Podcasts about town planning

If you've spent any time in France recently, you'll have noticed it has gotten warmer – especially in French cities. Why do cities suffer more, and what are big urban areas doing to combat the effects of climate change? Finally, how do people keep cool during a heatwave, and why are the French so resistant to air conditioning? We take a closer look in this edition of French Connections.

Peeling paint, rundown roundabouts and shuttered post offices: in recent years, local public services across the United Kingdom have been in steady decline. But in some communities, volunteers have decided to step in – filling the gaps where the state has fallen short. Our France 2 colleagues report from Yorkshire, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

Our Special Guest this week is Jan Bessell, the 2026 President of the Royal Town Planning Institute. Currently a Strategic Planning Adviser at Pinsent Masons, she has worked on a range of planning projects, from community-led initiatives and neighbourhood plans to nationally significant infrastructure projects. Latest News Update on planning related matters.A Decision of the Court of Appeal involving a proposal to expand Luton Airport to enable an increase in passenger capacity to 32 million passengers per annum and is earmarked as a nationally significant infrastructure project.An Appeal Decision for Land at Snows Ride in Surrey for 154 integrated retirement community units and 33 dwellings together with a general practice surgery, the creation of suitable alternative natural greenspace, landscaping, car parking, access, maintenance workshop, refuse storage and communal facilities.Both an Appeal Decision and a Costs Decision for the Aylesham Centre, Rye Lane in London. The development proposed is for the demolition of existing buildings and phased redevelopment to provide a replacement supermarket and associated service yard and car parking, flexible retail, leisure, and commercial accommodation, dwellings, landscaping and associated works.Visit our Website:⁠⁠hwgpnfy.com

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Professor Marie Huchzermeyer, Town Planning and Architecture Expert, about Johannesburg's struggle to provide alternative accommodation for residents living in unsafe buildings. The discussion explores the city's housing challenges, urban inequality, and the broader question of access to affordable housing close to economic opportunities. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg-based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team brings you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 6 am to 9 am (SA Time) https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, visit Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Let’s keep the conversation going online: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To help us unpack what this means for the future of Johannesburg’s inner city—and whether evictions without housing solutions can ever be sustainable—Amy MacIver is joined by Professor Marie Huchzermeyer, Town Planning and Architecture Expert, from the University of the Witwatersrand. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopians are heading to the polls for general elections that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party is expected to win. Ahmed, who has been in power since 2018, is accused of authoritarianism and of cracking down on dissent. With his "corridor project", launched in 2024, he wants to modernise the capital Addis Ababa and other cities. But the project has led to the mass eviction of over 10,000 people in Addis Ababa alone. FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti reports.

In this episode of The BIG Home Ed Conversations Podcast, Kelly and Ashley continue their weekly home education UK “topic challenge” — choosing a theme and exploring it with their children through real-life learning, conversation, and curiosity-led activities. This week's topic: Town planning and street furniture — and it turns into a brilliant mix of project-based learning, local community awareness, and practical thinking about how towns work (and who decides what gets built). Whether you're home educating, (homeschooling for our US friends), this episode is packed with ideas you can adapt for your own family. What we cover in this episode: Town planning basics: how towns evolve, what problems they're trying to solve, and why infrastructure matters. Street furniture in everyday life: benches, lamp posts, traffic lights, junctions, road layouts — and the “why” behind them! A fun “run the town” council game (decision-making, teamwork, budgeting, environment, and community trust.) Learning through videos and visuals: what's underneath major cities (including hidden infrastructure) how cities change over time (including a London evolution-style video) how heating, water, and energy systems can work at city scale. Real-life community learning moments: conversations sparked by local elections and meeting a local candidate talking about leadership, values, and why voting matters (and why kids can't vote yet!) Hands-on play: building a town at home using toys (roads, emergency services, zoo, trains, role play and storytelling) So whether your home education journey is eclectic, unschooling, project led or otherwise - you can draw some great ideas from this episode and as usual - we would love to hear yours too! Share with us on Instagram or TikTok - @bighomeedpodcast or visit our new website - www.bighomeedpodcast.com This season is sponsored by Strew, a home education logging app created by a UK home educating mum and her brother. To try Strew, head to www.strew.app or Search “Strew Home Ed app” on your apple or android phone and use code: bighomeedpodcast

The Critical Infrastructure Bill is to go through the Dáil this evening which will see the Government designate specific projects that are in the national and public interest as critical infrastructure, and fast track their delivery.Tom Philips,Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning at UCD joins Ciara to discuss.

