Peter Newman: A Journey Toward Car-Free Cities and Global Cooling

The Century of the Cities welcomes Peter Newman, an environmental scientist, urban planner, and sustainability professor at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. Peter reflects on his groundbreaking work combating car dependence in cities, starting with his advocacy during the first oil crisis in the 1980s. He shares insights into the evolution of urban transport systems, the importance of transit-oriented urbanism, and the power of mega-rail projects to shape sustainable city corridors. Peter's passion for creating walkable, accessible cities resonates as he discusses the economic and social transformations needed to transition from car-centric to car-free urban landscapes.