George Ferguson
Architect and 1st Mayor of Bristol
Born
March 22nd, 1947
78 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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An English architect and politician served as the 1st Mayor of Bristol following the implementation of a directly elected mayoral system in 2012. Prior to his mayoralty, held significant influence in urban design through practice in architecture and city planning. Advocated for sustainability and urban regeneration throughout Bristol. Engaged in various public projects to enhance the city's landscape and community spaces, leaving a lasting imprint on urban development policies.
First directly elected Mayor of Bristol
Contributed to urban design and planning
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