Jeremy Williams

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RT @1010: Support for onshore wind is at an all time high. Figures released today show 76% of us back it. So why has the government banned… around 9 hours ago
The Thriving Places Index makewealthhistory.org/2018/04/25/the… https://t.co/2AVTBLRDd3 around 1 day ago
What is public affluence, and why does it matter? makewealthhistory.org/2018/04/24/wha… https://t.co/MM3l3WXiqG around 2 days ago

The Thriving Places Index
Yesterday while I was writing about public space, I was reminded of the Thriving Places Index that launched in February this year. Compiled by the Bristol-based charity Happy City, the index aims to set out a series of benchmarks for human flourishing. It’s a deliberate response to the pursuit of economic growth as an over-arching policy […]
What is public affluence, and why does it matter?
How can we improve people’s lives without increasing consumption? That’s a question for those of us that want to challenge consumerism and economic growth. People want to feel that life is getting better, if not for themselves then for future generations. I believe the key lies in pursuing quality rather than quantity, an economy that […]
Your bus is running approximately 100 years late
Clean and quiet, London once boasted a fleet of 20 electric buses. They were more efficient and reliable than their petrol equivalents, and operated on battery power. Mounted under the bus, the batteries had a 60 km range and could be removed and swapped for a fresh one in just three minutes. This was in […]