{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/601c017e27090c4964164c7c/677ebb8e9c8e2047f5e6c464?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is the UK housing crisis threatening the economy and NHS recovery?","description":"<p>This week Merlin Fulcher is joined by journalist and YouTuber Jon Stone to discuss the week's major stories in architecture and the built environment:</p><p><br></p><p><em>Ministers warned UK housing crisis threatens the economy and NHS recovery // How 2025 could be transformative for London cycling // A new study suggests doubling London St Pancras International’s capacity // And could the Palace of Westminster witness a catastrophic Notre Dame-style inferno?</em></p><p><br></p><p>To help support excellent and accessible, independent journalism about the buildings and the urban environment, please become an Open City friend by clicking&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open-city.org.uk/friends\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate. To book a free day pass follow this&nbsp;link.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is produced in association with the Architects’ Journal, and the C20 Society.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is also supported by <a href=\"https://www.bloombergconnects.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomberg Connects</a>, the free arts and culture app.</p>","author_name":"Open City"}