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A podcast on architecture and urbanism.

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Recent Guests

Hillary Brown
Professor Emeritus of Architecture at the Spitzer School of Architecture
City College of New York
Episode: 102. Revitalize | Resettle
Robert Sharoff
Co-author of The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
Episode: 101. The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
William Zbaren
Co-author of The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
Episode: 101. The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
Jeanne Gang
Architect known for her focus on urban ecology
Studio Gang
Episode: 100. Dancing About Architecture
Carlo Ratti
Curator of the Biennale and director of the MIT Sensible City Lab
MIT Sensible City Lab
Episode: 99. The Venetian Scheme
Michele Champagne
Graphic artist and volume contributor
Volume Magazine
Episode: 99. The Venetian Scheme
Anastasia Sukhoroslova
Founder of All Things Urban
All Things Urban
Episode: 99. The Venetian Scheme
Christopher Hawthorne
Senior Critic at Yale University's School of Architecture and former Chief Design Officer of Los Angeles, previously the Architecture Critic for the Los Angeles Times.
Yale University; City of Los Angeles
Episode: 98. Crisis & Criticism with Christopher Hawthorne
Sara Bronin
Architect, attorney, policymaker, and professor at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: 96. The Key to the City

Hosts

Dan Safarek
Co-host with recurring presence; host of Unfrozen; engages on urbanism and city-making topics
Greg Lindsay
Co-host and frequent speaker; focuses on architecture, urbanism, and technology's impact on cities
Dan Safaric
Host and co-host with emphasis on urban systems and architecture criticism
Dan Zafarek
Co-host; leads conversations on urbanism, policy, and critical analysis

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#180
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Apple Podcasts
#76
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#234
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Apple Podcasts
#54
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102. Revitalize | Resettle
Q: Why do you think small towns will be receptive to climate migrants?
Hillary notes that towns that have hemorrhaged population may be more open to resettling climate migrants, highlighting several that have proactively worked to secure new residents.
102. Revitalize | Resettle
Q: Hillary, could you unpack Revitalize, Resettle, and particularly how you see yourself in relation to the climate migration and the manage-retreat discussions?
Hillary discusses the win-win opportunity for small towns to resettle climate-displaced individuals, emphasizing the failure to address the needs of small towns and the urgency given accelerating climate change.
101. The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
Q: What do you think the future trajectory of the Wrigley Building is?
It is expected to continue operating as a fully leased office building with no plans for conversion into a different purpose.
101. The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
Q: What makes the Wrigley Building an icon?
Its unique design, historical significance, and prominent role in Chicago's skyline, as well as its association with the Wrigley Company, contribute to its iconic status.
101. The Wrigley Building: The Making of an Icon
Q: How did this book come together?
The book was largely inspired by Joe Mansueto's purchase of the Wrigley Building and a tour where the architect John Vinci suggested that, despite its significance, it had never been studied comprehensively.

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This show centers on architecture, urbanism, and how built environments respond to climate, technology, and policy. Across recent episodes, the conversation frequently navigates topics like climate migration and small-town revitalization, the architectural and cultural significance of iconic buildings, critiques and exhibitions at major design events, zoning reform, and the integration of sustainability with urban life. Guests range from scholars and critics to practitioners and authors, often tying theoretical ideas to tangible projects, city-making, and public policy. The tone tends to be deeply analytical but accessible, with a penchant for connecting historic architecture to contemporary challenges and future possibilities. A standout a... more

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