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The Intelligent Community

The Intelligent Community Forum
Intelligent Community Forum
Education
New York City
Fairfield, Iowa
Columbus, United States
Smart Urbanism
Heartland Forward
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Economic Development
Durham, Canada
Açaí, Brazil
Curitiba
Durham Region
ICF Tours
Bursa, Turkey
Knowledge Towns
Bursa Metropolitan Municipality
Hilliard, Ohio
Sunshine Coast, Australia
Brightlands-Limburg

In the official podcast from the Intelligent Community Forum, we speak with the movers and shakers in the intelligent community movement around the world. Hear how communities are embracing the 21st century for economic prosperity, enriching their cultures, and improving the quality of lives of their citizens.

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Tempe, Arizona is the city everyone likes. With a population of 190,000 it has been growing and prospering for several years. A tourist attraction with its amazing Tempe Town Lake and a university town, with a school nicknamed "The Sun Devils," it is... more

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Most New Yorkers and many of the 63 million people who visit New York each year as tourists will connect the words "Cookshop," "Shuka," and "Vic's" as outstanding restaurants and part of a chain owned by Marc Meyer. But Meyer admittedly is more than ... more

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David Staley has been described as an "avant garde scholar." A professor in the departments of History and Design at The Ohio State University in the USA he is the author of several books including Knowledge Towns: Colleges and Universities as Talent... more

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In this edition of the Intelligence Test podcast, ICF co-founder Robert Bell has a conversation with Bryan Paterson, Mayor, Kingston, ON, Canada and Kelly Rowe, Fellow, Canadian Urban Institute. How can you grow a city's economy if the best and brigh... more

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For most cities and regions the idea of a real circular economy and stable, sustained innovation in every detail of business and life remains a goal to be chased. In the Brightlands-Limburg region of The Netherlands however, a region of 1.1 million p... more

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In this edition of THE INTELLIGENT COMMUNITY: The Soul of the City, Lou speaks with fellow ICF Co-Founder John Jung. In response to requests from ICF podcast listeners the two dive into a robust conversation about the connection between the world's I... more

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In this edition of THE INTELLIGENT COMMUNITY: The Soul of the City, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla gives speaks with Dr. Karen Sutherland, SFHEA, Senior Lecturer, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Across Australia, young people under 16 wer... more

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The 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year will celebrate the anniversaries of its award and its hosting of the 2016 ICF Summit this October. Since it was named Intelligent Community of the Year the city of Columbus has built on its prowess as repres... more

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Recent Guests

Marc Meyer
New York City chef and author of Voices from the Kitchen
Bowery Group / Author
Episode: Voices from the Kitchen: New York's respected restaurant owner cooks a conversation about local sourcing, immigrants and community!
David Staley
Professor in the Departments of History and Design, The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: The "Town-Gown Knowledge Enterprise." Is it THE Way Back to Economic Stability?
Bryan Paterson
Mayor of Kingston, Ontario
City of Kingston
Episode: Intelligence Test: Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Kingston, ON, Canada
Kelly Rowe
Researcher, advisor, and management consultant for municipal, provincial, and federal government
Intelligent Community Forum
Episode: Intelligence Test: Brain Drain to Brain Gain: Kingston, ON, Canada
Ronald Otten
Brand Manager of the Brightlands Initiative; strategy adviser
Brightlands
Episode: A Higher Quality of Innovation: Brightlands-Limburg Hosts the Top7 Conference
Maurice Olivers
Manager of Public Relations for the Brightlands Circular Space
Brightlands
Episode: A Higher Quality of Innovation: Brightlands-Limburg Hosts the Top7 Conference
Dr. Karen Sutherland
Social media educator and author
University of the Sunshine Coast
Episode: Forget History Class, We Want our Social Media!
Moez Chaabouni
Chairman of Argeri, former CIO of the city of Columbus, co-producer of the summit
Argeri
Episode: The Buckeye State is an Intelligent State Too!
Doug McCollough
Executive Director of the ICF Institute, former CIO of Dublin, Ohio
ICF Institute
Episode: The Buckeye State is an Intelligent State Too!

Hosts

Lou Zacharilla
Host involved in the Intelligent Community movement; affiliated with the Intelligent Community Forum; frequently discusses global smart-city initiatives and community-building
Lou Zaccarella
Frequent host with focus on urban development and governance within intelligent communities; part of engagement around city-level initiatives and ecosystem-building

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Unexpected insights into community development

    The Intelligent Community podcasts interview people deeply engaged in developing the economies, social networks and culture of the place called home. In a world undergoing remarkable and often frightening change, they bring conviction, intelligence and passion to preparing their communities for inclusive, sustainable prosperity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MMMcDowell
    United States8 years ago
  • Great discussions about smart cities!

    This podcast was a great find! Loving it so far! The episode with Melbourne was fascinating, and I’ll be listening to more in the future :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DO0813
    United States9 years ago

Listeners Say

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Strengths in connecting policy to real-world outcomes
Engaging, globally informed perspectives on smart cities
High-quality guests with practical, on-the-ground experience
In-depth discussions on city governance and regional ecosystems
Positive take on cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing

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#237
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Talking Points

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Two-time Top7 Community, Part 1
Q: Who inspired the City Lab and how long has it been operational?
The City Lab concept was inspired by leadership in the city's economic development efforts, with initial tours and engagements that led to a formalized incubator-like program. It has evolved over the past several years, expanding its services and infrastructure support to startups, and is now a core element of the city's approach to test-beds and commercialization.
The Basque's Intelligent Gem: A Conversation with Bilbao, Spain's New Director of Modernization
Q: How would you describe the working population today and the balance between industrial and service sectors?
Ane notes that about 50% of the Basque Country's population works in the service sector, with the remainder in industrial and engineering roles, reflecting a diversified economy built on strong educational foundations.
The Basque's Intelligent Gem: A Conversation with Bilbao, Spain's New Director of Modernization
Q: What are Bilbao's main differences compared to other Smart 21 cities, and how has that helped your citizens?
Ane points to Bilbao's deep integration of industry heritage with modern services, a strong emphasis on inclusivity, security, and livability, and a culture of hard work that underpins sustained growth.
The Basque's Intelligent Gem: A Conversation with Bilbao, Spain's New Director of Modernization
Q: What aspect of quality of life do you think people most enjoy in Bilbao that maybe they didn't experience 15 years ago?
Ane highlights improvements in infrastructure, culture, and overall livability, reinforcing how the city's transformation has enhanced daily life and the sense of well-being for residents.
The Basque's Intelligent Gem: A Conversation with Bilbao, Spain's New Director of Modernization
Q: So what types of modernization are taking place right now and have really moved the city to the next level?
Ane explains that Bilbao's modernization is centered on technology modernization, aimed at boosting digital transformation across municipal and city services to provide better, more efficient experiences for citizens and visitors.

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What is The Intelligent Community about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the intelligent communities movement, exploring how universities, cities, and regional ecosystems collaborate to drive economic prosperity, social well-being, and sustainable urban development. Episodes thread together Knowledge Towns, regional innovation hubs, smart-city governance, and civic engagement, often featuring city planners, university leaders, and technology policymakers discussing practical governance, open data, and people-focused infrastructure. Notable threads include university-community partnerships, regional branding, and hands-on case studies from North America and Europe that illustrate long-range transformation beyond flashy technology.

Listeners are likely drawn to deep-dive conversations with pr... more

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1. Marc Meyer
2. David Staley
3. Bryan Paterson
4. Kelly Rowe
5. Ronald Otten
6. Maurice Olivers
7. Dr. Karen Sutherland
8. Moez Chaabouni

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