Located in the heart of the Indian metropolis of Mumbai, Dharavi is one of the world's most densely populated slums; home to nearly 1 million people. Made famous by the film "Slumdog Millionaire", Dharavi is set to be transformed by a major redevelopment plan that will build skyscrapers, sanitation systems, parks, schools and hospitals. But this massive project requires the relocation of part of its population and is causing concern among the thousands of residents who have lived and worked in Dharavi for several generations. FRANCE 24's Khansa Juned, Nabeel Ahmed and Alban Alvarez report.

Earlier in the week The Hard Shoulder spoke to Rob Cass, who co-designed the website onemillionhomes.ie, looking at housing across the country when it comes to young people being able to buy their first home.He named Drogheda as an area that is leading the way for housing, so why can't we follow it?Joining to discuss is Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning in UCD.Image: Discover Boyne Valley

Senegal's former capital Saint-Louis, a coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage site, is threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change. Estimates show that 70 percent of the city could disappear underwater by 2100. Thousands of fishermen have already been relocated. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Lauren Bain.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has called on the government to consider strengthening the powers of councils to deal with vacant and unoccupied buildings. This follows an ongoing stand-off between the local authority and Dunnes Stores over four empty retail units in Dun Laoghaire. All to discuss with Tom Philips Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has called on the government to consider strengthening the powers of councils to deal with vacant and unoccupied buildings. This follows an ongoing stand-off between the local authority and Dunnes Stores over four empty retail units in Dun Laoghaire. All to discuss with Tom Philips Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Victoria joined the RTPI in April 2018 and has 20 years' experience and expertise in planning, transport and organisational leadership and development. She has led the RTPI for nearly eight years, and will be stepping down from her post as CEO later this year. She will be moving on to take up the role of CEO at the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).Latest News Update on planning related matters.A Decision of the Court of Appeal between Haytop Country Park and Amber Valley Borough Council related to the carrying out of substantial engineering work including the felling of trees, extensive ground works to level and reprofile parts of the landscape, and the installation of new concrete plinths for permanent twin-unit park homes.A Decision of the High Court involving WildFish, an environmental charity that campaigns to protect rivers and streams, who objected to a planning decision for 170 houses in Maids Morton, Buckinghamshire.A Decision of an Inspector for Land at Boscobel Lane in Bishops Wood. The proposed development is for up to 100 residential dwellings, a shop and associated drainage/infrastructure. The appeal was made by Boningale Homes against a prior refusal of South Staffordshire District Council.A Decision of an Inspector for Land West of the A4135 in Draycott. This appeal was made by Persimmon against Stroud District Council and was a hybrid application for up to 795 dwellings and supporting infrastructure.Visit our Website:⁠hwgpnfy.com

Construction of the MetroLink rail line is now facing an ‘inevitable delay' according to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, after a number of residents in Ranelagh lodged a High Court challenge against the decision to grant permission for the multibillion-euro project. We discussed further with Tom Phillips, from Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Construction of the MetroLink rail line is now facing an ‘inevitable delay' according to Transport Infrastructure Ireland, after a number of residents in Ranelagh lodged a High Court challenge against the decision to grant permission for the multibillion-euro project. We discussed further with Tom Phillips, from Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

