Dr. Michael Owens

Dr Michael Owens is a London-based researcher, writer and lecturer focusing on urban development and the life of cities. He teaches undergraduate programmes for students from the University of California who are studying abroad in London. He is a board member of Bow Arts Trust, one of the UK’s largest artist studio providers. He formerly worked for the Mayor of London and played a senior role in London planning and development. His book, Play the Game, about the development of the site for the 2012 London Olympic Games, was published by Machine Books in November 2022.