Podcasts about Urbanism

Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Mouna Andraos and Melissa Mongiat of Daily tous les jours about their book Strangers Need Strange Moments Together, participatory urban art, and why moments of shared joy between strangers are essential to building healthy, resilient cities.External references: Daily tous les joursStrangers Need Strange Moments TogetherUS Surgeon General Report on the Loneliness EpidemicGCDN Research: Culture, Health, and Cultural DistrictsAbout our guests:Mouna Andraos & Melissa Mongiat, are the co-founders and co-directors of Daily tous les jours, a Montreal-based award-winning art and design studio known for creating large-scale interactive installations that invite public participation. Their work blends storytelling, technology, and design to transform everyday environments into spaces of encounter and collective imagination. + 

The City of Bothell has been making big moves recently. Its City Council has passed legislation that eliminates parking minimums, changed zoning to encourage more housing and is now allowing corner stores in residential neighborhoods. We talk to Bothell mayor Mason Thompson about the support, and criticisms, these changes are facing. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alicia Pederson is a writer and advocate who encourages cities to adopt courtyard urbanism, a style of development where mixed-use buildings surround a shared courtyard. Today, she joins Norm to explain the benefits of this development style and how to advocate for it. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Drawing by Leon Krier 6 housing reforms that could help make courtyard blocks possible. Read more from Alicia: Urban Courtyard (X/Twitter) “Chicago's affordable housing plan demands a courtyard block blueprint” Chicago Tribune “The courtyard block solution to Chicago's family flight problem” Chicago Tribune “A better way to approach the challenge of Lincoln Yards” Crain's Chicago Business Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great The Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here!   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership, including member-exclusive perks.  

Australia is in the midst of a housing crisis. But amidst the political and media debate about the fixes to our housing woes, public housing has slipped from view. There's concern that funding commitments are a far cry from the broad based approach to public rental housing which has supported so many Australians in the past, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. So where does Australia go from here? Join Rebecca Pinkstone, Chief Executive of Homes NSW, Alistair Sisson of Macquarie University, City of Sydney Councillor Sylvie Ellsmore, plus public housing tenants Norrie May-Welby and Karyn Brown at this Festival of Urbanism event recorded in late 2024. Photo: Wedge-Tail Pictures

In episode 233 of America Adapts, host Doug Parsons takes you inside the 2025 MR Conference at Columbia University, a gathering focused on the complex realities of climate-driven movement—whether we call it managed retreat, relocation, or mobility. What does it mean to leave behind homes, neighborhoods, or entire communities in response to climate risks—and how do we do it in ways that prioritize justice and long-term resilience? The episode explores the politics of place attachment, the financial systems that shape who can move and who can't, and how storytelling helps bring these abstract issues down to the human level. You'll hear from a diverse group of voices across disciplines, and from former Costa Rican President Carlos Alvarado, who calls for moral leadership and shared responsibility in a world facing climate-driven displacement. Whether you're an adaptation professional or simply trying to understand what's coming, this episode delivers timely insights from the frontlines of climate planning. This episode was generously sponsored by Tulane University's Center on Climate Change and Urbanism. Experts in this Episode: Dr. Alex de Sherbinin – Chair of MR2025 Organizing Committee and Director and Senior Research Scientist, at the Center for Integrated Earth System Information (CIESIN) at the Columbia Climate School President Carlos Alvarado – Former President of Costa Rica Kelly Main - Founder and Executive Director Buy-in Community Planning Olga Loginova - Journalist and documentary filmmaker Loïck Le Roy – Phd Student at Sorbonne University Rob Moore - Director climate adaptation at the Natural Resources Defense Council Macey Williams - Resilience Manager at the Center for Planning Excellence Dr. Jesse Keenan - Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning School of Architecture at Tulane University   Check out the America Adapts Media Kit here! Subscribe to the America Adapts newsletter here. Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Links in this episode: https://ciesin.climate.columbia.edu/events/mr2025-mobility-adaptation-and-wellbeing-changing-climate Leaving the Island, the investigative podcast about the first federal attempt to resettle an entire island in Louisiana because of climate change. Official web page: https://www.audiation.fm/leaving-the-island Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19fkNUWn64WtBYFkSdAJYA?si=110b66ca8a404045 www.olga-loginova.com   Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/ @usaadapts https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-parsons-america-adapts/ Donate to America Adapts Follow on Apple PodcastsFollow on Android Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Follow/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! The 10 Best Sustainability Podcasts for Environmental Business Leadershttps://us.anteagroup.com/news-events/blog/10-best-sustainability-podcasts-environmental-business-leaders Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts ! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we're also on YouTube! Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

A new tower on Tara Street has drawn the ire of some, including Frank McDonald, writing in the Irish Times.It begs the question: are our city plans and planning structures fit for purpose?Joining Kieran to discuss is Róisín Murphy Architect, artist, conservation activist and Lecturer in Griffith College Dublin and Tony Reddy of Reddy Architecture and Urbanism.

In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Adrian Ellis, shares insights on capital project planning and the value of defining purpose and impact before building and design.External references: Manal Ataya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mataya-uae/ Sharjah Museums Authority: https://www.sharjahmuseums.ae/ The International Museum Leadership Congress (IMCC): https://www.museum.construction/The Bilbao effect: how Frank Gehry's Guggenheim started a global craze: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/oct/01/bilbao-effect-frank-gehry-guggenheim-global-craze Daniel Libeskind: https://libeskind.com/ Zaha Hadid: https://www.zaha-hadid.com/ Tadao Ando: https://www.tadao-ando.com/youth_2025/ Rem Koolhaas / OMA: https://www.oma.com/About the contributor:Adrian Ellis is the founder of AEA Consulting (1990) and the Global Cultural Districts Network (2013). He has worked in senior management and as a board member in both museums and the performing arts and as a strategy consultant to leading clients in the cultural, public, and business sectors around the world. + 

