Ricky Burdett

About the Author

Ricky Burdett is a renowned urbanist and professor at the London School of Economics, where he directs the Cities Programme and explores the transformative forces shaping global metropolises. With a background in architecture and urban planning, Burdett has advised governments and international organizations on sustainable city development, emphasizing inclusive growth and resilient infrastructure. His seminal work, 'The Endless City: The Urban Age Project by the London School of Economics and Deutsche Bank's Alfred Herrhausen Society,' co-edited with Deyan Sudjic, offers a comprehensive analysis of urbanization's challenges and opportunities across continents, drawing on case studies from Lagos to São Paulo. Burdett's insights continue to influence policy and discourse on how humanity can build equitable urban futures amid rapid demographic shifts.