Skateboarding is Not a Crime: How to Build a Skate Friendly City

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Skaters and the city have historically been at loggerheads over the defensive architecture and restrictions placed on public spaces, but things are changing. Skateboarders worldwide are beginning to win hard fought battles to protect iconic spots and construct the inclusive cities they desire. The question is: what do skaters want and need from the built environment? Panel: Gustav Svanborg-Eden [Skate Malmo], Chris Lawton [Skate Nottingham], Alexis Sablone [Pro Skater], Daphne Greca [Brixton's Baddest Skateshop], David Knight [DK-CM Architects] Chair: Ocean Howell, Stuart Maclure [Long Live Southbank]