Sustainability is meant to be for everyone but when it comes to housing and communities, is sustainable living actually more of a luxury?In this episode of BE Sustainable, we ask a bold question: are ‘sustainable communities' genuinely inclusive, or are they the preserve of the middle classes?The discussion comes in light of the UK Government's latest New Towns proposal, which calls for 12 new settlements and at least 10,000 homes in each - with 40% designated as affordable and with an eye on environmental sustainability. But are ‘sustainable' new builds more expensive to build? And if so, are we pricing lower-income workers and families out of the sustainable housing market?In this studio debate, host Mike Speight is joined by two leading voices shaping the future of British housing:Professor Samer Bagaeen, Head of Town Planning at the University of the Built Environment and Vice-President-elect of the Royal Town Planning Institute.Dr Elanor Warwick, Head of Strategy, Policy, Evidence and Research at Clarion Housing Group, the UK's largest social landlord. Sources of ‘Sustainable Housing UK' topics discussed: 1. UK Government's New Towns proposal2. Clarion Housing Group Annual Report3. Annual UK Fuel Poverty statistics - 20244. Energy Efficiency of Housing in England and Wales: 20255. The Guardian article on increases in housing Service Charges 

On this special edition of the Carolina Cabinet, Peter Pappas and Laura Mussler sit down with Hope Mills Mayor Jessie Bellflowers to break down the upcoming municipal election and some of the most significant issues impacting the community. With just days left until voters hit the polls, the conversation digs into the switch to four-year terms for key town positions, what that means for continuity and citizen engagement, and why these changes matter for long-term planning in Hope Mills.The episode dives deep into the challenges of budgeting for a growing town, how property revaluation and changes to county sales tax have impacted local finances, and the delicate balance between keeping taxes low and maintaining essential public services. Listeners will hear about important improvement projects, such as Hope Mills Lake and local streets, the process of gathering citizen input on these plans, and efforts to manage economic development and growth while preserving the town's unique character.Mayor Jessie Bellflowers shares candid insights on managing public funds, overseeing construction projects, and maintaining transparency in government — all while fielding tough questions about police staffing, spending, and community engagement. If you've ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes in local government, or how decisions affecting your home, taxes, and town amenities are made, this episode is a must-listen.

As our days grow shorter and our ear hair grows longer what better to reflect upon than the righteous placement of bollards and ethical commercial land zoning. Thank you then to Dan from Saint Bremen who has offered up town planning as this week's source of lukewarm banter. Whatever you think you thought you remembered you knew about town planning, prepare to have a cost-effective, zero-emission, fully-accessible ideas-tramway built right through the middle of it.With thanks to our editor Laura Grimshaw.Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and bonus/video episodes: www.patreon.com/threebeansaladTo watch Benjamin's short film, Daddy Superior, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY2xsuHcDkIFor Mike's tour info: www.mrmikewozniak.comTickets for our Glasgow show, plus live streams for our London tour date, Bonjo's House Of Pain and Ratmas: https://littlewander.co.uk/tours/three-bean-salad-podcast/Merch now available here: www.threebeansaladshop.comGet in touch: threebeansaladpod@gmail.com @beansaladpod

A controversial 45-unit, 81-bedroom, 64-parking-space apartment building just got approval in Fairfield. It is on Reef Road which is the beach area of town and is considered an 8-30g project. But now there is an appeal for the decision. Alexis Harrison the Town Planning and Zoning Commission voted against the plan and explained the issues around the project. Image Credit: Getty Images

Let's Talk; Plateau State Ministry of Lands, Survey and Town Planning in two years under the leadership of Bar Caleb Mutfwang has no doubt recorded so much successes, with some challenges also recorded at the same time.How has the ministry worked hand in hand with other agencies for smooth running?Joining Let's Talk with Richard Badung is Hon Peter Gai, Commissioner For Lands, Survey and Town Planning.

