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ICON meets Peter Murray

Design
05.11.14

ICON caught up with London Society chair Peter Murray to discuss the green belt, the housing crisis, smart cities, tall buildings and cycling.

Relaunched this year, the London Society holds events and talks that explore the issues facing the British capital today

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