Podcasts about City Building

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.

After centuries of colonial rule, the end of Angola's three-decade civil war in 2002 provided an irresistible opportunity for the government to reimagine the Luanda cityscape. Awash with petrodollars cultivated through strategic foreign relationships, President José Eduardo dos Santos rolled out a national reconstruction program that sought to transform Angola's capital into what he considered to be a modern, world-class metropolis. Until funds dried up in 2014, the program—in conjunction with sweeping private investments in real estate—involved mass demolitions of vernacular architecture to make way for high-rise buildings, large-scale housing projects, and commercial centers. The program thus underestimated the values enshrined in the materials and designs of Luanda's existing “informally” constructed neighborhoods, or musseques. The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda (University of North Carolina Press, 2024) explores the political significance of aesthetics in the remaking of the city. Dr. Claudia Gastrow's archival and ethnographic work, which includes interviews with city planners, architects, nonprofit leaders, and urban dwellers, shows how government infrastructure projects and foreign-inspired designs came to embody displacement and exclusion for many. This, Dr. Gastrow argues, catalyzed a countermovement, an aesthetic dissent rooted in critically reframing informal urbanism as Indigenous—a move that enabled the possibility of recognizing the political potential of informal settlements as spaces that produce belonging. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Culture is often treated as a niche area but is actually integral to the successful design and adoption of other areas of urban planning and policy. Hear how cities like Atlanta, Boston, Seattle and Baltimore are embedding cultural approaches into planning, policy, and recovery efforts.

We're back with another episode of Geektown Radio! This week, Dave is joined by Matt to chat through sketch comedy revivals, ancient Roman city-building, cult horror infamy, and the surprisingly satisfying finale of TV's most famous serial killer, alongside the latest TV news and UK air date highlights.Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & catch up 01:30 – What We've Been Watching 05:30 – The Human Centipede 12:00 – Walking Dead: Dead City, Invasion & Foundation 18:00 – The Handmaid's Tale final season 23:00 – Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping 30:00 – Anno 117: Pax Romana demo 37:00 – Dexter Resurrection finale 45:00 – TV News: Tomb Raider, Bad Sisters, The Paper, Sophie Turner as Lara Croft, 24 revival talk 56:30 – Highlights for next week: The Girlfriend, Taskmaster S20, The Newsreader S3, Cold Water, Futurama S13, Heartland S18, Wild Cards S2 01:03:00 – OutroSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig Cassar is a first-term city councilor in Hamilton, Ontario. Prior to serving in public office, he acquired nearly 25 years of private sector leadership experience. Craig is a believer in the Strong Towns philosophy of city building, an advocate for active and public transportation, and a passionate environmentalist. Today, Craig and Tiffany discusses the challenges Hamilton faces and the progress the city has made. They also talk about the importance of a holistic approach to city building, including creating synergy between urbanism and environmentalism. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Craig Cassar (site) Local Recommendations: Tiffany Falls Dundas Valley Trail System James Street North Art Crawl Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership, including member-exclusive perks.

The growth of God's people does not come from human effort or worldly wisdom, but through God who gives the increase. Pastor Wesley Welch walks through 1 Corinthians 3, emphasizing that while leaders may plant or water, it is ultimately God who causes growth. Paul challenges the church to rise above divisions and immaturity, recognizing that we are God's field, God's building. In a world obsessed with status and success, the church is called to build on the only true foundation: Jesus Christ. We are called to labor with an eternal perspective as God's fellow workers.

We maybe accidentally did an episode of Heavy Gaming when we signed up to play Manor Lords in Early Access, but we're glad we made the plunge. We can't wait to get back in there and prance among our peasants!After the ad break, we take our first look into the FFxMtG spoilers in a classically sweaty quiz segment! Tune in to see how well Alex can identify Final Fantasy characters based on their rules text!Enjoying Light Gaming? Please consider rating, reviewing and sharing our goofy show with a friend!Check us out on our socials and join the discord! https://linkpop.com/lightgamingpodcastProduced by Alex Hambrock and Jerome BarbatsisCover Art by Alex Hambrock and Kat HambrockSound and Editing by Jerome Barbatsis

