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RTÉ - Drivetime
UN Secretary General says we are at a moment of truth if we are to salvage humanity's chances of a liveable future

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 9:22


Peter Thorne, Professor in Physical Geography (Climate Change) at Maynooth University in Ireland and Director of the Irish Climate Analysis and Research Units group (ICARUS)

The Urban Property Investor
Millennials Are In Charge Will It Make Us Money?

The Urban Property Investor

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 37:01


The highest age population in Australia sits within the millennial age bracket. What does this mean for us investors?   In this episode, learn to target the millennial property market areas as we look to ride the next property boom. Get ahead of the property market by listening in and taking notes. Be a future proof investor.   I discuss -    3:08 - Property Prices Booming Again   4:56 - Oxfords Forecast   18:29 - Affordable, Investable, and Liveable   22:53 - Shop For The Millennial   Don't hesitate to hit me up on Facebook @SamSaggers. DM me any of your questions :)   If you're yet to subscribe, be sure to do so on your favourite channel.    Apple - https://pre.fyi/upi-apple   Spotify - ⁣⁣https://pre.fyi/upi-spotify ⁣⁣ Google Podcasts - https://pre.fyi/upi-google   YouTube - https://pre.fyi/upi-youtube   And remember, I'm really good on 1.25 or 1.5 speed :)   Take care,  Sam

What is The Future for Cities?
207R_Defining indicator systems for liveable cities (research summary)

What is The Future for Cities?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 9:50


Are you interested in indicators for liveable cities? Summary of the book chapter titled Defining indicator systems for liveable cities from 2023 by Rudolf Giffinger and Hans Kamar, part of The Future of Liveable Cities book, published by Springer Nature. This is a great preparation to our next interview with Professor Rudolf Giffinger in episode 208 talking about smart and liveable cities. Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see what indicator systems we can use for liveable cities. This book chapter investigates what is involved in liveability and proposes a framework with a dual approach to capture the static and dynamic aspects of urban liveability. As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects: Urbanization challenges cities to become innovative and resilient, integrating smart city technologies and sustainable development practices to address economic, environmental, and social pressures. The "liveable cities" concept emphasizes sustainability, smart innovation, and resilience, focusing on efficiency, adaptability, and enhancing the quality of life through community and technological integration. Developing liveability indicators requires a multidimensional approach that captures both static and dynamic aspects of urban development, necessitating a mix of quantitative and qualitative measures to assess and guide urban policies effectively. You can find the chapter through this link. Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.001R - Smart Cities – Ranking of European medium-sized cities; No.131R - Inventing Future Cities (book summary); No.139R_The landscape and evolution of urban planning science; You can find the transcript through ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@WTF4Cities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠wtf4cities.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ website where the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shownotes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lesfm ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Building Sounds
Crafting sustainable and liveable spaces in Fitzrovia with Elliott Wood and Make Architects

Building Sounds

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 33:53


This month, we're joined by Elliott Wood Director Andy Downey and Make Architects Founder Ken Shuttleworth to explore Fitzrovia's unique history as a hub for architects, engineers and designers. From the iconic BT Tower to the hidden cobbled lanes, join host Eliza Grosvenor to learn about the area's workshop origins, and investigate the unique collaborative atmosphere that's constantly innovating Fitzrovia. Ken and Andy offer insights into their roles in reshaping this area while balancing the urgency of sustainable development and fostering the essence of community that makes Fitzrovia buzz with creativity. To download the ETHICS Manifesto and find out more about Elliott Wood, head to their website. To learn about Make Architects and explore current projects, keep up online. To find out more about #LFAat20 or how to get involved in the Festival, head to the LFA website here. Have a question for the podcast? Email info@londonfestivalofarchitecture.org or call 020 7636 4044. This episode was edited and produced by Katya Spiers. You can download the transcript here. Image: Great Titchfield Street Party © LFA and Woods Bagot Timestamps for this episode: 00:09 - Introductions and quick-fire questions 12:36 - Collaboration and community in Fitzrovia 18:20 - Urban development and design 24:08 - Sustainable urban planning and design

Highlights from Moncrieff
Irish PhD students earning 'way below liveable wage'

Highlights from Moncrieff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 8:06


Under the current system, PhD researchers are classified as students, not workers, despite many of them working in their universities through teaching. This system is in opposition to many other countries in the EU. Sean was joined by Conor Reddy, a PhD researcher and President of the Postgraduate Workers Organisation...

Moncrieff Highlights
Irish PhD students earning 'way below liveable wage'

Moncrieff Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 8:06


Under the current system, PhD researchers are classified as students, not workers, despite many of them working in their universities through teaching. This system is in opposition to many other countries in the EU. Sean was joined by Conor Reddy, a PhD researcher and President of the Postgraduate Workers Organisation...

L.I.S.A. WISSENSCHAFTSPORTAL GERDA HENKEL STIFTUNG
L.I.S.A. - Liveable Truths and Entertainment in Swahili Muslim Sermons

L.I.S.A. WISSENSCHAFTSPORTAL GERDA HENKEL STIFTUNG

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 22:20


Den Originalbeitrag und mehr finden Sie bitte hier: https://lisa.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/islamconference_becker

Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production
Brigette Romanek // On Finding Joy In Your Career, Pursuing Your Passions, and What Liveable Luxe Really Means In Interiors

Talk Shop with Ariel Okin: A Fenimore Lane Production

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 39:48


For our first episode of season two, Ariel welcomes award-winning AD100 interior designer to the stars, Brigette Romanek. Based in Los Angeles, Brigette founded her eponymous firm in 2018, and over the last five years has proven her uncanny ability to create stunning interiors that delight without sacrificing livability.Never trendy, her spaces are fresh, functional, and aesthetically alive – and her star-studded client list is expansive, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, Joe Jonas, Christian Bale, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, just to name a few. Ariel and Brigette chat about how her years of traveling and pursuing different creative careers with gusto have inspired her approach to design. Livable Luxe, Brigette's first book, is available now. A collection of personal stories and distinctive residential interiors that highlight the luxurious yet casual homes in her roster from Los Angeles to New York, Brigette's book is a beautiful compendium of her firm's work. 

