Best Landscapearchtiecture Podcasts (2025)

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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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539. Systems Thinking in urban design - Abdul Wasae Syed 32:55

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538. Why Businesses, Not Governments, May Hold the Keys to Sustainable Cities - Marcos Gold 21:22

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Marcos Gold, Director of Policy and Place, UK. In this episode, we explore why businesses—not governments—may hold the keys to building sustainable cities. From the agility of Business Improvement Districts to the difference between real action and greenwashing, we unpack how private actors can drive change faster than traditional planning. We also…

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537. The Future of Railway Stations in Cities - Alice Lunardon 32:30

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Arch. PhD Alice Lunardon Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-lunardon-69622b63/ New Publications: Lunardon, A.; Vladimirova, D.; Boucsein, B. How railway stations can transform urban mobility and the public realm: The stakeholders’ perspective, Journal of Urban Mobility, Volume 3, 2023 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667…

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536. Why street dance matters for placemaking - Stephanie Hápp 32:30

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Stephanie Hápp, Street dancer, Intern at Placemaking Europe Get in touch with Stephanie on LinkedIn here. In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia. Read more: https://placemaking-europe.eu/pwe/reggio-emilia-2025/ __⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to t…

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535. OBEL Award and HouseEurope! - Alina Kolar and Jesper Eis 39:15

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In this episode, we sit down with Alina Kolar of HouseEurope! and Jesper Eis, Director of OBEL. OBEL is a foundation that recognises and rewards architecture's potential to act as a tangible agent of change. This year, the OBEL Award went to HouseEurope!, a citizen-led initiative advocating for a radical shift in Europe's housing culture, calling f…

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534. SWE Open House Stockholm festivalprogram - Joanna Messmer 31:55

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Läs mer om programmet 3-5 okt 2025 och Open House Arkitektur festival här https://www.openhousestockholm.com/ Om festivalen Open House Stockholm syftar till att involvera allmänheten i stadens utveckling och stimulera intresset för arkitektur och samhällsbyggande. Open House Stockholm är en del av det globala nätverket Open House Worldwide samt har…

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533. SWE En stad för vem? - Rebecca Rubin 1:21:36

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I detta avsnitt möter vi Rebecca Rubin, som rör sig mellan forskning, undervisning och praktiskt arbete med fokus på hur arkitektur kan bidra till jämlikhet i vardagen. Vi pratar om hennes erfarenheter från London som Mayor’s Design Advocate, hennes roll som hållbarhetschef på Hemvist och den kommande masterkursen på KTH. Samtalet kretsar kring ark…

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532. Parks, People, and Politics: Rethinking Cities - Gil Penalosa 59:49

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Gil Penalosa, urbanist and founder of Cities 4 Everyone, known for his belief that “cities should work equally well for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old.” Gil shares lessons from working in 350+ cities worldwide, his transformative work as Bogotá’s Parks Commissioner creating hundreds of parks and scaling up the Ciclovía, and his run for Mayor of T…

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531. SWE 10-årsjubileum: Open House Stockholm Arkitekturfestival 51:42

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Rikard Espling, initiativtagare/grundare Open HouseStockholm, och Joanna Messmer, projektchef Open House Stockholm TIllsammans driver de FADEN Projektledning AB.I det här avsnittet möter vi arrangörerna bakom Open House Stockholm – festivalen som i tio år har öppnat dörrar till stadens mest spännande byggnader. Vi pratar om idén som startade allt, …

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530. AI and Geospatial Analytics in Action - Alan Browne⁠ 51:41

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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. …

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529. Chat GPT and Placemaking - Mustafa Sherif 18:50

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I used the voice function in ChatGPT to talk with the AI. The voice you hear in the episode is generated by a machine, not a real person. So crazy! I chat with ChatGPT about the future of the Placemaking movement and how AI can help design more vibrant, community-driven public spaces. __⁠ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️ All opinions e…

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528. Public spaces and Social Housing - Ethan Kent Placemaking X 17:57

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This episode is from the Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector 2025 in Bahrain. I was honored to be invited to the Innovation Summit in the Social Housing Sector 2025, held from April 23 to 25 at Exhibition World Bahrain. The summit served as a dynamic platform for exploring innovative solutions in social housing, aligning with Bahrain's E…

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527. Panel: Innovative Design and Technologies in Social Housing 53:15

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This topic will be discussing improving the sustainability of social housing using innovative technologies and approaches to housing design, construction, financing and management. From the development of eco-friendly building materials to the implementation of a smart city concepts exploring strategies to design eco-friendly housing while integrat…

