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First they learnt how to flip open wheelie bin lids. Now they're using water fountains.Masters of the urban landscape, sulphur-crested cockatoos (Cacatua galerita) are more than capable of some quirky (and sometimes messy) antics.So what do these entertaining exploits tell us about cockie innovation — or even cockie culture?
Join us on Ye Olde Guide as we explore the history of Nottingham.This is the third part of three episodes on Nottingham.We will be discussing the Urban Landscape of Nottingham, looking back to its origins as two distinct settlements, growth around the market square, industrial expansion and the expansion of housing. We discuss the fine architecture of Nottingham including the imposing Council House, Lace Market, University buildings and Wollaton Hall. Check out part 1 for the introduction to our historical guide to Nottingham.Send us a text
In this sambaad, Rupa Basnet, Padma Sundar Joshi and host Sabin Ninglekhu explore Kathmandu as a city shaped by three parallel urban realities—Newa settlements, informal settlements, and formal developments—each with unique histories and relationships to governance. Using the September 2024 floods as a critical lens, the conversation delves into questions of urban planning, legal accountability, and the impacts of aesthetic-driven development policies that often marginalise vulnerable communities.This is a live recording of the panel discussion at Project Sambaad. Project Sambaad is a collaborative platform that promotes in-depth conversations that critically examine Nepali society and its policy-making space. Through Project Sambaad, PEI and like-minded organisations seek to explore broad, impactful questions that contribute to a wider dialogue on the politics and development of Nepal and the South Asia region.Just a quick heads-up—this is a live recording of the conversation, so the audio quality might not always be perfect. This episode starts off a bit disturbed, but evens out soon enough. Also, you'll hear a mix of Nepali and English throughout the conversation—hope you enjoy!!
Brighton – the regency city by the sea, which grew from a sleepy fishing town into a centre of Georgian leisure, initially as a spa town, but later as a centre for entertainment favoured by the Prince Regent himself. As train loads of tourists replaced royalty, Brighton grew into one of England's largest Victorian seaside resorts. In part 1 we discuss Politics and War, and Science and Industry. In this episode we explore the royal connections, and the sometimes dubious medicinal industry that attracted visitors in the 18th century. Perhaps less well known, is Brighton's connection with an earlier King and one of the greatest escapes of all time. The second episode will cover Culture and the Urban Landscape of Brighton, and will be released in two weeks.Visit yeoldeguide.com to find out more about the podcast and hear other episodesSend us a text
Rob Walker, author of City Tech: 20 Apps, Ideas, and Innovators Changing the Urban Landscape, reflects on how artificial intelligence could transform urban planning, along with other advances in technology that are poised to improve quality of life in cities.
This is a remote report, a conversation conducted virtully rather than in person. In these episodes I speak with musicians who have moved away from Vancouver about their experiences and the venues they loved. Mar Sellars started playing in bands as a teenager in Vancouver, including The Riff Randells, The Ewoks and the Engaged. She also played in bands while living in the UK, and worked at the CBC and the BBC. She currently lives in Los Angeles where she runs a Music PR, Consulting & Management Agency and is also a booking agent and label manager. Venues discussed: The Rage, The Starfish Room, The Brickyard, The Picadilly Pub, The Good Jacket, The Marine Club, The Railway Club, The Sugar Refinery, Ms T's Cabaret, Submission Hold House, Video In, The Waldorf. Bands discussed: Flash Bastard, The Buzzcocks, Gob, Pluto, Thee Goblins, The Evaporators, The Organ, Fun 100, Lederhosen Lucil, Pulp, Blur, Elastica, Weezer, Moist, Crowded House, Sheryl Crow, the White Stripes, Operation Makeout, the Von Blondies, Phillip Boa and the Voodooclub, Library Eater, The Disgusteens, New Pornographers. Thank you to Kellarissa for the original theme music. This episode features the following music: The Riff Randells: Who Says Girls Can't Rock from Riff Randells 7" (Mint Records 2000) The Racket: British Bands Release Cult Records The Evaporators: Aside From All This, Is There Anything Else? from I Gotta Rash split 12" (Nardwuar Records, 1998)
This week we're joined by writer Rob Walker to talk about his book, City Tech: 20 Apps, Ideas, and Innovations Changing the Urban Landscape. We discuss data collection, misconceptions, impressive transportation technologies such as e-bikes, and how technology has progressed in the last decade. +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com
Join Nick Constantino on Marketing MadMen as he interviews Brian McGowan, President and CEO of Centennial Yards. Discover how this $6 billion, 50-acre mixed-use development will transform downtown Atlanta. Learn about Brian's journey from working with Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger to leading this monumental project, and explore the impact of Centennial Yards on Atlanta's future. Key Takeaways Centennial Yards is a $6 billion, 50-acre mixed-use development in downtown Atlanta. The project will include hotels, apartments, office spaces, and new streets, connecting isolated neighborhoods. Public transit and infrastructure improvements are key components of the project. Centennial Yards aims to enhance downtown's appeal and support major events like the Super Bowl and World Cup. Brian McGowan's background in economic development and leadership has uniquely positioned him to spearhead this transformative project. patreon.com/TheMarketingMadMen: https://www.nick-constantino.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the history of English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape. In the fourth of four parts covering Liverpool we'll explore the rich architecture of the city, including the monumental Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Liverpool has one of the largest Georgian centres in the country, a mercantile banking district and the famous three graces by the waterfront. We will discuss St Georges Hall, the two magnificent cathedrals, and the legacy of the enormous shipping industry. We will explore how housing conditions changed over the centuries.We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguideSend us a text
Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the history of English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape. In the third of four parts on Liverpool we'll be covering the industrial history of Liverpool, including the essential role of Liverpool's docks in world trade. The wealth brought by the docks led to large infrastructure development such as the Liveprool Overhead Railway and numerous tunnels.Don't miss episodes one and two, which told the story of migration, the role of Liverpool in the second world war and enormous musical influence.We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguideSend us a Text Message.
This episode of the Urban Exchange podcast explores the role of digital financial innovation in building urban resilience, featuring experts Daniel Sullivan, Director of Resilience for the City of Cape Town, and Tanya Filer, Founder and CEO of StateUp. Together, we look at the findings of StateUp's latest research, conducted in partnership with the Resilient Cities Network, on the transformative power of public financial technologies in building urban resilience. Tanya highlights some of the common challenges such as fiscal constraints, climate change, and social inequalities, and looks into the importance of digital and emerging technologies in urban resilience. Daniel shares his and Cape Town's experience in deploying digital initiatives to advance urban resilience, including the use of digital financial technologies to build resilience outcomes. He discusses the city's parallel journeys in developing a digital strategy and a resilience program, focusing on using data insights and technology to inform city responses and support vulnerable communities. The conversation then delves into the challenges of bridging the gap between digital and resilience teams within city governments to maximise the impact of digital transitions. Tanya and Daniel highlight the cultural barriers and the need for a cohesive strategy that combines digital insights and policy implementation. The episode also explores the potential for cities to use digital technologies to address specific resilience goals, such as using spend data to better plan and prepare for food and water shortages. Listen in to uncover insights into the role of digital financial innovation in building urban resilience, emphasising the importance of collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and leveraging partnerships within the city ecosystem. For more information on the work between Resilient Cities Network, StateUp and Visa, click here.
Join us for a dynamic episode of the In Development podcast as we sit down with Chelsea Whitty and Jordan Riemer, two innovative urban planners making significant impacts on Edmonton's urban landscape.Jordan Riemer is an Urban Planner in Edmonton who specializes in merging equity and land-use considerations into transportation planning. With a background that includes six years at DIALOG, Jordan has been involved in major projects such as the Valley Line West LRT and the Yellowhead Trail Freeway Conversion Program, showcasing his expertise in solving complex city-building challenges.Chelsea Whitty is an Associate at DIALOG, where she excels in urban design, sustainable integration, and public engagement. Her portfolio includes significant projects like Kinistinâw Park and the MacEwan University Campus Master Plan, demonstrating her commitment to creating thoughtful and resilient urban environments.In this episode, we delve into the transformative projects shaping Edmonton's future. Jordan discusses his work on the Valley Line LRT and Edmonton's approach to Sustainable Urban Integration (SUI), emphasizing how innovative transit design can enhance community connectivity and accessibility. Chelsea Whitty shares insights into her projects, focusing on the importance of public engagement and collaborative urban design.Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities in urban planning as Jordan and Chelsea share their experiences and visions for Edmonton's growth. Discover how their collaborative approaches and innovative thinking are driving positive change in the city.Tune in to learn more about the exciting projects redefining Edmonton's urban landscape and the passionate planners behind them.
Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the history of English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape. In the second of four parts on Liverpool we'll be covering the incredible musical history of Liverpool including Merseybeat and waves of musical innovation covering half a century. We will also be talking about the football teams, horseracing and Liverpool's fantastic art. Don't miss episode one, which told the story of migration, the role of Liverpool in the second world war and the turbulent politics of the cityIn later episodes we will be exploring the industry of Liverpool's vast docks, and remarkable architecture around the city. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguideSend us a Text Message.
As Andrew M. Gardner explains in The Fragmentary City: Migration, Modernity, and Difference in the Urban Landscape of Doha, Qatar (Cornell UP, 2024) in Qatar and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, nearly nine out of every ten residents are foreign noncitizens. Many of these foreigners reside in the cities that have arisen in Qatar and neighboring states. The book provides an overview of the gulf migration system with its diverse migrant experiences. Gardner focuses on the ways that demography and global mobility have shaped the city of Doha and the urban characteristics of the Arabian Peninsula in general. Building on those migrant experiences, the book turns to the spatial politics of the modern Arabian city, exploring who is placed where in the city and how this social landscape came into historical existence. The author reflects on what we might learn from these cities and the societies that inhabit them. Gardner frames the contemporary cities of the Arabian Peninsula not as poor imitations of Western urban modernity, but instead as cities on the frontiers of a global, neoliberal, and increasingly urban future. Andrew M. Gardner is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He has focused his research on the places, peoples and societies that interact on the Arabian Peninsula, where he has conducted extensive fieldwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
As Andrew M. Gardner explains in The Fragmentary City: Migration, Modernity, and Difference in the Urban Landscape of Doha, Qatar (Cornell UP, 2024) in Qatar and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, nearly nine out of every ten residents are foreign noncitizens. Many of these foreigners reside in the cities that have arisen in Qatar and neighboring states. The book provides an overview of the gulf migration system with its diverse migrant experiences. Gardner focuses on the ways that demography and global mobility have shaped the city of Doha and the urban characteristics of the Arabian Peninsula in general. Building on those migrant experiences, the book turns to the spatial politics of the modern Arabian city, exploring who is placed where in the city and how this social landscape came into historical existence. The author reflects on what we might learn from these cities and the societies that inhabit them. Gardner frames the contemporary cities of the Arabian Peninsula not as poor imitations of Western urban modernity, but instead as cities on the frontiers of a global, neoliberal, and increasingly urban future. Andrew M. Gardner is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He has focused his research on the places, peoples and societies that interact on the Arabian Peninsula, where he has conducted extensive fieldwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
As Andrew M. Gardner explains in The Fragmentary City: Migration, Modernity, and Difference in the Urban Landscape of Doha, Qatar (Cornell UP, 2024) in Qatar and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, nearly nine out of every ten residents are foreign noncitizens. Many of these foreigners reside in the cities that have arisen in Qatar and neighboring states. The book provides an overview of the gulf migration system with its diverse migrant experiences. Gardner focuses on the ways that demography and global mobility have shaped the city of Doha and the urban characteristics of the Arabian Peninsula in general. Building on those migrant experiences, the book turns to the spatial politics of the modern Arabian city, exploring who is placed where in the city and how this social landscape came into historical existence. The author reflects on what we might learn from these cities and the societies that inhabit them. Gardner frames the contemporary cities of the Arabian Peninsula not as poor imitations of Western urban modernity, but instead as cities on the frontiers of a global, neoliberal, and increasingly urban future. Andrew M. Gardner is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He has focused his research on the places, peoples and societies that interact on the Arabian Peninsula, where he has conducted extensive fieldwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology
As Andrew M. Gardner explains in The Fragmentary City: Migration, Modernity, and Difference in the Urban Landscape of Doha, Qatar (Cornell UP, 2024) in Qatar and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, nearly nine out of every ten residents are foreign noncitizens. Many of these foreigners reside in the cities that have arisen in Qatar and neighboring states. The book provides an overview of the gulf migration system with its diverse migrant experiences. Gardner focuses on the ways that demography and global mobility have shaped the city of Doha and the urban characteristics of the Arabian Peninsula in general. Building on those migrant experiences, the book turns to the spatial politics of the modern Arabian city, exploring who is placed where in the city and how this social landscape came into historical existence. The author reflects on what we might learn from these cities and the societies that inhabit them. Gardner frames the contemporary cities of the Arabian Peninsula not as poor imitations of Western urban modernity, but instead as cities on the frontiers of a global, neoliberal, and increasingly urban future. Andrew M. Gardner is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He has focused his research on the places, peoples and societies that interact on the Arabian Peninsula, where he has conducted extensive fieldwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology
As Andrew M. Gardner explains in The Fragmentary City: Migration, Modernity, and Difference in the Urban Landscape of Doha, Qatar (Cornell UP, 2024) in Qatar and elsewhere on the Arabian Peninsula, nearly nine out of every ten residents are foreign noncitizens. Many of these foreigners reside in the cities that have arisen in Qatar and neighboring states. The book provides an overview of the gulf migration system with its diverse migrant experiences. Gardner focuses on the ways that demography and global mobility have shaped the city of Doha and the urban characteristics of the Arabian Peninsula in general. Building on those migrant experiences, the book turns to the spatial politics of the modern Arabian city, exploring who is placed where in the city and how this social landscape came into historical existence. The author reflects on what we might learn from these cities and the societies that inhabit them. Gardner frames the contemporary cities of the Arabian Peninsula not as poor imitations of Western urban modernity, but instead as cities on the frontiers of a global, neoliberal, and increasingly urban future. Andrew M. Gardner is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. He has focused his research on the places, peoples and societies that interact on the Arabian Peninsula, where he has conducted extensive fieldwork. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Veda Hille is a beloved Vancouver musician, composer, theatre maker, and performer. She first played in a band called Mudlarks and started making records under her own name in 1991. She also had a children's band called Duplex. She has been involved in music, art, and theatre for several decades, creating and collaborating in many genres. This conversation took place on May 14th 2024. Venues visited: La Quena Coffee House was at 1111 Commercial Drive from the early 1980s until 2000. It was a non-profit political meeting hub. Cafe Deux Soleils (1393 Commercial Dr, ) was a vegetarian restaurant which hosted music and poetry events starting in the ‘90s, and closed in 2022. Edison Electric Gallery of Moving Images, an experimental film centre run by Alex Mackenzie, was near Commercial and Venables. The Oddfellows Hall at 1720 Graveley Street (a branch of the international frateral orgnization), held at least a dozen punk shows fom 1979 to 1984. The York Theatre (639 Commercial Drive), where Veda Hille stages the East Van Panto each winter, was previously the New York Theatre rock venue in the ‘80s and ‘90s before becoming the Raja Bollywood Cinema. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 179 at 2205 Commercial Dr. Music clips used with artist permission. Veda Hille: Neighbourhood Song from Songs About People and Buildings (1991) One Hot Summer from Spine (1996)LuckLucky from This Riot Life (2008) Tracers from Beach Practice (2020)
Send us a Text Message.What if the fragmentation of society is creating a crisis in youth well-being? Join us as we welcome Winnie Orodi, the Head of Curriculum Involvement and Monitoring and Evaluation at New Dawn, Kenya, who unravels the deep-seated challenges young people face in Kenya's urbanizing landscape. Winnie takes us through the psychosocial support programs she leads for preteens and teenagers, touching on crucial topics like identity, life skills, and sexuality. She reveals how the breakdown of extended family structures, traced back to colonization and the onset of formal education and urban work, has left many young people feeling disconnected. Winnie also sheds light on the diverse backgrounds of the students at New Dawn and the mentorship programs aimed at bridging community gaps.We tackle the critical gaps in mental health and education in Kenya, focusing on the lack of standardized certification for specialists and the challenges in diagnosing learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Winnie emphasizes the necessity of equipping facilitators with the skills to support young people effectively and the importance of stable, long-term mentorship programs that can foster trust and community. Discover the broader need for accessible and comprehensive health services, the infrastructure required to support these initiatives, and the impact of environmental factors like floods on children's well-being. This episode offers a profound understanding of the ongoing efforts to improve the mental health and well-being of Kenya's youth amidst environmental and social challenges.Support the Show.Follow axschat on social mediaTwitter:https://twitter.com/axschathttps://twitter.com/AkwyZhttps://twitter.com/neilmillikenhttps://twitter.com/debraruhLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniovieirasantos/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/axschat/Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/akwyz
Join us on a historical tour of Liverpool. World famous for The Beatles and its football clubs, Liverpool has a rich and influential history and magnificent architectural heritage. Ye Olde Guide explores the history of English towns and cities in four categories: Politics & War, Arts & Culture, Science & Industry, and Urban Landscape. In the first of four parts on Liverpool we will be giving a brief historical overview before exploring our first category Politics and War. We will discuss the role of immigration on Liverpool, giving rise to its large Irish, Caribbean and Chinese communities amongst others. We will discuss the politics of twentieth century Liverpool and its legacy both in local urban planning and national politics. We will be discussing the crucial role Liverpool played in the second world war and historical associations with the American Civil War. In later episodes we will be exploring the music of Liverpool, the vast docks, and remarkable architecture around the city. We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on the episode. Please get in touch by visiting yeoldeguide.com or tweet us @yeoldeguide
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Andrew Waugh is an architect with a passion for using sustainable materials in construction projects. His practice, Waugh Thistleton Architects, is a London based architectural practice producing thoughtful and sustainable projects both locally and internationally. The practice is a world leader in engineered timber and pioneer in the field of tall timber buildings. Of particular renown is the Black & White building in London that has been short listed for a RIBA London Award in 2024. The build was described by RIBA journal as 'a major step forward for the development and construction industry' and is the tallest engineered timber office building in central London.In 2023, Waugh Thistleton were named Architect of the Year in AJ Architecture Awards 2023. The Architect's Journal recognised the practise for their long standing advocacy for timber saying that 'In the face of the climate crisis, Waugh Thistleton is a worthy winner for its ability to work within the constraints of very challenging policy yet create cutting-edge, sustainable architecture. Not only that, it is also prompting the whole industry to raise its game.'In this podcast, Andrew explains the different types of engineered timber and how some have superior structural strength while others have the mass required to offer superior acoustic performance. The choice of materials, as he outlines, is determined by usefulness, cost and how they fit into an overall objective of using as few materials as possible.! Andrew's passion for the use of sustainable materials shines through as he explains how the wood used is sourced from forests planted with biodiversity in mind. The forests are not monoculture forests, they are planted with FSC of PEFC licences, and the harvest used for producing construction materials is a long way short of the overall capacity of the forests to produce sustainable timber.From a biophilic design perspective, Andew details some of the many health and well-being benefits of using wood in the built environment. The better acoustics, the hydroscopic nature of wood creating better air quality and the calming properties of sawn timber are among the benefits discussed. He also describes how the external wood design, creates Solar shading on the building which reduces energy use for heating and cooling by about a third.Talking of the Black and White building, Andrew says:“IIt is important for us to ensure that this move towards low carbon construction, low carbon architecture is not a peripheral occupation. It is not just for birdwatching centres, and National Trust museums, it has to be mainstream. The entire building, which was built for a commercial company, Blackstone, is above the ground floor slab made of timber. So, it's timber staircases, timber, lift shafts, timber beams, columns, floor slabs, external wall curtain walling is timber, and the external cladding is timber as well. A completely timber building. It was built very quickly in 83 weeks. So very fast construction. It was cost equivalent to concrete. We were obliged to track the cost of the building all the way to tender with the main contractor against a concrete equivalent building and we were able to demonstrate that it was cost equivalent. So fast, inexpensive, and letting extremely well - the client's very happy, which is really nice.”Each piece of timber has a QR code, so it can be placed exactly into place. So it's not only fast but also quiet and clean. Put that against the usual cement trucks and building site cacophony. In fact the whole building took only 70 deliveriesThe overriding message from Andrew's advocacy of sustainable building, using the example of the Black and White building, is that using these technologies and approaches is a positive advance in construction with myriad benefits. It is no longer necessary to wear a metaphorical hair shirt to build in a way that is sympathetic to the environment. Fast, quiet and quick construction of modern buildings filled with biophilic design is the route to happy owners and happy occupants. To find out more about the projects visit: https://waughthistleton.comTo download the free ebook he mentioned, click here:https://info.thinkwood.com/download/100-uk-clt-projectsHave you got a copy of the Journal? You can purchase a copy directly from us at the journalofbiophilicdesign.com or Amazon. If you like our podcast and would like to support us in some way, you can buy us a coffee if you'd like to, thank you xCredits: with thanks to George Harvey Audio Production for the calming biophilic soundscape that backs all our podcasts. Did you know our podcast is also on Audible, Amazon Music, Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, Stitcher, vurbl, podbay, podtail, and most if not all the RSS feeds?Facebook https://www.facebook.com/journalofbiophilicdesign/Twitter https://twitter.com/JofBiophilicDsnLinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/company/journalofbiophilicdesign/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/journalofbiophilicdesign
Sustainable Futures: Designing Green Communities and Buildings
In this episode, Sustainable Futures sits down with professor, researcher, and advocate Dr. Sabine O'Hara to discuss urban agriculture, food justice, and the fostering of a better relationship with the products that sustain us. Dr. O'Hara's work has focused on enhancing food equity, promoting health and wellbeing through sustainable food systems, and enhancing urban sustainability with the ability to sustain itself. She has consistently focused on the enhancement of local communities through a diverse array of sustainable food programming and access. Join us for a conversation on food, agriculture, and community resilience with the power of green infrastructure.
Join Dr Nithyanandam, a Professor from Takshashila Institution and Mr Varun Sridharan, Co-founder and CEO of Greenvironment Innovation & Marketing India (P) Ltd, in a captivating podcast episode where they delve into the critical need for wastewater management in the Indian context. Amid the water scarcity crisis affecting southern cities, they explore sustainable solutions and technological advancements for treating water at household levels. The discussion also covers the economic aspects, policy interventions required for system improvements, and practical tips for effective wastewater management. Discover how cities like Chennai have tackled their water needs and the lessons Bangalore can learn to enhance its water sustainability. Tune in to this episode to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in wastewater management. Visit https://school.takshashila.org.in/ for more.
Welcome to our Spotlight 2024 virtual forum series, designed to shine a light on some of the key topics impacting on the workplace today and in the future. Building on our successful series in 2022 we are relaunching this popular series to provide a thought-provoking space for our Art of work to come together and share their thoughts, feelings and insights together. Across this year we are hosting a series of bi-monthly live podcasts and have some fascinating guests lined up to explore everything from being human in the workplace, the impact of AI on our work and how do we act in times of disruption. In this first episode of our Spotlight 2024 series, we explore the fascinating topic of ‘Making of cities human again' and what makes a ‘human-centric' city? Joined by our good friends Rich and Andy Ward, founders of RAW Brothers, we discuss what's happening right now on our cities, what the futures looking like and where do we go from here? Together we discuss: The impact of every act of kindness Returning to cities for relationships and collaboration Being thankful for diversity, acceptance and peace in our cities Occupying your city space with an abundant attitude The Art of Work, is a consultancy that specialises in helping organisations and individuals navigate the changing world of work. Do sign up for our regular podcasts if you want to know more or take a look at our website:www.theartofwork.uk.com.
Welcome to "The Construction Life," where we unravel the intricacies of urban development with our esteemed guest, Edward Skira, founder of Urban Toronto. Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of urban planning and architecture, exploring the evolution of Southern Ontario's urban landscape. Edward Skira brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, having dedicated years to tracking developments across the region through Urban Toronto. Throughout the episode, Edward provides invaluable insights into the creative processes behind new building designs, emphasizing the importance of balancing beauty and functionality in architectural endeavors. As we navigate the urban terrain, Edward sheds light on the challenges of underutilized land in Toronto, discussing opportunities for revitalization and redevelopment. He engages in a thought-provoking debate on the necessity of super tall buildings, probing into the implications of vertical expansion for urban density and sustainability. Delving deeper, Edward explores the complexities of building for density, touching on the importance of walkability and community cohesion in combating the rise of inorganic neighborhoods and "vertical malls." Drawing from his extensive expertise, Edward offers compelling comparisons of neighborhoods over the past two decades, revealing the transformative impact of urban development. Stay connected with The Construction Life Podcast by texting Manny at 416 433-5737 or emailing him at manny@theconstructionlife.com. If you have something to contribute to the podcast, email info@theconstructionlife.com to schedule a time to join us in studio. Are you interested in the latest trends in building, renovation, home improvement, real estate, architecture, design, engineering, contracting, trades, and DIY? Look no further! Our construction podcast and social media content cover a wide range of topics, including project management, safety, best practices, business development, leadership, marketing, customer service, productivity, sustainability, technology, innovation, and industry news
Check out the latest episode of "In Development" featuring Jason Cunha, where he shares his expertise on the infrastructure challenges in infill development. Jason discusses this topic through the lens of zoning bylaw renewal, as well as it applies to programs such as the Neighborhood Renewal and Infill Fire Protection. Later on in the episode Jason reflects on his term as IDEA President since May 2023, ruminating on the association's growth, new educational programming and the upcoming inaugural golf tournament next summer. This episode covers a range of topics from water mains to district planning to composting toilets. Don't miss out—listen now using the link in bio!–Jason Cunha is an Associate and Project Manager at Stantec. He is a mechanical engineer and experienced project manager with a long track record of managing large scale infrastructure projects in Edmonton, with a specialty in infrastructure renewal and replacement. Prior to his current role with Stantec, he held leadership and project management roles at EPCOR Water and ATCO and brings a wealth of utility industry knowledge from his time there.Jason's first direct experience with the real estate development industry started in his role as Manager, Infill Development Planning and Engineering at EPCOR Water. In that role he developed an appreciation for the importance of connecting and building understanding between the land planning and engineering sides of the development process, and uses that insight both in advising clients and in working to influence the development of policy and processes within the City of Edmonton.Jason is the current president of the Infill Development in Edmonton Association (IDEA). He joined IDEA to provide an engineering perspective and share his knowledge and expertise in all things infrastructure.