Tired of running flat, forgettable towns in your campaign? In this episode of The Bearded Nerd Podcast, Brian teaches you how to design dynamic cities that feel alive—with conflict, culture, and narrative potential baked in. Learn a simple framework to create cities with factions, secrets, and stories players will care about. Perfect for campaign starters or deep dives into player-favorite hubs. If you haven't already, check out Inkarnate's Map Making Tool; perfect for all sorts of fantasy and sci-fi maps! And go wild and explore the lovely artwork of Kate and Bryan on their social media pages below. Keep Gaming! Kate - https://linktr.ee/katekorsak Bryan - https://www.instagram.com/brymarshallarts?igsh=OWJldTN3ZXB1ZWYw  

Andrew Bowsher embodies the fascinating intersection of public service and entrepreneurial spirit that's helping transform Sidney, Ohio. During a conversation held in his stunning Austeria Wine Boutique, with its exposed brick walls and carefully curated wine selection, Andrew reveals how wearing two seemingly disparate hats has created unexpected synergy in this manufacturing-rich community.After military service and an education in city planning, Andrew never expected to find himself simultaneously managing a city of 260 employees while launching a boutique wine business with his wife Taylor. Their journey from amateur winemaking to opening a sophisticated European-inspired wine destination in downtown Sidney represents the very transformation they're helping facilitate throughout the community.What makes this conversation particularly compelling is Andrew's candid assessment of the challenges on both sides. He acknowledges the frustrating red tape and bureaucracy small businesses face, while also detailing how his city administration actively works to eliminate those barriers. With remarkable transparency, he shares the tears shed during construction delays and the difficult early months of operation when they questioned if they were "running this as a charity for the city."The centerpiece of Sidney's remarkable turnaround has been its housing initiative. With an incredible 1,200 units under construction and plans for 150 annually over the next decade, the city is addressing its most critical need. Andrew's approach involves not just recruiting developers but crafting a compelling narrative about Sidney's potential—leveraging its status as a manufacturing powerhouse that sees more daily commuters than Columbus itself.Downtown revitalization efforts mirror this ambitious approach, with historic buildings being transformed into luxury apartments, condominiums, and vibrant businesses. The city proactively purchases strategic properties to prevent them from falling into "the wrong hands," then partners with quality developers through incentive programs. This coordination of public resources, private capital, and entrepreneurial energy creates what Andrew calls "rings like the Olympics" where all stakeholders row in the same direction.Whether you're a wine enthusiast or a community development aficionado, Sidney's transformation offers a toast-worthy model of what's possible when vision meets execution.Guest Links:Facebook: www.facebook.com/austeriawineMain Street Reimagined:Facebook: facebook.com/MainStreetReimaginedThe Main Street Reimagined Podcast, Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqfkmF5bRH0od1d3iiYKs3oEn_gvMYk7NHenry Development Group:Facebook: facebook.com/henrydevelopmentgroupWebsite: www.henrydevelopmentgroup.comDeveloping News Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33110524eb5c/developing-newsLuke Henry:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/luhenryFacebook: facebook.com/luke.henry.148#SidneyRevival #SmallTownBigVision #CityReimagined #DowntownTransformation #PublicPrivateProgress #AusteriaWine #SipAndServe #WineWithPurpose #BrickAndBottle #FromVineToVision #LeadingWithHeart #VisionMeetsExecution #CivicEntrepreneurship #MilitaryToMainStreet #ServeBuildSip #UrbanRenewal #RevitalizeRural #WineAndWork #RedTapeReformer #SmallBusinessStrong

Rob Kerr is a Sport Media Broadcaster. Dr. David Legg is a Professor of Sport Management at Mount Royal University. Dr. Robert Steadward is the founding President of the International Paralympic Committee. Listen to the We've Solved Nothing Podcast: https://sportcalgary.ca/news-releases/2023/we-solved-nothing-returns ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Episode 093: Join us in welcoming McKenna Haz to the podcast - our dear friend, ultimate connector and Canadian girl building a Boston brand, Seaav. Seaav is a sustainable activewear company for a coastal lifestyle designed with an ocean impact ethos - aka our favorite, buttery soft activewear. McKenna's story is all about taking risks. From taking a leap of faith to start a brand from her college dorm, to moving in with her boyfriend after 10 days, to starting over in a new city in her twenties, today's episode covers it all & more. We hope you love McKenna as much as we do - Xx.Black Friday sale 30% off sitewide just went live on Seaav.com! And if you visit one of Seaav's holiday pop-ups at Copley, Chestnut Hill or Natick Mall, let them know YCDB sent you and get $10 off!https://www.instagram.com/mckennahaz?igsh=MWI3czhsb3c2cjF2MQ==https://www.instagram.com/seaavision?igsh=MTU4b21tN2cyZWZwbw== --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youcandoboth/support

