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I det här avsnittet möter jag Markus Lagerhielm-Backman, projektledare på AFRY, i ett samtal om ledarskap, konflikthantering, teknikens påverkan på projektledning, och livet bakom titeln.Vi börjar med att dyka ner i projektledarrollens komplexitet. Är Markus främst en ledare, samordnare eller diplomat? Hur påverkas hans arbete av digitalisering och AI, och var går gränsen mellan nödvändig struktur och överdriven byråkrati? Vi pratar om hur han hanterar konflikter, svåra intressenter, motivation i sega projektfaser, och vad som händer när någon i teamet inte levererar.I andra delen får vi lära känna Markus mer på djupet. Han delar sin resa – från uppväxt till yrkesval – och berättar om sin passion, vad framgång betyder för honom och vilken varelse han skulle vilja vara om han inte var människa. Vi pratar om stolthet, lärdomar och det han hoppas lämna efter sig.Avslutningsvis får vi tre medskick: ett till honom själv, ett till en student, och ett till dig som lyssnar.Ett inspirerande och ärligt samtal om att leda projekt och att leda sig själv.__Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
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In today's episode, host Mustafa Sherif has the pleasure of welcoming architect, musician, and placemaking advocate Elise. Together, they explore the vibrant role that public art plays in transforming spaces into meaningful places. Elise shares her reflections on the difference between cities like Stockholm and Rotterdam, emphasizing the importance of embracing playfulness and community co-creation in urban spaces. She also takes us behind the scenes of her inspiring light art installation, De Aderton, a tribute to the eighteen women who have won the Nobel Prize in Literature. Finally, Elise discusses her research project traveling across Europe's major train stations, studying how public space, art, and culture meet in these bustling urban hubs. It's a conversation full of passion, creativity, and insights into how cities can become more human, lively, and connected.Links:Homepagehttps://tonrum.com/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/_tonrum?igsh=MTkxdGY0bmZpYzNidw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr__Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Ryan K. Rosen, Founder and Creative Director of Friendly Futures, shares how bespoke community games can transform public spaces and bring people together in healthy, joyful ways. We talk about what inspired him to start Friendly Futures, why public spaces often bring people near each other but not truly together, and how his custom-designed games encourage natural interaction across all ages and abilities. He shares how physical play can compete with digital entertainment, stories of projects that have been transformed through games, and the challenges of introducing playful design into public spaces. We end with his vision for the future of play in cities, and how municipalities can embrace it to create friendlier, more connected communities.Tune in!Useful links. ryan@friendly-futures.comWebsiteSubstackLinkedIn__Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Nadina Galle, an ecological engineer and the mind behind the Internet of Nature (IoN)—a global movement harnessing technology to restore and enhance urban ecosystems. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, Nadina's passion for nature conservation started young, influenced by urbanist thinkers like Jane Jacobs and James Howard Kunstler.We explore:How cities are losing nature faster than we realize—and what needs to changeSmart strategies and innovative projects that bring nature back into urban spacesHer book The Nature of Our Cities—what's inside and who it's forTune in for a fascinating discussion at the intersection of technology, ecology, and urban resilience!Learn more about Nadina and her work: www.nadinagalle.com___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Sandra Poelman Director of Glowing Places, trainer, speaker, coach, author, and podcast creator. Part 1: Placemaking in ActionHow Sandra defines placemaking and integrates it into her workThe biggest challenges of introducing placemaking, especially when working with local governmentsThe 9 key benefits of placemaking for cities, explained with real-life examplesExciting projects and plans for 2025Part 2: The Person Behind the WorkSandra's background—her journey, career highlights, and personal storyWhat drives her passion and keeps her energizedHer experience with a brain illness and how it shaped her approach to work and lifeWork-life balance, hobbies, and unexpected career alternatives If she could be any creature, what would she choose?Join us for this inspiring conversation on placemaking, resilience, and the power of rethinking cities!
In this episode, I sit down with Steve Davies, a pioneering figure in placemaking and urban development. As Principal of Place Solutions Group, Affiliate at Market Cities (PPS), and President of The Placemaking Fund, Steve has spent decades shaping public spaces worldwide.We reflect on his journey in Project for Public Spaces (PPS)—what challenges he faced, how the placemaking movement evolved, and the biggest shifts in how cities approach public space today.We also discuss:How to measure a successful public placeKey leadership skills for impactful placemakingThe future of placemaking—emerging trends and innovationsSteve's current projects and what's next for him in 2025Plus, we explore how PPS has evolved over the years and what lessons can be learned for the future.Tune in for an insightful discussion with one of the field's leading voices!