Toren van Babel is een maandelijkse serie binnen de Architectenweb Podcast. Hierin praat architect Daan Roggeveen (MORE Architecture) met ontwerpers, ontwikkelaars en andere experts die allemaal hun eigen perspectief hebben op hoogbouw. Doel is het antwoord vinden op de vraag: hoe maak je nu een echt goed hoog gebouw? De gast deze maand is Ellen van Bueren, hoogleraar Urban Development Management aan de Faculteit Bouwkunde van de TU Delft.Ellen vertelt over de brede oriëntatie van haar leerstoel aan de TU Delft, waarin processen van sturing en besluitvorming centraal staan. We praten over het proces van gebiedsontwikkeling en over de rol van nieuwe ‘ingrediënten', zoals water en energie, bij stedelijke ontwikkelingen. En we praten over de ‘chef-koks' die bij gebiedsontwikkeling in de spreekwoordelijke keukens staan. We bespreken de woningbouwopgave in Nederland en in hoeverre hoogbouw daar de oplossing voor is. We praten over ‘net-niet hoogbouw' in middelgrote steden, en over het belang van openbare ruimte. En we hebben het over het openbaar vervoer als drager voor gebiedsontwikkeling en verdichting. Over de termijn waarop we steden plannen, en waarom er in Nederland wordt gepland op zo'n korte termijn. We hebben het over de Nederlandse kruideniersmentaliteit en de lange termijn waarop in landen als Spanje en Denemarken wordt geïnvesteerd in openbaar vervoer. En we hebben het over living labs: de stad als laboratorium voor onderzoek en experiment. Kunnen we op die manier ook naar hoogbouw kijken…? Luisteren dus!De podcast wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door Stichting Hoogbouw. Idee & Presentatie: Daan Roggeveen (MORE Architecture)Productie & Techniek: Lieven HeeremansMuziek: Job RoggeveenReacties: hoogbouw@more-architecture.com Het beeld​ bij de podcast toont het project LEAD in Leiden, ontworpen door Powerhouse Company en DELVA Landscape Architecture & Urbanism. Het beeld zelf is gemaakt door Beauty and the Bit.

This week, we discuss the potency of urbanism's gateway drug: summer festivals. Culturally, Americans love to frequent farmer's markets, watch fireworks, and attend live arts shows in the park. We often don't realize that these are all functions of a walkable environment (even if often temporary). Vendor tents are proxies for small shops, food trucks could be permanent neighborhood eateries, and running into friends could be a norm rather than a novelty.Instead of closing a parking lot or street for one night only, what if we planned our cities to facilitate and prioritize community all year long?Also: On nostalgia, Pokémon Go, and the Oregon Shakesphere Festival.Timeline:00:00 Aly's back.01:06 Summer festivities and temporary walkability.02:05 Nostalgia and summertime memories.02:47 Pokemon Go and gamified outdoor activities.07:49 Urbanism and community events.12:18 Navigating festivals and parking challenges.22:45 Festival fatigue and urban living.27:07 Our upcoming trip to Ashland, Oregon.30:03 Wrapping up.

Nicholas Boys Smith is the Founder & Chairman of Create Streets, a social enterprise and multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in urban design, planning and regeneration. He was also Chair of the Advisory Board for the Government's Office for Place & is an Academician of the Academy of Urbanism.

Hello and welcome to the show everyone. Today, we're joined by Sahil Shaik‑Muzawar, an urban planner and geographer based in Dubai. Holding an MSc from the University of Birmingham, Sahil has been working towards shaping the contextually-sensitive urban fabric across the region. He is a young urbanist from the Academy of Urbanism based in the UAE. He is also a part of RTPI's Middle East Young Planners Network. He brings a unique blend of technical knowledge and passion for people-centered design. So without further ado, let's get into it!..Sahil Shaik‑Muzawar - LinkedIn..To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform..The aForm Show - ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠Alan George - ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn

"If it weren't for ebikes, I'd be driving a car" says American Fietser.American Fietser: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/americanfietser.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmericanFietserNot Just Bikes: https://youtube.com/notjustbikesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Что происходило в российских городах с начала 2010-х? Почему урбанистика вдруг стала такой популярной — сначала среди молодых энтузиастов, а затем и среди чиновников? Почему внутри сообщества урбанистов довольно быстро возник раскол — в подходах, смыслах, взглядах на профессию?В первом выпуске нового сезона подкаста «Цивиум» — личная история ведущей Кати Дыбы: как она пришла в урбанистику, что её вдохновляло, что со временем начало вызывать сомнения, и почему ей снова захотелось говорить об этом вслух.Мы вспоминаем истоки российской урбанистики: образовательные программы «Стрелки» и ВШУ, первые городские проекты, международные коллаборации, книги, которые меняли мышление. Разговариваем с социологом Олегом Паченковым и антропологом Александром Стрепетовым о том, как развивалась урбанистика в России за последние 15 лет — и как мы оказались в точке, где находимся сегодня.Название выпуска отсылает к классической статье Луиса Вирта «Urbanism as a Way of Life» и приглашает нас взглянуть на урбанистику не только как на профессию, но и как на образ жизни.Материалы выпуска:Статья Олега Паченкова: https://k-d.center/russianurbanismАлександр Высоковский о Высшей школе урбанистики (2014): https://www.hse.ru/video/120761082.htmlНаталья Зубаревич про центр-периферийную поляризацию: https://carnegie.ru/commentary/78000Исследование Incrussia о том, как устроен бизнес «Стрелки» (2017): https://incrussia.ru/fly/issledovanie-kak-ustroen-biznes-strelki/Цивиум в соцсетях:Telegram-канал https://t.me/civiumru/Instagram* https://www.instagram.com/civium.podcast/ ВК https://vk.com/civium.podcast/YouTube www.youtube.com/@civiumpodcast/*признан экстремистской организацией на территории РФ