MONEY FM 89.3 - Weekend Mornings
Saturday Mornings: SMU Urban Institute contributing to liveable, vibrant, resilient, and sustainable cities

MONEY FM 89.3 - Weekend Mornings

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 16:41


Saturday Mornings host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host, award-winning author Neil Humphreys are joined by Assoc Prof Orlando Woods, Director of the Singapore Management University Urban Institute about how this new research Institute is dedicated rigorous research on Asian cities and contributing to the development of liveable, vibrant, resilient and sustainable cities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Europeans
Influencer fraud, liveable cities and the Israel taboo

The Europeans

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 47:23


We're kicking off the new year with a heady mix of urban policy, cake-based scandal and political controversy. Find out which European city ranks as the most ‘liveable' in Good Week, and dive into the fraud case embroiling Italian mega-influencer Chiara Ferragni in Bad Week. And in this week's interview, hear from historian Quinn Slobodian about the parallel he sees between the current discourse around Israel-Palestine in Germany, and events 50 years ago.  Quinn is Professor of History at Boston University. You can follow him on Twitter here and read his New Statesman article, ‘Germany's new years of lead', here. Resources for this episode:  Report on the quality of life in European cities, 2023  ‘How to define genocide': an interview with historian Omer Bartov in The New Yorker  German police statistics on politically-motivated crimes  ‘Oral' by Björk and Rosalía Continental Riffs The Guardian: ‘New “riskier” wave of British musicals to challenge West End's established order' Tickets for Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcast, we'd love it if you'd consider chipping in a few bucks a month at ⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ (many currencies are available). You can also help new listeners find the show by ⁠⁠⁠⁠leaving us a review⁠⁠⁠⁠ or giving us five stars on Spotify.  00:22 Happy 2024, listeners! 02:57 Good Week: Europe's most liveable city? 08:17 Bad Week: Italian mega-influencer Chiara Ferragni 20:49 Interview: Quinn Slobodian on Germany's history of 'militant democracy' 40:31 The Inspiration Station: 'Oral' by Björk and Rosalía; Continental Riffs; Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) 44:12 Happy Ending: Rodney's helping hand Producers: Katy Lee and Wojciech Oleksiak Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠ Threads |⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠hello@europeanspodcast.com

RTHK:Video News
'HK more liveable for expats now Covid curbs gone'

RTHK:Video News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024


Digitala influencer-podden
240. Parkingtech för beboeliga städer | Johan Birgersson, rådgivare och f.d. vd, Easypark | More liveable cities

Digitala influencer-podden

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2024 28:31


De är redan störst i Europa och siktar på att bli universums mest använda app. Vi talar såklart om Easypark – parkingtechbolaget som med data som verktyg vill göra våra städer mer beboeliga. I det här avsnittet av Digitala influencerpodden, berättar Easyparks tidigare vd, numera seniora rådgivare, Johan Birgersson om hur en digital plånbok blev en världsomspännande parkeringstjänst, varför man valt uppköp som modell och hur parkeringsdata bidrar till bättre städer. Dessutom avslöjar han varför det är så trevligt att parkera i Barcelona.  Tidskoder och citat 1.27 Detta är Easypark  2.30 Detta gör Johan Birgersson som senior rådgivare.  2.55 Så började sagan om Easypark.  5.45 Så mådde Easypark när Johan Birgersson tillträdde som vd.  6.16 Om Easyparks plattformsbyte som en milstolpe.  9.08 Därför köpte Easypark upp ParkNow.   9.29 Detta menar Easypark med uttrycket ”more liveable cities”.   10.52 Så nyttjar Easypark den data de samlar in.  12.58 Finns det en motsättning mellan hållbarhet och att göra bilkörning enklare med bättre parkering?  14.40 Så samlar Easypark in data ihop med städerna.  15.57 Denna teknik kommer göra skillnad för Easyparks tjänster framöver.  17.30 Dessa förvärv har varit viktigast för Easypark.  18.24 Så tänker Johan Birgersson runt förvärv.  19.43 Därför har förvärv varit så viktigt för Easypark.  22.36 Johan Birgersson sätter sig i Heta stolen.  26.13 Kör vi bil i framtidens beboeliga stad?  26.42 John Birgersson rekommenderar en gäst till kommande poddar.  27.39 Detta händer framöver för Johan. 

BFM :: The Property Show
A Plan For A (Hopefully) More Liveable KL

BFM :: The Property Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 23:00


The 2040 KL Structure Plan was launched in early November to be a guide for the development of the city over the next 20 years. The main focus of KLSP 2040 is to adopt a holistic, inclusive, equitable, livable and sustainable development approach. Nazhan Kamaruzuki, a research associate at Khazanah Research Institute will discuss this plan as KRI themselves are also planning to provide their input.Image credit: Shutterstock.com

The Great Canadian Talk Show
Nov 28 2023- Langside Murders Derail “#3 Most Liveable” Lie

The Great Canadian Talk Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 63:16


Episode 28 is a Crime Courts and Public Safety report: shocking developments in Winnipeg have submarined a public relations effort by prominent officials to portray our city as "the best blend of everything Canada has to offer." A Saturday Globe and Mail clickbait article of "Canada's most liveable cities" placed Winnipeg at #3 Overall. WRHA head honcho Dr. Joss Reimer took to Twitter to cheerlead the rankings. But while Reimer, Mayor Scott Gillingham, and the urban visionary messiahs hopped on the bandwagon - "#1 for raising kids!" - another set of 'data-driven rankings' exposed the absurdity of their campaign. Because as the Globe piece said, "Even if you could afford to live there, would you want to?" Marty Gold reveals the Crime Severity Index and the inconvenient facts that MSM won't tell Winnipeg. You'll hear how just how violent StatsCAN says Winnipeg scores at after the 8 year term of Brian Bowman as Mayor, and which categories we are shamefully number one in. This is his legacy. Among neighborhoods with a violence score over 700, Winnipeg make up 9 of the most 10 dangerous in the country - and 17 of the worst 26. And at number 26: West Broadway. 16:57 Part 2 - We recap the mystery surrounding the shooting spree inside a Langside St. rooming house on Sunday morning - with unreported details of the history of the property and of the drug-dealing past of one of the 4 victims. A local newspaper managed to print 2 different versions of life on Langside, but only one is correct. We compare a local government-funded community patrol claim that "West Broadway is normally a pretty quiet neighborhood" with the lived experience of a mother who "has heard yelling and fighting and gunshots often in the area." You can decide who lied. Also- an unaccomplished Liberal MP from gang-ridden Surrey, BC, tried to twist the killings into an online attack on Trudeau's opponents - and in short order Ken Hardie was exposed as a total moron for even suggesting the killings were "far-right". Meanwhile, a suburban City Councilor got the same treatment from critics for inserting the dog-whistle word "hate" into his post, which even riled up a usually mild-mannered downtown businessman. Hear all about it. 38:04 Part 3 - Court time is coming up for the Hamas-supporting "Queers4Palestine" and the other radical antisemites in Winnipeg. The railroad companies want a court injunction to stop further interference with their operations. Guess what the train-blockers were chanting for on November 20th? That's right, more killing of Jews. And they aren't alone. As you will hear, TGCTS has learned Winnipeg police are investigating an online hate-spouting video that included a well-known Winnipegger among a group praising Hamas and Hitler. Of course, they'll claim they're just "pro-Palestinian". In conclusion, Marty warns that there's a morally deceptive movement funded by Iran and other anti-West elements who want to turn our society against the concept of "Never Again". Don't fall for it. ****** The costs of our independent investigations and analysis is funded entirely by YOU- our sponsors, advertisers and donors. We need your support today to cover our production costs! ⁠paypal.com/paypalme/MartyGoldMedia⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ News Tips/Sponsorships/Interac donations: martygoldlive@gmail.com

VPM Daily Newscast
11/20/23 - Southside Richmond residents have been vocal about what they need to make their neighborhoods safer, healthier and more liveable

VPM Daily Newscast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 5:47


Southside Richmond residents have been vocal about what they need to make their neighborhoods safer, healthier and more liveable.