I speak with Lars Marcus, Professor in Urban Design at Chalmers University of Technology and Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, about his latest book, Measures and Meanings of Spatial Capital.We discuss the concept of spatial capital—how the built environment functions as a form of capital that can enhance social, economic, and ecological resilience if designed with intention. Lars explains why spatial form is crucial in shaping urban systems and how planners, designers, and policymakers can apply these ideas in practice to address today's global challenges.We also explore why cities continue to repeat the same planning mistakes despite decades of research, and what needs to change for us to truly learn from the past. Finally, Lars shares his thoughts on what's next for him and where his research is headed in 2025.Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on rethinking urban design and the power of spatial capital.Measures and Meanings of Spatial Capital is available here: MIT Press___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I speak with Pernilla Glaser (educator, therapist, and coach), about why play is essential, not just for personal well-being but for shaping better cities and places.We explore why playfulness and creativity are often undervalued in professional settings, how we can make urban planning processes more engaging, and what it takes to foster resilience in uncertain times. Pernilla also shares insights from her upcoming book on how play can help us navigate a chaotic world—if only we allow it.Beyond the topic of play, we dive into her personal journey: what drives her, how she defines success, and the lessons she has learned along the way. We also discuss what advice she would give to students, urbanists, and designers striving to create more vibrant, creative, and adaptable environments.Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of play and why embracing creativity is more urgent than ever._____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
في هذه الحلقة، نتناول مع د. علي عبد الرءوف عدة محاور رئيسية تدور حول تجربته في الكتابة والتأليف في مجال العمارة والعمران باللغة العربية. نبدأ بالحديث عن الدوافع التي جعلته يختار الكتابة بلغته الأم بدلاً من الإنجليزية، ونتساءل عن مدى قدرة الكتب على الصمود أمام هيمنة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي والفيديوهات القصيرة التي تختصر المعرفة في ثوانٍ معدودة. كما نستكشف التحديات التي تواجه الكتابة المتخصصة في هذا المجال، لا سيما في ظل العولمة الرقمية.بعد ذلك، ننتقل إلى مناقشة ثلاثة من أهم الكتب التي ألفها د. علي عبد الرءوف، وهي "من مكة إلى لاس فيجاس: أطروحات نقدية في العمارة والقداسة"، "مدن العرب في رواياتهم"، و"شعب وميدان ومدينة: العمران والثورة والمجتمع – القصة الإنسانية والمعمارية والعمرانية لميدان التحرير". يشاركنا أسباب اختياره لهذه الكتب بالتحديد، وما الذي دفعه لكتابتها، بالإضافة إلى الرسائل التي أراد إيصالها من خلالها. نتعمق في تجربة الكتابة لديه، ونتعرف على اللحظات التي يجدها الأكثر إلهامًا وإبداعًا، مقابل اللحظات التي يواجه فيها صعوبات أو مللًا أثناء عملية التأليف.في القسم الأخير من الحلقة، نناقش كيف استقبلت الأوساط الأكاديمية والمهنية هذه الكتب، وما إذا كانت هناك ردود فعل غير متوقعة. كما نستعرض تطور أسلوبه في الكتابة منذ أول كتاب ألفه وحتى أحدث مؤلفاته. نتحدث أيضًا عن الكتب التي يتمنى وجودها باللغة العربية ولم تُكتب بعد، بالإضافة إلى مشاريعه المستقبلية في التأليف. وأخيرًا، يقدم د. علي عبد الرءوف نصائح قيّمة لمن يرغب في دخول عالم الكتابة والتأليف في مجال العمارة والعمران، ويشارك الطرق التي يمكن للجمهور من خلالها الوصول إلى كتبه والاستفادة منها.روابط الكتب:من مكة إلى لاس فيجاس: اطروحات نقدية في العمارة والقداسةhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/322958809_mn_mkt_aly_las_fyjas-_atrwhat_nqdyt_fy_almart_walqdast مدن العرب في رواياتهمhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/326545678_mdn_alrb_fy_rwayathm شعب وميدان ومدينة: العمران والثورة والمجتمع: القصة الإنسانية والمعمارية والعمرانية لميدان التحريرhttps://www.jadaliyya.com/Details/40167_____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I detta avsnitt av podden samtalar jag med Mikael Söderberg, VD för Livräddande Utbildningar Sverige AB och skaparen av Hjärtstartarkiosken, en innovativ lösning för att göra hjärtstartare mer tillgängliga i offentliga miljöer. Vi pratar om vad som inspirerade Mikael att skapa Hjärtstartarkiosken och varför han valde just en kiosk som form. Han berättar om hur kiosken fungerar, vad som gör den unik och hur den kan bidra till att minska dödsfall vid plötsligt hjärtstopp.Vi går även in på designen och säkerhetsaspekterna, hur man har tänkt kring tillgänglighet och placering i stadsrummet samt hur företag och lokalsamhällen kan engagera sig för att skapa hjärtsäkra samhällen. Mikael delar också sin vision för framtiden och hur han ser utvecklingen av hjärtsäkra miljöer i Sverige.Över tiotusen svenskar drabbas av hjärtstopp varje år, och snabb tillgång till en hjärtstartare kan vara skillnaden mellan liv och död. Genom att lyssna på detta avsnitt får du en djupare förståelse för hur vi tillsammans kan bidra till ett tryggare och säkrare samhälle. LänkarTa kontakt med mikael.soderberg@lru.nuCivil Insats Person (Ideellt engagemang läs mer här https://www.facebook.com/ciptungelsta)Instruktör inom HLR (på vuxen & barn), Stoppa Blödning, Första Hjälpen, Brandskydd och Säkerhet SMS-Livräddare (Ideellt engagemang läs mer här https://www.smslivraddare.se/)_____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I dag intervjuar jag Torleif Falk, stadsarkitekt i Stockholm. Vi pratar om hans syn på framtidens stadsutveckling, utmaningarna med förtätning och hur vi kan skapa en hållbar och levande stad utan att kompromissa med kulturmiljöer och livskvalitet.Vi utforskar också stadsarkitektens roll i dagens samhälle, hur ser samverkan med andra aktörer ut, och vilka nycklar krävs för att navigera en stad i ständig förändring?Men vi stannar inte där. I den andra delen av samtalet lär vi känna Torleif på ett mer personligt plan. Vi pratar om hans uppväxt, passion och drivkrafter, samt vad som ger honom energi i sin nuvarande roll.Avsnittet avslutas med tre inspirerande medskick, ett till honom själv, ett till arkitektstudenter och ett till branschkollegor.Ett måste för alla som är intresserade av stadsutveckling, arkitektur och ledarskap inom det byggda samhället. Lyssna in och låt dig inspireras!_____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)