Our host, Hilary Knight speaks with Freya Salway, Head of the Lab at Google Arts and Culture Lab which engages artists, institutions and audiences through experimentation with new digital technology. They discuss the lab's mission, collaborations, and approach to R&D and partnerships.External referencesGoogle Arts and CultureThe LabExperiments with GoogleGoogle Arts & Culture and British choreographer, Wayne McGregor developed an AI capable of predicting dance moves in his particular styleJonathan Yeo's large-scale bronze sculptural self-portrait entitled Homage to Paolozzi (Self Portrait)Future Relics, A collaboration between Google Arts & Culture, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya in Mumbai and the British Museum in LondonDr. Elizabeth Harmon on mining the Smithsonian Institution collections for stories of women in scienceOne Minute Guides, with Cleveland Museum of ArtTalking toursNotebookLMEs Devlin's Please Feed The Lions interactive sculpture in Trafalgar SquareGuest bioFreya Salway is head of the lab at Google Arts & Culture, collaborating with artists, technologists, curators, scientists and cultural institutions globally to explore the application of advanced technologies for arts and culture. Since 2018, she has supported artistic experimentation with A.I. through residency programs and bespoke collaborations, partnering with renowned artists, innovators and cultural organizations. She has also worked as an independent consultant, enabling artists, brands and broadcasters to deliver creative projects, and previously led arts partnerships for Sky Arts, the U.K.'s only TV channel dedicated to the arts.

What is ‘public' about our urban and regional transport systems - and how public should they be? Are our leaders actually serving public interests and values around public transport? Should a stick in the ground really count as a bus stop? And what the heck is a 'beg button'? In this episode of City Road a rich panel of speakers delve into the big questions surrounding public transport at the recent Festival of Urbanism, including Dr Ian Woodcock, Emma Bacon, Neill Miller, David Babineau, Dr Rebecca Clements and Dr Crystal Legacy. Photo: Andrew Thomas/Flickr

A conversation with historian Jason Heppler about their book Silicon Valley and the Environmental Inequalities of High-Tech Urbanism   (University of Oklahoma Press, Environment in Modern North America Series, 2024)     Dr. Jason A. Heppler is a historian and digital historian, currently working as Senior Developer at the Roy Rosenzweig Center for History and New Media and an adjunct professor of history at George Mason University. He earned a BA in history from South Dakota State University and an MA and PhD in history from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Prior to his current positions at George Mason he held posts at Stanford University's Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis, Dept. of History, and Center for Interdisciplinary Digital Research, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha's Sustainability program, Libraries, and history department. He co-edited a 2020 University of Cincinnati Press volume with Rebecca Wingo, Digital Community Engagement: Partnering Communities with the Academy, which won the 2021 National Council on Public History Book Award. His first monograph, which we talk about today, Silicon Valley and the Environmental Inequalities of High-Tech Urbanism (University of Oklahoma Press, Volume 9 in the Environment in Modern North America Series, 2024).   The Writing Westward Podcast is produced and hosted by Prof. Brenden W. Rensink for the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University. Subscribe to the Writing Westward Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, and other podcast distribution apps and platforms. Follow the BYU Redd Center and the Writing Westward Podcast on Facebook, Bluesky, or X/Twitter, or get more information @ https://www.writingwestward.org.  Theme music by Micah Dahl Anderson @ www.micahdahlanderson.com  

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Today, Ben welcomes Wyatt O'Rourke—Denver-based financial advisor and founder of Basilic Financial—for a wide-ranging conversation on the interplay between tradition, innovation, and community within a Catholic framework. Wyatt shares his journey of entrepreneurship and reconversion to the faith, emphasizing the integration of spiritual values into financial planning. The discussion examines how technological progress—such as Bitcoin and the rise of network states—can coexist with enduring moral and communal principles, drawing on historical shifts and contemporary challenges like social media and car-centric urban design. The conversation highlights the importance of evaluating innovation through a faith-rooted lens. They critique modern secular ideologies for lacking grounding, while celebrating a revival of tradition among young Catholics and the importance of community, family, and shared purpose. Ultimately, they argue that true progress must deepen human connection and be measured by whether it fosters real communal flourishing.Key Takeaways:• Wyatt O'Rourke's journey—entrepreneurship, reconversion to the faith, and founding Basilic Financial—reflects a desire to integrate values into vocation.• The Lindy Effect suggests that long-standing ideas and institutions are more likely to endure and should be respected as filters for evaluating novelty.• Car-centric urban design contributes to isolation; human-scale, walkable environments encourage community and accountability.• The YIMBY movement, when aligned with Catholic social principles, offers a hopeful vision for more connected cities.• Moral constancy and family stability are essential foundations for navigating a rapidly changing world.• Catholics are called to be discerning adopters of technology, ensuring it serves human dignity and divine purpose.Key Timestamps:(00:00) – Wyatt's Background and Career Journey(04:21) – Balancing Tradition and Innovation(08:03) – Reconciling Faith and Modernity(22:35) – The Importance of Optimism and Faith(28:36) – The Importance of Community(34:29) – Urbanism and CommunityKey Topics Discussed:Catholic Money Mastermind, Catholic financial planning, Catholic financial planners, Catholic financial advisors, Ben Martinek, faith and financesMentions:Website: https://basilic.io/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatt-o-rourke-79723b93/ More of Catholic Money Mastermind:Catholic Money Mastermind Podcast is a personal podcast meant for educational and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.Are you looking to hire an advisor? Browse our members.https://catholicfinancialplanners.com/members/Are you a Financial Advisor who is serious about the Catholic Faith? Join our network and email info@catholicfinancialplanners.com

In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Steve Adler, former mayor and city councilmember of Austin, TX. They discuss the work required to bridge across interest groups, passing legislation with long time horizons, and how to build consensus for large-scale transit projects.