Guest: Jennifer Sanders, Co-Founder and Executive Director at NTXIA [@NTXIA_]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferhsanders/____________________________Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast & Audio Signals PodcastOn ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli____________________________Episode NotesAs urban landscapes continue to evolve, the world's gaze is fixed on the potential of smart cities. The Smart City Expo World Congress stands as a testament to this interest, connecting global leaders, innovative companies, and forward-thinking organizations. The aim? To collaboratively move cities towards a brighter, more sustainable future. In this episode of the "Redefining Society Podcast" on ITSP Magazine, Marco Ciappelli engages in a riveting conversation with Jennifer Sanders, founder of the North Texas Innovation Alliance. They discuss the intertwining roles of technology, society, and politics in shaping the cities of tomorrow.While many might nostalgically think of the Jetsons when envisioning the future, the reality of smart cities is far more complex and intertwined with our daily lives. As urban areas house an increasing majority of the world's population, understanding the trajectory of these cities becomes paramount. Jennifer Sanders, with her extensive experience in consulting, innovation alliances, and regional planning, offers valuable insights. She emphasizes the importance of thinking both globally and hyper-locally, underscoring the need for communities to work from the ground up, ensuring a quality of life that resonates with every individual.As technology continues to redefine the boundaries of our world, this episode sheds light on the balance between individual deep interactions and broader global engagements. It's a balance of hyperlocal focus and global vision, reminding us that every piece is essential in crafting the world we aspire to inhabit.____________________________Watch this and other videos on ITSPmagazine's YouTube Channel
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SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Worldpost.ioGet your mail delivered to your home country and receive it anywhere in the word-----------------------------------------Hello, dear listeners! In this new episode of the Summer Road Trip series, Josh and Kalie find themselves in the enchanting city of Zaragoza. This vibrant hub is more than just a cultural melting pot; it's a place where history, modernism, and architectural diversity coalesce to offer a truly unique experience.Join us as Josh and Kalie take us on an auditory adventure, sharing their firsthand travel insights and experiences. They marvel at the majestic Basilica del Pilar and the historic Aljafería Palace, two of Zaragoza's crown jewels that epitomize the city's rich cultural tapestry.But this episode is not just about Zaragoza! Our dynamic duo broadens the scope of their exploration, venturing into a detailed comparison of the top ten cities in both Spain and Portugal. From the picturesque locales of Lisbon and Porto to the bustling vibrancy of Madrid and Barcelona, Josh and Kalie analyze each destination's unique appeal, assessing them from the perspective of potential expat living destinations.Are you curious about the culinary delights awaiting you in these vibrant cities? Craving insights into the vibrant nightlife and urban landscapes that characterize Spain and Portugal's top spots? This episode is packed with information that will fuel your wanderlust and perhaps guide you in choosing your next home abroad.So sit back, relax, and embark on another exciting episode of "Let's Move to Portugal" as they dissect the allure and potential drawbacks of settling in these sought-after Iberian destinations. Tune in to find out which city tops their list and whether Zaragoza finds a place in their potential expat paradise list. It's an episode brimming with exploration, discovery, and invaluable advice. You won't want to miss it! AdsJohn McNertney of Green Ocean Global AdvisorsContact John now!john@greenoceanglobal.net415-347-8057greenoceanglobal.netHear John on Episode 13Worldpost.io Get your mail delivered to your home country and receive it anywhere in the wordLusitano Dreams Creative housing solutions for Expats! ExpatsEverywhere CoursesD7Remote Workers Visa (D8)Living in Portugal Guide | Help With Setup & Things to Know ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Join @benbelack and @zachgoldsmith24 this week for a very special guest on "To Live and Buy in Los Angeles". For our special series of Real Estate Rockstars we are joined by real estate titan Jay Luchs, the mastermind behind LA's commercial real estate landscape. He may be best recognized for his signs on buildings throughout the streets of Los Angeles, representing world-renowned fashion brands, entertainment companies, and more. Jay Luchs' influence on LA's urban landscape is undeniable. Learn about his journey, strategies, and the secrets behind his success as he shares insights into his high-paced lifestyle and dedication to his craft. Don't miss out on this exclusive episode! Watch full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tfuEV1P_xHIConnect with Ben and Zach on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benbelackhttps://www.instagram.com/zachgoldsmith24/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/benbelackhttps://www.facebook.com/zach.goldsmith.98Twitter:https://twitter.com/benbelackTiktok:https://www.tiktok.com/@benbelackSubscribe to our Youtube Channel:www.youtube.com/benbelack
“Urban agriculture always seemed like a beautiful solution to so many environmental problems like food miles, seasonality, getting rid of the sod; not to mention all of the physical and mental benefits that gardens bring to people." —Meredith Shepherd Urban farming can help create a future where everyone has easy access to fresh, nutrient-rich produce. Additionally, these gardens provide green spaces in cities that can be used for leisure activities and contribute to improved physical and mental health. With the help of modern technology, urban farmers will be able to maximize their yields while minimizing their use of resources such as water, energy, and land. This could lead to a more sustainable future for our cities and a healthier lifestyle for all. For one woman, this was the motivation to start Love & Carrots, a company that helps city dwellers to enjoy the benefits of urban farming while also reducing their carbon footprint. Not only will they be able to access fresh and healthy food right from their backyard but it will also bring them closer to nature and provide them with an opportunity to learn new skills. From seedlings to soil preparation, this initiative is providing all the necessary tools and advice that one needs for successful urban farming. Listen in as Justine and Love & Carrots founder, Meredith Shepherd share the benefits of urban gardening, finding good people to join your team, operating with a system in place, being adaptable and patient, being able to delegate tasks strategically, and taking baby steps as you navigate your journey. Meet Meredith: Meredith Sheperd has been working in organic agriculture and environmental sustainability for 15 years. Before founding Love & Carrots in 2011, she was the manager of Chaily Farm in VA, which produced organic herbs and vegetables for DC restaurants. Meredith received the 2013 DC Mayor's Sustainability Award, 2014 Green America Award, and Business Insider's Top 50 'Coolest' Businesses in America. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Episode Highlights: 02:44 The Growth of Love & Carrots 06:29 It's All About Your Team 13:52 Overcoming the Pandemic and Other Challenges 18:09 How to Focus on What You Love 21:27 It Takes Time
Take a deep dive into pruning in urban landscapes with OK County OSU Extension Educators, Joshua Campbell, Julia Laughlin and Urban Ag Program Assistant, Kate Reynolds. They look at the benefits of pruning, how to prune, when to prune, and how to manage your tools. Why Prune (0:55) When to Prune (7:23) How to Prune (11:04) Myths and Questions (14:26) Factsheet: Pruning Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, and Vines
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Since the start of the pandemic, the number of digital nomads with traditional jobs has more than tripled. More than 50% of the world's digital nomads in 2022 were from the US. But one Singaporean is joining this growing trend. In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Timothy Go and Bharati Jagdish speak with Gabriel Wong, CEO of Ascend Marketing, who will be moving his family of 3+1 (2nd child due Feb) to a neighboring country. Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) Highlights of the conversation: 01.50 : The main reason for the move to Bali 02.40 : How realistic is remote working? 07.32 : What are the challenges you can foresee, e.g culture and education? 11.18 : What would you say to people who are considering to relocate overseas? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Martha Schwartz is a landscape architect, urbanist, and climate activist. Her work and teaching focuses on the urban public realm landscape and its importance in making cities “climate ready”. For more than 40 years, Martha Schwartz Partners has completed projects around the globe, from site-specific art installations to public spaces, parks, master-planning and reclamation. Schwartz is also a tenured Professor in Practice at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and recently founded MAYDAY. Earth, a non-profit focused on communications and education about Nature Based and Geoengineering Solutions.
Mike Poggioli came to see photography as a serious creative outlet when he moved to Chicago in 2015 and became enamored by the beauty of the city's architecture. He was particularly drawn to the L trains, experiencing every ride through The Loop, Chicago's downtown center, as a complimentary architecture tour. Mike then brought his newfound love for cityscapes to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he studied clinical psychology. It wasn't until he began a clinical internship in Asheville, North Carolina, that he ventured into landscape photography. While there, Mike quickly discovered a passion for capturing the layers of the Blue Ridge Mountains. He is currently based out of Asheville, NC. Resources Mike Poggioli Bryan Minear Websites Sponsors Charcoal Book Club Education Resources: The Visual Path eBook Momenta Photographic Workshops Candid Frame Resources Download the free Candid Frame app for your favorite smart device. Click here to download it for . Click here to download Support the work we do at The Candid Frame by contributing to our Patreon effort. You can do this by visiting or the website and clicking on the Patreon button. You can also provide a one-time donation via . You can follow Ibarionex on and .
The Urban Development Institute of Australia, Victorian Division (UDIA Victoria) CEO Matthew Kandelaars talks about what part of urban development he thinks we get right here in Australia, and what part we get wrong, and will Australians ever fall in love with high density living?
PACT Renaissance Collaborative (PRC) is a team selected by NYCHA to renovate and preserve 16 NYCHA properties located in Manhattan. They have decades of experience in the financing, rehabilitation and management of affordable housing and understand the importance of both consistency during a transition process, and of building meaningful partnerships with residents and staff. Pierre and Amy are here from PACT to discuss the tribulations and successes of their long term projects as well as answering the controversial question: can gentrification be a benefit for current residents? #Trend with us ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-trend-with-justin-a-w/support
In this episode, Wes and Todd sit down with Colorado Springs Painter, Jon Francis. Jon talks about his early introduction to art, Floyd Tunson, Colorado Springs vibrant art community, finding his voice, Knox College, teaching, the catalyst that made him start painting again, urban landscapes, process, the importance of quiet moments, photography, power lines, routine, the crossover of teaching and art, setting goals, compulsion to create, Boxcar conversations, pricing, painting Colorado Springs landmarks, gallery representation, commissions, being a storyteller, music, The Look Up Gallery, cars and chrome, and advice to aspiring young Artists.Join us for a fantastic conversation with Jon Francis. Check out Jon's work at his website www.jonfrancis.artFollow Jon Francis on social media:On Instagram at www.instagram.com/jonnie.2.bad/@jonnie.2.badOn Facebook at www.facebook.com/jonfrancisartCatch Jon's current exhibition, through the month of November, at The Look Up Gallery, inside Yobel, located at 11 E. Bijou Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 www.thelookupgallery.comSee Jon's work in person at Kreuser Gallery – www.kreusergallery.com
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Forrest T. Heath III is the founding partner of Pareto Design, a global design consultancy based in Washington, DC. Pareto works in industries that Forrest believes are building the future and redefining the urban landscape: real estate development, infrastructure, transportation, hospitality, and defense. When not working with Pareto, Forrest can be found: —Working with veterans to protect endangered species and combat human trafficking. —Promote the adoption of electric vehicles. —Build public and private high-speed rail. — Creating decentralized internet infrastructure in the developing world. Website: https://www.pareto-design.com/forrest-t-heath-iii/ Current main project: http://redmedellin.com/ Episode Link: https://iamceo.co/2018/12/20/founding-partner-branding-designer-helps-industries-redefine-the-urban-landscape/
In this episode of Straight Talk Cameron Deggin and Alaattin Kilic shed a light on Fikirtepe's past, present, and future urban planning. The reasons behind Fikirtepe's urban regeneration. If you carefully listen to the entire episode, you will get hints on the investment potential of Fikirtepe and the Asian Side of Istanbul as a whole.(00:25) Intro(01:40) Fikirtepe's Urban Landscape(03:10) Turkish Government's Recent Announcement(03:45) When Did Fikirtepe Urban Regeneration Begin?(05:50) Fikirtepe from Foreigner Investors' Perspective(06:40) Istanbul's Urban Planning Over the Years and Its Weakness(10:52) Why Fikirtepe is the New Bahçeşehir, Başakşehir and Maslak of the Asian Side(11:30) Cameron is saying you are going to be a loser if you don't do this!(17:20) What Do We Have in Fikirtepe?(18:00) Analogy Between Fıkırtepe and Koza Park Project of Bahçeşehir(19:00) Investment Opportunity of Fikirtepe(22:22) OutroReach us at:Whatsapp: wa.me/908505325195 |Website: www.propertyturkey.com |Instagram: www.instagram.com/propertyturkeycom |YouTube: www.youtube.com/PropertyTurkeyCom
Welcome to series 4, episode 13 of the Prompted by Nature podcast. So today is the final episode of the pod before I take a little break for the summer. Today's action point: Stop Jackdaw campaign are organising a week of action to push back against the approval of the Jackdaw gas field. All information about the week can be found on their website www.stopcambo.org. Today, I'm speaking with the incredible Jackee Holder. A well seasoned walker of London streets, parks and green spaces with over 10,000 walking and writing hours under her belt, Jackee is a custodian of trees gathering stories and narratives on paper and through the spoken word to keep memories of our urban woods and forests alive. Jackee is an author, leadership and wellness coach and coach supervisor working in leadership and organisational development. Jackee is the author of four non-fiction titles including 49 Ways To Write Yourself Well (which you can find in the PbN bookshop on bookshop.org) and Be Your Own Best Life Coach. Her published works includes the illustrated Writing With Fabulous Trees Writing Map and ReWilding The Page: Urban Forest writing maps, portable illustrated guides offer writing and journaling activities tips for connecting with nature and the environment. Jackee is currently a columnist for Psychologies magazine where she pens the Write To Flourish monthly column. Jackee's connection to the nature of London The wisdom of tree and what trees and forests mean to her How her love of nature influences her work as a coach Her relationship with Sanctuary Jackee poses a question from her deck How the writing maps came about The beauty of the elder years What she's learnt that she wants to pass on Her hope for the future You can find out more about Jackee and her work plus buy her maps and card deck on her website www.jackeeholder.com and on her instagram @jackeeholderinspires Conversation that would go well with this one are: 1.7 Nana Tomova, The Story Apothecary 1.8 Ian Solomon-Kawall (KMT), Biodiversity, Creativity and Safe Space in Urban Settings 4.5 Cheryl Duerden: Empathetic Forestry 4.11 Annabel Abbs, Walking into Creativity As always, I'm over on my website www.promptedbynature.co.uk I'm on instagram @prompted.by.nature and twitter @promptedxnature Happy listening and I'll speak to you soon. Bye!