Aubrey Masango speaks to Bernice Swarts, Deputy Minister in the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment who shares insights on the One million trees programme by the department . They reflect on the need for green spaces in communities and also touch on the efforts to preserve forests. Tags: 702, The Aubrey Masango Show, Aubrey Masango, SADGT, One Million Trees, Forestry, Fisheries, Environment, Conservation, Bernice Swarts, Green Spaces, Town Planning, Climate Change, Global Warming, Climate JusticeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reviving Japan's countryside is a topic that's close to the heart of Shigeru Ishiba, the country's outgoing prime minister. Ishiba hails from a remote part of Japan and owes his political career to support from rural voters. This year, he doubled subsidies for local governments and appointed 180 "revitalisation officers". But the exodus from rural regions continues. Today, more than half of Japan's land is inhabited by less than 10 percent of the population. Yet generous incentives to encourage people living in cities to return to the countryside are having some success. FRANCE 24's Justin McCurry, Alexis Bregere, Mélodie Sforza, Ayana Nishikawa and Constantin Simon report.

As the number of people who are homeless around the world has reached 300 million, the head of a UN agency charged with trying to tackle the problem has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the global housing crisis. Anacláudia Rossbach is the executive director of UN Habitat. The organisation aims to provide a better quality of life for all in an urbanising world. The group is promoting socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities – a focal point for all human settlements. She spoke to us in Perspective.

Could rethinking our cities through a circular lens be the key to future-proofing Europe whilst offering exciting investment opportunities?Join us in the third of our five-part Circling Back series of the Circular Economy Show, to hear host Lou Waldegrave speak with Julia Okatz from Systemiq and Joss Bleriot, Executive Lead for Policy and Institutions at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.They discuss how circular economy strategies can, by bringing nature back into our built environments, help us adapt to extreme weather—cooling down cities, restoring green space, and building resilience into every street—while generating substantial economic, environmental, and social benefits.From Paris to Berlin, and cities across the continent, Europe's urban centres are feeling the effects of heat domes and climate stress. But, the circular economy offers a powerful, nature-positive way forward.Find out more about circular cities.This conversation originally featured in episode 159: How to build a nature-positive circular economy for Europe, published in September 2024.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or a comment on Spotify or YouTube. Your support helps us to spread the word about the circular economy.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin wishes to re-establish town councils in Ireland by 2029, citing a “...sense of representation at all levels.”So, should town councils be re-established?Independent Councilor in New Ross, Michael Sheehan and Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning at UCD join Kieran to discuss.

In this episode of Farmer's Inside Track, we're joined by a true trailblazer — Lesedi Gaabue, the first Black woman to graduate in town planning from North West University. But her journey doesn't stop at the drafting table.Lesedi is also a passionate poultry farmer, raising broilers in the rural parts of North West. She opens up about her unexpected entry into farming, the costly lessons of her early days, and how she turned setbacks into a thriving agribusiness.We talk about women empowerment, learning the hard way, navigating male-dominated industries, and why being hands-on — and really listening to your chickens — matters.

Bedsits suited students, single people, separated people and many others, and should not have been banned in 2013. That's according to Michael McDowell's latest column in the Irish Times. To discuss further is Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD and also Rory Hearne, Housing Spokesperson for the Social Democrats,

Bedsits suited students, single people, separated people and many others, and should not have been banned in 2013. That's according to Michael McDowell's latest column in the Irish Times. To discuss further is Tom Phillips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD and also Rory Hearne, Housing Spokesperson for the Social Democrats,

Spain's countryside is the most depopulated in Europe. Some villages have just one resident left in them. But locals are fighting back, determined to attract new inhabitants. FRANCE 24's Maude Petit-Jové and Maxime Bergeron report from Spanish two villages that are managing to turn the tide of urbanisation.