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526.AR من التشريع إلى التنفيذ: تعزيز آليات السكن الاجتماعي 46:37

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الأطر التنظيمية القوية ضرورية للتنمية الناجحة واستدامة الإسكان الاجتماعي. ستتناول هذه الجلسة دور التشريعات في صياغة سياسات إسكان فعّالة، وضمان القدرة على تحمّل التكاليف، وتعزيز مشاركة القطاع الخاص. سيناقش خبراء من القطاعات الحكومية والقانونية والإسكانية أفضل الممارسات لسد الفجوة بين تصميم السياسات وتنفيذها على أرض الواقع، مع التطرق إلى التحديات الم…

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525.SWE New European Bauhaus Academy - Camilla Berggren-Tarrodi 54:44

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Camilla Berggren-Tarrodi, projektledare på RISE, berättar om det europeiska initiativet NEB Academy – ett utbildningsnätverk kopplat till EU:s New European Bauhaus. Hon förklarar hur NEB Academy arbetar för att rusta framtidens yrkesverksamma med kunskap och verktyg för att bygga ett klimatneutralt, inkluderande och vackert Europa till 2050. Samtal…

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524. AR سياحة العشوائيات ما بين تسليع الفقر والتحول الحضري مع أميمة الطائي 2:12:10

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أميمة الطائي، المصممة الحضرية والكاتبة والباحثة في التنمية الحضرية المستدامة، تفتح نقاشًا دقيقًا ومثيرًا للجدل حول سياحة العشوائيات أو سياحة المناطق الفقيرة. نغوص في تعريف هذا النوع من السياحة، ولماذا أصبح يحظى باهتمام عالمي متزايد في السنوات الأخيرة، وعلاقته المباشرة بالتحولات الحضرية السريعة، وعدم العدالة في توزيع الموارد. تناقش أميمة التوتر بين …

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523. Stripping Architecture - Filip Momikj and Mohammad Hammash 1:20:38

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Mohammad Hammash & Filip Momikj, Founders of Stripping Architecture We explore what it means to “strip architecture” down to its essentials and challenge dominant urban design paradigms. With activist undertones, artistic experimentation, and sharp critique, Mohammad and Filip offer a fresh lens on how we shape our cities—and how our cities shape u…

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522. Rethinking Noise and sound in cities - Chris Berdik 51:48

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Journalist and author Chris Berdik joins to discuss his new book CLAMOR: How Noise Took Over the World – and How We Can Take It Back, a powerful investigation into how everyday noise has become a public health crisis—and what cities can do about it. Berdik unpacks why noise is more than just loudness, explaining how rhythm, frequency, and context a…

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521. AI, Smart Streets & Safer Cities - Dr. Mina Sartipi 44:51

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Dr. Mina Sartipi, founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. A national leader in smart city research, Dr. Sartipi shares how her team is using AI and real-time data to transform urban mobility and safety. We explore Chattanooga’s groundbreaking Smart Corridor and the cit…

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520. SWE Att skapa plats för livet, stadsarkitektens perspektiv - Lejla Cengic 1:53:44

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Lejla Cengic, stadsarkitekt och arkitekt SAR/MSA i Sollentuna kommun. Vi får ta del av Lejlas resa inom arkitektur och stadsutveckling, och hur hon arbetar för att skapa en hållbar, vacker och inkluderande stadsmiljö i en av Stockholms snabbast växande kommuner. Lejla delar med sig av sina reflektioner kring stadsarkitektens roll i den kommunala or…

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519. The Art of Pitching - Malcolm Larri 1:41:49

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This episode features Malcolm Larri, a dynamic coach, speaker, and consultant who helps individuals and organizations thrive through change. With deep insight into human psychology and a passion for inspiring transformation, Malcolm shares what it means to lead with courage and clarity in today’s fast-moving world. 🔹 How do you pitch ideas that tru…

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518. Framtidens arkitektur och stadsutveckling - Thomas Sandell 54:49

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Thomas Sandell,chefsarkitekt, arkitekt SIR/MSA och en av grundarna till Sandellsandberg arkitekter. I ett reflekterande samtal delar han sina tankar om framtidens arkitektur: vad som oroar honom idag, vilka uttryck han tror vi kommer se mer eller mindre av framöver, och vad som egentligen kännetecknar god gestaltning. Vi pratar om teknik, klimat oc…

