Join Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay as they discuss their new book, Roadkill: Unveiling The True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars
Upcoming Events
Discussing the philosophical implications of our love story with car culture and its practical impacts, Henrietta and Arthur will advocate for a new way of thinking reimagining life beyond car-dominated cities, one that promises to multiply our choices, improve our urban environments and expand our freedoms.
Pre-order your copy here and join us in a city near you.
If you would like us to come and speak to your book group, in your city or university, please email igpdirector@ucl.ac.uk
Moving Past Cars: 'Roadkill' Book Launch Fireside Chat & Startup Showcase
Join us at tenfourteen, hosted by 1014 & Impact Hustlers during NYC Climate Week.
The event will spotlight the problems caused by car-centric urban design—and showcase startups developing bold solutions to move beyond it. It will include:
• Book Launch & Fireside Chat with Henrietta and Arthur to discuss how cars have shaped our cities and lives, often limiting our freedom instead of expanding it, discover practical solutions for building cities and communities that put people - not cars - first, and get inspired to rethink mobility, sustainability, and what true freedom looks like.
• Startup Showcase: Hear from the founders & startups building some of the most innovative urban & infrastructure solutions, that shift the paradigm for cars to sustainable, affordable & more attractive spaces.
Whether you’re a city dweller, policymaker, environmentalist, or just curious about a more human-centered future, this event will give you fresh insights and actionable ideas. Stick around for a startup showcase highlighting innovations that support sustainable and active travel.
Tickets available on tenfourteen, here.
Healthy neighbourhoods, green streets and thriving public spaces: how the planning system should serve local communities
Henrietta joins Adfree Cities at the Labour Party Conference to discuss: What opportunities are there in the UK government’s Planning & Infrastructure Bill and English Devolution Bill to improve the planning system for happier, healthier and greener streets?
Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars
Professor Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay will be at The Bookery to discuss their groundbreaking book Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars, winner of the Non-Fiction Book of the Year at the Gilded Acorn Book Awards. This provocative and timely work explores the hidden costs—financial, social, ethical, and environmental—of our car-dominated culture and offers a compelling vision for a healthier, freer, and more sustainable urban future.
Tickets are available on ticketsource, here.
Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars
This event is a collaboration between Temple Bar Trust and The Gilded Acorn bookshop and will be chaired by Lucy Bullivant Hon FRIBA, Trustee, Temple Bar Trust.
The programme includes:
• A book signing session with Professor Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay providing attendees with personalised copies.
• A networking drinks reception with the speakers and audience members following the talk.
We would be delighted if you would join us for a networking reception with the speaker and audience members after the main event.
Tickets are available on eventbrite.
Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars
Join The Bartlett Faculty of the Built Environment for an evening event to celebrate the publication of a new book by Prof Henrietta L. Moore and Arthur Kay, exploring car culture and its impact on taxes, health, neighbourhoods and the planet.
Tickets available on eventbrite, here.
Roadkill: In Conversation with Henrietta L. Moore and Arthur Kay
Join this in conversation with Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay, authors of Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars at The Museum of Home.
Tickets available through the Museum of Home, here.
Book talk - 'Roadkill : Unveiling The True Cost Of Our Toxic Relationship With Cars' with Prof. Henrietta Moore and Arthur Kay
Join Professor Dame Henrietta L. Moore and Arthur Kay for a provocative discussion on how our dependence on cars has shaped not only our cities and infrastructure, but our economies, health, and freedoms.
The authors will be joined in conversation by Professor Tim Schwanen, Director of the Transport Studies Unit, University of Oxford, and Prof Sir Charles Godfray, Director of the Oxford Martin School.
To attend in-person at the Oxford Martin School, please register via registration form here: https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/events/roadkill
To watch live online on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/c/roadkill
To watch live/catch up afterwards on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3MGhLi13CE
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