Arthur Ling
Arthur Ling | |
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Ling in 1948 | |
| Born | Arthur George Ling 20 September 1913 |
| Died | 20 December 1995 (aged 82) |
| Alma mater | Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Marjorie Tall |
| Children | 4 |
| Practice | Arthur Ling and Associates |
| Buildings | Belgrade Theatre, Coventry Central Baths |
| Projects | Lansbury Estate, Runcorn New Town |
Arthur George Ling (20 September 1913 – 20 December 1995) was a British architect and town planner. From 1955 to 1964, he was City Architect and Planning Officer for Coventry. As head of Nottingham University’s Department of Architecture, he was Consultant Architect-Planner for the Runcorn New Town Masterplan (1967). There he invented the Runcorn Busway, the world's first bus rapid transit system.