In this episode of Upzoned, co-hosts Abby Newsham and Chuck Marohn discuss the article “Toward a New Way of Educating City Builders” by Seth Zeren, a founding member of Strong Towns. They discuss the many different disciplines that are responsible for shaping the built environment, the professional silos that often develop between these disciplines, and how a shift in management or the way people think about urban development as a whole could break down these barriers. If you'd like to hear more of Zeren's thoughts on city building, check out his appearances on The Bottom-Up Revolution. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “Toward a New Way of Educating City Builders” by Seth Zeren, Build the Next Right Thing (September 2024). Abby Newsham (X/Twitter). Chuck Marohn (X/Twitter). Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.

Sunniva from Board Gaming Ramblings joins Candice to discuss their favorite city-building games.00:00:00 Introduction00:04:38 Lone Wolves, Chu Han, and Game Shows with Mama Harris00:06:50 TeaForge Martian Civil War Episode00:10:30 Fresh Plays00:10:48 Shackleton Base: A Journey to the Moon00:14:53 Unsettled00:24:36 Phoenix New Horizon00:30:43 Concilium Urbis00:31:44 Gaia Project: The Lost Fleet00:44:35 City-Building Games We Love00:50:40 Electropolis00:54:36 Discordia01:01:32 My City01:06:33 Carson City01:10:09 Oranienburger Kanal01:16:16 Magnate: The First City01:20:37 Quadropolis01:26:33 Gateway Island01:27:44 Kutná Hora01:34:32 Small City01:41:20 Underwater Cities01:45:33 Honorable Mentions (Suburbia, Ginkgopolis, Roads & Boats, Metropolys, Dilluvia Project, Lisboa)01:50:02 Sign-offThank you to our sponsor, Rebel Studio!Web: https://boardgamegeek.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@boardgamegeekTwitter: https://twitter.com/BoardGameGeekEmail: podcast@boardgamegeek.com

On this episode of Banking on KC, Lindsay Hicks, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Kansas City, joins host Kelly Scanlon to discuss Habitat's multifaceted approach to providing affordable housing. Tune in to discover:How Habitat for Humanity partners with thousands of families to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing.The innovative programs that support housing affordability, including the zero-interest mortgage model and financial education.Habitat's global impact through partnerships, with projects extending to Haiti, Nepal, and Uganda.Country Club Bank – Member FDIC

Two Massachusetts housing and transportation policy advocates who hail from Minnesota join Radio Boston to discuss vice presidential hopeful Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's track record on urban policy.

WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE IN THIS EPISODE: Clutch your pearls, pin up your curls, lay your edges tight, and put the kids to bed, this episode is for grown folks. This week Victoria Jenn is joined by two women in the media game who are taking the industry by storm. Mandii B and Weezy are co-hosts of the top 1% podcast in the world, Whoreible Decisions, and have built millionaire dollar brands by educating their community on sexual health and sharing the most intimate parts of their lives. This episode is jam packed with humor, business advice, and the plays on how you can build a million dollar brand while remaining true to yourself.Don't forget to tag #BankingOnCultura or @ us to let us know what you think of this week's episode!Follow our Guests:Mandii B:https://www.instagram.com/fullcourtpumps/?hl=enWeezy: https://www.instagram.com/weezywtf/?hl=enFollow Whoreible Decisions Podcast

Ilana Preuss is the founder and CEO of Recast City, a program that helps cities build strong downtowns by empowering small-scale manufacturers. She is also the author of “Recast Your City: How to Save Your Downtown with Small-Scale Manufacturing.” Previously, she was the vice president and chief of staff at Smart Growth America and led the technical assistance program at the EPA Smart Growth Program. She is a TEDx speaker on, “The Economic Power of Great Places,” and a featured keynote speaker. In this episode of The Bottom-Up Revolution, Preuss joins host Tiffany Owens Reed to discuss the importance of small-scale manufacturing and her experiences as a city builder. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Local recommendations: Bespoke Not Broke Consignment The People's Book The Olive Lounge Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram). Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!

How do we seek the welfare of our city?

Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson discusses area flooding, and Mike Morehouse, building official for the City of Northfield talks about the importance of obtaining building permits for construction to ensure safety and compliance, and more.