In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Hilary Knight explores the fast-evolving immersive experience landscape, where big players scale up rapidly and independent creators strive to remain empowered to help shape its future.External references:Netflix House Set to Launch as Immersive Retail and Entertainment DestinationABBA Voyage, LondonThe Sphere, Las Vegas + Correction: the Sphere is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, not Los Angeles, California.The Mukaab in RiyadhAbout the contributor: Hilary Knight  is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and digital transformation for cultural organisations worldwide. Currently a Senior Associate with AEA Consulting, she has held senior roles at the BBC, Channel 4, Film4, and Tate, where she led pioneering initiatives that embedded digital thinking and expanded audiences. + 

With David away for a second consecutive week, Erica and Sandeep seek out the inimitable Josh Feit, news editor of the Stranger back in the olden (golden) days, to buffer their conversation with convoluted references to 50-year-old Joni Mitchell records. We start with the increasingly off-putting saga of King County Assessor John Arthur Wilson, who remains defiant in the face of a unanimous vote by the King County Council (minus the absent Reagan Dunn) urging him to resign over allegations he stalked his ex-partner during their breakup from hell. We ask: Why did the resignation calls take so long, and are we headed for a messy recall? (Hours after we taped this episode on the morning of Friday, June 13, a judge denied Wilson's legal motion seeking the dismissal of his ex-partner's protection order against him .) Next up, Josh keys off the announced resignation of Councilmember Cathy Moore to argue that what Moore and her supporters and backers decry as incivility in Council chambers is really just sour grapes about the rising voice of an emerging urbanist majority. But are the urbanists so ascendant, give the status quo nature of the comp plan currently under debate? Finally, we dig into the implications of Erica's reporting that the mayor is seeking to expand the city's powers to shutter “nuisance properties.” Is a crackdown on clubs warranted by recent incidents of gun violence that have occurred outside nightclubs and hookah lounges? Or is this just the latest iteration of a long, pinch-faced tradition in Seattle municipal politics of finger-wagging at—and passing laws to curtail—the city's nightlife? Better listen in before a Big Yellow Taxi comes to take Josh and Sandeep away!Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Have a question or comment? Send us an email at realseattlenice@gmail.com.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comHEARTH Protection: Do not let fear make your world smaller. Thanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

RMTransit has been making YouTube videos about cities and public transit for over 5 years. Now with over 750 videos on his YouTube channel, it's time to call it quits.Reece's Mastodon: https://masto.canadiancivil.com/@reeceReece's Transit Blog: https://reecemartin.ca/author/reecemartintransit/Cinq Personnes: https://cinqpersonnes.substack.com/Next Toronto: https://nexttoronto.substack.com/Not Just Bikes: https://youtube.com/@notjustbikesRMTransit: https://youtube.com/@rmtransitSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our host, Stephanie Fortunato speaks with Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Artist – Writer – Cultural Worker from Providence, Rhode Island, by way of Borikén. Together, they delve into Shey's visionary, interdisciplinary work at the intersection of art, civic engagement, and cultural advocacy. At the heart of their conversation: storytelling, identity, community, and resilience.External references: About Shey's Artistic Practice Studio LOBAAntigonx, a queer, Latinx story inspired by the Greek tragedy of AntigoneYoung LordsVioleta ParraJune JordanFrida KahloThe City of Providence's Department of Art, Culture + Tourism (ACT) cultural plan, PVDx2031: A Cultural Plan for Culture ShiftEl Corazón de HolyokeElizabeth Maynard, In Providence, “Everything Living Fights Back” Gets a Second Life Following Censorship of Shey ‘Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos by Providence College (Boston Art Review, June 9, 2024)Maya Pontone, Providence College Cancels Exhibition Over “Anti-Catholic” Artwork (Hyperallergic, May 8, 2024)Guest bio:Shey ‘Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos, Shey 'Rí Acu' Rivera Ríos (they/them) is an interdisciplinary artist and cultural worker who uses storytelling across mediums to create immersive worlds of magic and liberation. Rivera was born and raised in Borikén/Puerto Rico and is based in Providence, RI - land of the Narragansett and Wampanoag peoples. +

Demand for walkable urbanism is stronger than ever, according to Mallory Baches, president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, an organization that has been promoting compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development for more than three decades.

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 conversation, Dr. Sahera Bleibleh explores everyday urbanism, analyzing how RAK's strategic location and tourism growth are increasing interest in revitalizing key aspects of the city's identity, such as its local markets.

In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Adrian Ellis, shares key insights from AEA Consulting's Cultural Infrastructure Index – now in its ninth edition.External references: AEA Consulting's 2024 Cultural Infrastructure IndexContributor's bio: Adrian Ellis is the founder of AEA Consulting (1990) and the Global Cultural Districts Network (2013). He has worked in senior management and as a board member in both museums and the performing arts and as a strategy consultant to leading clients in the cultural, public, and business sectors around the world. + 

In this episode of Radio Free Urbanism - we are joined by YouTuber and urbanism enthusiast Alexander Rotmensz. They explore Alex's path into urbanism, the power of beautiful design, and the role of community in shaping cities. The conversation covers the impact of architectural styles on identity, debates between modern and traditional architecture, and the influence of NIMBYism. They also highlight the transformative potential of e-bikes, cultural attitudes toward mobility, and the importance of infrastructure in supporting biking and walking. The episode wraps with a look at Hampstead as a model for thoughtful urban planning.Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@alexanderrotmensz Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzSully: https://www.youtube.com/@SullyvilleEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor

The Unfrozen crew hit the 19th Venice Architecture Biennale with all the furious energy our 100th episode deserved. A rollicking roundup of robots, pans, picks, porches and pavilions, with special guest interviews: Michele Champagne, Kate Wagner, Marisa Moran Jahn, Bekim Ramku, Rafi Segal, Jeanne Gang, and Mark Cavagnero. And finally, while Rome picked a pontiff, we had our own mini-conclave in Venice and humbly offered up our picks for the 20th Biennale curator. Join us for this extra special centenary episode.--Intro/Outro: “Bounder of Adventure,” by The Cooper Vane--Discussed:-      Olly Wainwright: Can robots make the perfect Aperol spritz? – Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 review | Architecture | The Guardian-         Rowan Moore: Venice Architecture Biennale review: ‘a hot mess of pretension' | The Observer-         The New York Architecture Review crew: Nicolas, Chloe and Sammy-         International Exhibition in the Arsenaleo  Robots, hemp, bio-concrete, 8-point font with AI-assisted summarieso  Kate Crawford and Vladan Joier's megascale text: Calculating Empireso   Bjarke Ingels Group's entry: Ancient Future, with Bhutanese carvers paced by an ABB roboto  Christopher Hawthorne's Speaker's Cornero  Shades of Rem Koolhaas' 2014 Fundamentals edition-         Kate Wagner's review:o  Dated techno-optimismo  Cannibalism of architecture by art and exhibition design-         National Pavilions:o  Austria: “Agency for Better Living”o  Canada: “Picoplanktonics” by The Living Room Collectiveo  Denmark: “Build of Site”o  Estonia: “Let Me Warm You”o  Romania: “Human Scale”o  Saudi Arabia: “The Um Slaim School: An Architecture of Connection”o  Slovenia: “Master Builders”o  South Korea: “Little Toad, Little Toad”, but mainly this cato  Spain: “Internalities: Architectures for Territorial Equilibrium”o  UAE: “Pressure Cooker”o  USA: “Porch: An Architecture of Generosity”§  Curators: ·        Peter MacKeith, Fay Jones School of Architecture, University of Arkansas·        Rod Bigelow, Executive Director, Crystal Bridges Museum of Art·        Marlon Blackwell, Marlon Blackwell Architects·        Susan Chin, Design Connects·        Stephen Burks, Man Made§  Shades of the timber-themed 2021 exhibit, but with a twist§  Interview with Mark Cavagnero, Mark Cavagnero Associates, on participation in Porch and his work updating the original 1969 design of the Oakland Museum of California by Kevin Roche and Dan Kiley o  Uzbekistan: A Matter of Radiance-         Interview with collaborators on Art-Tek Tulltorja, conversion of former brick works into a tech hub and community center, Pristina, Kosovo:o  Rafi Segal, Associate Professor, Architecture & Urbanism, MITo  Marisa Moran Jahn, Director, Integrated Design,Parsons School of Designo  Bekim Ramku, OUD+ Architectso  Nol Binakaj, OUD+ Architects-         Interview with Jeanne Gang, amidst a Bio-Blitz powered by the iNaturalist app and featuring a “disco ball for bees”-         Unfrozen's nominations for 2027 Biennale curator:o  Carolyn Whitzman, Senior Housing Researcher, Schoolof Cities, University of Toronto and author of Home Truths: Fixing Canada's Housing Crisiso  Diane Longboat, Senior Manager, StrategicInitiatives, Center for Addiction and Mental Health, Toronto§  See: Sweat lodge at the Centero  Patrick Bellew, Chief Sustainability Officer, Surbana Jurong (Atelier Ten)§  Gardens by the Bay cooling system,powered by incinerated tree trimming wasteo  Peter Barber, Peter Barber Architectso  Eyal Weizman, Forensic Architecture-         Stafford Beer: “The purpose of the system is what it does.”

Writer of the weekly Bike Bulletin newsletter (subscribe right now.) — Sam Westby — is back on the show. We knock out a current events survey, with topics curated through both of our weekly research habits in the urbanism, bikes, and adjacent worlds. It's mostly positive, and hopefully always constructive.Sam's off to Spain to bike for a while. Make sure to follow his incredible rides and work (links below).We discuss:00:00 Sam's recent activities.02:42 The Bike Bulletin newsletter.03:38 Automated cameras on buses in Massachusetts.07:14 Seattle's quick fix for bike lane safety.11:47 Paris' ambitious plan for a walkable city.15:13 New York City's progress in bike infrastructure.24:43 The benefits of protected bike lanes.25:18 Parking vs. bike lanes: the business impact.27:19 Context matters: urban vs. suburban solutions.28:27 The importance of bike share systems.36:30 Public investment in infrastructure and innovation.40:36 The role of public and private sectors in development.45:47 Concluding thoughts.The following links are the conversational guideposts you'll hear about in this episode:One: automated ticketing of cars parking in bus lanes.Two: cities can improve cycling infrastructure overtime based on feedback, like Seattle does here.Three: Paris is making another 500 streets car-free.Four: New York City traffic fatality data, safety measures, and bike infrastructure improvements.Five: Maximizing bikeshare ridership.Six: On underpublicized public R+D and investment that underpins American innovation — from railroads, to highways, to the internet (and a caution to those chastising and cutting it).SUBSCRIBE TO THE BIKE BULLETIN (Sam's newsletter).+ Follow Sam on Instagram and TikTok.

Our host, Adrian Ellis, speaks with Rachel Moore, President & CEO of The Music Center in Los Angeles, about the organization's evolving role as both a cultural and civic anchor – from its response to recent local challenges and its leadership in the newly designated Grand Avenue Cultural District, to its commitment to democratic values, inclusive programming, and long-term relevance.Guest bio:Rachel Moore is the President & CEO of The Music Center in Los Angeles, one of the largest performing arts centers in the U.S., where she oversees programming, civic partnerships, and a portfolio of over $3B in public assets. A former professional dancer with American Ballet Theatre, she went on to become its CEO and spearheaded nationally recognized diversity and policy initiatives in the arts.With deep experience in cultural leadership, public service, and nonprofit finance, Moore has served on numerous boards, advised on arts equity and Olympic planning, and authored The Artist's Compass. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and continues to advocate for the civic value of the arts in public life.References:The Music Center: https://www.musiccenter.org/American Ballet Theater: https://www.abt.org/Grand Ave Cultural District: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-01/la-county-board-of-supervisors-grand-avenue-cultural-district-broadBloomberg Connects: https://www.bloombergconnects.org/The Broad Museum Expansion: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-03-27/broad-expansion-more-galleriesThe Colburn School Expansion: https://colburnschool.edu/future/Refik Anadol Is Opening the World's First A.I. Museum: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/refik-anadol-ai-museum-dataland-2543122GCDN LA Convening: https://gcdn.net/convening/los-angeles-2025/ LinkedIn:The Music Center: https://www.linkedin.com/company/music-center/Rachel Moore: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-moore-4b5b445/ 