Property Report
The urban challenge: Making cities liveable

Property Report

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2023 26:42


Join us as Dr. Nai Jia Lee, a Real Estate Futurist, and Stephen Oehme, a Sustainability Advocate, delve into the challenges and solutions for making cities more liveable in the face of growing urbanization and climate change. Discover the intricacies of urban liveability indexes and the future of city living.

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SBS Indonesian - SBS Bahasa Indonesia
Census finds Australia is becoming less liveable - Berdasarkan Sensus, Australia Menjadi Semakin Tidak Layak Huni

SBS Indonesian - SBS Bahasa Indonesia

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 6:13


Australia's big cities, like Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, often rank as some of the most liveable in the world but not everyone rates them highly. - Kota-kota besar di Australia, seperti Melbourne, Sydney, dan Adelaide, sering kali masuk dalam peringkat kota paling layak huni di dunia, namun tidak semua orang memberikan penilaian yang tinggi terhadap kota-kota tersebut.

SBS Filipino - SBS Filipino
Census finds Australia is becoming less liveable - Census nagsasabing bumaba ang kalidad ng pamumuhay sa Australia

SBS Filipino - SBS Filipino

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 5:51


A new report has found First Nations, non-binary and women have some of the worst living experiences living in Australia. - Ayon sa isang bagong ulat, natuklasan na ang mga First Nations, mga non-binary, at mga kababaihan ang mga may karanasan na mababa ang kalidad ng pamumuhay sa Australia.

SBS World News Radio
Census finds Australia is becoming less liveable

SBS World News Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2023 5:04


Australia's big cities, like Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide, often rank as some of the most liveable in the world but not everyone rates them highly. A new report has found First Nations, non-binary and women have some of the worst living experiences.

Why It Matters
S1E26: China's latest most liveable city: No it's not Beijing or Shanghai

Why It Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 15:15


Hear why the Chinese are plumbing for Changsha, the capital capital of central Hunan, instead. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST's correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.  In this 26th episode, ST's foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST's China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei about the allure of Changsha.  Located in the heart of middle China, Changsha is usually under the radar for those outside of the country. But for the Chinese, it is instantly recognisable as the scenic backdrop for many popular shows produced by Hunan Television's Mango TV.  Its reputation as the “Chinese Hollywood” aside, Changsha has become the go-to destination for those who seek a laidback lifestyle with decent living standards and affordable property prices. What does its appeal say about the aspirations of many Chinese today?  Highlights (click/tap above): 1:09 The charms of Changsha5:05 Why Changsha's property prices baulk the nationwide trend of housing prices in free fall 7:00 What accounts for Changsha's fairly robust economic growth in Changsha, and how representative it is about the trajectory in middle China 9:30 A favoured destination for remote workers, post-Covid Read Aw Cheng Wei's article here: https://str.sg/iGjn Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Letter From The Bureau Podcast every first Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Li Xueying's articles: https://str.sg/iqmR  Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x Read Aw Cheng Wei's articles: https://str.sg/wzce Read ST's Letters From The Bureau: https://str.sg/3xRd Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i4Y3  The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Straits Times Audio Features
S1E26: China's latest most liveable city: No it's not Beijing or Shanghai

The Straits Times Audio Features

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 15:15


Hear why the Chinese are plumbing for Changsha, the capital capital of central Hunan, instead. Synopsis: Every first Friday of the month, The Straits Times chats with ST's correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe, about life as it goes on, amid the screaming headlines and bubbling crises.  In this 26th episode, ST's foreign editor Li Xueying chats with ST's China correspondent Aw Cheng Wei about the allure of Changsha.  Located in the heart of middle China, Changsha is usually under the radar for those outside of the country. But for the Chinese, it is instantly recognisable as the scenic backdrop for many popular shows produced by Hunan Television's Mango TV.  Its reputation as the “Chinese Hollywood” aside, Changsha has become the go-to destination for those who seek a laidback lifestyle with decent living standards and affordable property prices. What does its appeal say about the aspirations of many Chinese today?  Highlights (click/tap above): 1:09 The charms of Changsha5:05 Why Changsha's property prices baulk the nationwide trend of housing prices in free fall 7:00 What accounts for Changsha's fairly robust economic growth in Changsha, and how representative it is about the trajectory in middle China 9:30 A favoured destination for remote workers, post-Covid Read Aw Cheng Wei's article here: https://str.sg/iGjn Produced by: Li Xueying (xueying@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis and Fa'izah Sani Edited by: Fa'izah Sani Follow Letter From The Bureau Podcast every first Friday of the month here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Li Xueying's articles: https://str.sg/iqmR  Follow Li Xueying on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/ip4x Read Aw Cheng Wei's articles: https://str.sg/wzce Read ST's Letters From The Bureau: https://str.sg/3xRd Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover more ST podcast channels: COE Watch: https://str.sg/iTtE In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad Music Lab: https://str.sg/w9TX Discover ST Podcasts: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Special edition series: True Crimes of Asia (6 eps): https://str.sg/i4Y3  The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuZ2 Invisible Asia (9 eps): https://str.sg/wuZn Stop Scams (10 eps): https://str.sg/wuZB Singapore's War On Covid (5 eps): https://str.sg/wuJa --- Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts! #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Marty Sheargold Show  - Triple M Melbourne 105.1
FRONT PAGE | Most Liveable Councils

The Marty Sheargold Show - Triple M Melbourne 105.1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 5:04


FRONT PAGE | Missed the news this morning? The Marty Sheargold Show has got you covered with what is on the Front Page and the Back Page of the papersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ThePrint
ThePrintPod : Improve infra, make cities more ‘liveable' — Modi govt plans new programme for urban local bodies

ThePrint

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 4:36


Modelled on existing block & district programmes, policy aimed at improving governance in 4,000 plus ‘statutory towns'. Experts welcome it but ask for ‘proactive role' from state govts.

Business daily
'Ending poverty on a liveable planet': World Bank in push to boost climate finance

Business daily

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2023 6:13


As the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank take place this week in Marrakech, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to the World Bank's Senior Managing Director Axel Van Trotsenburg about the urgent need to increase climate financing, calls for reform of the institution and the potential impact of the war between Israel and Hamas.