 Northfield Fire Chief Tom Nelson discusses area flooding, and Mike Morehouse, building official for the City of Northfield talks about the importance of obtaining building permits for construction to ensure safety and compliance, and more. 

Today I interview Ruben Hassan, a Dutch podcaster and founder of the Aesthetic City podcast. Ruben shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming a full-time podcaster and filmmaker. We discuss the state of construction and development in the Netherlands and the importance of creating beautiful and sustainable built environments. We also explore the day-to-day life in the Netherlands, including transportation, education, and the value of beauty in society. The conversation covers various themes related to the built environment, society, and culture. Some of the key takeaways include the importance of prioritizing people and their well-being in urban planning and design, the need to address environmental and health issues alongside climate change, the tension between tradition and modernity, the role of institutions in shaping the world, and the emergence of countercultures as a response to societal challenges. We also touch on the Dutch farming protests and the value of different perspectives in shaping the built environment. TAKEAWAYS - Ruben Hassan transitioned from being an engineer to a full-time podcaster and filmmaker, focusing on improving the built environment. - The Aesthetic City podcast aims to foster the creation of beauty and true sustainability in architecture and urbanism. - Dutch cities prioritize local, timeless, traditional, and human-centered design principles and traditions. - The Netherlands has a more gentle density approach to urban planning, with cities consisting of mostly five-story buildings. - The Dutch value the ordinary and find beauty in the simple, everyday things. - Day-to-day life in the Netherlands includes a strong emphasis on cycling, integrated neighborhoods, and a sense of community. - Beauty is not just a nice-to-have, but an essential aspect of creating livable and sustainable cities. - The Dutch approach to architecture and urbanism is influenced by their history of religious tolerance, distributed wealth, and residential neighborhoods. Prioritize people and their well-being in urban planning and design. - Address environmental and health issues alongside climate change. - Recognize the tension between tradition and modernity. - Consider the role of institutions in shaping the world. - Acknowledge the emergence of countercultures as a response to societal challenges. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 03:02 - Transitioning to a New Chapter in Life 05:21 - The Issues with Construction and Development 08:24 - Dutch Cities and the Built Environment 09:47 - Urban Planning in the Netherlands vs. the United States 14:28 - The Importance of Building Places People Want to Go 16:08 - Day-to-Day Life in the Netherlands 21:36 - The Height and Density of Dutch Cities 24:09 - The Cultural Heritage of Dutch Cities 30:40 - The Value and Importance of Beauty 38:36 - Perspectives of Older and Younger Generations 44:48 - The Dutch Farmers' Protests 47:27 - The Nitrogen Issue and Farming Practices 48:31 - Government Actions and Public Opinion 50:16 - Tyranny and Populism 51:45 - Disconnect Between Elites and Regular People 53:32 - The Dark Side of Modernity 55:10 - Tradition and Innovation 55:49 - Hope for Change and Paradigm Shift 59:45 - Upcoming Plans and Trip to the US 01:03:31 - Recommended Cities in the Netherlands 01:07:03 - Dutch Perception of Americans RESOURCES 1. Recommended Book: North Atlantic Cities by Charles Duff 2. Recommend Video: Why Beauty Matters by Roger Scruton 3. Painting: The Little Streets by Vermeer 4. Examples of some wonderful NEW humanist cities: Cayala, Guatemala and Le Plessis-Robinson outside of Paris. 5. Recommended Dutch Cities: Utrecht, Leiden, Amersfoort, Harlem CONNECT WITH RUBEN - Website - Cayala Video - Le Plessis Video - Summer School CONNECT WITH AUSTIN https://linktr.ee/austintunnell https://twitter.com/AustinTunnell https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/

Wayne Cabot and Paul Murnane have the morning's top local stories from the WCBS newsroom.