Our guest on this episode is Christopher Hawthorne, the Senior Critic at Yale University's School of Architecture. His previous roles include architecture critic of the Los Angeles Times, and Chief Design Officer of the City of Los Angeles. His current mission is to assemble the Speaker's Corner at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. Unfrozen hears his unique perspective as both critic and exhibitor.--Intro/Outro: “Elevator,” by The Cooper Vane--Discussed:2025 Venice Architecture Biennale: “Inteligens: Natural, Artificial, Collective” – Carlo RattiSpeakers' Corner / Re-staging Criticism series, part of the GENS Public Program-         Florencia Rodriguez, Director, School of Architecture, University of Illinois Chicago-         Mark Lee, Sharon Johnston of Johnston Marklee-         Inspiration: “Vincent Scully: Architecture, Urbanism, and a Life in Search of Community,” by A. Krista Sykes-         9 May: “Exhibition as Critical Vessel”o   Florencia Rodriguez, Moderatoro  Lesley Lokko, 2023 Biennale curatoro  Aric Cheno  Pancho Diazo  Sarah Herdao  Michael Meredith (MOS) > Building with Writing-         10 May: Conversation on L.A. Fireso   Michael Maltzano   Alejandro Haiek Collo  Florencia Rodriguez11 May:o  Kate Wagnero  Samuel Medinao  Sam Jacobo  Shumi Bose1980 Venice Architecture Biennale – The Presence of the Past - Paolo Portoghesi-         Strada Novissima, feat. Rem Koolhaas, Frank Gehry, Arati Isozaki, Robert Venturi, Denise Scott-Brown-         Teatro del Mundo, Aldo Rossi-         Critic's Corner, feat. Vincent Scully, Charles Jencks, Kenneth Frampton & Christian Norberg-SchulzWhy “The Brutalist” Isn't Really About ArchitectureKazuyo SejimaWriting About Architecture - Alexandra LangeCaught practicing without a license: Frank Lloyd Wright and Thomas JeffersonInternational Committee of Architecture CriticsSalon de MobileAda Louise HuxtableYou Have to Pay for the Public Life, by Charles MooreComplexity and Contradiction in Architecture, Robert VenturiCharles Jencks Foundation

Exploring Urban Fabric, Adaptive Reuse, and Iconic Influences in ArchitectureIn this episode, Jamie and Kurt delve into the concept of adaptive reuse in architecture, discussing how existing buildings can be revitalized to meet modern needs. Influential books such as Jane Jacobs' 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities' and Carl Elefante's 'Going for Zero' are highlighted for their insights into urbanism and sustainability. The hosts share sketches depicting bustling downtown environments, emphasizing the importance of creativity in transforming existing structures. They also touch on the upcoming walkie-talkie event in Boston and compare favorite coffees. Join the conversation on how historical context and modern ambitions intersect in the field of architecture.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:26 YouTube and Content Creation03:01 Influences and Inspirations03:58 Robocop and Prop Design14:46 Coffee Talk19:37 Nostalgic Toys and Childhood Memories20:34 Podcast Dynamics and Listener Engagement21:43 Upcoming Event: Boston Walkabout25:54 Sketching and Architectural Discussions31:20 Sustainable Architecture and Existing Buildings41:05 Educational Insights and Future PlansSend Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shop Our Links Follow Jamie on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt's Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender

Ariel Vera is a Peabody Winner and digital creator with a unique vision and style. Using his channel URBANIST he uncovers the secrets of our cities. He has 1.6M total followers interested in his uncoverings! In this episode we chat history and urbanism, and how their secrets, stories, and magnificent wonders all around us! 

The fifth and final TRUUD podcast explores the future of urban development and the necessary investments for creating healthier places. Host Andrew Kelly with experts Daniel Black, TRUUD Research Co-Director and Thomas Aubrey, Credit Capital Advisory, discuss the issue of short-termism in planning and the importance of long-term vision, drawing parallels with historical and European examples. They highlight the need for integrated planning that includes transport, green spaces, and social infrastructure alongside housing. The conversation examines methods for measuring the impact of urban development on health and the economy, introducing the HAUS model from TRUUD. Financing models, including land value capture, are considered crucial for delivering sustainable and high-quality urban environments. The podcast also touches on the significance of leadership, devolution, and community involvement in achieving these goals.Funded by the UK Prevention Research Partnership which aims to reduce non-communicable diseases such as cancers, type-2 diabetes, obesity, mental ill-health and respiratory illnesses, TRUUD is providing evidence and tools for policy-makers in government and industry.Find more at the TRUUD website: https://truud.ac.uk/ Books recommended in the episodeDaniel Black:The Death of Rural England by Alan Hawkins Small Is Beautiful by E.F. Schumacher How Institutions Think by Mary Douglas Thomas Aubrey:Good Cities, Better Lives: How Europe Discovered the Lost Art of Urbanism by Peter Hall, with contributions from Nicholas Falk.Andrew Kelly:The film They Came to a City (1944) directed by Basil Dearden and adapted from a play by J.B. Priestley. Available on BFI Player.Music credit: New York London Tokyo by Petrenj MusicProduced by Beeston Media.