Talking Property with CBRE
How One of the World's Most Liveable Cities Grows its Visitor Economy

Talking Property with CBRE

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 9:14 Transcription Available


In 2019, Australia's visitor economy was worth more than $166 billion and considered the country's fourth largest export sector. As one of the world's most liveable cities, Sydney has consistently placed amongst the top ten in the Global Liveability Ranking, a yearly assessment by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The global city was even named the world's fourth most liveable city in 2023, beating out major cities like Vancouver and Geneva. One person who has contributed significantly to this performance is Steve Cox, CEO of Destination NSW. Part of his role is to drive the strategic direction of Destination New South Wales and the delivery of the visitor economy strategy for the state. In his exclusive interview with CBRE Pacific's Chief Executive Officer, Phil Rowland, Cox explains the real-time strategies that his team are using to achieve economic targets and social benefits while bringing stakeholders together to make a difference to the people of NSW.  To form a guiding blueprint for other global cities to take inspiration from, this vital conversation explores:  Ways to develop the visitor economy Building the brand and reputation of a leading global city Driving repeat visitation locally and abroad How the existing built environment can be used to produce results Showcasing the hidden potential of cultural ‘villages' beyond the city's popular landmarks For more insights on how to create a thriving global city, read CBRE's recent feature on how experts are building world class cities. If you have any questions from this episode or property topics that you'd like CBRE to answer in future episodes, please email us at: talkingproperty@cbre.com. 

Nihongo Toranomaki -Learn Japanese from Real conversation!!
90. 暮らしやすさ大研究!日本の住みやすい都市トップ10!Exploring the Liveable: Japan's Top 10 Cities for Quality of Life

Nihongo Toranomaki -Learn Japanese from Real conversation!!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2023 31:57


今回(こんかい)のエピソードが公開(こうかい)される頃(ころ)には、実(じつ)は、とらくんは語学留学(ごがくりゅうがく)でオーストラリアのメルボルンにいます。メルボルンは世界(せかい)の住(す)みやすい国(くに)No.1に何年(なんねん)も連続(れんぞく)で選(えら)ばれているほど、住(す)みやすい素敵(すてき)な街(まち)です。それにちなんで、今回(こんかい)は日本(にほん)の住(す)みやすい街(まち)ランキング(らんきんぐ)について調査(ちょうさ)してみました。観光(かんこう)で人気(にんき)なのは東京(とうきょう)や京都(きょうと)ですが、住(す)みやすさとなると、どこが選(えら)ばれるのでしょうか? As you tune into this episode, our host, Tora, finds himself amidst the cultural richness of Melbourne, Australia. Although we recorded this episode before his departure, Tora is now fully immersed in experiencing life overseas, diving into a different culture, and honing his language skills. Melbourne, distinguished as the 'World's Most Liveable City' on multiple occasions, has inspired us to turn our focus towards Japan. We ask the question: Which are the most liveable cities in our home country? While Tokyo and Kyoto steal the spotlight when it comes to tourism, the scenario changes when we look at the best cities to actually reside in. So, join us as we explore and reveal the cities that offer the highest quality of life in Japan. インスタグラム再開しました!Our podcast Instagram page is back and better than ever! Whether you're a new listener or a long-time fan, follow us for a fun and informative look behind the scenes of our episodes, and exciting announcements!!! Please follow our Instagram, @toranomaki.nihongo Join our Patreon!! The bonus video podcast is available only from here!! https://patreon.com/nihongo_toranomaki The script is available here: https://www.makiko-japanese.com/ Youtube of this episode: (I will update it as soon as possible!!) Subscribe to our youtube channel: ⁠www.youtube.com/channel/UChu8-tNd_4RyWo-iE5cr-Ow⁠ email, comments, and requests: toranomaki.nihongo@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/toranomaki-japanese/message

HOW: Channeling Water Solutions
How to Slow Water for Liveable Cities

HOW: Channeling Water Solutions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 55:34


“A sustainable city finds many, many ways for water to move into the ground” – Erica Gies In this episode, Mexico City-based architect and urban designer Loreta Castro-Reguera and award-winning…

Prevention Works
Why liveable cities are important for better health equity

Prevention Works

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 19:16


In this podcast episode, Dr Lucy Gunn discusses how the built environment can contribute to better health outcomes, and the importance of basing policies upon research evidence. A Senior Research Fellow at the Centre of Urban Research at RMIT University, Dr Lucy Gunn's key interest is in understanding which urban environments are supportive of health and wellbeing outcomes. She is a lead co-investigator on a tool that allows people to understand the health impacts that come from replacing sedentary behaviour with more active behaviour. Dr Gunn defines liveable communities as having good access to shops, services, education, healthcare, cultural opportunities and employment by using public transport, walking and cycling. She also outlines other domains of liveability. Research shows that the built environment impacts the way people behave, which can contribute to better health and potentially reduce chronic disease. Because the built environment is difficult and expensive to build or to change, it is ideal if policies are based upon research evidence. This applies to both the new growth areas on the peripheries of cities as well as limiting growth by making use of existing infrastructure in the best possible way. Dr Gunn also discusses the importance of working within teams and across disciplines and skillsets to deliver better results.

Decorating by the Book
Charm School | Emma Bazilian and Stephanie Diaz

Decorating by the Book

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 23:58


(00:00) Welcome to Decorating by the Book Podcast(00:10) Your host Suzy Chase(00:22) Charm School: The Schumacher Guide to Traditional Decorating for Today(00:36) F. Schumacher & Co.(00:51) Stephanie Diaz(01:05) Dorothy Draper(01:07) Cecil Beaton(01:09) Frank Lloyd Wright(01:11) Radio City Music Hall(01:13) Met Opera(01:15) The White House (01:17) Style and Quality(01:23) Buy Charm School(01:44) Dara Caponigro(01:49) Schumacher Bulletin(01:53) Frederic Magazine(01:59) Miles Redd Collection(02:09) Emma Bazilian(02:16) S is for Style(02:21) The New Book(02:36) Emma(03:06) The Bulletin(03:25) Tori Mellott(03:31) Dara(03:48) Decorating by the Book (03:55) Frederic (04:20) Take Screenshot to Buy Book (04:55) Steph Diaz(04:59) S is for Style Book (05:07) Dara's Book(05:18) Emma Joined(05:28) Get the Book Here(06:01) Florals Everywhere (06:10) So Much Needlepoint(06:31) The Only Design Book Podcast(06:55) Victorian Doll(06:58) Laura Ashley(07:15) The Book (07:31) The Vogue Collection(07:35) Miles Redd(07:37) Mary McDonald(07:45) Grandmillennial(08:21) Charm School The Book (08:58) Country Floral Look (09:05) Batsheva(09:22) The Article (09:33) Needlepoints(09:35) Vintage Laura Ashley Dress(09:44) Now We Have A Name(10:15) Kate Spade(10:17) June Brosnahan(10:26) A Masterclass in Traditional Design(10:47) Striped Lampshade(10:54) Book(11:17) Steph Diaz(11:33) Bazilian(11:56) Different Chapters in the Book(12:16) Personal Style(13:00) Finding Pieces You Love(13:05) Liveable(13:17) Chintz(13:29) Floral(13:43) Example of Chintz(13:50) Indian Chintz(14:15) 80's(14:30) Chintz Sofa (14:37) Perry Street NYC(14:47) Couch(15:15) Check out the Book (16:05) All Over(16:12) Matching (16:35) Jenny Holladay(17:13) Kitchen Nook(17:21) Entryway(17:42) The Stripe(17:48) Dorothy Draper(17:59) The Greenbrier(18:10) Dorothy (18:12) Carleton Varney(18:15) Rudy Saunders(18:27) Wide Stripes(18:41) Tall Ceilings(19:06) Dramatic(19:19) Scale(19:41) Stripes on the Bias(19:53) Ticking Stripe(20:06) My Ticking Curtains(20:22) Skirt(20:27) Bathroom Sink(20:29) Kitchen Sink(20:44) Book Charm School(21:00) Storage(21:19) Ping Pong Table(21:35) Dressing Table(21:48) David Hicks Bathroom(22:03) DBTB Podcast(22:24) Adding Softness (22:31) Potential For Storage(22:38) Outro(23:24) Thanks for Listening(23:31) Follow on IGChapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm.

