Join us for the launch of “Roadkill: Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars” with authors Prof. Dame Henrietta Moore, Founder & Director of UCL Institute for Global Prosperity, and Arthur Kay, Director at Innovo and Founder of Skyroom, hosted by 1014 & Impact Hustlers during NYC Climate Week.
The event will spotlight the problems caused by car-centric urban design—and showcase startups developing bold solutions to move beyond it.
1. Book Launch & Fireside Chat with the authors of “Roadkill - Unveiling the True Cost of Our Toxic Relationship with Cars
Join us for as we’ll dive into the real impacts of car culture—on our wallets, our health, our neighborhoods, and our planet.
o Hear how cars have shaped our cities and lives, often limiting our freedom instead of expanding it.
o Discover practical solutions for building cities and communities that put people—not cars—first.
o Get inspired to rethink mobility, sustainability, and what true freedom looks like.
2. Startup Showcase
Hear from the founders & startups building some of the most innovative urban & infrastructure solutions, that shift the paradigm for cars to sustainable, affordable & more attractive spaces
Whether you’re a city dweller, policymaker, environmentalist, or just curious about a more human-centered future, this event will give you fresh insights and actionable ideas. Stick around for a startup showcase highlighting innovations that support sustainable and active travel.

Date and Time: September 25, 2025 / 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Serendipity Labs - 205 E 42nd St, 21st Fl, NY, NY 10017

More Information: https://www.1014.nyc/events/moving-past-cars-roadkill-book-launch-fireside-chat-startup-showcase