Sonic Gathering Place Melbourne Jail: Creating peaceful spaces in the midst of city chaosOn this Radiothon show we explore the beginnings of the show Communication Mixdown with John Langer, and the ambience of cities with Jordan Lacey. And we encourage listeners to donate to keep community strong and keep 3CR on air for another year. Communication Mixdown? What's that?John Langer, the person who started Communication Mixdown in 2016, tells Judith about how the name came about and the themes the show has covered over the years, from terms like 'fake news' which emerged at the beginning of the Trump era, to how climate change has been communicated to the public and the increase in surveillance-the digital panopticon. While communication is a huge topic, the show comes together around the idea of communication within power relationships-asking questions like who gets to speak?, who doesn't?, the importance of community languages...and lots more! How does a city makes you feel?Jordan Lacey chats with Judith about what he means by the ambience of a city, how we experience the city "from the position of our own sensing body", and how sound artists in Australia and internationally have worked to create peaceful spaces in the middle of busy cities, not necesarily to hide city sounds, but to transform them. And what about Community Radio Stations? How do they contribute to the ambience of a city? Well, sounds coming out of car windows in Fitzroy...or sounds emerging from a boat on a river in Berlin, just for starters. You can check out Jordan's paper Cities are made from more than buildings and roads. They are made from ambiances-how a city makes you feel here
Talking with your friendly neighborhood arborist Cameron Scott Bartlett Tree Experts about one of the most iconic trees in the United States — the Post Oak.• What is a Post Oak?• Why are so many of them in decline?• What can be done to help your post oaks thrive?Cameron ScottBartlett Tree Expertscscott@bartlett.comwww.Bartlett.comAbout Mansfield News/Talk podcastNews, talk and information about Mansfield, Texaswww.AboutMansfield.com
Amarna Tales (Part 1). East of Akhet-Aten (Amarna), a walled-village hides among the hills. This "East Village" is a well-ordered, secluded community. It seems to be the new home of pharaoh's tomb builders. Originally, they lived at Deir el-Medina in west Luxor. But when Akhenaten founded his new royal city, the tomb-builders left their homes and came here. Today, archaeologists have uncovered a vast amount of material. Homes, animal pens, chapels, and countless artefacts shed light on daily life and family organisation in ancient Egypt. From homes to chapels, guard-houses to water depots, the East Village offers fantastic insights. It even includes traces of Tutankhamun, before he abandoned Amarna...Episode details:Date: c.1355 - 1340 BCE.Location: Akhet-Aten (el-Amarna).Kings: Akhenaten, Neferneferuaten, Tutankhaten/Tutankhamun.Logo image: A battle standard or soldier's emblem, with a sigil of Wepwawet (Kemp 2012).Music by Keith Zizza www.keithzizza.net.Music by Bettina Joy de Guzman www.bettinajoydeguzman.com.Music interludes by Luke Chaos https://twitter.com/Luke_Chaos.Bibliography:Read reports on the East Village and other aspects of Amarna's archaeology free, at The Amarna Project.M. Bierbrier, The Tomb-Builders of the Pharaohs (1982).A. H. Bomann, The Private Chapel in Ancient Egypt: A Study of the Chapels in the Workmen's Village at El Amarna with Special Reference to Deir el Medina and Other Sites (1991).B. G. Davies, Life Within the Five Walls: A Handbook to Deir el-Medina (2018).B. Kemp, The City of Akhenaten and Nefertiti: Amarna and Its People (2012).B. J. Kemp, Amarna Reports I (1984). Free at The Amarna Project.B. J. Kemp, ‘The Amarna Workmen's Village in Retrospect', The Journal of Egyptian Archaeology 73 (1987), 21–50.T. E. Peet and C. L. Woolley, The City of Akhenaten, Volume I (1923). Available free at Archive.org.A. Stevens, Private Religion at Amarna. The Material Evidence (2006).A. Stevens, ‘Private Religion in the Amarna Suburbs', in F. Kampp-Seyfried (ed.), In the Light of Amarna: 100 Years of the Nefertiti Discovery (2012), 95—97.A. Stevens, ‘Visibility, Private Religion and the Urban Landscape of Amarna', in M. Dalton et al. (eds.), Seen & Unseen Spaces (2015), 77—84. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Die Natur im Murg-Auen-Park wirkt so, wie Natur meistens wirkt: natürlich. Aber vieles hier ist gestaltet, sagt die Landschaftsarchitektin Anke Domschky, die am Institut für Urban Landscape an der ZHAW forscht, im Gespräch mit dem Stadtsoziologen Philippe Koch. Und weist darauf hin, dass das Naturhafte heute vielerorts nichts anderes ist als ein geplanter Prozess.
From the way we commute to the way we cool off in extreme heat, everything we know about city life will likely change in the face of continued global temperature increases. What does that mean for you? What does it mean for the future of the urban landscape? And, how will climate change exacerbate one of the biggest problems cities, and society, are already facing?
In the first episode of The Kenyanist, Kamau Wairuri (host) talks to Melissa Wanjiru-Mwita, a lecturer in Spatial Planning at the Technical University of Kenya in Nairobi. Melissa argues that street names reflect what those in power want us to remember or forget. In the first segment, we go back in time to trace the emergence of Nairobi City around the Railway Depot and how the streets were named. Noting that after Kenya became a Crown Colony in 1920, the British were more deliberate about naming the streets. One of the ways of claiming a space is to imprint a name on it. Melissa notes that the Africans were marginalised while some Asians got recognition. In the second segment, we trace the renaming of the streets in Nairobi in the post-colonial period. We note that many streets took the names of Kenya (such as Dedan Kimathi and Harry Thuku) and African nationalists (such as Albert Luthuli and Kwame Nkrumah). However, many of the freedom fighters, including the Kapenguria 6 who had been detained by the colonial government were not honoured in this way. We also note that many streets were named after people who had close ties to Mzee Jomo Kenyatta, the first president of Kenya, even where their contribution to the struggle for independence may not be commensurate with the honour. We examine the politics of naming a street after Tom Mboya, the charismatic politician who was assassinated in Nairobi in 1969, especially the refusal to rename Government Road after him. The street was then renamed 'Moi Avenue' after Daniel arap Moi took over as the second President of Kenya. In this section, we also discuss the gender dynamics of street naming noting how women heroes of the liberation movement such as Field Marshall Muthoni Nyanjiru are not recognised. In the third segment, we look at the contemporary period. We contrast the processes of renaming of streets in Nairobi after Prof Wangari Maathai and Wambui Kenyatta. We examine the more heated debates on the renaming of streets. We note that some renaming of street such as the renaming of Accra Road after Kenneth Matiba and Cross Street after Charles Rubia have been widely accepted. However, the renaming of a street after Fidel Odinga in Mombasa and Francis Atwoli in Nairobi have been met with resistance. Similarly, the failure of the County Government of Mombasa to rename the Mama Ngina Waterfront after Mekatilili wa Menza also raised some acrimony. the Melissa calls for a better legal framework to address the issues of street naming, including outlawing the naming of streets after a living person. She also calls for better recognition of women and go beyond politicians to also honour athletes and cultural icons. Mentioned: Melissa Wanjiru-Mwita. Nairobi's street names reveal what those in power want to remember, or forget. The Conversation. (July 30, 2020). (02.09.2021) Melissa Wanjiru. Street Toponymy and the Decolonisation of the Urban Landscape in Post-Colonial Nairobi, Journal of Cultural Geography, 34, 1 (2017), pp. 1-23.
Earthkeepers: A Circlewood Podcast on Creation Care and Spirituality
In this episode we talk with Alex Bailey, Senior Director of the Outdoor School in the Hill Country of Texas. The Outdoor School partners with hundreds of qualifying schools and nonprofit groups each year to provide transformative, educational experiences in nature, free of charge. The program especially targets youth in Texas who would not otherwise be able to afford this life-changing outdoor experience. Alex is also the founder of an organization called Black Outside, Inc.—whose purpose it is to reconnect black youth to the outdoors.Feedback to Earthkeepers: earthkeepers@circlewood.onlineVoicemail ("We want to hear from you")Guest: Alex BaileyOrganizations: The Outdoor SchoolBlack Outside, Inc.Notes:Frio RiverLaity LodgeTitle One SchoolsCamp Founder Girls on Instagram Diversity in national parksSan Antonio, TX and the city's disparity problemREI - Recreational Equipment Incorporated John 3:16 Keywords: Racial equity, urban landscape, African American camps, black education, inequity, safe spaces, outdoor education, social justice, environmental justice, black youth, urban parks, overpolicing
How can we move beyond the dominant narrative, to hear stories that have been erased? Artist Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn and curator and public historian Gwen Moore find similarities in growing up in communities that were violently transformed or completely erased. Building on earlier discussions of trauma in this program, the two talk about how their practices of storytelling and public memory are a response to damage leveled on Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam and Mill Creek Valley in St. Louis. Their mutual interests point to listening to the voices of ancestors, the testimonial power of objects, and our collective responsibility to understand history.Tuấn Andrew Nguyễn's artistic practice explores strategies of political resistance enacted through counter-memory and post-memory. Extracting and re-working narratives via history and supernaturalisms is an essential part of Nguyen's video works and sculptures where fact and fiction are both held accountable. Gwen Moore is the Curator of Urban Landscape and Community Identity at the Missouri Historical Society focusing on race, ethnicity, race relations, and social justice issues in St. Louis. An important part of her work has been documenting the Ferguson protest movement, which includes a collection of physical materials along with an oral history project. Gwen was also the curator for the Missouri History Museum exhibition, #1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis. -As a major component of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis's exhibition Stories of Resistance, Radio Resistance assembles the voices of intersecting local and global agents of change. Artists featured in the exhibition are paired with figures from the past, present, and future of St. Louis, coming together to transmit messages of dissent. Eleven episodes will be released over the course of the exhibition, amplifying shared struggles, collective dreams, and models of individual and group action. Using a historically rebellious medium, Radio Resistance broadcasts social narratives of defiance and hope.Selections of Radio Resistance will be broadcast on St. Louis on the Air, the noontime talk program hosted by Sarah Fenske on St. Louis Public Radio. Full episodes will be released biweekly in a listening station at CAM, and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. A publication celebrating Stories of Resistance, featuring episode highlights, will be released later this year.
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Amberin Zaman speaks this week to Tugba Tanyeri Erdemir, a Turkish academic, about the current status of the Haghia Sophia, the 6th century Byzantine cathedral that was converted from a museum to a full service mosque close to a year ago provoking harsh reactions worldwide. Has the structure been damaged? What further “conquests” does Erdogan have in mind as he pushes ahead with his ambitious campaign to supplant modern Turkey's father Kemal Ataturk as the “greatest” and most consequential leader since the founding of the Republic in 1923?Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.
A recent New York Times articled stated only 29% of rural and 47% of urban youth, aged 18-24, are enrolling in college. By comparison, the national average for that age range is 69.7%. The term "education deserts" is bandied about when it comes to Af-Am children, but is it that exactly. My guest, Obama Administration Presidential award finalist high school principal Ms. Assata Moore doesn't see it that way at all. Under her leadership, 100% of her students were accepted to college and many other educational metrics exceeded. Although she retired in 2017, Assata shares from behind the velvet rope tips on how parents can be better advocates for their children in the education system and how youth can best engage & plan during their high school career to help determine the outcome they seek - to be accepted to the university of their choice.
When we think of public space we tend to think of the urban environment around us: the buildings, bus stops, parks and walkways. But how often do we look at these mundane objects as forms of design and social interaction? Can the urban environment influence the way we behave? Is urban design actually a form of policy making? “We have to begin to understand that we are the environment”, says Shin Koseki, who is featuring us in this episode. Shin is UNESCO Chair Professor in Urban Landscape at the University of Montreal in Canada. "The most influential factor to human behavior is not building or places, it is the other people". In this episode we discuss how the design of our urban environment can influence social justice and everyday democracy. Do “broken windows” really encourage criminal behavior? Is it possible to make people obedient to law through urban design? We also talk about the particular design of the spaces of justice, especially courthouses. Why do courthouses always look either pompous or boring? What would bring good feng shui to a courtroom?
