This Connected Places Podcast features Sir John Armitt, Chair of the UK’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), discussing the topic of reimagining national infrastructure in advance of the NIC publishing its second National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA). It focusses on three strategic priorities for the UK:
- Reaching net zero by 2050.
- Reducing environmental impacts and adapting to a changing climate.
- Supporting levelling-up and creating sustainable economic growth across all regions of the UK.
The podcast explores key questions on themes of technology and innovation, opportunities for business climate resilience, smart investment, enlightened leadership, driving change across local and national levels, and the future of national infrastructure.