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The Urbanist

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

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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We reflect on Mipim conversations with the executive director of UN Habitat, as well as representatives from the New York City Housing Authority, Miami-Dade Beacon Council and ING Media.

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Andrew Tuck goes searching for the remains of the home of a 1930s Hollywood star in Mallorca’s Bay of Palma.

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We report from the world’s leading real estate event, Mipim. Here we meet mayors from Turku to Genoa and Lisbon to Rome who are putting their city’s best foot forward to drive investment.

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Tomas Pinheiro takes us to Tiong Bahru Estate to see how Singapore is able to succeed at the 15 minute city model within just one urban development.

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Carlos Muedes
Mayor of Lisbon
Lisbon City Government
Episode: Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
Pia Ello
Mayor of Turku
Turku City Government
Episode: Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
Silvia Salas
Mayor of Genova
Genova City Government
Episode: Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
Roberta Gualtieri
Mayor of Rome
Rome City Government
Episode: Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
Tom Copley
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development, London
Greater London Authority
Episode: Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
Raffaella Laudani
Deputy Mayor for Urban Planning, Bologna
Bologna City Government
Episode: Meet the mayors at Mipim, the world’s leading real-estate event
Thomas Pinheiro
Urbanist and writer guiding the visit to Tiong Bahru Estate
Independent/Urbanist research
Episode: Tall Stories 499: Masterful mixed-use at Singapore’s Tiong Bahru Estate
Lisa de Visser
Government architect for Brussels
City of Brussels
Episode: Balancing security and aesthetic appeal in Oslo’s New Government Quarter
Carlotta Rubello
Monocle correspondent reporting from Oslo
Monocle
Episode: Balancing security and aesthetic appeal in Oslo’s New Government Quarter

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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 667 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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kourtneyal
    Canada6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions on urbanism, often highlighting the insightful interviews and diverse topics covered.

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Cities on the agenda at the World Governments Summit in Dubai
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.
How healthcare-facility design can improve the lives of all city dwellers
Q: What are some parameters to think about if you want to have a good outcome for a community hospital project?
We need to listen to the community and understand the context to create a design that is unique to its place.

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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 Briefing

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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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1. Carlos Muedes
2. Pia Ello
3. Silvia Salas
4. Roberta Gualtieri
5. Tom Copley
6. Raffaella Laudani
7. Thomas Pinheiro
8. Lisa de Visser

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