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Welcome to The Century of Cities, a captivating journey fueled by curiosity into humanity's most profound transformation: urban evolution. By 2100, 10 billion people will live in over 10,000 cities. What shape will that world take? This 100-episode series explores the forces driving this shift through illuminating interviews and compelling stories, revealing how cities can lead us toward a sustain... more

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Maria Vassilakou, internationally recognized urban transformation expert and former Vice Mayor of Vienna, joins The Century of Cities. Drawing on her decade of leadership in Vienna, Maria explores how cities can balance livability, affordability, and... more

Francesca Froy, Lecturer in Sustainable Urban Development at the University of Oxford and Fellow of Kellogg College, joins us on The Century of Cities. Francesca explores how cities evolve as living, complex systems, shaped by design, policy, and the... more

The Century of Cities welcomes Henrietta Moore, Founder and Director of the Institute for Global Prosperity, and Arthur Kay, Senior Advisor at Innovo Group and board member at Transport for London. Together, they unpack their new book Roadkill: Unvei... more

In the episode of The Century of Cities, we are joined by Vera Bukachi, Executive Director and Managing Principal of the Kounkuey Design Initiative in Nairobi. Vera has spent two decades at the intersection of climate adaptation, urban resilience, an... more

Patrick Cobbinah, Associate Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Melbourne, joins The Century of Cities to reimagine the future of African urbanism through a decolonized lens. Drawing on his work across Ghana and the Global South, Patrick... more

In this episode of The Century of Cities, we are joined by Kecia Rust, Executive Director at Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa. As the leader of a network spanning 70 organizations across 23 countries, Kecia has spent decades studying h... more

Jennifer Hart, Professor, historian, author, and chair of history at Virginia Tech, joins The Century of Cities to share two decades of insight into Ghana's urban evolution. Through her work on Accra and her book Making an African City, Hart reveals ... more

The Century of Cities welcomes Shuaib Lwasa, a Professor at the International Institute of Social Studies and an urban geographer. Drawing on his lived experience in Kampala and decades of research across East Africa, Shuaib reflects on how privatiza... more

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Vera Bukachi
Accomplished leader in international development with nearly 20 years of experience in climate adaptation, inclusive infrastructure, and urban resilience.
Kounkuey Design Initiative
Episode: Vera Bukachi: Designing Dignity in Nairobi's Urban Future
Kecia Rust
Executive Director and Founder of the Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa
Centre for Affordable Housing Finance in Africa
Episode: Kecia Rust: From Informality to Inclusion in Africa's Housing Revolution
Shuaib Lwasa
Professor of Urban Resilience and Global Development at the International Institute of Social Studies
International Institute of Social Studies
Episode: Shuaib Lwasa: Hybrid Cities and the Next Urban Resurgence
Christian Benimana
Co-executive director and senior principal at MASS Design Group, leading the Africa Studio.
MASS Design Group
Episode: Christian Benimana: Designing Purpose, Not Just Skylines
Geci Karuri-Sebina
Scholar practitioner at the intersection of people, place, time, and technological change.
University of Witwatersrand, School of Governance
Episode: Geci Karuri-Sebina: Frugal Futures and the Power of Local Innovation
Weiping Wu
Columbia's vice provost for academic programs and professor and director of the master's in urban planning program at the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.
Columbia University
Episode: Weiping Wu: How China's Cities Shape the World's Urban Future
Sylvia He
Professor in the Department of Geology and Resource Management and Director of the Urban Studies Programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Episode: Sylvia He: Lessons from Hong Kong for the Future of Chinese Cities
Mee Kam Ng
Emeritus professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Episode: Mee Kam Ng: Shenzhen, Hong Kong, and the Next Century of Cities
Shenjing He
Lady Edith Cotwell Professor in the Built Environment, Head of the Department of Urban Planning & Design, Executive Deputy Director for the Urban Systems Institute.
University of Hong Kong
Episode: Shenjing He: From Rural Roots to Megacity Regions

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Greg
Co-host with a strong focus on urban transformation and sustainability issues, guiding knowledgeable discussions.
Jennifer Hart
Co-host and interviewer, skilled in engaging experts on urban discourse and fostering meaningful conversations about city dynamics.

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Kecia Rust: From Informality to Inclusion in Africa's Housing Revolution
Q: What are the crucial connections that you see as being important if we're going to create a housing ecosystem that works better for more people?
Kecia discusses the intersection of housing as a social, financial, and economic asset, emphasizing the need for a functioning housing ecosystem that contributes to economic growth and job creation.
Kecia Rust: From Informality to Inclusion in Africa's Housing Revolution
Q: What do you see in terms of the housing situation from an African perspective?
Kecia mentions that the numbers are overwhelming and emphasizes the need to understand informal housing in segments to address the prevailing issues appropriately.
Vera Bukachi: Designing Dignity in Nairobi's Urban Future
Q: What does resilience mean moving forward for East African cities?
Vera discusses the need for integrating unusual alliances, research, and community-focused solutions to address the challenges of climate change and inequality.
Vera Bukachi: Designing Dignity in Nairobi's Urban Future
Q: When you think of 2080, what are some of your hopes and fears?
Vera expresses a pragmatic optimism for a resilient, inclusive city, with hopes for mainstream initiatives focusing on community engagement and dignity.
Vera Bukachi: Designing Dignity in Nairobi's Urban Future
Q: As you look at present day, what progress has been made and what challenges are we seeing?
Vera highlights Nairobi's progress as an innovation hub but points to rising inequalities, access to services, and issues with environmental pollution as significant challenges.

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The content explores the dynamic transformation of urban environments, addressing urban evolution and its implications for future sustainability. A consistent theme across episodes includes examining the impacts of historical precedents on modern urban planning, particularly in the context of developing regions. Topics such as housing inequality, climate change, community engagement, and the role of youth innovation emerge frequently, highlighting the need for adaptability in urban strategies. Unique to the series is its forward-looking perspective towards 2080 and beyond, prompting listeners to consider how current urban challenges could shape future cities. This compelling mix of expert interviews and relevant discussions aims to inspire ... more

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