The Urban Escalator with James Fischelis and Harry Mount
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Why are some cities surrounded by slums and riddled with crime, while others are affluent, ordered and desirable places to live? The Legatum Institute's Hywel Williams interviewed urban consultant James Fischelis, who has authored a new LI report that explores why cities that are within close proximity to each other are so different from each other. They were joined in conversation by author and journalist, Harry Mount.
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