Best Landscapearchtiecture Podcasts (2025)

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579. How Can International Collaboration Shape Cities - Emma Shepherdson 1:13:30

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Why does international collaboration matter in urban and community development? Isn’t local knowledge enough? In this episode, Emma Shepherdson — social sustainability specialist, Chair of Arkitekter utan gränser, part of ShiftSweden, and process leader at White Arkitekter — shares how cross-border learning builds trust, strengthens democracy, and …

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578. Nobel Week Lights in Stockholm - Elise Cervin and Lara Szabo Greisman 1:05:33

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Stockholm transforms into a glowing gallery during Nobel Week Lights. Our guests Lara Szabo Greisman, co-founder of the festival, and Elise Cervin, Outreach & Production for Tensta, share how art, science, and community meet through light. We explore the stories behind the installations, how the festival brings Nobel ideas to life in public space, …

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577. SWE Centralstaden - Daniel Markström 1:10:18

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Daniel Markström, Regionchef Projektutveckling Tillsammans utforskar vi varför Stockholms centralstationen och området runt omkring behöver utvecklas, och hur visionen ser ut för framtidens pulserande knutpunkt mitt i landet. Daniel berättar om hur processen har sett ut hittills, vilka aktörer som driver arbetet framåt och hur den internationella a…

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576. AI Vision, Alerts & Robotic Dogs: Is This the Future of City Safety? – Micheline Hou 8:39

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Micheline Hou, Sales Manager at Yuan High-Tech in Taiwan, introduces the next generation of AI-powered smart-city surveillance solutions. She explains how Yuan integrates cameras, edge-computing devices, NVIDIA Jetson technology, cloud platforms, and pre-trained AI models into a single end-to-end system. From real-time alerts and vision-language mo…

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575. Placemakers’ Perspective on Smart Cities - Daniel Rádai , Milena Ivkovic , Mustafa Sherif and Päivi Raivio 34:19

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Milan, Daniel, Päivi and Mustafa, four leading placemakers from across Europe, share their reflections after attending Smart City Expo in Barcelona. The discussion moves from digital twins and civic participation to the challenge of scaling up placemaking while keeping it inclusive, slow, and meaningful. This episode highlights the tension and pote…

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574. How Microclimate Simulations Shape Cooler Cities – Dr. Jiří Tencar 15:17

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Jiří Tencar, Phd, founder and CEO of ECOTEN Urban Comfort, explains how urban microclimate simulation can help cities design cooler, healthier, and more resilient neighborhoods. From understanding thermal comfort to rethinking building geometry, greenery, and materials, Jiří shares real project insights on how data, climate science, and design come…

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573. How Robotic Cargo Drones Help Create Car-Free Cities – Jakob Saalfrank 8:53

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Jakob Saalfrank, CEO of Grasshopper Air Mobility, shares how his team is building a new generation of heavy-payload cargo drones designed for seamless indoor-to-indoor logistics. With a background in startups, supply chain, and digital logistics, Jakob explains how Grasshopper’s fully automated, zero-emission drone system can fly long distances, dr…

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572. How can Microsoft Copilot Studio help cities? – David Williams 10:30

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David Williams, Director, Global Public Safety and Justice, Leader in Microsoft's worldwide government team. Microsoft Copilot Studio: Complete tasks and execute processes with agents for individuals, teams, or functions. Read more https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio?market=af In collaboration with SMART CITY EXP…

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571. SWE Länsstyrelsens uppdrag i samhällsbyggandet – Tatjana Joksimović 1:12:22

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Tatjana Joksimović, arkitekt SAR/MSA och enhetschef på Länsstyrelsen i Stockholm, delar sina erfarenheter från över 30 år inom stadsbyggnad i både Sverige och Serbien. Vi går igenom Länsstyrelsens uppdrag, dess plats i samhällsbyggandets hierarki och hur myndigheten samverkar med kommuner och regioner. Tatjana berättar om sitt team inom bostäder oc…

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570. INNOVATE Stockholm book - Lyllian Abrahamsson 1:07:09