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517. Viable Cities and New European Bauhaus - ⁠Albert Edman 1:25:41

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Albert Edman, Leader for Cities in Transition and Internationalisation Strategist at Viable Cities, as well as RISE North Sweden Coordinator. Together, we dive deep into how Swedish cities are working towards climate neutrality and how this links to the broader vision of the New European Bauhaus (NEB). We begin by unpacking Viable Cities: its missi…

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516. PREFIGURE: Prototypes for addressing the housing-energy-nexus 1:03:41

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We dive into PREFIGURE, an EU-funded research project exploring the intersection of housing inequality and energy poverty across seven European countries. Running from 2024 to 2027, PREFIGURE aims to reimagine how we create fairer, more sustainable cities through innovation, community knowledge, and just transitions. Joining us are Dr. Defne Kadiog…

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515.SWE Konsten att leda projekt – lärdomar och insikter från Markus Lagerhielm-Backman 1:04:45

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I det här avsnittet möter jag Markus Lagerhielm-Backman, projektledare på AFRY, i ett samtal om ledarskap, konflikthantering, teknikens påverkan på projektledning, och livet bakom titeln. Vi börjar med att dyka ner i projektledarrollens komplexitet. Är Markus främst en ledare, samordnare eller diplomat? Hur påverkas hans arbete av digitalisering oc…

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514.SWE Citylab och social hållbarhet i praktiken - Linnea Almroth 1:39:15

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Linnea Almroth, strateg inom social hållbarhet på AFRY. 🔹 Del 1: Citylab och hållbar stadsutveckling: Vi pratar om vad Citylab är, hur certifieringssystemet fungerar och vad det innebär att vara Citylabsamordnare. Linnea delar sina erfarenheter från projekt där Citylab använts, och vi pratar om hur verktyget bidrar till social hållbarhet i stadspla…

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513. Placemaking Through Public Art - Elise Cervin 1:24:41

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In today's episode, host Mustafa Sherif has the pleasure of welcoming architect, musician, and placemaking advocate Elise. Together, they explore the vibrant role that public art plays in transforming spaces into meaningful places. Elise shares her reflections on the difference between cities like Stockholm and Rotterdam, emphasizing the importance…

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512. Friendly Bespoke community Games - Ryan K Rosen 57:33

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Ryan K. Rosen, Founder and Creative Director of Friendly Futures, shares how bespoke community games can transform public spaces and bring people together in healthy, joyful ways. We talk about what inspired him to start Friendly Futures, why public spaces often bring people near each other but not truly together, and how his custom-designed games …

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511. The Nature of Our Cities - Nadina Galle 41:03

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Nadina Galle, an ecological engineer and the mind behind the Internet of Nature (IoN)—a global movement harnessing technology to restore and enhance urban ecosystems. Born in the Netherlands and raised in Canada, Nadina’s passion for nature conservation started young, influenced by urbanist thinkers like Jane Jacobs and James Howard Kunstler.We exp…

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510. How Can Placemaking Benefit Local Governments? - Sandra Poelman⁠ 56:56

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Sandra Poelman Director of Glowing Places, trainer, speaker, coach, author, and podcast creator. Part 1: Placemaking in Action How Sandra defines placemaking and integrates it into her work The biggest challenges of introducing placemaking, especially when working with local governments The 9 key benefits of placemaking for cities, explained with r…

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509. Placemaking and public spaces Then & Now: A Conversation with Steve Davies 40:53

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In this episode, I sit down with Steve Davies, a pioneering figure in placemaking and urban development. As Principal of Place Solutions Group, Affiliate at Market Cities (PPS), and President of The Placemaking Fund, Steve has spent decades shaping public spaces worldwide. We reflect on his journey in Project for Public Spaces (PPS)—what challenges…

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508. Measures and Meanings of Spatial Capital book by Lars Marcus 1:08:36

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I speak with Lars Marcus, Professor in Urban Design at Chalmers University of Technology and Fellow of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences, about his latest book, Measures and Meanings of Spatial Capital. We discuss the concept of spatial capital—how the built environment functions as a form of capital that can enhance social, economi…

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507. The Power of Play and Creativity in a Chaotic World - Pernilla Glaser 1:27:09

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I speak with Pernilla Glaser (educator, therapist, and coach), about why play is essential, not just for personal well-being but for shaping better cities and places. We explore why playfulness and creativity are often undervalued in professional settings, how we can make urban planning processes more engaging, and what it takes to foster resilienc…

