avatars of AI influencers in the creator economy, but someone who builds things that take 20 years to complete, Roger Madelin, CBE, the name behind the scenes in making London's Kings Cross a reality.</p><br><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href="http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href="https://pivotaleconomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><p>Transformation and Challenges with King's Cross Visionary Roger Madeline</p><br><p>In this episode of Bubble Trouble, co-hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page delve into urban development with Roger Madelin, CBE. Known for his transformative work at London's King's Cross, Roger shares insights on large-scale urban projects, navigating economic cycles, and the intricacies of aligning diverse stakeholders' interests. The discussion also covers the controversial HS2 rail project, the importance of integrating cultural elements in city planning, and the current political landscape influencing housing policies. Roger emphasizes the need for a strong vision, the significance of public spaces, and the necessity of balancing private and public sector efforts to create vibrant, inclusive urban environments.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:48 Part One</p><p>02:16 Transforming King's Cross</p><p>03:56 Reflecting on Urban Development</p><p>05:48 The Impact of Smartening Up Train Stations</p><p>08:45 Navigating Economic Cycles in Urban Projects</p><p>15:20 The Future of Workspaces Post-COVID</p><p>20:09 Balancing Luxury and Community in Property Development</p><p>24:48 Preview of Part Two: HS2 and Urban Planning Challenges</p><p>25:34 Part Two</p><p>26:50 Challenges of High-Speed Rail in the UK</p><p>29:43 The Flaws in High-Speed Two's Business Case</p><p>32:08 Comparing High-Speed One and High-Speed Two</p><p>34:00 The Importance of Comfort Over Speed</p><p>36:03 The Role of Arts and Culture in City Development</p><p>42:09 Political and Economic Challenges in Urban Development</p><p>52:24 Closing Remarks and Reflections</p><p>53:17 Credits</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work

Magnificent Noise x Richard Kramer x Will Page

Learning From A Doer: A Conversation with Roger Madelin

DEC 2, 202453 MIN
Bubble Trouble: Laying Out Inconvenient Truths About How Business and Financial Markets Really Work

Learning From A Doer: A Conversation with Roger Madelin

DEC 2, 202453 MIN

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<p>Today we are going deep with a real creator. No, not one of the avatars of AI influencers in the creator economy, but someone who builds things that take 20 years to complete, Roger Madelin, CBE, the name behind the scenes in making London's Kings Cross a reality.</p><br><p>For more on Bubble Trouble, including transcripts of the show, visit us online at <a href="http://bubbletroublepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://bubbletroublepodcast.com</a></p><p>You can learn more about Richard at <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-kramer-16306b2/</a></p><p>More on Will Page at: <a href="https://pivotaleconomics.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pivotaleconomics.com</a></p><p>(Times below correspond to the episode without considering any inserted advertisements.)</p><p>Transformation and Challenges with King's Cross Visionary Roger Madeline</p><br><p>In this episode of Bubble Trouble, co-hosts Richard Kramer and Will Page delve into urban development with Roger Madelin, CBE. Known for his transformative work at London's King's Cross, Roger shares insights on large-scale urban projects, navigating economic cycles, and the intricacies of aligning diverse stakeholders' interests. The discussion also covers the controversial HS2 rail project, the importance of integrating cultural elements in city planning, and the current political landscape influencing housing policies. Roger emphasizes the need for a strong vision, the significance of public spaces, and the necessity of balancing private and public sector efforts to create vibrant, inclusive urban environments.</p><br><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:48 Part One</p><p>02:16 Transforming King's Cross</p><p>03:56 Reflecting on Urban Development</p><p>05:48 The Impact of Smartening Up Train Stations</p><p>08:45 Navigating Economic Cycles in Urban Projects</p><p>15:20 The Future of Workspaces Post-COVID</p><p>20:09 Balancing Luxury and Community in Property Development</p><p>24:48 Preview of Part Two: HS2 and Urban Planning Challenges</p><p>25:34 Part Two</p><p>26:50 Challenges of High-Speed Rail in the UK</p><p>29:43 The Flaws in High-Speed Two's Business Case</p><p>32:08 Comparing High-Speed One and High-Speed Two</p><p>34:00 The Importance of Comfort Over Speed</p><p>36:03 The Role of Arts and Culture in City Development</p><p>42:09 Political and Economic Challenges in Urban Development</p><p>52:24 Closing Remarks and Reflections</p><p>53:17 Credits</p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>