Public restrooms in the U.S. are in crisis—America ranks 30th in the world for public toilets per capita. Why has access to something so essential become such a challenge?In this episode, I speak withJessica Heinzelman, COO and co-founder of Throne Labs, a company revolutionizing public restrooms through smart technology. Throne builds portable, tech-enabled restrooms that ensure cleanliness, safety, and accessibility while being easy to deploy anywhere.We discuss the lack of public restrooms in the U.S. and why cities struggle to provide them. Jessica shares the inspiration behind Throne Labs and how its smart toilets use data and sensors to maintain hygiene and accessibility. We explore the cost-effectiveness of this approach compared to traditional facilities, where Thrones can be placed, and how users experience them. We also address challenges such as city regulations and public resistance, as well as the future of smart restrooms and their role in making urban spaces more inclusive.More about the guest: Jessica Heinzelman is the COO and co-founder of Throne Labs, a company reimagining public bathrooms through smart technology. Drawing on more than a decade of experience applying technology to tackle complex global challenges, she and her team are working to ensure everyone has access to clean, safe restrooms when they need them.About Throne:Throne builds networks of smart bathrooms that provide a clean, safe, and delightful bathroom experience while being deployable anywhere in hours. Through technology-enabled monitoring, user accountability features, and turnkey service, Throne makes it easy for cities, parks, transit and others to provide critical restroom access._____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I detta avsnitt förklarar jag The Power of 10, en metod för att skapa levande platser och städer. Idén är enkel men kraftfull: För att en stad ska vara attraktiv och inbjudande behöver den många dynamiska platser. Varje plats bör ha minst 10 saker att göra, och varje aktivitet bör i sin tur skapa minst 10 olika upplevelser.Läs mer om The Power of Ten här på PPS hemsida https://www.pps.org/article/the-power-of-10Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
In this episode of Urbanistica Podcast, host Mustafa Sherif sits down withCristina Söderberg, a leadership expert, public speaker, and founder of Skill Insight Sweden AB, to explore a key career dilemma: should professionals aim to become technical experts or pursue managerial roles?With a diverse background spanning business management, behavioral science, and communication, Cristina shares valuable insights on the trade-offs between specialization and leadership, how to make the right career choice, and whether organizations truly value managers more than experts. She also discusses the role of age and gender in leadership, the importance of personal growth, and how technical skills can shape strong leaders.Beyond career advice, Cristina reflects on her journey, what motivates her, and how she helps individuals unlock their powerful presence. Tune in for an inspiring conversation packed with wisdom, career guidance, and personal growth strategies!_____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,TikTok,Facebook &Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I det här avsnittet samtalar jag med Märit Jansson, docent och universitetslektor i landskapsplanering vid SLU. Märit forskar och undervisar om landskapsarkitektur, stadsutveckling och barns tillgång till kvalitativa utemiljöer. Hon har lång erfarenhet av att arbeta med förvaltning och governance av grönområden och hur dessa kan bidra till socialt hållbara städer. Vi diskuterar vad en barnvänlig bebyggd miljö innebär i praktiken, hur stadsförtätning påverkar barns mobilitet och tillgång till grönska, samt hur vi kan säkerställa att barnvänliga miljöer integreras både i nya projekt och befintliga stadsdelar. Vi pratar också om skolgårdens roll, vikten av samverkan mellan akademi och praktik, samt hur framtiden för barnvänlig stadsutveckling kan se ut. Utöver detta får vi lära känna Märit på ett mer personligt plan – hennes bakgrund, passion för sitt arbete och reflektioner kring framgång och framtid. Ett inspirerande samtal för alla som brinner för barns rätt till en bättre stadsmiljö! Länk till Märits publikationer finns här! _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I detta avsnitt gästas jag av Krista Nikula, Operativ samordnare för Samverkan i Huddinge. Tillsammans dyker vi in i det BID-inspirerade arbetet som syftar till att stärka Huddinge genom samverkan mellan fastighetsägare, kommun, näringsliv och andra aktörer. Vad är ett BID?BID, Business Improvement District, är ett sätt att organisera och formalisera samverkan och partnerskap mellan olika fastighetsägare och offentliga aktörer. Modellen används för att skapa tryggare, mer attraktiva och levande områden. Vi delar samtalet i tre delar:Del 1: Om Samverkan i Huddinge och dess uppdrag. Vi pratar om områdena som täcks, aktiviteterna som genomförs och framtidens möjligheter för BID i Sverige. Del 2: En personlig inblick i Kristas liv, passion och karriärresa. Vad driver henne, och vilka lärdomar har format hennes framgång? Del 3: Avslutande reflektioner och medskick till studenter, lyssnare och framtida generationer. Vill du veta mer om BID-inspirerad samverkan? Läs mer här: Samverkan i Huddinge Vad är en BID? (Boverket) Detta avsnitt är perfekt för dig som är intresserad av hållbar stadsutveckling, samverkan och framtidens utmaningar inom BID-arbete. Välkommen att lyssna! _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I det här fortsatta samtalet med Emilia Poole Jönsson, ordförande för Sveriges Arkitekter Studenterna vid LTH, samt Andréa Caceres Ramirez och Axel Larsen från KTH, dyker vi djupare in i studenternas perspektiv på arkitekturutbildning och karriärmöjligheter i branschen. Vi diskuterar frågor som: Vad är nästa steg för er studenter? Vad uppskattar ni mest med arkitekturutbildningen på KTH? Vad skulle ni vilja se mer av i utbildningen? Vi reflekterar också kring branschens framtid, inklusive den aktuella arbetslösheten på cirka 10%, och våra gäster delar sina tankar om hur studenter och yrkesverksamma kan navigera dessa utmaningar. Avslutningsvis får de ge ett inspirerande medskick till både studenter och branschkollegor som lyssnar. Lyssna på avsnitt nummer 497 om du har missat mitt första samtal med studenterna. 497. SWE idéutlysningen Stadsbyggnad Genom Samarbete, samtal med vinnare _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I detta avsnitt intervjuar Mustafa Emilia Poole Jönsson, ordförande för Sveriges Arkitekter Studenterna vid LTH, samt vinnarna av idéutlysningen "Stadsbyggnad Genom Samarbete" – Andréa Caceres Ramirez och Axel Larsen från KTH. Vi pratar om idéutlysningen som hösten 2024 bjöd in arkitektur- och stadsbyggnadsintresserade studenter att ta fram nytänkande förslag för utvecklingen av stadsdelen Tensta i Stockholm. Initiativet, arrangerat av Sveriges Arkitekter Studenterna i samarbete med Arwidssonstiftelsen, resulterade i 16 inspirerande förslag. Vi djupdyker i det vinnande bidraget Kvinnonavet – Hjärtat i Bärkingeplan och diskuterar visionerna bakom en mer hållbar stadsutveckling. Läs mer om tävlingen och bidraget här https://www.arkitekt.se/tavling/stadsbyggnad-genom-samarbete/ _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