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506.AR علي عبد الرءوف معماري وكاتب وناقد: تأملات في ثلاث كتب معمارية 1:43:45

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في هذه الحلقة، نتناول مع د. علي عبد الرءوف عدة محاور رئيسية تدور حول تجربته في الكتابة والتأليف في مجال العمارة والعمران باللغة العربية. نبدأ بالحديث عن الدوافع التي جعلته يختار الكتابة بلغته الأم بدلاً من الإنجليزية، ونتساءل عن مدى قدرة الكتب على الصمود أمام هيمنة وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي والفيديوهات القصيرة التي تختصر المعرفة في ثوانٍ معدودة. كما …

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505. SWE Hjärtstartarkiosken - Mikael Söderberg 30:17

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I detta avsnitt av podden samtalar jag med Mikael Söderberg, VD för Livräddande Utbildningar Sverige AB och skaparen av Hjärtstartarkiosken, en innovativ lösning för att göra hjärtstartare mer tillgängliga i offentliga miljöer. Vi pratar om vad som inspirerade Mikael att skapa Hjärtstartarkiosken och varför han valde just en kiosk som form. Han ber…

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504.SWE Stadsarkitektens roll och framtidens Stockholm - Torleif Falk⁠⁠ 1:11:37

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I dag intervjuar jag ⁠Torleif Falk⁠, stadsarkitekt i Stockholm. Vi pratar om hans syn på framtidens stadsutveckling, utmaningarna med förtätning och hur vi kan skapa en hållbar och levande stad utan att kompromissa med kulturmiljöer och livskvalitet. Vi utforskar också stadsarkitektens roll i dagens samhälle, hur ser samverkan med andra aktörer ut,…

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503. Smart Public Bathrooms - Jessica Heinzelman 50:58

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Public restrooms in the U.S. are in crisis—America ranks 30th in the world for public toilets per capita. Why has access to something so essential become such a challenge? In this episode, I speak withJessica Heinzelman, COO and co-founder of Throne Labs, a company revolutionizing public restrooms through smart technology. Throne builds portable, t…

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502.SWE "The Power of 10" vad handlar metoden om? – Mustafa Sherif 8:53

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I detta avsnitt förklarar jag The Power of 10, en metod för att skapa levande platser och städer. Idén är enkel men kraftfull: För att en stad ska vara attraktiv och inbjudande behöver den många dynamiska platser. Varje plats bör ha minst 10 saker att göra, och varje aktivitet bör i sin tur skapa minst 10 olika upplevelser. Läs mer om The Power of …

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501. Design Expert or Manager? Navigating Career Paths - Cristina Söderberg 1:31:06

8M ago1:31:06

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In this episode of Urbanistica Podcast, host Mustafa Sherif sits down with⁠Cristina Söderberg⁠, a leadership expert, public speaker, and founder of Skill Insight Sweden AB, to explore a key career dilemma: should professionals aim to become technical experts or pursue managerial roles? With a diverse background spanning business management, behavio…

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500.SWE Barnvänlig stadsutveckling - Märit Jansson 1:31:00

8M ago1:31:00

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I det här avsnittet samtalar jag med Märit Jansson, docent och universitetslektor i landskapsplanering vid SLU. Märit forskar och undervisar om landskapsarkitektur, stadsutveckling och barns tillgång till kvalitativa utemiljöer. Hon har lång erfarenhet av att arbeta med förvaltning och governance av grönområden och hur dessa kan bidra till socialt …

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499.SWE Samverkan i Huddinge: För hållbara och levande stadsdelar - Krista Nikula 1:27:54

9M ago1:27:54

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I detta avsnitt gästas jag av Krista Nikula, Operativ samordnare för Samverkan i Huddinge. Tillsammans dyker vi in i det BID-inspirerade arbetet som syftar till att stärka Huddinge genom samverkan mellan fastighetsägare, kommun, näringsliv och andra aktörer. Vad är ett BID? BID, Business Improvement District, är ett sätt att organisera och formalis…

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498.SWE Arkitekturstudenters syn på utbildning och framtida karriär i branschen 29:33

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I det här fortsatta samtalet med Emilia Poole Jönsson, ordförande för Sveriges Arkitekter Studenterna vid LTH, samt Andréa Caceres Ramirez och Axel Larsen från KTH, dyker vi djupare in i studenternas perspektiv på arkitekturutbildning och karriärmöjligheter i branschen. Vi diskuterar frågor som: Vad är nästa steg för er studenter? Vad uppskattar ni…