One year on from a major season on the ‘Future of Housing’ in the UK, the Royal Academy of Arts look again at this ever more urgent question.

In this micro lecture, Claire Bennie explains why the new mayor must bring planning out of the town hall and onto the high street.

How to meet London’s housing needs is one of the most pressing issues facing the capital today. The Architectural Association School of Architecture is joining in the debate and as part of its public programme, is holding a series of events next spring to bring together architects, politicians, planners, developers and commentators to debate the key questions.

Claire Bennie and Lesley Chalmers; chief executive of English Cities Fund join Jenni to discuss if the way we build our homes does affect the relationships we build with those around us?