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Lyllian Abrahamsson, Publisher of INNOVATE™ Stockholm, shares what inspired her to write the book and unpacks what truly makes Stockholm’s innovation ecosystem so unique — from collaboration and creativity to sustainability and inclusion. She talks about the three key factors that drive innovation, how she selected the inspiring companies, entrepre…

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569. The 1st Prize winner of "Museum of Emotions #6" competition Natalie Battah 42:34

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We’re joined by architect Natalie Battah, winner of the 1st prize in the “Museum of Emotions” competition. Natalie shares her journey from graduating at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm to working on retail and villa projects in Mallorca, and now contributing to multi-family housing in Sweden. We dive into how she views architec…

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568. SWE Spekulativ design - Beate Undén 1:26:17

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Service Designern Beate Undén från AFRY Experience Studios gästar podden för att prata om spekulativ design – ett sätt att utforska framtiden genom kreativitet och fantasi. Hon berättar om projektet Värningsverket, som undersöker hur hållbar matproduktion kan se ut i Malmö år 2050, och delar sina tankar om passion, kreativitet och modet att tänka b…

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567. SWE Byggekonomi och återbruk: vad kostar det egentligen? - 1:00:08

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I dagens avsnitt pratar vi återbruk i byggsektorn tillsammans med byggekonom Dennis Bognar på AFRY. Vad kostar egentligen en återbrukad dörr, och varför är svaret mer komplext än man tror? Vi reder ut myterna om att allt kan återbrukas, att det är gratis och att det alltid ger stora besparingar. Dennis delar erfarenheter från riktiga projekt, hur b…

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566. The art of conversation - Johannes Riegler, Robin Cox and Mustafa Sherif 33:29

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Johannes Riegler, Host of Cities Reimagined Podcast, Robin Cox, Host of Good Place Podcast, Mustafa Sherif, Host of Urbanistica Podcast. We turn the microphone on ourselves to explore the craft behind podcasting about place, people, and projects. What makes a story stick—and what skills should placemakers develop to tell stories that move hearts an…

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565. How local economies can thrive in a globalized world - Giulio Buciuni 13:51

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Giulio Buciuni, Trinity College Dublin, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Innovator; Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Giulio explores how local economies can thrive in a globalized world. As Associate Professor and Associate Director of the M. Sc. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, he has guided the next generation of innovators while…

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564. Mental health, cultural identity, and place-based healing - Ronke Oluwadare 14:44

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Ronke Oluwadare: Social, organizational, and communication psychologist and psychotherapist. Ronke represents the crucial intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and place-based healing. Her dual expertise as a clinician specializing in minority stress and racial trauma, combined with her groundbreaking cultural work building bridges betw…

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563. Music, Placemaking and cities - Luciana Renner 24:39

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Luciana Renner, Architect, radio host, and music selector. She combines her work in placemaking with sound projects that explore the relationship between city, memory, and music, such as Ciudades Sonoras on Radio Nopal and Daydream on Radio Escondido. She has performed at venues in Mexico City like Drama and Parker & Lenox. Instagram: @lucyrenner D…

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562. Kolarec: Rural Placemaking and the Power of Community - Ivana Šatrak 19:20

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Ivana Šatrak, mag.paed/PM & co-founder of NGO 'KORAK'. While cities often take the spotlight in placemaking, Ivana brings us a fresh perspective — from a small Croatian village called Kolarec, where she’s “cooking” a sequence of rural placemaking projects. In this heartfelt conversation, Ivana shares how Kolarec — once nearly destroyed by fire in 1…

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561. Placemaking research project Plovdiv, Bulgaria - Mariya Badeva 21:43

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Architect and PhD researcher Mariya Badeva joins Mustafa Sherif live from Placemaking Week Europe in Reggio Emilia, Italy. She shares insights from her research on placemaking, urban regeneration, and how cities like Plovdiv, Bulgaria can evolve through community participation and cultural heritage. A thoughtful look at how local action shapes glob…

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560. Global Cultural Districts Network - Gregorio Lucena Scarpella 23:55