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We're talking MORE about city building! We sit down with unliving cities, a supplement from the Storytellers vault focus on building cities for V5. We add some more on top, and BOOM we've built the basic structure for city based chronicle. Check it out! https://www.storytellersvault.com/product/449748/Unliving-Cities--A-V5-City-Building-Supplement https://www.patreon.com/BlankBodies http://blankbodies.com our theme is: Millions of Dead Cyborgs - Paralyze https://paralyzeevm.bandcamp.com/track/millions-of-dead-cyborgs Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.   #vampire #vampirethemasquerade #worldofdarkness #paradox #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletop #horror #goth #v5 #havens #masquerade

Cities are the dark heart at the center of most chronicles, and this evening were sitting down to discuss designing your own! We talk rules, tips, and resources for building you own vampiric capital. Check it out! https://www.patreon.com/BlankBodies http://blankbodies.com our theme is: Millions of Dead Cyborgs - Paralyze https://paralyzeevm.bandcamp.com/track/millions-of-dead-cyborgs Portions of the materials are the copyrights and trademarks of Paradox Interactive AB, and are used with permission. All rights reserved. For more information please visit worldofdarkness.com.   #vampire #vampirethemasquerade #worldofdarkness #paradox #ttrpg #tabletoprpg #tabletop #horror #goth #v5 #havens #masquerade

Ever played SimCity and thought it might be fun to try your hand at creating a city from scratch in real life? You aren't alone: A growing cohort of entrepreneurs backed by deep-pocketed financiers are giving it a whirl. A scientific breakthrough could shed light on some of the biggest threats facing men's health. How are scores of Americans trying to lose weight affecting Danish monetary policy? The answer isn't as complicated as it may seem. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

It's back, and backer than ever! Andy, Flask, Greg, John, and Vito fresh or refresh you on Mission Impossible, Resident Evil: Death Island, The Bookwalker, Maquette, Gears 5, being a hobo again, Batman in Sarnath, The Callisto Protocol DLC, Smalland, Dorf Romantik, a Comic-Con cruise, Invincible season 2, ESRB's face scan appointments, Hololive EN's new gen, Baldur's gate 3 news, and more! Find out more at https://broken-campfire.pinecast.co

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Brandy Allen and Megan Huckstep, Director of Planning and Building Services. Listen to this episode to learn more about Planning, Zoning, and Building Code Administration! Public Monthly Meetings  -Board of Zoning Appeals: Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM -Plan Commission: Third Tuesday of each month at 5:00PM -Redevelopment Commission: Third Tuesday of each month at 8:30AM -Historic Preservation Commission: Fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:30PM *All meetings located on the 2nd floor of the City Building in the Council Chambers Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov 

In Episode XXIII, Mandi and Suzanne discuss Pyramido, Gartenbau, Starry Night Sky, and Distant Suns. The Game Pie of the show has City Building games.   BGG Guild:  https://boardgamegeek.com/guild/4131 Twitter:  https://twitter.com/SaltNSassGames YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/SaltandSassGames  Twitch:  https://www.twitch.tv/saltandsassgames Email: SaltAndSassGames@gmail.com   Thank you to our sponsor, Druid City Games!

Fancy setting us a gaming challenge? Get in touch here!What would happen if you combined city-building gameplay with horror elements and a dash of humor? Join us on the Gaming Blender as we tackle a listener's challenge and brainstorm our own unique game concept. We'll navigate the post-apocalyptic world of city planning, mutated creatures, and the delicate balance between comedy and tragedy. Will we end up with a game that will make you laugh, cry, or both? Tune in to find out!Along the way, we also discuss the upcoming Xbox releases, including the highly anticipated Fable game, and explore the idea of Xbox having a cult following. Reminisce with us about the last game we both managed to finish, 2018's God of War, and hear our thoughts on the current state of gaming. Don't miss this epic episode of Gaming Blender, packed with imagination, nostalgia, and plenty of laughs!Thanks for listening and please leave us a review and subscribe if you enjoyed it. It really helps us out. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gaming-blender/id1597738101Also please get in touch with us at @gamingblendpod or thegamingblenderpod@gmail.com with your ideas for new games and challenges.We have begun to update our YouTube channel with video playthroughs and we hope to put more up there soon https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZTPuScm5BTf8DdwvaCj0jQKeep blending!

In this episode of Marriage and Real Estate, we have special guest @CharmCityBuyers We discuss Building Wealth and Changing the Narrative And More! For more information on the E-Book https://www.marriageandrealestate.com/product-page/the-ultimate-guide-to-investing-in-real-estate-for-couples-1 Please Like, Share & Subscribe !!!!!! Follow us on Clubhouse @MarriageandRealestateclub Instagram @marriageandrealestate, @kevanshelton, and @ayeshashelton.