The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Brooke Pao Stanley: Poverty advocate hopes the Budget will meet the essential needs of every New Zealander

The Mike Hosking Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 1:19


Poverty and the cost of living in New Zealand have been much discussed in recent times and there are hopes the Government will address these issues in today's Budget. Brooke Pao Stanley from Auckland Action Against Poverty says the budget meets the essential needs of every New Zealander. "Liveable incomes for people on benefits, student allowances and wages, fit for purpose state housing." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
IPCC report warns governments must act decisively to 'ensure a liveable future for humanity'

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 5:59


Frank McGovern, Chief Climate Scientist at the Environmental Protection Agency, looks at Ireland's score card in tackling climate change - following the stark warning from IPCC report.

Kings Church Eastbourne Audio Teaching
Making the Community Liveable Again

Kings Church Eastbourne Audio Teaching

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 36:58


You Are What You Love, part 2. So often we talk about churches and charities support the most vulnerable. But those churches and charities are made up of individual people making individual choices to free the oppressed, feed the homeless, and clothe those in need. By Lucy Butt.

Design Thinking Roundtable
Designing for care and liveable proximity

Design Thinking Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 35:49


Ezio Manzini is one of the world's leading and provocative thinkers in design for sustainability and social innovation — considered a major driver of sustainable changes. These two joint interests led him to start DESIS: an international network of schools of design specifically active in the field of design for social innovation and sustainability. Currently, Ezio is President of DESIS Network and Honorary Professor at the Politecnico di Milano. He has been guest professor in several design schools world-wide such as Elisava-Design School and Engineering (Barcelona), Tongji University (Shanghai), University of the Arts (London), CPUT (Cape town), and Parsons - The new School for Design (NYC). Ezio has written many books and papers on service design and social innovation. His most recent books are: 'Design, When Everybody Designs', 'Politics of the Everyday' and lately 'Livable Proximity'. In this episode, Ezio invites us to reimagine the role of design in building a sustainable and resilient world. In particular, he talks about how our contemporary society has become a “careless society” and how design can help create conditions that afford care and nurture relations. He highlights the complex relation between care and proximity and based on his most recent book, discusses the notion of livable proximity and how a city that cares look like. Finally, he discusses the notion of social innovation, and stresses that if there is value in emergent, bottom-up social innovation, we need to nurture them and that this requires a new type of social infrastructure. To learn more about DESIS: https://www.desisnetwork.org/ Credits: Conception, host and production: Anne-Laure Fayard Sound design & Post-production: Claudio Silva Music & Art Work: Guilhem Tamisier

The Sobremesa Podcast
Pontevedra: Spain's Most Liveable City

The Sobremesa Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 40:58


Eoghan is joined by Irish journalist Brendan Boyle to talk about the innovative urban model of his adopted home city of Pontevedra, which has largely eliminated the use of private cars. Traffic in the city of 65,000 has been reduced by 97 percent under current mayor Miguel Anxo Fernández Lores . Brendan also compares his pre-pandemic life in hectic Madrid with his new one in Galicia. His latest work can be found at his blog: https://brendyboyle.medium.com/

Postal Hub podcast
Ep 285: Sustainable delivery, urban logistics, and liveable cities

Postal Hub podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 22:26


There's a lot of talk in our sector about sustainable logistics and green delivery… but how can it actually be done? Johan Peeters, an expert in sustainable logistics, talks about the role logistics and delivery plays in creating liveable cities: What is emission-free delivery? Eliminating tailpipe emissions and sourcing green electricity Creating healthier and liveable cities How do delivery companies fit into the concept of creating healthier cities? Creating different delivery options to offer to e-commerce retailers and consumers Value of green space to delivery companies and to people 15-minute cities and walkable cities Impact of car-free zones on last mile delivery Changing customer delivery preferences Customer experience and convenience when it comes to last mile delivery Sustainable profits Cost pressure on delivery, including last mile wage costs How delivery companies - including postal operators - can tackle the changing demands of the sustainable last mile Leveraging the experience that resides in the postal company Changing delivery vehicle, and what that means for volume and drop density Convenient solutions for customers - can doorstep delivery be sustainable? What form might convenience take for residential and out-of-home delivery? Drop density, efficiency, and network design  

Simplified Khaos
180: Simplification - The Living Space

Simplified Khaos

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 27:15


"Your ‘living' room should be a place of joy, meaning and purpose, not a ‘dying' room, a source of pain and dread.” In this week's episode, Jill and Nick jump back into their Simplification series discussing the topic of the LIVING ROOM. They dive into the four P's of their living room, discussing the Purpose of the space, what they've Purged, how they Prep the space, and of course how they use it for Play.  Enjoy your walk, commute or however you consume podcasts and thanks for hanging out with us!   RESOURCES Blog Post: The Importance of Simplifying Your Living Area   QUOTE OF THE DAY "Our aim is to create a home that is lovely, but functional; safe, but accessible; filled with essentials, but embraces white space." ~ Denaye Barahona, Happy Simple Parenting    TAKE ACTION CHALLENGE Make your living room LIVEable and fun.    FOLLOW US Website: simplifiedkhaos.com Instagram: @simplified.khaos Jillian: @nourishthemessy Nick: @nicksimplified   CONTACT US Email: simplifiedkhaospodcast@gmail.com   MUSIC Night Owl by Broke for Free: http://brokeforfree.com/

Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World
Can AI help build a more liveable city?

Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 24:49


As we start to feel the effects of climate change, it's clear we need to find ways to adapt our communities and lighten the impact on the planet. It can be tempting to just start over somewhere fresh — to build a fully optimized city that's decked out with the latest technology to be sustainable and efficient. But as we've seen in one smart city development after another, these projects often fail to live up to the hype. It might be time to rethink what a smart solution actually looks like. In this episode, we learn about two companies that are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to retrofit what already exists. By optimizing heating and cooling systems and re-tooling public transit, these two ventures are already helping shrink the carbon footprint of cities. It's a good reminder of the power of incremental change. Featured in this episode:Sarah Moser is a professor of urban geography at McGill University. She heads up the New Cities Labs and researches these new developments — what they promise and what actually gets built. She speaks to the need of digital literacy to evaluate technology and make sure it serves the needs of the community.David Rolnick is an assistant professor and Canada CIFAR AI Chair in the School of Computer Science at McGill University and at Mila. He also is a co-founder and chair of Climate Change AI, and scientific co-director of Sustainability in the Digital Age. Specializing in machine learning and climate change, he talks us through how machine learning can be used to help us mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis.Sam Ramadori is the CEO of BrainBox AI. We learn about his smart platform, why reducing energy emissions of buildings are so important and why we need to scale this kind of technology.Remi Desa is the co-founder and CEO of Pantonium — a on-demand ride-share app designed for buses. Pantonium's platform brings real-time insights to public transportation and helps address the challenges faced in fixed-route systems.Marty LeDuc is a bus driver in the city of Fort Erie, and currently drives one of the vehicles utilizing the Pantonium software. With more than 20 years of experience under his belt, he speaks to the differences on-demand transit has made, and how change can be difficult.Further reading: Toronto wants to kill the smart city foreverNine million people in a city 170 km long; will the world ever be ready for a linear metropolis?The Reality of Abu Dhabi's Unfinished UtopiaMila announces a partnership with BrainBox AI to support the launch of the company's first meta-learning projectAddressing climate change by retrofitting Canada's existing buildings To make U.S mobility more sustainable, improve access to public transit The Mission from MaRS initiative was created to help scale carbon reducing innovations by working to remove the barriers to adopting new technology. Mission from MaRS thanks its founding partners, HSBC, Trottier Family Foundation, RBC Tech for Nature and Thistledown Foundation. It has also received generous support from Peter Gilgan Foundation, BDC, EDC and Mitsubishi Corporation Americas. Learn more about the program at missionfrommars.ca. MaRS helps entrepreneurs looking to scale solutions in climate tech, health and software. We offer targeted support through our Capital and Growth Acceleration programs. To learn more visit us at marsdd.com

Small Town News
Portage, WI - The Thadmeister Goes to Real Japan in a Liveable Truck

Small Town News

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 59:35


Welcome to Portage, Wisconsin, "Where the North Begins!"  The town takes is name from the act of carrying a boat between navigable waters.  The town sits on a natural portage between the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers.  It was first explored by Europeans in the mid 17th century.  By the end the 17th century, the area was an important location in the fur trade in the area.  The population continued to grow and the government built Fort Winnebago at the Fox River end in 1828.  Fort Winnebago was named the county seat in 1851 and was incorporated as Portage in 1854.  The area has become a hub for outdoor activities for all seasons.  We hope you enjoy our trip to Portage!

BFM :: General
Liveable Cities Begin With Good Urban Design

BFM :: General

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 35:04


Last week, the Ministry of Housing and Local Government launched Indeks Daya Huni Malaysia or Malaysia's Liveability Index. What makes a city or a place liveable and how does good urban design lay a solid foundation for places to be considered liveable? We speak to Shuhana Shamsuddin, President of Pereka Bandar, who attended the launch of the index, to find out more.Image Source: 123rf.com/profile_sergiodvphoto

The Smart Community Podcast
Building Accessible, Liveable and Sustainable Communities in Camden, with Gaya Gounder

The Smart Community Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 40:14


Hi #smartcommunity friends! In this episode of the Smart Community Podcast I have a wonderful conversation with Gaya Gounder. Gaya is the Chief Information Officer at Camden City Council and has several years of experience leading data, technology, and innovation teams at multiple levels of government including state and local. In this episode Gaya begins by telling us about her background in the IT industry in both local and state government and her passion for implementing solutions that make an impact on the community. Gaya then tells us how she got into the Smart Communities space and what a Smart Community means to her. Gaya then takes us through some of the projects she has been working on, some use cases for the use of digital twins, and the Camden Council Smart Community journey. Gaya then discusses the Camden approach to integrating across different disciplines, the different skill sets she has seen coming through the council and the challenges that go with attracting those skill sets, as well as some of the challenges she has faced developing strategies for local government. We finish our chat discussing the emerging trends of more emphasis on the ethics, privacy and use of data for AI and machine learning. As always, we hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it! Find the full show notes at: www.mysmart.community Connect with Gaya via LinkedIn Connect with me via email: hello@mysmart.community Connect with My Smart Community via LinkedIn or Twitter and watch on YouTube The Smart Community Podcast is produced by Perk Digital

The Wurst Guide to Living in Austria
Is Vienna REALLY the most liveable city in the world?

The Wurst Guide to Living in Austria

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 60:49


Hosts, Jake and Gabriel, ask the questions is Vienna really the most liveable city in the world? How do these 'Liveable City reports' measure what makes a city liveable? What make Vienna an unliveable city? And there's more! This podcast is powered by viennawurstelstand.com and The Wurst Agency and is hosted by Jacob Moss and Gabriel Schaffler.  Like us to have somebody specific on the podcast or you'd like us to talk about/ investigate something Austria-related in particular? Send us a voice message or a txt DM on IG at @viennawurstelstand Go on and give us that 5 stars make our mothers proud!  

The Radio Vagabond
232 MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY: Liveable, Safe, Tolerant, Eco-Friendly & Beautiful