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Gregorio Lucena Scarpella (Director of Global Cultural Districts Network) . The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) is committed to improving the quality of urban life through the contribution of the arts, culture, and the creative industries. GCDN members represent policymakers, planners, and executives from widely diverse international conte…

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559. DearNeighbour Romania - Sabina Mihailescu 14:43

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Sabina Mihailescu (Co-founder & GM, DearNeighbour and IntreVecini)At DearNeighbour (RO name: IntreVecini), they focus on placemaking and community-driven initiatives, creating spaces and opportunities where neighbors can collaborate and shape the future of their cities together. Up until now, they have created over 100 communities in 32 cities in R…

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558. Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona - Ugo Valenti 32:17

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Our host Mustafa Sherif kicks off Urbanistica Podcast’s special collaboration with Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona. He speaks with Ugo Valenti, the event’s Director, about the evolution of the smart city concept, from tech-driven beginnings to a human-centered movement. We are giving 25% discount codes . Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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557. Rural placemaking - Elena Giunta , Sven Kohlschmidt and Emilia Pardi 23:50

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We meet Emilia Pardi (PUSH), Sven Kohlschmidt (urbanista / Simeri Laboratorio Urbano), and Elena Giunta (SHIFT) to explore how placemaking can strengthen small towns and interconnected settlements, the “distributed city” model typical of the Reggio Emilia region. This conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges of rural placemaking, hi…

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556. Playful Placemaking - Giorgia Floro and Lorenza Salati 20:22

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We meet Giorgia Floro and Lorenza Salati to talk about “Pensare con i Piedi – Playful Placemaking”, a project funded by the Bosch Alumni Network. Inspired by Osvaldo Soriano’s work and rooted in the radical placemaking legacy of Gibellina (Sicily), they reflect on how fun and playfulness can become powerful tools for reimagining public spaces. They…

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555. When Inclusion Excludes - Donica Buisman and Hans Karssenberg 28:58

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Hans Karssenberg (Partner / Board Member, Stipo) and Donica Buisman (founder/ director, RAUM) discuss lessons from RAUM’s work in Utrecht and research by STIPO revealing how even inclusive practices can unintentionally exclude. Through real-life examples and reflection on unconscious bias, they explore practical tools for creating public spaces sha…

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554. Placemaking in Academia - Katusha Sol and Romee Nicolai 25:12

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Bicycle Mayor of Amsterdam and former Placemaking University of Amsterdam student Romee Nicolai and Drs. Katusha Sol, teacher and education developer University of Amsterdam, explore how universities can cultivate a new generation of placemakers. Together, they discuss the evolution of placemaking education at the University of Amsterdam, the chall…

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553. Healthy Cities - Ruth Gow McLenachan and Celia Garcia Albertos 26:37

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Why should urban planners prioritize health? In this episode, we explore the value of integrating health into urban planning, beyond sustainability alone. We discuss how communities can shape healthier cities, examine real-world examples of cities leading the way, and unpack the challenges they face. Finally, we look ahead to the biggest opportunit…

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552. Cultural placemaking - Bruno Costa and Daniel Vilar 23:49

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We unpack the idea of cultural placemaking and how it differs from traditional urban development. We explore why artists and cultural organizations should play a bigger role in shaping cities, how participation can turn audiences into co-creators, and whether temporary events can spark lasting change. We close with a key takeaway for every placemak…

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551. Holding Her Fall (Elderly women) 16:11

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This episode explores cross-cultural placemaking through emotional storytelling games, based on interviews and walks with elderly women in the Netherlands, Italy, China, and Ethiopia. We trace life choices from youth to old age, opening conversations on care, independence, and belonging. Developed by Spring Onion Atelier with international collabor…

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550. Walls Talk (Street Art) - Anna Stolyarova 34:19

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Anna Stolyarova, Founder of Stichting Street Art Museum Amsterdam (SAMA). we explore how street art and storytelling can amplify the voices of communities often unheard in urban spaces. We discuss how co-creating murals fosters inclusion and belonging, the challenges artists and communities face when using art for social change, and the powerful ro…