I detta avsnitt av vår podd samtalar vi med Karin Ahlzén, projektchef för Fokus Järva inom Stockholms stad. Fokus Järva är en omfattande satsning på stadsutveckling i Järvaområdet, med målet att skapa en socialt och ekologiskt hållbar stadsdel genom nya bostäder, förbättrad utemiljö och stärkt kommunal service.Under intervjun pratade vi om bakgrund och mission, samt vilka specifika områden och aktiviteter som prioriteras. Vi får insikt i hur Stockholms stad samarbetar med lokala aktörer och inkluderar medborgare i utvecklingsprocessen. Karin delar också med sig av lärdomar från tidigare projekt, såsom Fokus Skärholmen, och hur dessa erfarenheter tillämpas i Järva.I den personliga delen av samtalet berättar Karin om sina utmaningar och favoritmoment som projektchef, samt vilka ledarskapskvaliteter hon värdesätter hos samarbetspartners. Hon delar även sina visioner för projektet och vad som står på agendan för 2025.Avslutningsvis ger Karin råd och medskick till lokala aktörer, boende i området och branschkollegor, med syftet att inspirera till engagemang och samarbete för Järvas framtida utveckling.För mer information om Fokus Järva och dess satsningar, besök Stockholms stads officiella webbplats.https://vaxer.stockholm/omraden/stadsutvecklingsomraden/fokus-jarva/ Läs rapporten återblick på skillnadernas i Stockholm https://start.stockholm/om-stockholms-stad/utredningar-statistik-och-fakta/utredningar-och-rapporter/hallbarhet/social-hallbarhet/ _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
How can urban planners address climate change while creating cities that thrive socially, economically, and environmentally? In this episode of About Buildings and Cities, we talk to Cléa Daridan, Head of Arts and Culture at Community Jameel, about integrating climate actions into urban planning. Cléa shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of embedding sustainable strategies into long-term planning processes, the immediate and long-term impacts of these actions, and the critical mistakes cities should avoid. We also explore how Community Jameel is driving innovative projects at the intersection of arts, culture, research, and policy to support communities worldwide. Cléa discusses the highlights and hurdles of her role, offers examples of impactful initiatives, and gives us a glimpse of what's on her agenda for 2025. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on the future of cities and climate action! Links : Jameel C40 Urban Planning Climate Labs Climate Action Guide for Urban Planners Launch Climate Action Guide for Urban Planners _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Lina Dahlander (General Manager Bolt Rides, Sweden) In this episode, we explore the story behind Bolt, a global leader in shared mobility with a presence in over 600 cities across 50 countries. Founded to revolutionize urban transportation, Bolt offers a range of services such as ride-hailing, micromobility, car sharing, food delivery, and more. We'll discuss the concept and rise of shared mobility, its benefits for cities, and its social impact. Join us as we dive into Bolt's journey: how it started, the challenges it faces, its focus areas for expansion, and how cities can be designed to embrace shared mobility. We also explore the role of technology in driving this sector forward and what the future holds for shared urban transport solutions and for car-free cities. _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
في هذه الحلقة الخاصة من البودكاست، نتحدث مع منى جابر، طالبة هندسة معمارية شجاعة ومتميزة، عن تطبيقها العملي في مشروع الراحلة زها حديد في مبنى البنك المركزي العراقي.حلقة ملهمة تسلط الضوء على الشجاعة، الطموح، ودور العائلة في دعم الأحلام. استمعوا لتجربة منى لتتعرفوا على قيمة مواجهة التحديات وتحويلها إلى فرص نجاح.أبرز المحاور:
Rosa Danenberg (PhD, Stadsplanerare, Stockholm, Sverige) Vilken roll spelar bottenvåningar och hur kan planering, design och förvaltning främja skapandet av anpassningsbara och resilienta huvudgator? Rosa pratar om sin doktorsavhandling "Main streets as resilient public spaces: Zooming in on ground floors in Stockholm". Avhandlingen försvarades vid KTH i fjol, vid avdelningen för urbana och regionala studier. I avhandlingen redovisas resultatet av en djupgående social och rumslig socio-spatial analys av hur bottenvåningar på huvudgator i Stockholm förändrats mellan 2009 och 2018 och deras anpassningsbarhet och resiliens, i syfte att förstå hur planering, design och förvaltning kan stödja huvudgatornas fortsatta existens i framtiden. Läs mer om Rosas forskning https://www.studiodanenberg.com/publications Mer om Rosa https://www.kth.se/en/som/nyheter/congratulations-rosa-danenberg-1.1303252 _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Helena Godotter Karlberg (Expert inom platsinnovation, Professionell föreläsare och moderator med journalistbakgrund inom press, radio och TV I Topp 100 - Sveriges populäraste föreläsare och moderatorer 2024) Platsinnovation är ett begrepp och koncept för designdriven helhetsutveckling av attraktiva samhällen, besöksmål, regioner och andra sorters platser. Platsinnovation väver samman de komponenter, processer och intressenter som är centrala för att en plats ska upplevas som attraktiv, med avstamp i platsens specifika identitet. Identiteten bygger på platsens historia, geografi, natur, kultur m.m. Platsinnovation skapar synergier mellan tre centrala komponenter på en plats: dess fysiska gestaltning, dess innehåll av kommersiella, offentliga och ideella tjänster och aktiviteter, samt dess marknadsföring. De utvecklingsområden som kopplas ihop är exempelvis stadsplanering, centrumutveckling, destinationsdesign, företagsetableringar och kultur/fritid. För att åstadkomma detta länkar platsinnovation ihop intressenter och processer i olika samhällssektorer (privat, offentlig, ideell sektor), i olika branscher (handel, kultur, turism, industri m.fl.) och inom olika målgrupper (befintliga och potentiella invånare, besökare, företagare och investerare). Läs mer på www.placeinnovation.se _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Aytan Huseynli , an architect with over 13 years of experience in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Sweden, has built a career marked by excellence and perseverance. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction, supported by the prestigious Azerbaijan Government Education Grant, a Master's degree in Architecture from Izmir Institute of Technology in Turkey, funded by the Turkish Government Scholarship, and a Master's degree in Design and Construction Project Management from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, where she was awarded the SI -Swedish Institute Scholarship for Future Professionals. Her professional journey includes notable Swedish roles at NCC and Göteborgs Stad, alongside working on complex architectural and construction projects. Aytan is also the founder of Architecture Insights, a WordPress blog where she shares interviews, industry perspectives, and reflections on urban design and sustainability. Driven by her mission as a woman in architecture, Aytan is committed to continuous growth, pushing boundaries in her career, and contributing to a better, more inclusive world through her work. She is looking forward to expanding her professional network, collaborating on innovative projects, and continuing to make meaningful contributions to the architectural and construction industry. _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
في هذه الحلقة، نستكشف مفهوم "إشراك المجتمعات" في عملية تطوير المدن، ودوره في بناء مدن أكثر عدلاً واستدامة. سنناقش أبرز الآليات التي يمكن استخدامها لإشراك المجتمعات المحلية في اتخاذ القرارات المتعلقة بالتخطيط الحضري، وكيف تختلف هذه الأدوات بناءً على طبيعة وحجم المجتمع. نتعمق في التحديات التي تواجه إشراك المجتمعات في العالم العربي، مع تسليط الضوء على الواقع في سوريا. كما نتحدث عن أهمية تعزيز الوعي لدى الأفراد حول هذا النهج ودور مخططي المدن والمتخصصين في تصميم أدوات فعالة لتحقيق مشاركة حقيقية. سنجيب عن أسئلة مثيرة مثل: هل يمكن لإشراك المجتمع أن يقدم حلولاً أفضل لتحديات المدن مقارنة بخبرة المهندسين والدولة؟ وما القيمة المضافة التي يقدمها هذا الإشراك؟ وأخيراً، نتناول أمثلة ملهمة من مشاريع محلية وعالمية ناجحة، ونتساءل: هل يكفي إشراك المجتمعات وحده لإحداث التغيير المطلوب؟ أم أن هناك عوامل أخرى يجب أن تتكامل لتحقيق النجاح؟ انضموا إلينا في هذه الحلقة لاستكشاف أهمية إشراك المجتمعات في رسم مستقبل المدن العربية. Massa Al Moselly is an architect and urbanist with a deep passion for fostering inclusive and sustainable communities. Driven by a belief in the power of placemaking to create positive social change, Massa is committed to leveraging her skills to build more just, equitable, and resilient cities. Her journey has been marked by a commitment to both technical expertise and social impact. She holds a degree in Architecture from Damascus University and is currently pursuing a Master's in Building Information Modelling and Management from the Syrian Virtual University. Beyond her academic pursuits, Massa has immersed herself in workshops on placemaking for peacemaking and social spatial justice, underlining her belief in the transformative potential of design for positive societal change. Links to Massa social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/massa-almoselly-38804166/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/massa_the_urbanist/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@MassaTheUrbanist
Sara C. Bronin is a Mexican-American architect, attorney, Cornell University professor, and policymaker whose interdisciplinary work focuses on how law and policy can foster more equitable, sustainable, well-designed, and connected places. She is the author of Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World, and she founded and directs the National Zoning Atlas, which aims to digitize, demystify, and democratize information about zoning in the United States. Read moer and order the book here https://www.sarabronin.com/ _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Fabrice Mary (Tennies coach, VD och Grundare till Dome Sweden) Vi pratar om projetket The Dome Sweden, en arena för framtidens idrott och kultur. Idrottssektorn och alla som hör talas om projektet inser att det kan ge ett stort bidrag till socialt välbefinnande genom både personlig utveckling och utveckling av lokala samhällen. Sport och sociokulturella evenemang skapar en rad positiva sociala effekter. Ta kontakt med Fabrice info@thedomesweden.com _____ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
About the initiative: Celebrate Your Local Jane Jacobs, a campaign dedicated to acknowledge and honour women who have made substantial hands-on contributions to their communities. In a world where the recognition of women's achievements is often limited, we believe that those who have devoted themselves to civic engagement, participatory planning, enhancing their communities and constructing better towns for future generations deserve appreciation. We see their influence as not only inspiring but also capable of extending to other communities. Guests: Amir Gohar (Senior Lecturer & Programme LeaderSenior Lecturer & Programme Leader University of the West of England, Bristol, England, United Kingdom) Yasmine D'Alessandro (Senior Development Expert, Cairo, Egypt) Links: Website: https://celebrateyourlocaljanejacobs.org LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/celebrate-your-local-jane-jacobs ______ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.com Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel. Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design) AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
We are excited to have @charles_landry Landry back at Placemaking Week Europe! Known for introducing the Creative City concept in the late 1980s, Charles has been a key figure in urban transformation. His work focuses on how cities can foster creativity to address challenges and unlock potential. This idea has since evolved into a global movement, revolutionizing how Cities view their potential and resources. He's also the mind behind the Creative Bureaucracy movement, highlighting the role of public servants as drivers of change. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Laska Nenova (General manager BG Be Active Association/Placemaking Europe board member) In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Episode 3 of 3, in collaboration with Podcasts Urban Acupuncture. About Podcasts Urban Acupuncture: Acupuncture works with energy flows (Qì), and is mainly about distributing energy and restoring connections in the flow of energy in someone. By placing small needles or vacuum bulbs in specific places on the body, a person regains balance. Urban acupuncture essentially works the same. Through targeted interventions in certain places by residents, entrepreneurs, developers, government, or anyone else, connections in cities and towns are strengthened and the energy starts flowing again. Not only at the location itself but also in the energy channel of which that location is part. This intervention has an impact on the environment! Part of the city is brought back into balance! This is often a physical-spatial intervention by investors (bricks/stone or public space), but it can also be periodically recurring events such as a festival, markets, etc. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Episode 2 of 3, in collaboration with Podcasts Urban Acupuncture. About Podcasts Urban Acupuncture: Acupuncture works with energy flows (Qì), and is mainly about distributing energy and restoring connections in the flow of energy in someone. By placing small needles or vacuum bulbs in specific places on the body, a person regains balance. Urban acupuncture essentially works the same. Through targeted interventions in certain places by residents, entrepreneurs, developers, government, or anyone else, connections in cities and towns are strengthened and the energy starts flowing again. Not only at the location itself but also in the energy channel of which that location is part. This intervention has an impact on the environment! Part of the city is brought back into balance! This is often a physical-spatial intervention by investors (bricks/stone or public space), but it can also be periodically recurring events such as a festival, markets, etc. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Episode 1 of 3, in collaboration with Podcasts Urban Acupuncture. About Podcasts Urban Acupuncture: Acupuncture works with energy flows (Qì), and is mainly about distributing energy and restoring connections in the flow of energy in someone. By placing small needles or vacuum bulbs in specific places on the body, a person regains balance. Urban acupuncture essentially works the same. Through targeted interventions in certain places by residents, entrepreneurs, developers, government, or anyone else, connections in cities and towns are strengthened and the energy starts flowing again. Not only at the location itself but also in the energy channel of which that location is part. This intervention has an impact on the environment! Part of the city is brought back into balance! This is often a physical-spatial intervention by investors (bricks/stone or public space), but it can also be periodically recurring events such as a festival, markets, etc. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Tayana Panova, PhD, is a psychologist and researcher turned urbanist. She previously worked at Strong Towns and is now contributing thought leadership at the Social Life Project, collaborating with Placemaking pioneers Fred Kent and Kathy Madden. Tayana advocates for better urbanism and healthier places through her TikTok account, @dr.tpanova, and is currently writing a book on the importance of the built environment for health and well-being. Follow her on: Twitter: @DrTPanova Instagram: @Dr.TPanova YouTube: @Dr.TPanova In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Rosanna Vitiello (Bureau Chief + Founding Director, The Place Bureau, London, England, United Kingdom) Links to Collective Place Futures Toolkit: https://www.theplacebureau.com/toolkit Natural Futures book: https://www.theplacebureau.com/insights/natural-futures-is-live Short about Rosanna's workshop during Placemaking Week Europe in Rotterdam: Waterfront Worldbuilding: Creative Foresight to tackle Critical Coastal Challenges The future of our waterfronts and coastal regions will determine the future of our world. Flooding and sea-level rises will impact billions around the world. Drawing tools from the world of speculative design and filmmaking, a cohort of 20 placemakers from around the world joined us to gaze out across the water, imagining a world on the shores of a distant future where the waterfront shapes new ways to experience nature and culture in the city. Using a playful ‘dispatches from the future' worldbuilding method tackle critical challenges facing waterfront regions, we introduced placemakers to the value of building long term futures-thinking into their process, providing tools to become more critical, confident, and imaginative. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Marcello Cabezas (Placemaker/Experience Architect, The Fifth Group, Canada) During Placemaking week Marcello presented cases from Canada. Short BIO about his presentation: This was a 30-minute presentation that highlighted exciting, award-winning lifestyle placemaking projects and destinations that have changed the game in Canada. They successfully achieved community engagement and business development goals simultaneously. The key insight was that there is a massive human desire for multiple experiences in one place. The examples highlighted delivered thoughtful and exciting amenities, programming, and experiences in all aspects of lifestyle, including food & beverage, art, culture, festivals, play, shopping, making, sports, learning, discovering, and watching. These projects inspired longer and repeat visits by guests, leading to historic commercial growth. The goal was to inspire attendees of the presentation to take away key learnings to apply to their current and future projects. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Betty Chemier - ReURBE – Panamá - https://www.reurbe.org/ @reurbe_ Milagros Hurtig - Urbanismo Vivo – Argentina www.urbanismovivo.com.ar @urbanismo_vivo @milihurtg Ma. Elena Rodríguez - PLURAL / Asilvestrar – Ecuador www.ciudadesmasverdes.com Adriana Sansão Fontes - LabIT-PROURB – Brasil About their panel in the placemaking week: The panel will present different perspectives on the actions of the Placemaking Latin America Network, established in 2017, which brings together more than 300 professionals, activists, and academics, and has already held 6 international meetings. The panel focuses on the views of different stakeholders regarding the possibilities of small-scale transformation of the Latin American reality, a continent marked by enormous social contrasts where citizen urbanism is a powerful tool for altering the status quo. In this context, the particularities of placemaking in Latin America are highlighted in relation to the Global North. Citizen urbanism will be discussed by different voices - academia, civil society organizations, government, international organizations - from different countries - Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama - a plurality of contexts that, however, reveal common challenges and weaknesses. Challenged by great inequalities and scarce resources, citizen urbanism emerges as a tool for local transformation, within the reach of the communities themselves. A small-scale action, carried out in collaboration with citizens in less favored contexts, has the potential to go far beyond "space activation”. From the South, we come to open the conversation about the political potential of citizen urbanism, exploring from different cases what is the capacity for social, environmental, economic, and cultural transformation. