Rebecca Madgin

Academic in Urban Studies exploring the emotional and economic value of heritage in shaping places and communities.

Joining the URBANISM: Place-making & Place-mending panel discussion is Rebecca Madgin, Professor of Urban Studies at the University of Glasgow and Programme Director for the Arts and Humanities Research Council’s Place-Based Research Programme. Rebecca is an urban historian who works broadly on placemaking, the emotional and economic value of heritage, and urban development. Rebecca’s most recent book ‘Why Historic Places Matter Emotionally’ is due to be published in 2025 by Cambridge University Press. Rebecca is an Associate Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute, a member of Historic England’s Historic Places Panel, and a member of the College of Experts for the Department of Culture, Media and Sport.