On the first day of the 30th Open House Festival, Merlin speaks to Chief Curator, Zoë Cave

Open House – London’s biggest festival of architecture and community kicks off today | Questions over new prime minister Liz Truss' vision to tackle the energy crisis | More people than ever seeking warmth and shelter on London’s night buses | And urban parks left reeling after a summer of drought, wildfires, and under-funding

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