Today's episode was recorded live from the Sunborn for the Aspire Conference. Its a gathering of industry professionals and government ministers talking about how to make Gibraltar more sustainable. We start the podcast by speaking to the organiser Candice Marsh from GSBG. She told us about some of her highlights from the conference.Christopher Martin is a designer for Urban Movement, they work in shaping transport and movement in sustainable ways. He gave us his thoughts on this for Gibraltar's uniquely small and dense space, and with Gibraltar's high car usage.Ella Martin Vasallo was representing Bayside School as their Net Zero Learner Ambassador at the conference. She told us how much she's learned from today's talks.David Richardson is a Chartered Surveyor has been to the Aspire Conference in the past; he told us how it's vital to keep an eye of the changes in regulations and technologies available.Sophie Garbarino is the CEO Montagu Group has been involved in putting the conference together. She felt a strong sense of unity in working together to make Gibraltar more sustainable.Gemma Arias-Vasquez MP Minister for Town Planning gave a talk giving an update on the Development Plan, and stated that there are plans to publicise a draft the plan later on this year, and looking for feedback from the public.Dr Emma Fieldhouse from Future We Want knows that people care about climate change, but knows that telling stories about the impact of climate change will help people to make changes in their lives to better the environment.We spoke to the CEO of the Department of the Environment Stephen Warr said that the conference has given him a different way of looking at developments that he feels would be great for Gibraltar.And Javier Torres from Gamma Architects told us how the conference is a great way to get people from the construction industry together, to talk about how we can do better when it comes to designing new developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Government is preparing major changes to planning laws, including proposals to allow attic conversions, garden cabins, and home extensions for elderly relatives without planning permission.It's a move aimed at relieving pressure on the housing system and speeding up development. But questions remain about the effectiveness of these plans and whether they will move the needle at all.Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning at UCD and later James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford join Kieran to discuss.

Dublin City Council has published a plan to develop a new town in north Dublin between Glasnevin, Cabra and Finglas. The town of Ballyboggan would be located along the Royal Canal west of Glasnevin Cemetery and east of Ratoath Road, which is currently occupied by the Dublin Industrial Estate. A public consultation on the plan opened yesterday and is inviting submissions until May 12th. We hear all about it with Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning, UCD.

On this week's program, we bring you highlights from a public meeting and open house that took place at the Main Public Library on March 18th about the Downtown & NuLu Street Network Plan. Louisville Metro Government is leading a plan to advance quick-term action projects for streets in Downtown and NuLu, intended to promote walkability and safety for pedestrians and to serve as a blueprint for capital improvement projects over the next several years. The public was invited to come be a part of this planning effort by joining this open house and kickoff of the plan activities - featuring a presentation from Jeff Speck from Metro's planning consultant team! So listen in as renowned urban planner and author Jeff Speck shared his insights on reimagining downtown Louisville through the lens of walkability and why fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment is imperative for a flourishing city. The evening kicked off with Joel from Stantech. Jeff Speck is a city planner and author who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, he presided over the Mayors' Institute on City Design and created the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Prior to his federal appointment, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., the principal firm behind the New Urbanism movement. Since 2007, he has led Speck & Associates — now Speck Dempsey —an award-winning urban planning firm serving public and private clients around the world. With Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Mr. Speck is the co-author of Suburban Nation, which the Wall Street Journal calls "the urbanist's bible.” His 2012 book Walkable City was the best selling city planning title of the past decade and has been translated into eight languages. He is also the principal author of The Smart Growth Manual and Walkable City Rules. Jeff Speck has been named a fellow of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Congress for New Urbanism. In a recent Planetizen poll, he was voted one of the ten “most influential urbanists of all time.” Mr. Speck was the 2022 recipient of the Seaside Prize, whose former awardees include Jane Jacobs and Christopher Alexander. His TED talks and YouTube videos have been viewed more than six million times. Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org

Murph and AP were on the road for this episode, getting a first hand, behind the scenes look at the beginning stages of planning for each of the RAGBRAI LII overnight towns. RAGBRAI directors Matt and Anne visit each of the communities many times to go over timelines and all that goes into hosting us riders in July. Iowa looks a bit different in February, but the RAGBRAI buzz was high while Murph and AP sat in on meetings in each of the overnight towns. RAGBRAI LII overnight towns include: Orange City, Milford, Estherville, Forest City, Iowa Falls, Cedar Falls, Oelwein and Guttenberg. Registration for RAGBRAI LII is open! www.ragbrai.com Watch, or listen on our Just Go Bike YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@JustGoBikePodcast Have a topic for a future episode? Message us at justgobikepodcast@gmail.com.