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Hey Wicked Hunters, Today I'd like to introduce Steve Scalone, a professional photographer and educator. He is Proud Ilford Master and AIPP Travel Photographer of the Year. In his journey, Steve's dream was to build an empire of the wedding photography business. As time progress he took a break and decided to travel for about 9 months. At the end of his travel, he found his true happiness in urban landscape photography and have been more profitable as well as happier since he made the shift. You can learn more about him by connecting in https://www.stevescalone.com https://smallphotoart.com https://www.projectstreet.com.au https://www.instagram.com/scalone_photo/ Other ways to listen and subscribe to the podcast: Spotify - http://bit.ly/twhspotify Apple Podcast - https://bit.ly/Theartofphotography Google Podcast: https://bit.ly/TheArtOfPhotographyWithStanleyAr Website: podcast.thewickedhunt.com Tune In (Alexa) - https://bit.ly/TuneInTheArtOfPhotographyPodcastWithStanleyAr For those of you who want to see more of The Wicked Hunt Photography: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewickedhunt/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewickedhunt/ Masterclass: https://www.TheWickedHuntPhotography.com Photo print: https://www.TheWickedHunt.com/ Don't forget to leave a review on the podcast if you enjoy this conversation, it really helps ------------------------- Transcription: Steve Scalone 0:00 Almost a year off to travel purely because I felt stage had no social life Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 0:14 weekenders Welcome back to do wicky, Han photography podcast where we share our passion for photography and how photography have given us hope, purpose and happiness. Now today, I want to welcome a photographer, an Australian photographer who have been crushing it in his categories, which is really unique categories and something that I actually haven't come across with haven't come across to until later in my photography journey. So it's quite interesting to to see that side of the photography itself. So today we have Steve Scallon. Is that did I pronounce your last name correct? Steve Scalone 0:59 did well. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:01 Well, welcome to the podcast. How you how you doing? Steve Scalone 1:05 Thank you. I'm doing great. Doing great. I do have a bit of a croaky voice. So hopefully your listeners can make sense of me and my Australian accent. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:14 Yeah, no worries. I look like my Australian also come on. As soon as I talk to other Australian, Steve Scalone 1:22 it comes back as well. So Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:25 all right, well, yeah. Welcome. Welcome to the show, and really excited to have you here in a habit chat about your journey, as well as some of the projects that you have been involved to. So I met you on 730 projects, three, and that was a while back, it was probably two years ago. Steve Scalone 1:49 I'm gonna say two years ago as well. Yeah. Well, I Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:52 came here, so definitely about two years ago. But well, before we get into that project Street, share us a little bit more about yourself and how you find this. Not only your passion in photography, but also this really niche in photography world of urban landscape. Steve Scalone 2:17 Yeah, yeah, great question. So I have been part of the photographic industry, or coming up to well over 25 years now or something ridiculous. So ever since I pretty much left school, I started working in commercial labs. Back then there was no digital or if there was it was in its infancy. So I was preparing film e6 Slide, all of that type of thing for other probes in commercial labs in Sydney. So that kind of led me on the pathway. And I always had an interest within photography, I was doing jobs and assisting as at the same time as I was doing that, as well as studying. So when I hit my 30s, I purchased a wedding studio, and delved into that for about 12 years 12 or 15. And that was great. That actually taught me absolutely everything I could, in terms of getting the shot, no matter what. So you cannot obviously postpone a wedding. Because it's raining or there's floods or, or what have you. So you just have to make do dealing with many different personalities and, and all that type of thing. So I'm very grateful I don't do weddings anymore. Even when people beg me, it's like, no, I'm sorry, I just I just don't do it. It was a great time in my life. But yeah, I've definitely moved on now. But I'm very grateful for it, because it taught me absolutely everything I needed to know about photography, and how to get around the biggest part of the problem of photography, which is problem solving. So, so did I. Yeah. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 4:10 Sorry to interrupt you there a little bit, though. But do you decide to move on and not shoot wedding anymore? Because of the pressure pressure associated with it? Or is there a different reason why you don't do that anymore? Steve Scalone 4:24 Ah, such a great question. It was a number of different reasons. I started to close my wedding business in 2008. So it was around about the GFC was happening. Weddings took a slump in Australia didn't really affect us that much. But the confidence sort of went out of the market. And I was by that stage I was easily working or 80 hours a week just on my business in my business. As I had six staff, it was quite a very, it was a large wedding business, I will admit it was. And it was exactly what I wanted. It was like my dream studio, all of that beautiful stuff. It was great. So I'd been running it along nicely for about 10 years, but I felt like I was getting tired. I, I was photographing other people's briefs, essentially. So a bride and groom come in, I'm not necessarily photographing me to be part of that day, I'm photographing them, their personalities, which is exactly what I think a wedding photographer should do, really listening to the couple, getting the best out of them, their families, so on and so forth. So I wasn't really shooting for myself at all. And it was really affecting my passion, and my motivation for photography. So I did decide to now all of this was in Sydney, in New South Wales. So I actually decided to move down to Melbourne. So it's kind of, it's kind of like moving from it's a terrible analogy, but kinda like moving from Toronto to Montreal, in a way. So, so there was a very big kind of push towards doing that. The, the wonderful, horrible thing about it all is that I just couldn't end the business because many brides hadn't booked like 18 months in advance. So I was constantly flying up to Sydney and, and Newcastle to photograph these last wedding. So it took about two years to eventually wind up. But when I moved down to Melbourne, I then just started to completely travel. All I took a year off and just travelled the world. And really just started finding myself it was great. From then on in what I do now ever since 2009 is photograph architecture, and they're basically all my clients, so I rarely photograph people much anymore, and I kind of like it. So photograph a lot of interiors, a lot of architecture, a lot of post production in video two, now. It's it's great drone work. So that's my last 10 years or so. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 7:32 It's very interesting, because so, you know, like, I used to be an engineer, and I kind of found photography and have that as a passion and sort of decide to pursue that full time. But from the sun of, you know, your wedding photography days was like your nine to five for me, you know, it's still photography, but not necessarily doing the things that you want to do or things that you're passionate about. So it's actually really interesting to see that that like, you know, you're actually in photography world, but, you know, just because you're in photography, doesn't mean you're gonna be happy. Steve Scalone 8:09 Yeah, absolutely. Absolutely. And don't get me wrong. I wasn't bitter about it all. But I think if I was doing it, right up until this day, I would my viewpoint and the thought process on wedding days, and that type of thing would have definitely changed. So yeah, I got out at the good time. I think for myself that is before you fully burn it. Right. Exactly, exactly. Yeah. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 8:38 You say that after there you took you took some time off to find yourself and just travel. How? How does that journey? Yeah, share us a little bit more about the journey and does it really affect where you are right now in terms of what you do for in photography? Steve Scalone 9:00 Ah, such a great question. Yes, absolutely. 100%. So, being a wedding photographer, as anybody listening out there if if you do aspire to be a wedding photographer, almost all of your social life on weekends, doesn't exist with family and friends because you're out there working while everybody else is partying. Hence almost the year off I think it was about nine months I went to travel hence the almost a year off to travel purely because I felt stage had no social life. I was literally working 80 hours a week and I did love it. You know when you're nurturing your own business and seeing it grow and keeping it run. It is fun. But uh, yeah, it was a very deliberate decision. And what I did was what I mean immediately found freeing was I didn't have to shoot to anybody's brief anymore. So I could just go out, walk around the block, for example, I didn't have to travel anywhere, walk around the block and just photograph, you know, the cracks in the, in the footpath and, and things like that just looking at shapes and just going out and it's okay if I missed the sunset or, or you know what I mean that there was, there was no kind of consequence. And that's what I found completely fraying. And it was something that I didn't do like the previous 10 years or so, because I was always, like every ounce of energy, I had always went back into the business and the wedding realm. So I made a conscious decision. I've simplified my life very, very nicely now, which is great. I teach a day or two a week. And 2020 has been very interesting, because everything has been on Zoom and practical classes and all that type of thing. So that's been a wonderful challenge. I love it. But I get immense pleasure of helping others learn photography. And I also have now just started photographing myself, sorry for myself in the last 10 years, but now have attracted clients that like that look, and want to actually photograph their landscape properties, like landscape designers, interior designers, architects, and so now that's my realm. So I have found that that beautiful synergy, where the things that I actually now love to do, I can more or less do personally, and still make money out of it as well, which is great. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 11:55 That's amazing to hear. Yeah, I mean, you know, I'm still kind of on that journey, trying to find that midpoint of where I enjoy it and have that balance. And one of the thing that I think one of the decision that I did, right, when I left, my job was that I promised myself that I will I will not do a thing for a sake of money, you know, which a lot of us do, right? Yes, we give away to that, you know, it's like, okay, it's fine. I'll just do this for a little bit. And, you know, it'll make me money and then after a while, it will, it will be okay. But it's, it never is. That's that's what I learned. So, I actually, you know, I've tried a lot of different photography, not not not wedding yet. Different photography. You know, I've tried like, high fashion portraits, real estate, commercial and stuff like that. And I never really pursued it because I feel like if I were to pursue it, it's gonna be like that nine to five feeling again, where I was just doing it for the money, right? So it's, it's been a long, like, kind of like discovery and journey. And it's cool to hear that point of view from from, from your story, because I think a lot of people out there have that same thought about, yeah, it's okay. You know, I'll just do wedding because wedding is where the money say or that's what everyone say, right? The wedding is. Just did a wedding but three years later, that's all you know how to do. Because all your portfolio is around the wedding. So yeah. How do you find that balance? What what sort of advice would you give, you know, the people who kind of started off this notion of doing it for the pay of passion, but then start selling out for the money? How do you find that balance? Especially during the you know, like where you are right now is perfect because you you kind of gone through it all and you're finally find that the paradise that that works, right? But a lot of people that started with the end when they're in the messy middle, what are they need to do? What do they need to do to find that balance? Steve Scalone 14:28 Yes, you are. There's so many great things and such a good question. Awesome, Stanley, this is brilliant. So one of the things that I wanted, I had this and very false idea in my head way back when I'm talking 2000. So 2000 2001 is when I actually started the wedding business and kind of grew it from there. So I had this false ideal in my head that I wasn't a photographer until I had this big studio, and staff, and I was making x amount of dollars per year, and so on and so forth. So that was, and it was all achievable. It was all kind of working towards that. But that is what actually motivated me to, to grow my business and kind of go at it that way. What I ended up doing was creating this massive beast that just didn't stop running. So what I mean by that is, it's kind of like when you start a motor, you're kind of getting it needs to be fed. So the and I'm talking about cashflow, and bookings, and sales and all that type of thing. So the larger I got, the harder it was to actually step away from it and move away from it or even try to slow it down. So it kind of and it was good. It did grow rapidly. My my wedding business, like over the 10 years or so. And it was great. It was absolutely everything I wished for. But when I was in it, it was like, Oh, wow, this is consuming me. And even though I had like I had three wedding photographers, two of those were just contractors. I had a full time graphic designer that was all organising all the albums, I did have a sales and admin person that would take care of a little bit of that type of thing for album sales and stuff like that. But I also learned, not law I know now. But I also found it very difficult to delegate, especially when it came to the finer retouching, because that's what people were hiring us for. It was for our particular style, the look of the images, so on and so forth. So, in hindsight, I should have outsourced that far better than I did. And then that would have stopped that kind of burning out, which I was experiencing towards the end. The beautiful thing about what I have done, and my biggest advice is to figure out what you want, and then do whatever you can to do it. It may not actually be exactly what you want, once you actually do it, if that makes sense. So I was very pleased and very satisfied that I had like a 400 square metre studio it was massive at a beautiful cyclorama. So on and so forth. That was my dream studio. Now that I had it, it was kind of like in the bag, I was satisfied from the soul. And I was ready to move on. So I'm jump jumping now to like 12 years later now. And essentially, I don't own a studio, I have very little overheads. I've got this beautiful setup office in my home. I don't need to photograph people anymore. So I don't need a kind of massive amounts of gear. I rarely, like I have all my studio gear and medium format gear. I rarely bring it out only for the odd one or two jobs. Yeah, so I've really simplified my life. And I love it. Absolutely love it. So what I ended up doing was diversifying. So I really around about that time, I've been teaching now for about 10 years. So one of the things that I started to pursue was a lot more of my time. And so I applied to teach at a college, a TAFE. And I did that only one day a week for maybe three or four years. When I moved down here. I started doing it more as well. So one to two days. And I really found that that huge satisfaction. The beauty of it is as well it was always kind of that little bit of income too. So I didn't need to have massive sales and and you know, keep this beast running like I had too many years before with the with the studio. So it all depends on what you're after. That's, that's the biggest thing. One thing that you should do is really have a very strong Don't plan and think about, if you do want this beast of a business, you do actually need very strong plans in order to feed it. Very much so. So it's okay to have like a multi story Studio, you just need to know the consequences that kind of come with that. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 20:20 That's, that's a really good advice. It's funny because as you say it down, I just remember the phrase of, you know, be careful what you wish for. And, yeah, exactly. Like it's really appropriate for this. Steve Scalone 20:35 Exactly. And I have no regrets. I think, if I didn't do it, I would still be regretting it and still wanting it. But now that I had lived through the whole thing, it's like, you know what, I do not want a studio ever again, because I loved it. I did it. It was the perfect time in my life for it. I had a lot of energy back then. And it's like now No, it's all about simplification and, and kind of the quality of life now. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 21:07 Yeah, it's, it's that whole transformation, right? Because we chase, we often chase that one thing, and then we will realise on the back end, that's actually, you know, what, that's not what we're actually after. So, I'm so glad that you managed to find that I think, a lot of people not only in photography world, but just in general struggle to find to be able to find that or have the courage to let go those, those big piece that you say that the more you make money, the more you need to put money in it. That is just Steve Scalone 21:41 as Oh, definitely. Absolutely. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 21:45 So a lot of a lot of your photo, actually quite interesting to see this connection. And I'm wondering if this is true. When I see some of your photos, they're very simplified, you know, very, very fine art very, really high quality, but really simplified. Sometimes. I mean, when I first saw some of your photos is just like, taken away, you just shoot like a corner of a building and just like, wow, like never in a million years, I would take photo like that. Like, honestly, if I'd never seen your photo, I would, I would that would never come on in my in my mind at all. Like, just like, wow, like seriously, like, a pull like a pole. Beautiful. It's like how does that happen? And is this like your your this, this simplify way of capturing the world around you? Does that go back or relate it to how you try to simplify your life as well? Steve Scalone 22:50 Oh, 100% Absolutely. So everything was very frenetic when I was doing weddings. And yet again, I was in that perfect mindset where I loved it. But as I was not loving it much anymore, and actively finding how to close it. The travel kind of really led me because I didn't end up travelling for like well over 10 years because of the wedding business. You know, I couldn't go any further away from my business than like a week, for example. So hence the really long enjoyed. Break. And one thing that really struck me was that coming back to that whole, there was no brief that I wasn't shooting for clients anymore. I was literally just going out with my camera, and it's like, I have absolutely no plans. I don't know where I'm gonna go. I'm gonna go straight out of my hotel room and either turn left or turn right. Either one, it's going to be interesting. And so my early work I was thinking too much. So I was like trying to get absolutely every bit of detail in or you know, do the kind of sightseeing thing I think I went to the States basically. And spent a good couple of months there to begin with. So my first stop was San Fran, and you know, just kind of walking in and around Union Square and kind of around market and that type of thing. You're trying to grab the whole feeling of San Francisco and so on and so forth. So the when it really struck me was when I flew into Chicago, and as you know, Australia doesn't get a lot of snow. But it was it was in the dead of winter in Chicago. And to me this was new and exciting. Like I Sure, I'd locals there as like, Oh no, you know, I can't go to work for weeks on end because of snow ins and, and things like that. But for me it was a playground. So I, the beauty of what happened there was, I didn't have to think much anymore because the built huge blankets of snow minimalized every scene for me. So that's how I started to see the the kind of simplification of it all. And I ended up getting a fool like this very first time that I actually walked down. Lake Michigan, it was I can't remember exactly where it was, but it's only about 500 metres down towards maybe a pier. And within that 500 metres or so I ended up getting a full exhibition, which I ended up exhibiting a number of years later, probably about three or four years, and it was called white. And it was just probably easily 19 to 24 images, just a really clean, beautiful, white images. And then that's what really started to excite me, it's like this is completely different from the wedding's that I was doing. And that kind of led me down the road of just simplifying absolutely everything within a particular scene. So what I do now, and just to put this into words, is if I'm looking at Parkland, and with some buildings, for example, I don't see a green hedge as a whole bunch of little bushes with leaves, and twigs and branches, all I see is a rectangle that is a building block for composition. So likewise, with a pole, I don't see, you know, a timber tree trunk that had been shaped into a pole or whether it be metal or forward. All I see is a vertical line. And I use that straight line in in a composition. So I'm turning 3d complex visual elements into a really simple two dimensional image. And that's basically all I do. Wow, yeah. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 27:29 How do you actually is there like, is there any, anyone that inspires you to do this kind of photo? Or is that that time in Chicago pretty much just transformed the way you look at things altogether? Steve Scalone 27:48 Yeah, it really did, there was one image. And I call it affinity. And it's basically a white image. And it's is a very small person walking through on a pathway with a couple of really tall buildings in the background. So that was the image that I guess got sold the most, and kind of won a few awards around that time, this probably would have been about 2012 2012, something like that. And that was really the defining point, that that kind of image set me on a path to really kind of continue down the realm of shooting and things like that. So the beauty of it is I was still photographing at that state level, and product photography and all that type of thing. But the more I thought about it, the more I wanted to actually incorporate architecture and interiors into my commercial work purely because it just felt like a really good synergy for the type of things that I was shooting for myself. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 29:07 So it's Wow, that's quite interesting. And And before that, before that point in time, is mostly what, what type of photography do you do? Like, you know, between when you start that travel until you find that, that that time in Chicago? What is it more like just like a street photography and like documentary tuber, tuber thing? Steve Scalone 29:33 Yeah, for my own. The beauty of it is I definitely made more time for myself and that's where the passion started coming back. I delve deeper into teaching. And I this is actually the one bit that I do regret, and this was for the money. But when I moved down here to Melbourne, I was actually subcontracting for other wedding photographers. So that was good. It was because I did. Because I was experienced in it, they didn't have to worry about it absolutely anything. And it's not that I'm a good wedding photographer, I just know how to make people feel comfortable in front of the camera. And I think that's even more important than the photography tag. So it's all about dealing with personalities and making them feel comfortable. That's if you want to be an amazing wedding photographer, I think that's far more important than the photography you actually take. Making people feel completely comfortable and open and trusted. So I was very good at that. And I guess I still am. Yeah, so that's, it was great. Because all I had to do was kind of meet the bride and groom. Really get along with them have a whole heap of fun, and do their actual wedding handle the images back to the studio that I was subcontracting for and then kind of forget about it, it was, it was great. So I was doing that, knowing that it was a means to an end, it was kind of just like a stepping, stepping stone. At that same time, I was gathering my own work through architects, I was doing a lot of product back then as well. Not so much now at all. Yeah, but but a lot of product photography, which was great. I could easily set up a very small kind of product table, and just go at that it was very mindless. I do love product photography. Not I do love the the kind of whole advertising aspect of it. But these were just very mindless, you know, photograph hundreds of little glass vases or whatever it might be. So you get the lighting just right. And then you just kind of go left and right for about five or six hours, just photographing every single one. I love that type of work. It's a no brainer. So yeah, I don't even know if I answered that question. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 32:09 Okay, so basically you try a whole bunch of stuff after, after that wedding. In putting product, I'm guessing. Cool. Yeah, yeah. Steve Scalone 32:19 Yeah, absolutely. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 32:21 I guess. I want to talk a little bit about that project. 730 Street. That was such a fun project, something that really out of my comfort zone, I really don't know, if I wanted to take that. Because I'm more of a nature and landscape photographer. And there's more of urban and street photography. And I was I wasn't sure how I feel about that. But I know that, you know, trying new things really like, like, you find things that you love, and you don't like about new things. So that's why I was like, You know what, I'll just gonna jump on it. And I actually quite enjoy that street photography, side of, of the side, you know, street photography, genre side of it, and actually quite enjoyed a lot. And it was a really good for a good purpose as well. So do you want to share us a little bit more about what is project street 730 project? Is it projects 733 or projects? Three, seven. Steve Scalone 33:36 So we just call it project St. Now, because there was a lot of confusion about the 730. Which I'll explain. I'll explain. Yeah. Can I just say I, I do remember your image if it wasn't like a wide angle, like a super wide angle? Almost like a 360 degree. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 33:56 It was a fish. I Steve Scalone 33:56 had this hours of fisheye. Yes. And I'm so glad that you did that. Because I do hear a lot like about how terrified people are. And not just yourself, but everybody on the day, whether they're kind of just, you know, just starting photography or seasoned professionals. I think everyone is kind of crapping their pants a little bit because there's so much pressure and that's great, but it's fun pressure. Yeah. The way it all started was I was trying different things whilst living in Melbourne. So I was building up a good contact of other photographers and a great network was starting to become friends. And I made friends with a fashion photographer that she's amazing. She's, she's kind of fashion slash stylist. And we were talking and I mentioned to her wouldn't it be fun if we got one A model, one makeup artist and one designer. So those three didn't change. And we got eight photographers. And we gave each other 20 minutes each, we locked each other out of the room. So nobody could see what we were doing. And let's see how different the results were. And it was incredible. The, like all of us had, obviously the same model to work with the same gown, or the was more or less a kind of outfit. And it was great, absolutely great. Every single image was completely different. And I love the energy that that was producing, because everybody was really nervous. You know, they didn't know what what they were going to do yet there was pressure was like 20 minutes. Are you kidding? Only 20 minutes. So when I was having a chat to Craig, which and so that's kind of where the premise come from. And we didn't really do too much more after that, for the fashion, kind of kind of realm. I think we call that eight to one. So eight photographers one model, essentially. So Craig, Gretchen and I are the co founders of project Street. And we have done. I'm going to say probably about eight cities, I could be wrong on that. We were meant to do Brisbane in 2020. But hence the Coronavirus and the kind of lock downs that have happened. We've still got everyone booked, we're hopefully going to be starting that mid year, this year, if all goes well. And there's vaccines that are working, and so on and so forth. So essentially what we did was get together and start this particular idea where we invite it, I only more or less wanted about 15 photographers because I was thinking trying to juggle 30 is incredible. But the what ended up happening, it was all for charity. So we was a non not for profit. If anything in the beginning, we were actually putting money into it, especially things like website registration and stuff like that. But basically, the two of us come from different parts of the realm. He So Craig, which is a very successful publisher, he he and is great with fundraising, where I come from a very logistical sort of realm where I was good with systems and running printers and computers and juggling people and things like that. So I don't think I could have done it without him specially for the fundraising benefits of it all because that's where his experience came in. And Craig is also a teacher of also a kind of tertiary teacher as well. So the two of us kind of got together, it's like, yeah, this is fantastic. And so we started looking for art galleries. And this one particular art gallery that we did really want was essentially $3,000 to hire for the two weeks, and so on and so forth. So that's kind of where the 30 people sort of come along. It's like, okay, we're gonna charge $100 I think now it's 120 booth specially when we were travelling. But yeah, basically, it's essentially $100 You get to participate with this. All the printing and all the kinds of paper is donated, which is fabulous. I'm fortunate enough to be an Ilford ambassador, and kind of affiliated with Epson as well. So I kind of got them on board rather quickly, which is great. And now we're all for it. Absolutely all for it. So never had a problem with the inks or the paper. Or even that the printers to operate it in many different cities, which was fabulous. Because yeah, that logistically that could have been really tricky. And it was a couple of times. But that's why we I guess we kept it to small a two printers instead of large prints, so on and so forth, which was also a time based thing. So essentially, for those of you that don't know what project Street is, we invite 30 photographers in one particular city to meet at 7:30am in the at one given location, pretty much just to meet each other, get a large group shot, and then essentially we disperse and try and get our best photograph within maybe about three to four hours. What happens then is we will reconvene back at either a gallery or the place where we're going to be running the event. And it is later that night. And everyone's encouraged to kind of work together to edit their one image, what they ended up doing is giving their image to me. And that whole process has had gotten better now. Now, it's just like a dropbox link where you just upload and it all comes rushing to me, which is fabulous, where before it was just madly running around with USB sticks, and it just didn't work. So essentially, once we have these 30 images are, by the way, Craig and I are also part of that, then we start to print them, and we print them for charity. So there's already a whole bunch of people coming that night. And that starts at 7:30pm. So we've got this essential 12 hour gap where we need to photograph, print, hang, and then exhibit an auction every single image for the night. So once and we got pretty good at kind of getting donations from wine wineries, and you know, food and things like that. But essentially, what we did was at 730, we started auctioning off each piece. And all of it was done for charity. So normally, the charities that we invited, were either from either street homelessness, youth homelessness, even perhaps cancer research, things like that. So we would always try and get a representative to be there on the night with their own merchant facilities. So whoever kind of was the winning bid, on that night, they essentially get their image, we wrap it up for them, and then they pay the actual charity, then in there, the beauty of that is I didn't want to kind of collect the money and then handle it and do all that type of thing. So that way, once the events over, it's kind of over, which is, which is great. It didn't work that way in the beginning, but that's kind of how we we sort of worked on it throughout the years. And I think the first one we did, I could be wrong. I think it was 2017, which was in Melbourne. And yeah, we just kind of kept going on from there. So it's such a great cause. Because as you would have felt it's so terrifying yet challenging. You're scared but excited. You know, it's all of these emotions in order to get the the kind of desired result that you're after. And then when you see it finished, in that very same day, you kind of feel really great about yourself and inspired. And so that was kind of my premise for the whole thing, just complete satisfaction all around. And it's like a win win for the greater good. It just Yeah, that's great. So good Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 43:24 boy, yeah, it's, I mean, like the experience itself, just I don't think I've ever shot that many photos in, in that, in that like really intense style, to be honest, it's crazy. And the amount of hours that I was able to get is just crazy. It's like from architecture to like this, like street, people that doing this funny stuff. And, yes, it's really cool. And I really enjoy that actually, it really enjoy that. So yeah, thanks a lot for sharing that. And I think the one thing that I would, I would highly encourage other people to take away from this is to get out of your comfort zone, like, you know, try new things. Even though you might not like it at the end of the day shoe, you will find some sort of inspiration. And I I've been meaning to, if when I get a chance to travel around Asia again, where there's a lot of people, because right here in a month, and there's not many people at the moment. I've been wanting to kind of do a little bit more of that street photography and dwell into that a little bit. I found that quite interesting to observe just strangers doing what they doing and it's always so natural to everyone. But when you watch it and you're like, Wow, do I actually do that? It's like it's crazy. Steve Scalone 44:59 Yes, yeah, absolutely, absolutely. No, I think delving out of your comfort zone is such a healthy, healthy thing to do. Because once it's all over your comfort zone is now so much wider. Yeah. And you feel far more comfortable to jump out just that little bit more, Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 45:18 ya know, for sure, for sure. It was That was definitely my, my introduction to street and urban photography, I don't think I've ever Steve Scalone 45:29 fabulous, and your work was amazing. So well done. