An interior view of a 15th century library with carved and gilded wooden shelves and a painted vaulted ceiling.

An Interview with Darren Bates, Founder of the Smart Cities Library

Why he thinks we need a paradigm shift in urban design.

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August 2020

Recently I was interviewed by a freelance journalist for an online publication, but not all of the interview was included in the final article. I’m sharing the full text here in case some of you might find it helpful or

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Darren Bates

Internationally recognized as a visionary thought leader in Global Accessibility and Disability Inclusion, Smart City Innovation and Human-Centered Urban Design