The centre of Johannesburg was once an economic hub with abundant green spaces. But over the last two decades, the South African city centre has become known for crime, dumped waste, broken infrastructure and restrictions on water and electricity. A surging population has played its part. But so-called musical chairs of 10 mayors over five years and corruption during the tender process for service delivery has led to the downfall of the city's infrastructure, with buildings in the Central Business District often occupied by squatters and gangs. FRANCE 24's Tom Canetti, Caroline Dumay and Graham Walsh report.

Chris and Sunil's latent megalomania manifests again itself this week - yes it's more town planning chat. (Producer James wrote this week's blurb). Some middle-aged radio chat leads to these cheeky boys auditioning for a prime time radio slot. Can you get fired from a job during the audition? It certainly seems so! And, yeah, some opinions on the current King Charles are expressed... To the tower!! Chris is taking his show on a tour of the UK! He's heading to the Soho Theatre in London THIS WEEK (4th - 7th December)! Then it's on to Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Leicester and Barnard Castle. Get your tickets, here! We're doing the first ever live edition of Rural Concerns on Saturday 1st February 2025 at The Bill Murray in London. Around 75% of the tickets have already gone! That's loads! Grab yours here! Drop us an email at christopher@alovelytime.co.uk if you have a Rural Concern you'd like discussed! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than five quids you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Click here to start supporting Rural Concerns today! Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead and our artwork is by Sam O'Leary. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Since January, Ivory Coast has embarked on a mass eviction project. Authorities have targeted 176 neighbourhoods in Abidjan and have destroyed homes without any proper relocation plans for residents. This project was initially presented as a safety measure to deal with flooding that has ravished informal settlements. However, it soon became clear that the operation was actually being used to build roads and infrastructure projects. Infrastructure that the authorities say is essential to the city's development, but which leaves more than 30,000 people in a precarious situation. FRANCE 24's Julia Guggenheim, Damien Koffi and Tom Canetti report.

Today in 1877, the birthday of Charles Downing Lay. He won the first American medal at the 1936 Olympics, for…. town planning? Plus: starting this Friday, it's the South Carolina Apple Festival. And the Medal Goes To... (Brooklyn Public Library) South Carolina Apple Festival  Help plan a bright future for our show as a backer on Patreon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolweirdawesome/support

In episode 77 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Jeff Speck, a renowned city planner, writer, and lecturer who serves as the principal at the urban design and consultancy firm Speck Dempsey. Together, they delve into a range of intriguing topics, including how Seaside, FL revolutionized urban design, the reasons behind U.S. cities' rejection of European-style planning, and the creation of the master plan for Water Street. Tune in for an engaging episode that explores the nuances of city planning. Jeff Speck is an internationally recognized city planner known for advocating walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts (2003-2007), he launched the Mayors' Institute on City Design and the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Previously, he spent a decade as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., a key player in the New Urbanism movement. Speck co-authored *Suburban Nation* with Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the "urbanist's bible," and authored the best-selling *Walkable City*. His works include *The Smart Growth Manual* and *Walkable City Rules*. His TED talks and YouTube videos have surpassed five million views. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:13 - How Jeff Speck got his start in urban design 0:07:09 - How Seaside, FL revolutionized urban design 0:12:08 - The Mayors Institute on City Design 0:15:52 - The history of street cars 0:19:08 - Why did U.S. cities reject European styled urban planning? 0:27:52 - The importance of a contributing society 0:36:14 - FDOT and Street Safety 0:50:02 - Creating the Master Plan for the Water Street District 0:56:20 - Why the grid system is superior to other city systems 1:01:06 - Outro