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 45:33 I just shot a bunch of stuff and hoping this one turned out? Well, that's what you do. Actually, the hardest thing out of that challenge was picking the one that was the hardest thing like, Yes, and I share that, you know, like, you're, you come across this all the time, especially, for example, when you create exhibition or your photo book, and that was always a challenge of, you know, what's gonna make it in there, and what's not gonna make it in there. Let us share us a little bit of tips of, you know, how do you how do you find so, you know, for listeners out there, there might be a hobbyist that like, try to get a little bit more reach and send it to a newspaper, for example, or they just want to send it to this competition and see where, how far they've come and so forth. How, what sort of advice would you give them in, in actually curating the photo? That is best for for those particular theme or competition or so? Steve Scalone 46:46 Yes, ah, such a good question. You're right on the good questions today. So, you're right, I think the hardest job any photographer has, is choosing the one photo. Like, it's like, why does it have to be one? Like, why can't I supplied 12, so forth, it's like, I can't give this one up, so on and so forth. So a lot of my students really have that huge, huge dilemma as well. But I kind of make it an exercise, it's like this is going to be the hardest thing, one of the hardest things that you do. So let's kind of put it down into logistics, what I would do is number one, think about, or there's probably three things that you should think of, number one is think about carefully where you want this one particular photo to go. So if people on the day at Project Street, were asking, or which one do you like, I've got three images here. There's this one, there's that one, and there's that one, the first thing I would say is, number one, take your own emotion out of it. So that's like, stop and step back. Number two, think about the motives of what you're, you're actually supplying the image for, in Project Street's case, the images were to appear on somebody else's wall. So a beautiful street portrait of somebody pouring coffee, for example, may not be as likely to get a higher price than perhaps something more a little bit architectural or something like that. So your motive, the second one is choose your motive very carefully. However, if it was for documentary competition, then that would be the one that you would end up choosing. And then number three, which I think's the most important thing once you've made those two decisions, number three is bring your all your emotion back into it. And everybody has a couple of images where you you get excited just by looking at it. It's almost like you can't leave the photo alone, you're opening it up in Photoshop, again, you're kind of just zooming in at 800% and you just retouching it a little bit, you zoom it back out, and you're just loving yourself sick over that image. So they're the images that for some reason have really kind of connected with you. They more often than not will also reconnect strongly with somebody else. So that is also another thing to think about. But if it is like your most favourite image of your pet that you love daily, for example, or your kids or your grandkids, then it may not have that same bundled emotion to somebody else, because they're not your grandkids, so on and so forth. But yeah, so those three things, so think about who is going to see it, think about the motive of why you're supplying an image, take all of that emotion away. So those two decisions should be completely logical. And then you bring in your own emotion and go at it that way. That's kind of how I choose images for awards, so on and so forth. In my point of view, because I am actually a judge at most of the major competitions as well, I would ask myself, what would a judge say about this image. And so I completely wipe my own emotion away from it, it's not the compositions off on this, you know that the hand is in front of the face too much, or, you know, it's slightly out of focus here, and it's drawing the viewer away too much to that spot, that's not good enough. So on and so forth. So even though you took six hours to wait there in the freezing cold to get just that one image, and that's why you're so emotionally attached to it. Anybody else that if you put yourself in a situation where you're having your images judged, which is yet again, a very brave yet very strong thing I think everyone should do to increase your, your comfort zone. Think about that the the person that's judging it has no idea of the torture that you went through to get that image. So you've also got to remove that emotion away from it. So emotion removal is my biggest. Yeah, take that emotion away from it. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 52:05 That's definitely the hardest. And like you say, like, you know, and you and you take a photo and you go through like, it's like, sometimes that photo is just, well, the way I see it anyways, photo is like a metal, you know, like you you go through this experience, and you capture it. And that's like, that's my momento that I get to preserve for the rest of my life. Yeah. And sometimes Yeah, you're right. It's very difficult to take away that. That emotion of you taking it and it's really hard not to be biassed. So yeah, really good advice. And, you know, how I decide my photo that day, I think I went from, like about 1000, or something like that to like, 500. And I was like, holy, and I was like, Okay, I want me to be like ruthless. And then after there's still about about 100. And then, so I go from Wow, or to two star to three star to four star. And then why should I go to five star they still like 25 of the Unknown Speaker 53:13 just like, you see which one you like the most is like, okay, yeah, that's like, that's it? I'm pretty. Steve Scalone 53:21 Yes. Absolutely. That's a great, yay, bringing in some really harsh kind of people. Usually it's spouses. Spouses is like that. I don't like that at all. They speak the truth, or at least my one does. Anyway. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 53:45 That's, that's, that's great. Advice and suggestion. So coming to our end to the podcast here, and I always ask this to all of people that I interviewed. If you were to have one thing, and that you could want advice that you could give other photographers out there now, it doesn't matter if they're beginner, advanced or intermediate. But what is the one advice that you feel most important to you? That you that you feel that it doesn't matter where they are, or it doesn't matter where they go? They should hear this one advice? What would that Steve Scalone 54:31 Ah, love it? Yeah, I've got it. It's one that took me many years to stop doing and that's to stop looking at other photographers work. So that yeah, that and I did that very early, like stopped looking at other photographers work. And the reason I do it, it may not work for everyone, but this is what I would ask everyone to try is you start looking at other influences. Like, for me, major influences are movies, music, I also play musical instruments as well. So that's a huge part of what I do. I can kind of see sound. We'll get into that, like colour and sound and stuff like that. But yeah, the biggest, what I discovered was my own work bit started becoming more unique. When I stopped looking at other people's work. Yeah, so that's my big, just try it, try it for, you need to give it a good block of time. Try it for about six months, and see where it had led you. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 55:44 That's, that's very interesting. Because in my journey, you know, like early on on my stage, that's all I did. And that's where I realised if I need to make a change, because all my photos become an Instagram photo that everybody else takes just better. Yeah. And it has become a really a hard balance, I suppose. Finding that because other people photo can work as inspiration. But at the same time, it can give you this really close mindedness or what you should get. So very sure, Brian, you bring that up? Cool. Yeah. So thanks a lot for all that advice. And you want to share a little bit because you didn't mention there about, you know, seeing sound and colour. So you want to like finish that point of people that? Steve Scalone 56:46 I know. Yeah. So I had been, I'm a bass player, and have been, since by early early teens. I'm terrible at it now. But I used to be quite good, because I don't practice any. But one of my influences has never really been photographers anyway. Of course, there's the greats that everybody loves. But essentially, I hear music, and can kind of associate sour colour. The only way I can really describe it is happy equals yellow, sad is blue, so on and so forth. So it is kind of a typical colour theory that I think we all know. But yeah, when I can kind of see it in real time when listening to music. And that kind of helps me put together a lot of colour sequences and so on and so forth. So yeah, that's, that's as far as I'm getting into that, because I don't really know how to explain it properly yet. So without getting myself into too much trouble. Yeah. But try it. It's right. It's I kind of mixed those senses up. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 58:09 That's actually very true. I mean, you know, even when you just said, I feel like, you know, when you when you listen to, to a music, you there is there is a theme in mind of what that should be. what that should look like, as a picture. So that's quite Yeah, I might actually try that. That's very interesting. Yeah, it's, Steve Scalone 58:32 it's almost like meditating. Uh huh. So Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 58:37 cool. Well, thank you very much for all of your wisdom and your, your advices as well as sharing your experience on, you know, the struggles and the successes and where you end up, you know, at the end of it, so that was great to hear all that and I'm sure the listeners would be ecstatic to know a little bit more about you and some more, some more of some more of your work or on the left. Where is the best how can they best find you? Steve Scalone 59:13 Yes, certainly. I'm so I'm, I'm trying to get better at social media. I think I don't think I've posted on Instagram for months. So my website is Steve ascalon.com. I also have a an online store, which is called small art photo.com. And then there's Project st.com.au. So when you do that, that will actually show you everything about every little city that we have gone to so far. Your works tucked away in there somewhere which is great. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 59:56 Where's your next project stream? Steve Scalone 59:59 Yes. Well, it's it wasn't meant to be up in Brisbane in April of 2020. So we're hoping to get there around about the the June 2021. So everybody's more or less locked in. We're just waiting for, for things to settle down a little bit with a pandemic, before we kind of bring large groups of people together and things like that. Say, Yes, Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:00:23 one for a year. Is that Is that what you're doing? Steve Scalone 1:00:27 We usually aim to yes, we're hoping to get over to the States. Yet again, I think that will be well into 2022. We did have plans to actually do a web API, Project St. Which would have been amazing. So that is still on the cards. We just have to kind of wait till the world gets back to normal just a little bit. But yeah, we've done New Zealand. And we were hoping to do New Zealand again, once per year as well. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:01:01 Awesome. Well, yeah. Thanks for being here. And that was great. Yeah, so we can't thank you very much for tuning in. Thank you very much. Thanks to Steve for sharing all that advices, as well as insight on his journey. And it is quite interesting to hear a lot of that story. And also, there's a lot of takeaway talk in there. So if you listen to this, so feel free to drop us a line and let us know, you know, if you find this helpful, you know, if you find this to be inspirational, or you know if you just find it to be educational altogether. Now. Yeah. If you tuning in on the podcast, I'll see you next week. But if you're in in YouTube, don't forget to subscribe so that you get notified the next time I put a video out. And, Steve, thank you very much for being here again, to spare some of your time for being here and sharing your wisdom. That was amazing. Steve Scalone 1:02:04 Thanks so much, Stanley. Stanley Aryanto - The Wicked Hunt 1:02:06 Thank you. All right. Well, thank you very much and until next time,
We take a look at a new book about the architecture of twentieth century Cairo, and discuss the Egyptian capital's past, present and future, and the way writers have shaped our view of it. Show Notes: Mohamed Elshahed's architectural survey Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide is newly released from AUC Press, with a foreward by Mercedes Volait. Elshahed's longtime blog, Cairobserver, is a must-read for anyone interested in the built world. Another recent book that maps Cairo is Humphrey Davies and Lesley Lababidi's A Field Guide to the Street Names of Central Cairo; N.A. Mansour recently wrote about both A Field Guide and Cairo Since 1900 in “Two New Books Preserving Cairo's Urban Landscape.” Tawfiq al-Hakim's The Prison of Life: An Autobiographical Essay, in which he describes his father's time as an amateur architect, was translated by Pierre Cachia. Other Egyptian literary works that feature architects include Reem Bassiouney's novel Mortal Designs, translated by Melanie Magidow, and Naguib Mahfouz's play The Legacy. Also discussed in this episode are Hamdi Abu Golayyel's novels Thieves in retirement (trans. Marilyn Booth) and A Dog With No Tale (trans. Robin Moger).
Howard Gray is the PR & Specification Consultant at Green Blue UrbanHoward spends much of his time travelling the country. He carries out CPD presentations and site visits to assist contractors with their tree planting projects ensuring GreenBlue benefits are understood and his enthusiasm for this is legendary.With nearly 40 years of experience planting trees in urban settings, he is committed to seeing every tree getting the best possible opportunity to attain its potential.
Howard has travelled extensively for the past few years, educating and presenting superior tree establishment methods to wide audiences from many different disciplines. Widely recognised as a passionate urban tree enthusiast within the UK.
Welcome to the Circular Metabolism Podcast. This podcast is hosted by the Chair of Circular Economy and Urban Metabolism held by Aristide Athanassiadis and Stephan Kampelmann at the Université Libre de Bruxelles. In this podcast, we talk with researchers, policy makers and different practitioners to unravel the complex aspects of what makes urban metabolisms and economies more circular. On this new episode (shot on Sep 5th 2019) we learn from Julie Marin the role of urban landscape design in circular economy transitions. Julie is a Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven funded by Flanders’ Research Foundation.One of the main assets that landscape design can bring to circular economy is to spatialise and contextualise flows, actors and infrastructures in order to anchor the often theoretical claims from circular economy. Julie also mentions that as urban and landscape design often embeds a definition or a world view, it also possible to interpret from current case studies claiming to be circular what are their main agendas or interpretations of circularity.Julie has grouped these agendas into four main categories and according to her, their identification helps to build a framework that helps policy makers and practitioners to better navigate through the potential implementations of circular economy on a territory. Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to visit our website www.circularmetabolism.com for the rest of our productions. Before you go, please help us improve our podcast by subscribing to your favourite app including Youtube, iTunes, Spotify or Stitcher and leave us a comment with your thoughts. - iTunes: http://tiny.cc/9flx7y - Stitcher: http://tiny.cc/3glx7y - Spotify: http://tiny.cc/nhlx7y - Deezer: http://tiny.cc/ej1zlz - Google: http://tiny.cc/1o1zlz
On this episode of In the World, we sat down with Bryan Eck, from the city of West Hollywood to take an in-depth look at how the city has big plans to change the look of the Sunset Strip and set an example for how OOH can become part of the urban landscape everywhere.
Hosts Kate and Charles Sadler close out their three part series on differing landscapes with a consideration of design in the urban landscape. Both once big city dwellers, our hosts cover the great contribution to cities of landscape design through street scapes, city parks, community projects and even on the home front with small scale gardens. Visit www.kinggardeninc.com/in-the-landscape for host bios and more! Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
My guest on this episode is Andrew Desiderio, known in the photography community as Desidrew. Desi is a Landscape and wildlife photographer based in the San Diego area with a portfolio full of really diverse work including everything from breathtaking action images of wildlife to abstract Urban landscapes.https://www.instagram.com/desidrewphotography/ https://desidrewphotography.com/home
Partner Amardeep Gill speaks to Martin Prince-Parrott, who is an award winning architect and Design Manager at Blackswan Property. The two discuss the role of urban planning in smart cities, whether you can make a citizen centric city and what limitations there are to the smart city urban landscape.
In this episode of 'Metaphor & Reality', writer E. S. Dallaire is led to confront the fact that teachings of the Yogic tradition do not align with life as experienced within the urban landscape of the modern world. He engages with this problem with reference to his own Yoga practice, claiming that one naturally reaches a plateau—even in the practising of the merely physical component of Yoga, which he claims is the extent to which the tradition has been embraced by the Western world—where one must engage seriously with the spiritual philosophy of Yoga teachings, and come to terms with the fact that the advances one has experienced in clarity of thought, in bodily strength and flexibility, and in overall mind-body connection, are not the strengths or improvement or skills which the 'modern world' values and encourages one to foster and develop in any setting outside of the yoga studio. If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to Share, Subscribe, Comment, Rate, etc.! That would be much appreciated! Personal Website: https://esdallaire.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ESDallaire
When the Democratic National Convention comes to Milwaukee this summer, the more than 50,000 attendees will see a very different downtown Milwaukee than they would have 10 years ago. It’s no secret that the city of Milwaukee has changed dramatically over the years, and that change continues today with hundreds of millions of dollars in new construction on the drawing boards. On this edition of UWM Today, we focus on the updated face of the city of Milwaukee. Joining us are two experts on urban landscapes: Carolyn Esswein, a professor in UWM’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning, and Kyle Reynolds, an associate director in the school, which is Wisconsin’s only school of architecture and urban planning.
