The Need for Walkable Cities: Fireside Chat with Bronwen Thornton, CEO - Walk 21
Walking is more than just a mode of transport—it is a key solution to creating healthier, more sustainable, and more livable cities. Join us for an engaging fireside chat with Bronwen Thornton, CEO of Walk21, in conversation with Prof. Radhika Khosla, as we explore how walkable cities can transform urban life.

This discussion will highlight the role of walking in urban design, public health, and climate action, addressing how pedestrian-friendly infrastructure can reduce emissions, improve well-being, and foster more connected communities. Whether you’re interested in sustainable transport, city planning, or environmental policy, this event will offer fresh insights into how we can rethink mobility for a better future.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a leading global advocate for walkability.
Date: 11 February 2025, 17:30
Venue: S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3QY
Speakers: Bronwen Thornton (CEO, Walk 21), Radhika Khosla (Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development / Centre for Policy Research, Delhi)
Organising department: Somerville College
Organisers: ZERO Institute, Oxford Sustainable Finance Student Society, Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development, Smith School
Organiser contact email address: oicsd@some.ox.ac.uk
Hosts: Smith School of Enterprise and Environment (University of Oxford), ZERO Institute, Oxford Sustainable Finance Student Society, Oxford India Centre for Sustainable Development
Part of: OICSD Sustainability Series
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://forms.office.com/e/Kcf5V0EciZ
Booking email: oicsd@some.ox.ac.uk
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editors: Neeraj Shetye, Narhitya Nawal