On this week's program, we bring you highlights from a great event that took place at the Main Public Library on May 21st called "Walkable Louisville: a conversation with urban planner and author Jeff Speck." The University of Louisville's Urban Design Studio Sustainable City Series presented renowned urban planner and author Jeff Speck as he shared his insights on reimagining downtown Louisville through the lens of walkability and why fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment is imperative for a flourishing city. Jeff Speck is a city planner and author who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, he presided over the Mayors' Institute on City Design and created the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Prior to his federal appointment, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., the principal firm behind the New Urbanism movement. Since 2007, he has led Speck & Associates — now Speck Dempsey —an award-winning urban planning firm serving public and private clients around the world. With Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Mr. Speck is the co-author of Suburban Nation, which the Wall Street Journal calls "the urbanist's bible.” His 2012 book Walkable City was the best selling city planning title of the past decade and has been translated into eight languages. He is also the principal author of The Smart Growth Manual and Walkable City Rules. Jeff Speck has been named a fellow of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Congress for New Urbanism. In a recent Planetizen poll, he was voted one of the ten “most influential urbanists of all time.” Mr. Speck was the 2022 recipient of the Seaside Prize, whose former awardees include Jane Jacobs and Christopher Alexander. His TED talks and YouTube videos have been viewed more than six million times.

Dr. Jen explains the reason why dogs wag their tails; director Rob Connolly speaks about his new film Force of Nature: The Dry 2; Nat has been diving off the Harold Holt diving board; international relations expert Dr. Binoy Kampmark shed some light on Israel, Palestine, and surrounding regions; film reviewer Simone Ubaldi reviews the thriller Anatomy of a Fall; Justin ‘Digga' Calverley provides us with a summer garden update; and comedian Prue Blake chats about town planning and clickers. With presenters Monique Sebire, Daniel Burt & Nat Harris.Website: https://www.rrr.org.au/explore/programs/breakfasters/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Breakfasters3RRRFM/Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakfasters

Discover how social analytics is shaping the communities of tomorrow with Elena Lambros, Head of Ashurst's Risk Sustainability and Climate Change practice and Neighbourlytics CEO and Founder Jessica Christiansen-Franks. This Game Changers and Transition Makers episode delves into Neighbourlytics' transformative technology and its positive impact on town planning. Jessica shares how social analytics are creating thriving communities and the role that data can play to empower the property sector to make informed decisions in real-time.  The discussion expands on social and environmental sustainability in the property sector, highlighting data's pivotal role in creating thriving communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Sally Hsu is speaking with Dr Damian Madigan who is a registered architect and Senior Lecturer in Architecture at UniSA among the many hats that he wears. Holding a PhD from Monash University, Damian collaborates with academics, industry, and government to create suburban infill typologies for changing demographics. As an individual and collaborator Damian's housing propositions have won design competition awards, shortlistings, and commendations from the City of Los Angeles, NSW State Government, the City of Sydney, Architecture Australia, and the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation. Let's jump in! Hearing Architecture is proudly sponsored by Brickworks. Thank you so much for listening. Thank you to our guest interviewer Sally Hsu and our guest registered architect and Senior Lecturer in Architecture at UniSA, Dr Damian Madigan. It's always fascinating to hear about your work in urban infill projects and strategies for improving housing in Australia. We look forward to speaking with you again in the future. Our sponsor Brickworks also produces architecture podcasts hosted by Tim Ross. You can find ‘The Art of Living', ‘Architects Abroad, and ‘The Power of Two', at brickworks.com.au or your favourite podcast platform. If you'd like to show your support please rate, review, and subscribe to Hearing Architecture in your favourite podcast app. If you want to know more about what the Australian Institute of Architects is doing to support architects and the community please visit architecture.com.au This is a production by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. The Institute production team was Madelynn Jenkins, and Claudia McCarthy, and the EmAGN production team was Sally Hsu and Daniel Moore. This content is brought to you by the Australian Institute of Architects Emerging Architects and Graduates Network, in collaboration with Open Creative Studio. This content does not take into account specific circumstances and should not be relied on in that way. This content does not constitute legal, financial, insurance, or other types of advice. You should seek independent verification or advice before relying on this content in circumstances where loss or damage may result. The Institute endeavours to publish content that is accurate at the time it is published, but does not accept responsibility for content that may or will become inaccurate over time.