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nina Eschenröder (Hospitality Professional ) Nina is an accomplished hotelier with 15 years of experience in hotel management in international hotel chains. She holds degrees from the Hotel Management School Maastricht and Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, bringing a strong expertise in business development. Her work is centered on rethinking, redefining, and managing spaces within the hospitality industry, with a focus on addressing emerging needs, fostering social interaction, and facilitating dialogue among diverse stakeholders. She advocates for cross-industry exchange, which is essential for the future of the hotel industry in a rapidly evolving landscape. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Dr. Thieu Besselink, PhD, Founder of the Academy of Place and the Townmaking Institute, ass. prof. at Utrecht University Thieu Besselink is an urbanist, philosopher and educator. He learned to love the complexities of place during his research with prof. Richard Sennett at the LSE Cities Program and went on to establish two organisations that aim to learn from and develop places as living wholes. The Academy of Place initiates regenerative development processes at landscape scale, and the Townmaking Institute is an R&D institute for urban commons and Societal Asset Development. As an educator Thieu leads the Regenerative Cities Program at Utrecht University where he developed place-based pedagogies to learn and develop with place. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Jia-Ping is the founding Chairperson of PLACEMAKING Malaysia, under the auspices of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and a member of the Board of Advisors for PlacemakingX. With her current role as co-chair at PLACEMAKING Malaysia and her position as a director of POLLIN8, a place consultancy, she actively shapes, drives, and grows the placemaking movement in Malaysia and the region. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Julia Barashkov(a) (PhD Candidate at Delft University of Technology) and Mihal Ronko (Practising architect at Schaffer Architects) About their workshop during Placemaking week: Our workshop, “Common Ground: Game Plans for Neighbourhood Co-Creation,” brought together an incredible group of urbanists, designers, researchers, and community leaders and focused on self-coordinated formations of stakeholder consortiums and decentralised governance of shared resources through a hands-on role-playing game. Our workshop was structured as a two-phase interactive role-playing game where participants assumed different roles within urban ecosystems. The task was to collaboratively define a project space, negotiate value and costs, and arrive at shared solutions for multi-use common. Throughout the process, participants tackled real-world challenges, such as shared resources and balancing competing priorities. Our joint work is: The Common Catalogue https://common-catalogue.myportfolio.com/work https://www.instagram.com/commoncatalogue In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Tímea Szőke (PhD Fellow at UIC Barcelona) and Elena Enrica Giunta (Design director at Studio Shift; Adjunct professor at School of Design - Politecnico di Milano and Libera Università di Bolzano) BIO about their workshop: City Flows - Discovering the City with our Senses. This participatory walkshop is designed to explore the connection between the city and the water. Through walking, observing and engaging with other placemakers, we look and map the presence and traces how water forms part of the city.The first half of our walkshop, will take the participants to a playground of public space. Through a ‘Walk&Sense' session we will explore the surrounding environment by using our senses. This experiential exercise will emphasise how we perceive, sense, frame and construct the places we inhabit.The session will conclude with a joint reflection and analogue data visualisation exercise. This will allow participants to share their experiences and insights, showcasing the traces, marks, and narratives related to water that define our cityscape in the public space itself.The walkshop will be conducted by the members of the Bosch Alumni Network's Placemaking Impact Field. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Ko Koens has been involved in sustainable tourism for over twenty years. His work focuses on understanding the impact of urban tourism and designing it in ways that maximize benefits for all. Over the years, he has authored over 30 academic publications and is one of the authors of the UNWTO report on overtourism. Currently, he leads the "Expertise Network Sustainable Urban Tourism." However, he finds the most value in collaborating with practitioners to drive positive change. To this end, he operates "Urban Leisure and Tourism Labs" in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, where they actively engage in Regenerative Placemaking activities to enhance the quality of place for both residents and visitors. Links from Ko Koens (all open access): https://www.ensut.eu/projects/urban-tourism-a-call-to-action/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212571X24000416 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261517724001304 In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Josef Conning (Urbanist and strategist, Sweden) and Kristen Zupancic (Founder, Plot Twist Placemaking, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands) Kristen and Josef facilitated a session where they promoted the concept of the "1.5-minute place", and in the workshop participants created dynamic and vibrant places based on that concept. Bringing the core principles of the 15-minute city down to a much smaller scale, the basic idea behind the 1.5-minute place is about mixing different functionalities in the same place. When places offer multiple functionalities and facilitate several experiences, they tend to be more relevant to a more diverse group of people, attract people throughout different times of the day, and increase the bandwidth of the emotional connections people form to them. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Koos Fransen (Founder of STR.AAT, Ghent, Flemish Region, Belgium) Koos is currently employed as project leader for Projectbureau Ruimte (city of Ghent), specifically working on transdisciplinary, complex spatial projects. He is also the founder of STR.AAT (www.str-aat.be) - an urban think tank on storytelling, public space and co-creation, where he works on the projects (1) 'Straatart' (in collaboration with Alice Martha) - translating children and youngsters' stories in street art, (2) 'Comment ça vaas' - pass-me-on vases, (3) 'Van wie is de straat?' (in collaboration with Laura Zuallaert) - a documentary on urban street life in Ghent, in the past and present, and (4) 'De verhalenkaravaan' - linking (street) stories by children and elderly to construct a collection of immaterial heritage. Past work experience as a PhD in transport modeling and accessibility analysis at UGent, specifically focusing on the relationship between travel behavior, accessibility and spatial planning, and post-doctoral researcher at VUB and UGent. He is now a guest professor in sustainable mobility transitions at the Mobility and Spatial Planning research group at UGent. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nourhan Bassam Ph.D. (Feminist Urbanist, Ph.D Urban, Design & Placemaking, Founding Director The Gendered City, The Gendered City Author, FEM. DES. Network Creator) The Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPB49Y4Dhttps://genderedcity.org The NetworkFEM. DES https://genderedcity.org/fem-deshttps://femurbanatlas.com Nourhan Bassam is a feminist urbanist and architect with a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Placemaking. She is the founder of The Gendered City, an initiative that began as a book and has grown into an organization dedicated to building gender-equal cities through feminist placemaking and active citizen participation. Nourhan also launched FEM.DES., the world's largest feminist design network, bringing together over 350 experts from more than 35 countries to support and advance gender-equitable urban environments. The Gendered City collaborates with numerous global partners, including UN-Habitat's HERCITY, and primarily focuses on social justice in the built environment through its parent organization, GamingX. As a research professor, Nourhan mentors Master's students in placemaking and feminist spatialities, guiding the next generation of urban thinkers. Her book, The Gendered City explores the challenges women face in urban spaces and has been sold in over 23 countries around the world. Her upcoming book, Feminist Spatialities, will analyze 50 feminist projects in cities, further expanding the conversation on inclusive urban design." The Gendered City Book How Cities Keep Failing WomenThe Gendered City book aims to illuminate the intricate richness and complexities of urban lives by exploring the experiences of diverse groups, encompassing women, men, and various identities. Through this exploration, we seek to understand the interconnectedness between urban environments and gendered experiences. Employing an intersectional feminist lens to analyze the physical structures of the built environment. Dismantling gender as a rigid category and examining how it influences our interactions and encounters with the world. Gender is not an immutable or homogeneous construct; it intersects with other social categories such as race, class, and sexuality. This intersectionality reveals how these diverse identity dimensions overlap and intersect, resulting in unique experiences of oppression and privilege for individuals.Drawing inspiration from those who have paved the way, we aspire to a world where individuals can thrive irrespective of their gender, sexuality, ethnicity, or background. We envision cities as places of hope, potential, transformation, and innovation. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Naser Hasso (Stadsplanerare & student vid Karlstads Universitet) Vi pratar om Nasers examensarbete. Studien undersöker hur lekplatser i urbana miljöer kan anpassas för barn med synnedsättningar. Nedan kan ni ta del av de rekommendationer som studien har kommit fram till. Alla rekommendationer och parametrar är viktiga att ta i beaktning vid planering och utformning av lekplatser i urbana miljöer. Tillgänglighet: Taktila informationstavlor och kartor informerar barn med synnedsättningar om lekplatsens utformning och vilka lekaktiviteter som finns på platsen. Användarvänlighet: Lättanvänd och informativ resurs. Inkluderande design: Informationstavlor och kartor som kan användas av barn som förlitar sig på andra sinnen än synen. Trygghet: Förbättrar rumsuppfattningen för barn med synnedsättningar, vilket minskar risken för skador genom att informera om lekutrustningens placering och användning. Läs gärna mer här: https://www.diva-portal.org/smash/record.jsf?pid=diva2%3A1877920&dswid=-1407 In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Seunghoon HAN (City DesignerAffiliation : Chaire ETI (Entrepreneurship Territory Innovation) at IAE Paris Sorbonne University) The Happy Proximity Fresk is an engaging, thought-provoking and playful workshop created by Chaire ETI researchers (from IAE Paris Sorbonne University). It is a collaborative and creative activity to help participants self-reflect on their daily routines and the spatial and temporal dimensions of their lifestyles at a city, territory, or neighbourhood scale. Participants are invited to play fictitious personae and map their personal weekly activities on a canvas structured around the six social functions (organized by distance to their home, transportation mode and frequency.) It functions as an empowerment mechanism to trigger participants' desires and motivations to transform some of their living habits (usually built over time and therefore mostly never challenged) or practices or the local urban policies if they are decision makers or stakeholders of the city community or governance. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Luciana Renner (Fundación Placemaking México Architect, Radio Host, & Music Selector) Instagram https://instagram.com/lucyrenner/ Lucy is an Architect, radio host, and music selector. She explores the relationship between musical expressions and the urban spaces where they emerge. Her sets are characterized by nostalgic soundscapes and melodies ranging from soul and global groove to folk, downtempo, and ambient. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe, 2024, Rotterdam. Read more https://pwe2024.sched.com/ _____ Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin. Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
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