Welcome back to City Road. In this episode, we reflect on 2024's Festival of 'Public' Urbanism and its panel discussion on how the public life of great cities takes place in our cultural buildings and civic spaces – from libraries to museums, town halls, streets, parks and playgrounds. This special Denis Winston memorial lecture, delivered by Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon, State Librarian and award-winning author and curator, celebrates our crucial public infrastructure as the cornerstone of public and democratic life. The keynote address is followed by an eminent panel conversation between Dr Rob Stokes, former Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, and Professor Jennifer Barrett, Professor in Museum Studies and Pro-Vice Chancellor Indigenous at the University of Sydney. The annual Festival of Urbanism is brought to you by the Henry Halloran Research Trust with the assistance of the University of Sydney School of Architecture Design and Planning. Thanks for listening. See you next time on City Road. Host: Bill Code Editor: Mikayla McGuirk-Scolaro

In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Stephanie Fortunato explores the power of practicing radical joy as a guiding principle for cultural leadership in an increasingly divided and hostile era where empathy is too often mistaken for weakness...Contributor bio:Stephanie Fortunato is Director of Special Projects of the Global Cultural Districts Network. Her expertise sits at the intersection of cultural planning and urban development, collaborating with local communities on creating policies and partnerships to strengthen neighbourhoods and transform public spaces. + 

In this episode, current IIAS Research Fellow Zhengfeng Wang hosts a conversation on transregional architectural history in the Asia-Pacific. She is joined by Amanda Achmadi, Paul Walker, and Soon-Tzu Speechley, all from the University of Melbourne. The three guests recently co-edited the volume Architectural Encounters in Asia Pacific: Built Traces of Intercolonial Trade, Industry and Labour, 1800s-1950s, published by Bloomsbury in 2024).Amanda Achmadi is an Associate Professor in Architectural Design, specializing in Asian Architecture and Urbanism. Her work examines the intersections of architecture and identity politics across pre-colonial, colonial, and postcolonial periods, with a particular focus on Indonesia and the broader Southeast Asian region. Amanda was previously a Research Fellow at the International Institute for Asian Studies in 2010. Paul Walker is a Professor of Architecture whose recent research delves into mid-20th-century architecture in Australia and New Zealand, contemporary museum architecture, and colonial museum buildings in Australia, New Zealand, and India. Finally, Soon-Tzu Speechley is a Lecturer in Urban and Cultural Heritage. His research interests include the reception of classical architecture in colonial Malaya, architectural networks within the British Empire, and Southeast Asian heritage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today Nic, Ethan and Sully are joined by Aaron of The Goose to discuss various pressing topics such as climate change, and the political landscape in Canada. Aaron runs a YouTube channel focused on climate issues from a Canadian perspective. The conversation explores the intersection of climate change and housing, the challenges posed by neoliberalism, and the complexities of development regulations. They also delve into the concept of carbon tax, its implications, and the externalities associated with environmental policies. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of carbon tax implementation, discussing its economic implications and the challenges of consumer acceptance. They also explore the contentious issue of parking fees, particularly in urban settings, and how these fees intersect with social equity and accessibility. The discussion shifts to transportation infrastructure in Texas, highlighting the stark contrast between funding for highways and public transit initiatives, ultimately questioning the priorities of government spending. In this episode, the hosts discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding bike lanes in Toronto, highlighting the political implications and community responses. The Goose: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Goose_Media Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Instagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzSully: https://www.youtube.com/@SullyvilleEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: Vancouver Paid Parking: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-beach-parking-free-paid TxDOT HSR Grant: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/transportation/2025/04/14/518800/houston-to-dallas-high-speed-rail-loses-64-million-amtrak-grant-in-cost-cutting-measure-by-feds/ Doug Ford Bike Lane Update: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-open-to-compromise-toronto-bike-lanes-1.7505724

Today's topic is parking reform and we talk with Tony Jordan, founder of the Parking Reform Network which aims to use policies and activism to discourage the building of too much parking supply in U.S. cities -- a problem that raises the costs of construction, contributes to car dominance, and hinders alternatives like transit from thriving. Links: Parking Reform Network site https://parkingreform.org/ Free Parking Is Killing Cities https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-08-31/why-free-parking-is-bad-according-to-one-ucla-professor Parking Dominates Our Cities. But Do We Really *See* It? https://www.strongtowns.org/journal/2019/11/27/parking-dominates-our-cities-but-do-we-really-see-it Note: thanks much to Blue Tannery for assistance with editing this episode.

Pickup trucks don't belong in European cities, so let's send them to help out in Ukraine! Stef from Build the Lanes tells us about why he's driving pickup trucks from the EU to Ukraine.Berr Battalion - https://www.help99.co/patches/nafo-berr-battalionBerr Battalion Announcement Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7tZdrGU_2cHelp99 - https://www.help99.co/69th Sniffing Brigade (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/@69thSniffingBrigade69th Sniffing Brigade (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/69thsniffingbrigade/The 30th convoy (Stef's second time) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQIaSHKRAtI&Stef's Instagram - ttps://www.instagram.com/the_modern_engineer/NAFO 2.0 Truck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nso3YKbdp4MNAFO Casevac - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJXHov1cXDQNAFO Drone Bus Example - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLUFbtut6Z4Want to support this podcast? Sign up to Nebula and get every episode early (with an RSS feed, too!) - https://nebula.tv/agendaNot Just Bikes: https://nebula.tv/notjustbikesBuild the Lanes: https://youtube.com/@buildthelanesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our host, Stephanie Fortunato, speaks to Nourhan Bassam, Founding Director of The Gendered City. They discuss the necessity to rethink how cities can be more socially inclusive, the role Cultural Districts can play in promoting that inclusivity, and the many inspiring initiatives Nourhan is championing to push feminist urbanism forward. External references: The Gendered CityThe Gendered City, 2023 bookFEM DESSimone de BeauvoirDolores HaydenCity with a female face: how modern Vienna was shaped by womenThe world's most feminist city: how Umeå in Sweden became an idyll for womenGuest bio:Nourhan Bassam, a feminist urbanist and architect with a Ph.D. in Urban Design and Placemaking, is the visionary behind "The Gendered City" which started as a book and grew into an organization. The Gendered City works on diverse feminist urban projects and research fields all centered on creating just and gender-equal cities through feminist placemaking and active citizen participation. + 