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549. The Power of Drawing - María Tula García Méndez 21:14

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María Tula García Méndez, architect and urban planner. We dive into the power of drawing as a way to reconnect with the hidden layers of our cities. Together with Maria, we trace forgotten waterways through stories and on-site chalk drawings, exploring how creative, place-based actions can deepen our emotional connection to place and highlight the …

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548. The story of Reggiane Parco Innovazione - ⁠Luca Torri⁠ 19:45

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Luca Torri CEO, STU Reggiane - Reggiane Parco Innovazione The Parco Innovazione was the main venue for Placemaking Week Europe. In this episode, we hear the story of this place. The Reggiane Innovation Park represents a territorial hub for industrial research and technological transfer, able to stimulate and facilitate collaboration between compani…

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547. Urban Furniture Lab in Doha - Reem Al-Muraikhi and Isabella Rossen 30:14

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We spotlight Qatar Museums’ Urban Lab and its innovative approach to reimagining Souq al Haraj in Doha. In this episode, we discuss the Urban Furniture Lab project and explore how collaborative design interventions can transform public spaces, turning traditional markets into dynamic civic laboratories for creativity and community engagement. Guest…

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546. Digital placemaking with marginalized communities - Sirin Hassan and Vineeta Shetty 29:43

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Digital Placemaking with Marginalized Communities, focusing on indigenous and marginalized groups from across four regions share how placemaking becomes a form of resistance and empowerment. From Palestinian activists using digital storytelling, to Indian practitioners mapping ancestral lands, this global dialogue shows how technology and placemaki…

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545. Placemaking in Tehran - Mahdi Haghi 55:08

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Mahdi Haghi shares insights from ten years of placemaking in Tehran, exploring how public space interventions address urban decay, build community resilience, and foster civic engagement within a top-down municipal system. He highlights key projects, methods, and inclusive strategies involving Afghan migrants, tenants, women, and children, while re…

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544. Placeshaping for Climate Resilience - Lisa Taylor 19:15

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This episode explores how placeshapers can take a more active role in climate resilience and adaptation, moving from “why” to “how” in driving tangible change. We discuss intergenerational learning and leadership transition within placemaking movements, and the role of independent facilitators in building trust, connecting stakeholders, and co-desi…

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543. Trenčín 2026 European Capital of Culture - Hana Laššová and Omar Mirza 30:10

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We explore how the city of Trenčín, Slovakia is reimagining its public spaces ahead of Trenčín 2026 – European Capital of Culture. The conversation highlights the City Reimagined project, which transforms everyday urban spaces into lively, people-centered places through both small placemaking interventions and large-scale infrastructure and strateg…

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542.AR من المنسي إلى المفضل: عن صناعة المكان في القاهرة وما بعدها - عمر زهران 29:29

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كيف يمكن للتراث، والسينما، والمجتمع أن يعيدوا تخيّل مستقبل مراكز المدن؟ في هذه الحلقة، نستضيف المهندس عمر زهران لنتتبع رحلته من مهندس معماري شاب إلى صانع مكان عالمي، ونكتشف المكوّنات السرّية لإحياء وسط المدن. نتحدث عن القاهرة كذاكرة حية، والسينما كأرشيف عمراني، ودور الشباب والمجتمع في صناعة المكان للتواصل مع عمر على LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.co…

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541. Planning and Placemaking - Roland Krebs 26:39

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Roland Krebs, Director of Superwien urbanism, Vienna Austria. Connect with Roland https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolandkrebs/ https://www.instagram.com/superwien.architektur.urbanism/ www.superwien.com ___ In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia. Read more: ⁠⁠⁠https://placemaking-europe.eu/pwe/reggio-emilia-2025/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠__⁠⁠…

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540. The Zero Empty Spaces model in the U.S - Evan Snow 28:48

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I speak with Alan Browne — CEO and co-founder of Soarvo — a company using AI and geospatial analytics to help national infrastructure providers like Highways UK detect risks and prevent failures across roads, energy systems, and urban networks. Alan discusses how predictive technologies can create more resilient, equitable, and sustainable cities. …