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Green Urbanist - Placemaking in the Climate Crisis

Ross O'Ceallaigh
Sustainability
Climate Change
Biodiversity
Community Engagement
Urban Design
Circular Economy
Regenerative Design
Urban Rewilding
Net Zero Carbon
Embodied Carbon
Climate Adaptation
Decarbonization
Built Environment
Operational Carbon
UK Net Zero Carbon Building Standard
Urban Wilding
Biodiversity Net Gain
London
Climate Action
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100+ episodes exploring climate action in cities and neighbourhoods. This show provides actionable advice and case studies on:

- Sustainable urban design and placemaking principles.

- How to design cities and neighbourhoods for biodiversity net gain and wildlife.

- Climate adaptation: How to build resilience to climate change in cities.

- Net zero carbon masterplanning and architecture.

- Circular... more

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Everyone seems to love vegetated buildings like 'Bosco Verticale' in Milan (pictured). So, why isn't this a standard building approach for new buildings? Why are there still so few of them?

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Helen Meech
Executive Director of the Climate Coalition
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Episode: Making climate action mainstream, with Helen Meech (The Climate Coalition)
Michael Pawlyn
An architect, writer, and speaker expert in regenerative design and biomimicry
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Episode: #120: Biomimicry in Architecture and Urbanism, with Michael Pawlyn
Theo Michell
Founder and COO of Bywater Properties
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Episode: #119: Timber-first Development, with Bywater Properties
Joe Jack Williams
Head of Sustainability at Bywater Properties
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Episode: #119: Timber-first Development, with Bywater Properties
Catherine Barratt
Managing director of Furnitubes
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Episode: #118: Sustainable Street Furniture for Joyful Public Spaces, with Furnitubes
Ben Wright
Biodiversity Officer at Archway Learning Trust
Archway Learning Trust
Episode: #117: (WILD) Wilding Campuses
Jo Wilkinson
Senior Project Manager for Biodiversity Projects at SOS-UK
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Episode: #117: (WILD) Wilding Campuses
Céline Clarke-Miller
Project Manager at SOS-UK
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Episode: #117: (WILD) Wilding Campuses
Liz Morley
Works at Nottingham College on the Wilding Campuses project
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Episode: #117: (WILD) Wilding Campuses

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Ross O'Ceallaigh
Host of Green Urbanist; urban designer, educator, and nonprofit leader with a focus on placemaking, biodiversity, and urban resilience.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
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    Sympathetic guy with pleasant voice, talking about well picked topics in a way that’s really easy to understand. Seems well researched and places sources at the forefront.

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    Oskar Syrén
    Sweden5 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests consistently bring practical, actionable insights for urban climate action and design.
The host has a sympathetic tone and pleasant delivery that keeps discussions engaging.
Hosts are well-researched and present sources clearly, making complex topics approachable.

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#118: Sustainable Street Furniture for Joyful Public Spaces, with Furnitubes
Q: Is this thermally modified ash a mainstream product?
Thermally modified ash is available in the cladding and decking market, but it's tailored specifically for our needs.
#118: Sustainable Street Furniture for Joyful Public Spaces, with Furnitubes
Q: Can you tell us a bit about that journey maybe that you've been on?
Our sustainability journey started with thinking about how products are used to minimize waste.
#116: A Climate of Truth, with Mike Berners-Lee
Q: Can you explain how business practices contribute to the polycrisis?
Vested business interests often confuse the truth and undermine efforts to address climate change by promoting dishonesty and greenwashing.
#116: A Climate of Truth, with Mike Berners-Lee
Q: What does the polycrisis mean for people who aren't so familiar with it?
The polycrisis refers to a situation where multiple crises, including climate change, nature crises, and pollution, are intertwined, and human influence has led to significant challenges.
#116: A Climate of Truth, with Mike Berners-Lee
Q: What motivates you to write this book?
I want to address the insufficient progress on climate change and urge for a higher standard of honesty in politics and business.

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What is Green Urbanist about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, design-forward program focused on applying climate action in urban spaces. Episodes commonly explore regenerative and circular approaches to placemaking, biodiversity integration in cities, and climate resilience for urban areas, with hands-on case studies from architecture, development, and public realm projects. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on actionable strategies for practitioners, accessible explanations of technical topics, and a collaborative spirit that connects designers, engineers, and community stakeholders across Europe.

A distinctive thread is the emphasis on urban biodiversity, rewilding, and regenerative design, often linked to real-world projects like timber-first developments, street furniture s... more

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