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The Urbanist

Monocle
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New York City
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New York
Harriet and Lewis Hayden
Ralph Waldo Emerson
American Revolution
Phyllis Wheatley
Broadway
Civil War
Antislavery Movement
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Rockefeller Center
David Rockwell
Tbilisi
John Quincy Adams
Louisa May Alcott

With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

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Petri Burtsoff takes us to Sajos, in Finland’s northern Lapland, a centre for culture and administration in the Sámi community.

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Guy de Launey reports from Urban Future, a Better Cities event taking place this year in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana.

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Gregory Scruggs tells the odd tale of the energy-sapping totem that is Santo Domingo’s Columbus Lighthouse.

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Geralt Babel-Sutter
Co-founder and CEO of Urban Future
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Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Alenka Koreniak
Founder of Prosto Roj
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Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Zala Velkovec
Colleague of Alenka Koreniak
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Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Nicolas Marchese
Associated with Orange Sky
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Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Sabina Mihailescu
Co-founder of Dear Neighbor
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Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Heiða Hilmídsdóttir
Mayor of Reykjavik
City of Reykjavik
Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Norhan Bassam
Author of The Gendered City and CEO of The Gendered City
The Gendered City
Episode: Finding out what our urban futures hold in Ljubljana
Gregory Scruggs
Writer and storyteller featured in the episode
Monocle
Episode: Tall Stories 502: The Columbus Lighthouse’s bizarre origin story
Kristina Raspe
Vice President of Places at Apple
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Episode: How Apple delivers a sense of place to the built environment

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Andrew Tuck
Host focusing on urban issues and architectural conversations, bringing in-depth insights from experts in various fields.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 668 ratings
  • For city lovers

    Even students of urbanism planning or urban design would love to think about all the topics about world cities they walk in. And of course the magic of travelling to many interest places and learn about their experiences.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joe ele
    Spain2 years ago
  • Monocle urbanist

    Important solutions, eclectic & encouraging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobG-nz
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Monocle registers in my mind as a fancy jetsetting travel magazine (geeze, do we have a surprise half-theme going here?!) - just look at one of their covers and tell me you don’t absent-mindedly slip into a voyeuristic stupor! It’s a magazine that wants to be a book but also wants to have pictures, and that kind of split personality really speaks to me. I haven’t been to a very exciting new place in a very long time, and this show makes me long to travel while also simultaneously scratching that... more

    Podchaser
    5
    yosterstrudel
    4 years ago
  • So much to learn

    As someone looking to get into the city planning/public transportation sectors, this is such an interesting way to keep learning about cities round the world

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ggs4eva
    United States4 years ago
  • Why include audio of George Floyd dying?

    I wish there was a content warning, and truly just not played at all, for the audio of George Floyd dying. There needs to be more care in sharing this kind of audio footage, as it is traumatizing for black people. It’s easy for non black people to separate themselves from the deaths of black people by easily sharing this kind of violent content.

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    Kourtneyal
    Canada6 years ago

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The crisis is nearly half of the world's population affected, with affordability gaps evident across both developed and developing regions, affecting young people, aging populations, and those in peri-urban areas.
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Q: Is there a sense that you have also managed to stay maybe ahead of some other cities?
Yes, Dubai operates like a test lab, willing to take risks which fuels its innovation efforts.
Cities on the agenda at the World Governments Summit in Dubai
Q: How do we embrace AI?
We need to ensure that regulations and government agencies work closely with the private sector to implement AI effectively.
What energy should we take into 2026 in order to face climate change head on?
Q: What do you think for people listening to you today, how do they navigate this complicated and potentially life-threatening set of statistics?
People must believe in their observations and undertake a thorough benefit and cost comparison to navigate the complexities of climate change.
What energy should we take into 2026 in order to face climate change head on?
Q: Given the fact that many leaders in the climate debate such as Bill Gates seem to have slightly reoriented their views in the past year, how do you think the climate change debate is evolving?
Dr. Yohe discusses that while there is increased recognition of other global issues, the interconnections between climate policy and welfare initiatives should not be overlooked.

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Focusing on the dynamics of urban development, this podcast frequently examines various aspects of city life, architecture, and sustainable community building. Notable discussions span topics from rapidly growing metropolitan areas to historic preservation, urging listeners to consider both the opportunities and challenges urban environments present. Episodes explore specific city projects, architectural innovations, and the socio-economic factors influencing urban designs and policies, offering a global perspective through case studies and expert interviews. Unique insights come from a diverse range of guests, making the content rich and varied, appealing to anyone interested in the future of urban living.

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1. Monocle on Design
2. Monocle on Sunday
3. The Monocle Daily
4. The Globalist
5. The Foreign Desk

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The Urbanist launched 14 years ago and published 103 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Urbanist include:

1. Geralt Babel-Sutter
2. Alenka Koreniak
3. Zala Velkovec
4. Nicolas Marchese
5. Sabina Mihailescu
6. Heiða Hilmídsdóttir
7. Norhan Bassam
8. Gregory Scruggs

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