In this episode, recorded mid-2024, we speak with Ted Rutland about the evolution of policing from the mid-20th century's professional model to the counterinsurgency urbanism that emerged in the 1970s and 80s in Canada. Rutland discusses how community policing, initially intended to bring police closer to communities through multicultural training and social services, became a strategy to win over parts of the community while waging a larger war against the rest.    We delve into some of the historical shifts in policing largely as a response to radical movements and urban rebellions. We also examine the role of progressive urban governments in maintaining counterinsurgency policing, the impact of neoliberal policies, and the influence of white nationalism in shaping urban governance. Ted and I further explore the concept of counterinsurgency urbanism, showing how it has become central to not just policing but city-making processes in its entirety where supportive and punitive measures are blended in order to maintain control over urban populations. Ted Rutland is an associate professor of geography and urban studies at Concordia University in Montreal. His research explores how capitalism and white supremacy intersect in contemporary urban politics, planning, and policing. He is the author of Displacing Blackness: Planning, Power, and Race in Twentieth-Century Halifax and the co-author (with Maxime Aurélien) of Out to Defend Ourselves: A History of Montreal's First Haitian Street Gang.   This episode was produced and edited by Aidan Elias & Jared Ware. Music by Televangel.   To support our work contribute to our patreon at patreon.com/millennialsarekillingcapitalism!   COUNTER-INSURGENCY URBANISM (Draft chapter from in-progress book)  Frank Kitson's Low Intensity Operations with Orisanmi Burton Pacification with Mark Neocleous

Mapping empathy… In this audio essay, Hilary Knight shares the many benefits of empathy in improving an organization's workflow and enhancing visitor experience – and offers a framework to leverage it.External references: Frans de Waal, Evolutionary BiologistMario Mikulincer, PsychologistPhillip Shaver, PsychologistSeung Chan Lim (Slim) at TEDxWellesleyCollege: How Empathy Fuels the Creative ProcessBill Drayton, Social entrepreneur and CEOContributor bio:Hilary Knight  is a creative leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategy, innovation, and digital transformation for cultural organisations worldwide. Currently a Senior Associate with AEA Consulting, she has held senior roles at the BBC, Channel 4, Film4, and Tate, where she led pioneering initiatives that embedded digital thinking and expanded audiences. + 

Sam from the YouTube channel "We're in Hell" normally makes video essays about sociology, but he recently went down the urban planning rabbit hole after Doug Ford threatened to take away his bike lanes. Learn what he learned in his research about the sociology of car-brained planning.Why is North American Transit so Bad?https://youtu.be/K7ag0bqGNu4The World's Dumbest Bike Lane Law Just Passed in Canadahttps://youtu.be/KgFCQ7jEZxIWe're in Hell: https://www.youtube.com/@WereInHellNot Just Bikes: https://youtube.com/@NotJustBikesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie Watt is an urban geographer and an advocate for children's rights and play. She served on Montreal's city council from 2017 to 2021, where she championed feminism, parks, play, and child-friendly cities. Stephanie is the cofounder and codirector of Metalude, a firm that partners with municipalities and organizations to develop child and youth engagement, playable public spaces, and child and youth-inclusive municipal policy.

Our host, Hilary Knight, interviews Anab Jain, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Superflux, to explore the studio's innovative work of creating visceral experiences that encourage audiences to imagine theoretical futures, and the power of tapping into human emotion.References:Superflux: https://superflux.in/#Anab serves as Professor of Design Investigations at the dieAngewandte, University of Applied Arts in Vienna: https://www.dieangewandte.at/en/institutes/design/industrial_design_2Mitigation of Shock, Singapore: https://superflux.in/index.php/work/mitigation-of-shock-singapore/#The Vault of Life, Museum of the Future, Dubai: https://superflux.in/index.php/work/the-vault-of-life-in-museum-of-the-future/#The Quiet Enchanting, London: https://superflux.in/index.php/work/the-quiet-enchanting/#LinkedIn:Anab Jain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anabjainSuperflux: https://www.linkedin.com/company/superflux/Guest Bio:Anab is a designer, futurist, filmmaker and educator. As Co-founder and Director of Superflux, she catalyses the Studio's mission to leave a meaningful legacy for our planet and its future custodians. https://superflux.in/index.php/team/anab/#

In this second episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, our host, Adrian Ellis, shares his personal perspective on the evolving responsibilities of cultural institutions and their role in navigating an increasingly polarized world.External references: When background becomes foreground editorial by Adrian Ellis, beginning at 28:35: https://www.thethreebells.net/episodes/s2e8Stathis Kalyvas: https://www.politics.ox.ac.uk/person/stathis-kalyvasTrump Made Chair of Kennedy Center as Its President Is Fired: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/arts/music/trump-kennedy-center-chairman.htmlTrump seeks greater control of independent regulators with his new executive order: https://apnews.com/article/trump-order-agency-independent-regulator-b3f13291374d91491a13f164b402f51bCredits: The Three Bells podcast is produced by AEA Consulting for the Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN). Episode direction by Gregorio Lucena Scarpella. Production support by Alyssa Cartwright. Sound mixing and theme music by Artwave Studio. The views and opinions expressed by the hosts are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of AEA or GCDN.

Today's topic is affordable housing and joining us is Sean Keenan. Sean is one of our favorite local journalists. He's been writing about Atlanta for several years. Currently he's with Atlanta Civic Circle where he's written many articles about Atlanta's struggle to build and maintain affordable housing for lower income residents.  LINKS Could Atlanta make affordable housing mandatory in hot markets? https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/12/04/problems-with-atlantas-inclusionary-zoning-policies/ In Gulch deal, city shortchanged itself with low opt-out fees for affordable housing https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/11/18/gulch-deal-shortchanged-atlanta-affordable-housing/ How Atlanta's warming centers work when temps plummet https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2025/01/10/how-atlanta-warming-centers-work/  

The current wave of anti-elitism, and anti-urbanism we're seeing from authoritarian leaders and their followers may seem to have erupted out of nowhere. But for New Yorker writer and former CBC Massey Lecturer, Adam Gopnik, what we see now stems from historic anti-Semitism.