The Radio Vagabond

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 29:29


In this episode we're going to visit a small country in South America. I'm on my way from Buenos Aires in Argentina with a small group of nomad friends that I've gotten to know from the Nomad Cruise. We're going to be spending a few days in Montevideo and then the others are going back to Buenos Aires, but I'm staying a few days longer because I have an interesting appointment in the countryside. Something I'm also going to share with you here on the podcast.   FACTS ABOUT URUGUAY HOW BIG AND HOW MANY PEOPLE? Around 3.5 million people live in Uruguay. With 181,000 km2 (69,000 square miles) Uruguay is the second-smallest country, and the smallest Spanish speaking country in South America. Montevideo is the capital andwith 1.7 million people, the country's largest city.  WHERE IS IT? It shares borders with Argentina to the west and southwest and Brazil to the north and northeast. And then it's bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the southeast and the river we're crossing, Río de la Plata to the south. A MAINLY FLAT COUNTRY Much of the country consists of gently rolling land only a few hundred feet above sea level. Uruguay's highest point is Mount Cathedral at 514 meters (1,685 feet). RELIGION The majority of the population 58% of Uruguayans define themselves as Christian (47% Roman Catholic, 11% Protestant), and approximately 40% of the population says they have no religion. In the capital of Montevideo there's also a small community of Jews. Church and state are officially separated more than a hundred years, since 1916. Religious discrimination is punishable by law, and the government generally respects people's religious freedom. DEMOCRATIC AND TOLERANT Uruguay is a democracy and ranks high on global measures of personal rights, tolerance, and inclusion issues, including its acceptance of the LGBTQ community. Actually, being gay was legalized all the way backin 1934. The country has legalized cannabis, same-sex marriage, and abortion. EAT MORE BEEF THAN ANYONE We know that Argentineans love their beef, but Uruguay consume the most beef per person in the whole world. URUGUAY HAS THE LONGEST NATIONAL ANTHEM IN THE WORLD When Uruguay achieved their independence in 1828, they needed a national anthem. The poet Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa offered to write one. The anthem originally had 11 verses but since many of them were rather rude about their previous colonizers Spain, Portugal and Brazil, only the chorus and first verse are now sung. But even so, it's almost five minutes long, making it the longest national anthem music in the world.  URUGUAY HOSTED THE 1ST WORLD CUP EVER Like many South American countries, football (what you call soccer in the USA) is the most popular sport in Uruguay. The first-ever World Cup tournament was hosted in Uruguay in 1930. This actually came about after football was dropped from the Olympics program – after Uruguay had won gold medals back-to-back in Paris in 1924 and Amsterdam in 1928. And they also won the first World Cup and won again in 1950 – which was especially a big deal as that time they beat the favorites Brazil in Brazil. URUGUAY'S ELECTRICITY COMES FROM RENEWABLE SOURCES One of the most amazing things about Uruguay is how eco-friendly it is, particularly when it comes to energy production. In 2020 it was estimated that between 98-100% of Uruguay's electricity was generated through renewable sources – wind and water (hydropower) and a bit of solar and biomass energy. What's even more impressive is that it took less than 10 years for Uruguay to get to this point, and costs are lower. I hope more countries in the world can take pointers from Uruguay. THE FLAG Their national flag consisting of five white and four blue horizontal stripes and in the upper left corner on white background there is a sun with a face – “The Sun of May.” The Sun is a national emblem for Uruguay – andalso the national emblem of Argentina, and they also have it in their flag. This sun symbolizes a god that was worshipped by the Inca Empire – the Incan sun god Inti.     FREE WALKING TOUR OF THE OLD MONTEVIDEO We joined a ”Free Walking Tour” through “Ciudad Vieja”. On our 2.30 hours walk through the Old City of the capital Montevideo, our tour guide Rodrigo shared a lot about Montevideo´s culture, society, and history. The original fortifications are gone here in Ciudad Vieja, but there are churches and mansions dating back to the 18th century surrounded by narrow cobbled streets. After having been neglected for decades, dozens of buildings have been restored and now they house smart cafes, hotels, hostels, restaurants, and boutiques. Other buildings are still crying out for some tender loving care. We start the tour at Plaza Independencia, where there's also a big palace: Palacio Salvo. Rising 105 metres, it's the most eye-catching sight on Montevideo's largest square, and when it was unveiled in 1928, this “skyscraper” was the tallest building in South America. And you can actually rent an apartment. Wouldn't that be cool? At the plaza's core, there is a statue of Uruguayan independence hero, Jose Artigas. He is considered a national hero in Uruguay, sometimes referred to as "the father of Uruguayan nationhood". His mausoleum below street level. A LOOK IN THE HISTORY BOOK As Rodrigo is talking about history here at the Independence Square, let's have a look in the history book… Uruguay had long been inhabited by indigenous people who would hunt, gather, and fish. Europeans discovered the country in 1516, and it was settled by the Portuguese in 1680. But in 1726, the Spanish took control and founded Montevideo and only a few indigenous people remained. The Uruguayans fought to resist complete takeover from Argentina and Brazil – and in 1828, a treaty proclaimed Uruguay as a separate state and buffer between the two countries. Two years later in 1830 they got their first constitution. They had a civil war from the mid-1800s to until stability was finally achieved in 1905 when one of the sides (the Colorado's) were elected to power. Uruguay suffered the effects of the Great Depression but had an economic boom during World War II and the Korean War. They were able to sell wool, meat, and other animal products to European countries and the U.S. But the end of the wars brought a slump for the Uruguayan economy and political instability that lasted into the late 1900s. New leadership would eventually bring about economic growth and more job opportunities that continue through present day. URUGUAY: THE NEXT BIG THING? East of Plaza Independencia, you'll find the busy Avenida 18 de Julio shopping strip. And that's where we're going for lunch and a cool beer after the tour with Rodrigo. Montevideo is not something that is high on many people's bucket list. But things are changing – and I can see why. The city is emerging as one of the continent's coolest capitals, famous for its architecture, old quarters and thriving cultural scene. It's only a short 45-minute flight from Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina. But you should consider doing like we did – riding the ferry across the Rio de la Plata. Most of Montevideo's residents are descendants of Spanish and Italian immigrants, giving the city a strong European feel.  If you get there and have time for it, you should also take a walk on La Rambla, Montevideo's 22-kilometre waterfront esplanade. We were only there for a few minutes because we went to prison. THE WEATHER In Uruguay, the climate is subtropical, with mild winters (from June to August) and hot summers (from December to March). It's also quite rainy throughout the year. In most of the country, the average temperatures are similar to those of the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea in Europe. But here, even the summer is rainy, but don't worry, this doesn't reduce the sunshine hours much as it mostly happens because of thunderstorms. The best time of year to visit Montevideo (if you like warm weather) is from early November to early April. MODERN ART IN AN OLD PRISON The Museum is called “Espacio De Arte Contemporaneo” – in English “Contemporary Art Space”. It's in a part of what was the Miguelete prison building from 1889 to 1986. There's a ton of history in this building. It was modeled after an English prison in Pentonville, England built in 1840. The building itself is absolutely also worth the visit. It's an easy walk from the old town of Montevideo – Ciudad Vieja. You find exhibition of all expressions of modern art – some of it so modern, I had a hard time to understand. I enjoy abstract art – I don't have to see what it is. But some it was on another level and in my opinion just plain weird. And it might seem like I'm contradicting myself but the weird one of the reasons why I like going to see exhibitions like this. To push myself to see something new even though I don't really understand what I see. It makes me think. I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPE WINE Argentina has Malbec. Uruguay has Tannat. It's dry, bold red wine, made from grapes brought to Uruguay by a Basque in the late 19th century and the Tannat wine accounts for a third of the country's wine exports. You find it in many wineries in Uruguay and also here at Pizzorno where I'm meeting Lucio – a young winemaker in his mid-20's. Three years before my visit to the winery Lucio got a call from Francisco – the fourth generation in the family-owned winery. My name is Palle Bo, and I gotta keep moving. See you.     CORRECTION Before we wrap up this episode, I'd like to say something about the episode I did from the Maasai Village in Kenya. Because I might have said something wrong in that episode. I received an email from, Esther Ngunjiri: “Hi, I've read your story on the maasai and I can say you got most of it right but not all maasai are as primitive as you put it. Most maasai bury their dead in graves and have permanent residences, though the young men move their cattle from place to place for pasture. Another thing you got all wrong is the 40-something lifespan. That's a pure lie. I live in Kenya and I can assure you they live up to old age, rarely do you find maasai's in hospitals cos they make their own medicine from herbs, honey and sometimes raw animal blood. They live up to old age of 80 or even more. So, what the young guy told you was very true, the kind of concoctions they make boosts their immunity so much that they rarely fall sick. There were times, not sure if they still do, they used to pierce a bull neck drain a bit of blood mix it with milk and drink it raw. Esther.” Thank you, Esther to set me straight. I always try to do my research as good as I can, but sometimes I'm wrong. In my research, I googled “Life expectancy Maasai” and found several different blogs and websites saying more or less the same. That the average male lives to the age of 42, whilst the women live until the age of just 44. After I got your email, I looked more into it, and I still haven't been able to find anywhere where it says, “80 or even more”. I'd like to know where you have those numbers, but you seem like you know something I don't know. Anyway, I apologize if I said something wrong. And for all of you listening… please remember that I'm not a journalist or a “truth witness” on anything. I do my best but I'm not always right.