From a Sims obsession to a gay slang lesson, we start 2024 as we mean to go on: ricocheting through a million different topics at a barely listenable pace. Our first guest of the year is returning favourite all the way back from episode 5, it's JOE SUTHERLAND...FOLLOW JOE: @JomodityTOUR TICKETS: trustyhogs.com/tourThank you so much for listening!Support us at https://www.patreon.com/TrustyHogs for exclusive bonus content, merch, and more!Trust us with your own problems and questions... TrustyHogs@gmail.comPlease give us a follow @TrustyHogs on all socialsBe sure to subscribe and rate us (unless you don't like these little piggies - 5 Stars only!)Thank you to our Patreon supporters...EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Guy Goodman / Simon Moores / Mary Fox / Annie Tonner / Sarah Deakin / Oliver Jago / Anthony Conway / Matthew Thomas / Madeline Quinne / Grace O'ReillyPRODUCERS: Richard Bicknell / Elle / Richard Bald / Neil Redmond / Victoria Hutchison / Harald van Dijk / Tim & Dom / David Walker / Rachel R / Sadie Cashmore / Claire Owen-Jones / Jess & Nick / Zoë / Sarah & Molly / Raia Fink / Cordelia / Rachel Page / Helen A / Tina Linsey / Graham Marsh / Amy O'Riordan / Abbie Worf / Matt Sims / Luke Bright / Leah / Kate Spencer / Tristin / Liz Fort / Taz / Anthony / Klo / Becky Fox / Emily Gee / Dean Michael / Stefanie Catracchia / Sophie Chivers / Carey Seuthe / Charley A / KC / Hayley Worf / GozzaWith Helen Bauer (Daddy Look at Me, Live at the Apollo) & Catherine Bohart (Roast Battle, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats)FOLLOW HELEN, CATHERINE & ANDREW...@HelenBaBauer@CatherineBohart@StandUpAndrew Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Thabo Mdluli is joined by guests Senior researcher climate change researcher at CSIR Mohau Mateyisi; Town Planning and Architecture Expert Prof. Marie Huchzermeyer and MMC for Public safety Dr. Mgcini Tshwaku to tackle the issue of those who build homes on riverbanks and heavy water prone areas like in Alexandra township where heavy rains flooded the Juskei River living residence displaced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's dirty, it's crowded, there's always a strike, the waiters are rude…and it's the place to go in 2024. We bring you a special edition of The World This Week, as the French capital gets set to host the Olympics for the first time in exactly 100 years. Why is it that for better or worse, old stereotypes stick about the City of Light?

Urban sprawl poses a significant threat to global biodiversity, resulting in the gradual disappearance of mammals, birds, butterflies and other vital insects within urban areas. However, integrating nature within cities plays a crucial role in mitigating urban heat, air and water pollution, flood hazards and carbon emissions. The eastern French city of Strasbourg has emerged as a pioneer by prioritising the inclusion of nature in its urban planning strategies. FRANCE 24's Rebecca Martin, Bastien Dufour and Lauren Bain report.

The very first episode of Induction, in which Tom is joined by Münecat to talk about the bizarre backlash to 15-minute cities and the protest against them she attended in Oxford.Get access to episodes of Induction a full two weeks early on Nebula at https://go.nebula.tv/inductionThe Induction TeamHosted by Tom NicholasEdited by Georgia BurrowsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, we sit down with Ed Bernardon, Vice President of Strategic Automotive Initiatives at Siemens, to explore the intersection of automotive engineering and technology. Ed shares his insights on designing carbon fiber for F1 racing, the latest developments in autonomous vehicles, and how Siemens is shaping the future of city transportation. He also takes us through his experience working at Siemens and shares his perspectives on town planning for cars. Enjoy, Sam Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro9:15 - Designing Carbon Fiber for F1 17:12 - Working at Siemens24:51 - Town Planning for Cars34:39 - Autonomous Vehicles1:18:27 - City Modes of Transportation 1:36:08 - 5 Questions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.