Patrick's passion for international cultures and his love of commercial real estate makes him the perfect person to look to craft Sacramento's urban landscape. What is the lifeblood of your business or building? Patrick listens for the heartbeat that pulses through your organization to learn what makes you thrive, or makes your heart pressure rise. His clients achieve success with their real estate, because of my relentless persistence and follow through. Whether it's on the mountain or at the negotiating table, Patrick rises to any challenge.He is energized by the entrepreneur's spirit, the aspiration to accomplish great things. Your building can empower you, or hinder you, in that journey. Patrick guides clients to act on the right opportunity, with a rich understanding of the urban landscape and foresight of market dynamics.As a student of cities and a connector in the community, Patrick admires Sacramento's many textures and flavors. Historic roots and skyward developments are creating a renewed sense of place in the Grid and beyond. Patrick's favorite features of the City of Trees are the bike trails, the artists, and the craftsmanship of coffee, beer and cuisine.Patrick Stelmach - Director Turton Commercial Real EstatePatrick specializes in representing landlords, tenants, and developers of office properties in Sacramento's urban core. Patrick has been working in Commercial Real Estate for five years. Prior to joining Turton Commercial, Patrick was a consultant with prominent national developers of urban infill projects, including AG Spanos and Domus Development. He is the exclusive broker for major public sector organizations including Sacramento Regional Transit since 2016, the League of California Cities since 2015, and Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California since 2018, as well as large regional property ownerships, including Fulcrum Properties, Grupe Management Company, Clippinger Investment Properties, Scurfield Company, Next Generation Capital, and many others.Patrick has leased and sold more than 400,000 square feet of commercial properties in Sacramento's urban core totaling more than $20 million value.In this episode we explore…..Timestamps01:30 – Real estate is in my blood 3:40 – Inspired by travel6:10 – Enriching our culture through real estate8:10 – Ask a mentor – informational interviews17:40 – Legacy24:40 – Politics? A definite non-answer28:40 – Sales is about finding a solution to a problem33:55 – Find a problem and solve it40:10 – Just go do it even if it's hard41:40 – Listen to your intuition43:40 – Over estimating and under estimating46:40 – Saying the hard things48:40 – Support and balance53:05 – Going out is really going in54:45 – Choosing an independent lifestyleMore About Patrick:Website: https://turtoncom.com/Social media: https://www.instagram.com/sactownliving/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/turtoncre/?hl=en If you have questions for the podcast, please send an Send an email to coach@breakawaybusinesscoaching.com I'll answer your questions in an upcoming podcast.
We take a look at a new book about the architecture of twentieth century Cairo, and discuss the Egyptian capital's past, present and future, and the way writers have shaped our view of it. Show Notes: Mohamed Elshahed's architectural survey Cairo Since 1900: An Architectural Guide is newly released from AUC Press, with a foreward by Mercedes Volait. Elshahed's longtime blog, Cairobserver, is a must-read for anyone interested in the built world. Another recent book that maps Cairo is Humphrey Davies and Lesley Lababidi's A Field Guide to the Street Names of Central Cairo; N.A. Mansour recently wrote about both A Field Guide and Cairo Since 1900 in “Two New Books Preserving Cairo's Urban Landscape.” Tawfiq al-Hakim's The Prison of Life: An Autobiographical Essay, in which he describes his father's time as an amateur architect, was translated by Pierre Cachia. Other Egyptian literary works that feature architects include Reem Bassiouney's novel Mortal Designs, translated by Melanie Magidow, and Naguib Mahfouz's play The Legacy. Also discussed in this episode are Hamdi Abu Golayyel's novels Thieves in retirement (trans. Marilyn Booth) and A Dog With No Tale (trans. Robin Moger).
ArchCity Defenders and Action St. Louis present the premiere collaborative podcast, "Under The Arch." Your hosts Blake Strode, Executive Director of ArchCity Defenders, and Kayla Reed, Director of Action St. Louis, explore the issues facing our community and the people working to transform them.We're launching Season Two with a focus on Black History Month, celebrating Black Now, Black History, and Black Art. This week's episode features Gwen Moore, Curator of Urban Landscape and Community Identity at the Missouri History Museum. She has been associated with the Missouri Historical Society since 1998 as a researcher, community programmer, and oral historian. She focuses on social movements and civil rights activism, including a collecting initiative and oral history documenting the Ferguson protest movement. She has curated collections such as “St. Louis Freedom Struggle 1921-1968” and “#1 in Civil Rights: The African American Freedom Struggle in St. Louis.” She has a BA in sociology and history from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, an MSW from Washington University, and MA and degree in history from Indiana University where she worked at the Organization of American Historians as a book editor for the OAH Magazine of History. Join the conversation around this week's episode using #UnderTheArch and send us your feedback at underthearchpod@gmail.com. Know a local artist who'd like to feature their song in our Music Minute segment? Email us with subject "Music Minute".Interested in Ms. Moore's reading recommendations? Here are a few ideas:Gordon, Colin. Mapping Decline. Penn Press, 2008.Irvin, Keona. Gateway to Equality: Black Women and the Struggle for Economic Justice in St. Louis. University Press of Kentucky, 2017.Jolly, Kenneth. Black Liberation in the Midwest: The Struggle in St. Louis, Missouri, 1964-1970. New York and London: RoutledgeJolly, Kenneth. “It Happened Here Too: The Black Liberation Movement in St. Louis, Missouri, 1964-1970” PhD. Diss. University of Mo. Colombia 2003.Jolly, Kenneth. “The Fairgrounds Park incident and the Jefferson Bank Campaign: A comparative Study of Violence in St. Louis Missouri, 1949-1964” Thesis. University of Missouri-Columbia, 1999.Lang, Clarence. Grassroots at the Gateway: Class Politics and Black Freedom Struggle in St. Louis, 1936-75.
Los Angeles aka “The City Of Angels” is a beautiful city to live in full of rich culture, people and tacos. At the moment we are a little tense and jumpy. We're anxious. We look out our car, bus and train windows and we see things we don't like. People lying on our sidewalks. Tents under our freeways, in some neighborhoods on every blade of spare public grass (LATimes 03/23/2019). But can we live our lives in “fear?” With the recent upsurge in violence in the workplace in the hospital setting, how can Nurses and healthcare providers remain safe and free of threat while caring for their patients? In this episode we explore how to be safe, mindful of your surroundings, and trust your intuition in any city urban landscape and in the workplace with guest Beverly Baker, who teaches a class called Asphalt Anthropology in Los Angeles. A student and observer of violence dynamics, Beverly began her education as a girl with wanderlust undeterred by tales of the boogeyman. She has dodged peril and outwitted threats on the streets of major American cities, Europe, the former Eastern Bloc and Southern Africa. She has developed and taught personal safety courses for residents of LA's Skid Row, LAPD's Community Police Academy, corporate clients, women's shelters, colleges/universities, public school districts and the general public for 20 years. She holds a 2nd dan black belt in Cha Yon Ryu martial arts, and over the past 30 years has studied various martial arts including traditional Asian arts, Krav Maga and boxing. She is currently competitive in Judo. Beverly is a volunteer escort at a healthcare clinic where she observes and physically manages the principles of conflict on the front lines where politics and religion collide. She holds a BA in Sociology from the University of Texas at Austin and an MBA with a focus in digital media management. https://www.metrofinishschool.com/ Instagram - @metrofinishingschool Nurses get 1 CE click on the the link and fill out survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZVBSXLK throw us some bucks, and help support our cause! Venmo: @Nurses-Hypo https://www.gofundme.com/nurses-hypochondriacs-podcast Give us a rating on itunes... Need consulting or have questions: nursesandhypochondriacs@gmail.com
Rainstorms are a challenge to clean water. They can cause flooding and potentially damaging runoff . But utilities, landscape architects and others are finding solutions — visible everywhere from the county grounds to your neighborhood ice cream shop. In 2011, MMSD built a large basin on the Milwaukee County Grounds. It's a 17-foot-deep sunken pool with grassy walls that, when full, looks like two connected natural lagoons. The basin can hold up to 315 million gallons of water. » See More Project Milwaukee: Great Lakes, Troubled Waters Reports Tom Chapman, project manager for the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD), says the intent of the project is "to store the water upstream so that it’s not in the flood plains, flooding structures downstream." "Depending on the size of the event, it could take a day or longer to fill up, and then it’s held back here for a number of days and released slowly through an outlet structure on the downstream side of the basin," he says. The
Simone Martin-Newberry is a plant person. And the attention she pays to flora has led to her discovery that contrary to what most media would have you believe, nature is everywhere - especially if you're open to finding it. Simone is naturally curious. She speaks with a deep reverence for the natural world, whether she finds it within the bounds of her longtime city of Chicago or when using her vacation from her full time work as a graphic designer to take trips around the US. Simone has a beautiful blog called “Darker Than Green” where she documents her appreciation for flora with photographs, green city guides, and contemplative writing. Women featured in this episode: Simone Martin Newberry Featured in the midroll: Sasha Cox, founder of Trail Mavens Join the She Explores Podcast community on Facebook. In this episode, you'll hear: The benefits of having plants in your home How Chicago values green spaces What 'outdoor time' means to Simone living in a city that places importance on public space Why you don't have to drive hours from your city to appreciate (and benefit from) the outdoors Embracing the in-between moments and reflecting them social media How plants can parallel the human experience How discomfort makes us better equipped for future decisions Advice for experiencing our National Parks in a way that acknowledges their history and the history of the people who lived on their land Why Simone identifies as an artist Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. Sponsored by Vasque. Visit She-Explores.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Simone Martin-: Instagram, Portfolio, & Blog, Darker Than Green Grist.org Video - Our National Parks Belong to Everyone. So Why Are They So White? Bell Hooks Vasque Trail Mavens Episodes air weekly on Wednesdays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Music for this episode is by Chris Zabriskie, Lee Rosevere, Josh Woodward, and Kai Engel via freemusicarchive.org with a CC by A license. Music is also by Emancipator. A note about Episode 65 - we incorrected stated that Brooke Holloway spoke at about 20:36, this was in fact Paige Garratt.
Corría 1980 cuando Richard Coleman compró Sacred Songs, disco maldito cuya distribución había sido congelada durante dos años por ser considerada anticomercial, de paso quedaba bloqueada la amenaza para el dúo en ascenso Hall & Oates ante la nueva ocurrencia art rock proveniente de, nada menos, uno de los integrantes. Daryl Hall solista, el gran Robert Fripp como productor y guitarrista, la voz interpretativa como instrumento. Elementos de este álbum de digestión lenta, lleno de contrastes y contradicciones. Escuchamos: Babs and Babs, Urban Landscape, NYCNY, The Farther Away I Am, Why Was It So Easy
A behind-the-scenes look at an Urban Landscape project I’m working on for a client. Shot in downtown Dallas, I’ll show you how I’m working with stitched images in Adobe Lightroom for max depth and sharpness. These images were shot with a Zeiss Loxia f/2.0 35mm lens Get it at Amazon http://amzn.to/2x1hfp7 or B&H https://goo.gl/3Ue85m Check out: Ben Horne https://www.youtube.com/user/bensdmkII Thomas Heaton https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfhW84xfA6gEc4hDK90rR1Q Music from Epidemic Sound: https://goo.gl/v5wWKr
Dynamics to consider when choosing how to handle leaf drop on urban landscapes. Cornell Turfgrass Clippings Podcast uploaded 3/7/2017
In this episode Pilar talks to Emilio J Perez, an architect from Valencia. The podcast also includes the first helping of the Spanish Food miniseries, on horchata.
Urban Landscape painter William Wray and Antrese Wood talk about making the transition from commercial art to fine art. Turning the corner into abstraction, and how William pushed past the dominance of contemporary art to pursue his vision.
Harvard Professor Martha Schwartz discusses landscape architecture and in particular open urban landscape and it's role in shaping where we live, our economies and reflecting who we are.
Writing NY: How the Big Apple Inspires and Informs the Movies
Panel includes: David Koepp ("Premium Rush," "Panic Room," "Carlito's Way"); Brian Koppelman ("The Girlfriend Experience," "Rounders," "Solitary Man"; David Levien ("The Girlfriend Experience," "Rounders"); and Stephen Schiff ("Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," "True Crime," "Lolita"). Moderated by Scott Foundas ("Film Comment").
On today’s show we want to wrap up the year with a review of what our dedicated producers felt were the most impactful stories we have covered since we launched Hear in the City in September. If you listen regularly (we thank you) and you’ve probably noticed that our show focuses on environment, arts, education, and culture in and around Los Angeles. Most of the stories you’ll hear today, as we wrap up the year, have to do with the economy--Why? Well, we’ve been thinking a lot about what this show should do. What do we need in Southern California that a little radio show with a lot of voices can provide? We landed on this: community and equality in the urban environment. Our goal with Hear in the City is to map the city through sound-rich profiles of people living and working toward creative social change and solutions. One way we do that, as journalists and producers, is working with community stakeholders who have important stories to tell. Hear in the City: Radio Realities from the Urban Landscape hosted by Sara Harris http://www.hearinthecity.org
Exploring Arizona Life Science Research and Biodiversity with the Tree of Life Web Project
University of Arizona Students, UA peace corps fellows and volunteers joined Brad Lancaster, Tucson permaculture expert, for a workshop on water harvesting on the grounds of the Nature Conservancy Headquarters in Tucson, Arizona.