Denis gets stuck into the highs and lows of Anno 1800, while Riley spent some time gardening with Megan. Theme music: Lowrider by Joakim Karud Support the show on Patreon! patreon.com/havealistentothis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this episode of Campfire, Jackson is joined by Ryan Rzepecki, the Founder and CEO of Spectra Cities. Spectra helps placemakers design and model virtual cities. They also plan to eventually build a real-world million-person city. Leveraging the power of VR and AR, architects, urban designers, and engineers can create "blocks" that bring city planning ideas to life.Topics Covered: Introduction to Spectra — (01:23)Spectra's Audience — (03:26)Open Source and Revenue — (04:20)Building a Community of Placemakers — (06:24)Building Neighborhoods in Spectra — (08:23)Harnessing AR and VR for Citybuilding — (09:54)The Optimal Spectra Setup — (12:04)Making Micro Mobility Work — (14:05)Advocating for Bikes in Your Community — (17:03)Reforming Versus Building New Cities — (21:36)Campfire is brought to you by Cabin - a network of coliving neighborhoods for nature-loving creators and remote workers. You can learn more at the following links:Website (cabin.city)TwitterDiscordRead more urbanist content at The Future of Living Newsletter Episode Links: Spectra's Website Spectra on TwitterRyan on Twitter Episode Credit:Hosted by @JacksonStegerSound Engineering by @ProdcolinProduced + Distributed by @PhilippeIze

Johnathan Bi immerses us into the world of Rene Girard as he discusses the fundamentals of human nature.

Member Malcolm Collins discusses how an overlooked value in society can be the key to a more vital future. He makes a case for cultural groups that are both technophilic and have children above the repopulation rate.

Member Michael Gibson discusses his new book, Paper Belt on Fire: How Renegade Investors Sparked a Revolt Against the University, and how the new generation needs to embody optimism if we're to overcome the existential issues facing our world.

Urban planning shapes the cityscapes and community spaces that make up cities and towns. Cheryll Case is the founder and principal urban planner at CP Planning, and she's interested in adding another dimension to what goes into such plans: a better understanding of how space can affirm or constrain human rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“You might want to get a snorkel”—In a special episode of FAQ NYC, Samantha Maldonado and Kendra Pierre-Louis look at the damage the “superstorm” caused 10 years ago in Coney Island and around the city, and the construction that's followed.

Luke and Alex talk Cities: Skylines.Cities: Skylines is a city-building game developed by Colossal Order and published by Paradox Interactive. The game is a single-player open-ended city-building simulation. Players engage in urban planning by controlling zoning, road placement, taxation, public services, and public transportation of an area. They also work to manage various elements of the city, including its budget, health, employment, and pollution levels. It is also possible to maintain a city in a sandbox mode, which provides more creative freedom for the player.Cities: Skylines was first released for the Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems in March 2015, with ports to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 game consoles being released in 2017, for the Nintendo Switch in September 2018, and for Google Stadia in May 2022 developed by Tantalus Media. The game received favorable reviews from critics, and was a commercial success, with more than twelve million copies sold on all platforms as of June 2022.Both Luke and Alex played Cities: Skylines on their Windows PCs.Access Luke's capstone project at lowfivegaming.com/education.Join the Low Five Gaming Discord.Have questions? Comments? Email us at hello@lowfivegaming.com and you could be featured on a future episode!Theme music by AJ Norman.Design assets created by Studio Day Job.Low Five Gaming is a Studio Low Five Production.Support the show

Dale and Elizabeth are the founders of Sweats & The City as well as the Orro App. The duo strive to bring the best fitness routines and wellness tips straight to your home through their extensive network and app. Rivki, Dale, and Elizabeth discuss how Sweats & The City was built, why they left the corporate world to follow their passions, and fitness for tips for anyone interested in health. CHAPTER MARKERS (1:28) - Guests Intro (3:30) - How Sweats & The City Was Born (8:27) - Creating a Community On Social Media (13:55) - Building a Business With a Partner (18:30) - Evolving Fitness Journeys (23:20) - Setting Priorities With a Busy Schedule (27:27) - Selecting Suitable Trainers for the Programs (30:48) - Syncing Cycles With Exercise (34:13) - Wellness Trends That Don't Stick (37:18) - Trends & Products That Are Worth The Hype (41:47) - Advice for Fitness Beginners (45:34) - How the Orro App Was Started (47:27) - Final Remarks Find Dale & Elizabeth: Sweats & The City Instagram, Orro App's Instagram. Find Rivki: Rivki's Instagram, Rivki's Blog Produced by https://greenfreshmedia.com