RN Drive - Separate stories podcast
Does Melbourne deserve the title of Australia's most liveable city?

RN Drive - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 9:10


Melbourne has retained its place as one of the world's most liveable cities ranking 10th. But besides the laneways and the lattes, what makes Victoria's capital so captivating?

The Betoota Advocate Podcast
The Most Liveable City, A Downgrade, Some Perfect Timing & More - June 24

The Betoota Advocate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 5:22


Wendell Hussey and Effie Bateman wrap up all the biggest stories from the week - live from the Desert Rock FM studio in downtown Betoota. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Squiz Today
Friday, 24 June - Looking ahead to a week of summits; 4 months of war in Ukraine; The world's most liveable cities; and lightsabre lessons...

Squiz Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 10:17


The Squiz is your shortcut to the news. More details and links to further reading for all of today's news can be found in The Squiz Today email. Sign up (it's free!) - www.thesquiz.com.au.LINKS: Recipes, lightsabres, socks. Check out this week's Friday Lites.Other things we do:Politics Today - a weekday newsletter getting you across the latest in politics, both here and abroad.Sport Today - a sports news podcast designed to keep you ahead of the game. Or sign up to the newsletter here.Squiz Shortcuts - a weekly explainer on big news topicsSquiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age appropriate news without the nasties!

BFM :: General
What Makes A City Liveable For You?

BFM :: General

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 26:23


We get you out of bed, to your first cup of coffee or to your first destination of your day with thought-provoking discussions on ideas, people and events shaping all our lives.3.24 - When do children typically get exposure to financial literacy?9.37 - What makes a city liveable?16.10 - International headlines21.25 - Local headlinesImage credit: Shutterstock

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast
It Doesn't Matter What Your Cholesterol Is If You Don't Have A Liveable Planet - by Michael Klaper, M.D

The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 7:19


It Doesn't Matter What Your Cholesterol Is If You Don't Have A Liveable Planet - by Michael Klaper, M.DMichael Klaper, M.D. •           https://www.doctorklaper.com/•           Book - Vegan Nutrition : Pure and Simple Dr. Klaper resolutely believes that proper nutrition — through a whole food, plant-based diet — and a balanced lifestyle are essential for health and, in many cases, can make the difference between healing an illness or merely treating its symptoms. Dr. Michael Klaper is a gifted clinician, internationally-recognized teacher, and sought-after speaker on diet and health. In addition to his clinical practice and private consultations with patients, he is a passionate and devoted educator of physicians and other healthcare professionals about the importance of nutrition in clinical practice and integrative medicine.Dr. Klaper is the author of Vegan Nutrition; Pure & Simple (no longer in print) and has produced numerous health videos, webinars and dozens of articles for both scientific journals and the popular press. As a source of inspiration advocating plant-based diets and the end of animal cruelty worldwide, Dr. Klaper contributed to the making of two PBS television programs, Food for Thought and the award-winning movie, Diet for a New America (based on the book of the same name). Dr. Klaper teaches that “Health Comes From Healthy Living” and he is dedicated to the healing and flourishing of all living beings and our planet.#MichaelKlaper #TheRealTruthAboutHealth  #WholeFood #Vegan #Vegetarian #PlantBasedNutrition  CLICK HERE - To Checkout Our MEMBERSHIP CLUB: http://www.realtruthtalks.com Social Media ChannelsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TRTAHConferenceInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/therealtruthabouthealth/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RTAHealthLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-real-truth-about-health-conference/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealTruthAboutHealth    Check out our Podcasts Visit us on Apple Podcast and Itunes search:  The Real Truth About Health Free 17 Day Live Online Conference Podcast Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/23a037be-99dd-4099-b9e0-1cad50774b5a/real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RZbS2BafJIEzHYyThm83JGoogle:https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS8yM0ZqRWNTMg%3D%3DStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcastAudacy: https://go.audacy.com/partner-podcast-listen-real-truth-about-health-live-online-conference-podcastiHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-real-truth-about-health-li-85932821/Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/show/2867272 Other Video ChannelsYoutube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealTruthAboutHealthVimeo:  https://vimeo.com/channels/1733189Rumble:   https://rumble.com/c/c-1111513Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/TRTAHConference/videos/?ref=page_internalDailyMotion: https://www.dailymotion.com/TheRealTruthAboutHealthBitChute:  https://www.bitchute.com/channel/JQryXTPDOMih/ Disclaimer:Medical and Health information changes constantly. Therefore, the information provided in this podcast should not be considered current, complete, or exhaustive. Reliance on any information provided in this podcast is solely at your own risk. The Real Truth About Health does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, products, procedures, or opinions referenced in the following podcasts, nor does it exercise any authority or editorial control over that material. The Real Truth About Health provides a forum for discussion of public health issues. The views and opinions of our panelists do not necessarily reflect those of The Real Truth About Health and are provided by those panelists in their individual capacities. The Real Truth About Health has not reviewed or evaluated those statements or claims.   

RNZ: Checkpoint
Cities hotter, less liveable - stark warning from climate report

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 3:20


Cities hotter and less livable - the stark warning out of the latest global climate report. It paints a grim picture for the world - with temperatures predicted to keep inching up - and another call to action. Aanei te kai ripoata a Niva Chittock.

The Socialish Barista Podcast
#45 Liveable Wage with Luke Gifford

The Socialish Barista Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 47:24


Today we have a little bit more of a serious conversation in coffee around sustainability in the industry, specifically pertaining to baristas. How can we make a place where baristas are treated and paid as proper professionals? Many questions like this come up in conversations and Luke has a basic hope and idea for what this could look like, but it's gonna take more than just one person to help make this sort of a change. Let us know your thoughts and ideas around this as well! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/socialistbarista/message