
Iain Montgomery of Now or Never Ventures interviews urbanists, creatives, transit and development types to explore how cities can punch above their weight and create distinctive new futures outside of the tired playbooks.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignPlaces & TravelSociety & CultureArts | |||

In this episode of Challenger Cities, Iain Montgomery is joined by urban designer, filmmaker, and author Mikael Colville-Andersen for a wide-ranging conversation about why cities so often know what works, yet struggle to act on it.
We start with tra... more
Cities are usually explained through buildings, infrastructure, policy and planning. Food rarely gets a look-in.
Which is strange, because for most of human history, cities existed in the first place because we learned how to feed ourselves at scale... more
Tourism is big business. Cities spend vast sums attracting visitors, promoting landmarks and polishing their image. What they’re far less good at is thinking through the experience of actually being there. How a place works once you arrive. How you m... more
In this episode of Challenger Cities, we've got Pete Brown, one of the UK’s most thoughtful writers on beer, pubs, and drinking culture.
Pete has spent decades writing about pubs not as lifestyle accessories or nostalgic backdrops, but as places whe... more
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Exploring the intersection of urbanism and innovation, content focuses on how cities can transcend conventional frameworks to forge unique identities and futures. Discussions bring forth a diverse range of topics, including the challenges of transportation, cultural identity within cityscapes, and the role of women in shaping urban environments. Noteworthy episodes feature insights from urbanists, advocates, and industry experts, delving into contemporary issues such as sustainability, technology, and the cultural dynamics that influence urban life. The content encourages listeners to rethink the complexities of city living and consider novel approaches to urban development.
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Recent guests on Challenger Cities include:
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2. Maryam Siddiqi
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