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Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People

Mustafa Sherif
Urban Planning
Placemaking
Community Engagement
Sustainability
Architecture
Public Spaces
Placemaking Week Europe
Climate Change
Placemaking Week
Urban Design
Community Building
Drawing
Stockholm
Urbanism
Speculative Design
Social Innovation
Sweden
Public Space
Turkey
Rotterdam

A podcast about how we plan and design cities for people. Tune in and join listeners from over 150 countries. I'm Mustafa Sherif, an Urbanist, Placemaker and studio manager based in Sweden. I interview people working in architecture, Palcemaking, urban planning and design about their projects, processes, methods, handbooks, challenges, leadership, and passions in life. It’s not just about projects... more

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Latest Episodes

David Sim, author of Soft City and founder of Think Softer, joins Mustafa Sherif for a conversation about how we can create cities that make everyday life better.

David reflects on the ideas behind Soft City, happiness and quality of life, living wi... more

Urbanistica Podcast is collaborating with OYSTER26, the international landscape architecture seminar taking place at Filmhuset in Stockholm on 25 September 2026.

In this introduction episode, Håkan Johnsson, Landscape Architect LAR/MSA at Topia Land... more

Mustafa Sherif meets Julie Choi, founder of YongsanCats, who rescues street cats in Seoul.

Julie shares how redevelopment and demolition affect animals already living in our cities, and how YongsanCats works to rescue, rehabilitate, foster, and reho... more

I detta avsnitt av Urbanistica Podcast möter Mustafa Sherif Joakim Grönlund, Senior Visualization & AI Methodologist på Sweco, för ett samtal om hur generativ AI förändrar arkitekturvisualisering och design.

Med 26 års erfarenhet av arkitekturvisual... more

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Recent Guests

Emma Shepherdson
Urban planner with experience in international collaboration on community development.
Various international urban planning projects
Episode: 579. How Can International Collaboration Shape Cities - Emma Shepherdson
Elise Cervin
Art curator and festival organizer
Nobel Week Lights
Episode: 578. Nobel Week Lights in Stockholm - Elise Cervin and Lara Szabo Greisman
Lara Szabo Greisman
Festival organizer and community engagement advocate
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Episode: 578. Nobel Week Lights in Stockholm - Elise Cervin and Lara Szabo Greisman
Dr. Jiří Tencar
Founder of ECOTEN Urban Comfort and expert in thermal comfort and urban microclimate.
ECOTEN Urban Comfort
Episode: 574. How Microclimate Simulations Shape Cooler Cities – Dr. Jiří Tencar
Lyllian Abrahamsson
Author and storyteller from Stockholm, involved in highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in the city.
INNOVATE Stockholm
Episode: 570. INNOVATE Stockholm book - Lyllian Abrahamsson
Natalie Battah
Young architect and first prize winner of the Museum of Emotions #6 competition.
Independent Architect
Episode: 569. The 1st Prize winner of "Museum of Emotions #6" competition Natalie Battah
Beate Undén
AFRY colleague discussing speculative design
AFRY
Episode: 568. SWE Spekulativ design - Beate Undén
Giulio Buciuni
An expert studying the transformation of Italian cities and local economies.
Episode: 565. How local economies can thrive in a globalized world - Giulio Buciuni
Ivana Šatrak
Pedagogist and placemaker working for NGO Korak
Korak
Episode: 562. Kolarec: Rural Placemaking and the Power of Community - Ivana Šatrak

Host

Mustafa Sherif
Host of Urbanistica Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • A placemaker

    Really good topics, questions, congratulations etc

    I like it. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A placemaker
    Sweden4 years ago
  • Super thought provoking and insightful

    I’m new to delving into urbanism and place making and love this careful curation of interesting voices from all over the world!

    It’s so fascinating to learn from such varying perspectives, all with the goal of making our world better.

    Explore conversations bridging together all the different schools of thought that influence great cities & neighborhoods, from architecture to urban planning. From economists to just lovers of their places, these episodes are very inspirational.

    The one drawback... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bonafhyde
    United States6 years ago
  • Full of great info and guests

    Loads of great facts that you can use professionally and daily. Mustafa asks the questions you want to and and you meet interesting guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Urbanchique
    Sweden6 years ago
  • Very good

    Very Good podcast for us working with city development. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    city lover for ever
    Sweden6 years ago
  • Listen to Urbanistica

    Tack Mustafa Sherif för en grym podcast. Jag gillar alla dina samtal. Bra gäster och bra frågor. Hälsningar från Stockholm.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arkitekt<3
    Sweden6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners praise careful curation and varied voices from around the world.
Audiences appreciate actionable insights from practitioners across architecture and planning.
Many note strong host questions and compelling guests, with occasional comments on audio quality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#83
Canada/Arts/Design
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#230
France/Arts/Design
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#1
Sweden/Arts/Design
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#21
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#30
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#57
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Design

Talking Points

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579. How Can International Collaboration Shape Cities - Emma Shepherdson
Q: What skills should a host have to benefit from an external resource?
Hosts should be open to learning, ask questions, and create an atmosphere of mutual respect.
579. How Can International Collaboration Shape Cities - Emma Shepherdson
Q: What kind of elements do we need to have for a good international collaboration?
The elements include shared learning, multi-directional learning, and recognizing different types of knowledge.
573. How Robotic Cargo Drones Help Create Car-Free Cities – Jakob Saalfrank
Q: What is your timeline until 2030? What is going to happen?
Ideally, we're closing our round in February of next year and will have an 18 months development timeline for the 25% scale prototype.
573. How Robotic Cargo Drones Help Create Car-Free Cities – Jakob Saalfrank
Q: What are we looking at now?
We are looking at our very first proof of concept drone that can both fly and drive.
574. How Microclimate Simulations Shape Cooler Cities – Dr. Jiří Tencar
Q: What is your message to people working with city planning, architecture, and design?
Always identify the existing structure or newly built plans and analyze potential troubles. Data analysis is crucial for new designs due to the long-term impact of urban development.

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This show centers on people who design and transform cities, with conversations spanning urban planning, architecture, placemaking, and public art. Episodes highlight real-world projects, international collaboration, climate-conscious design, and the human side of urban change—featuring engineers, planners, architects, and festival organizers who bring hands-on experience to city-making. The format often combines project stories, design process insights, and community-focused perspectives, making it useful for listeners who want practical approaches, cross-disciplinary ideas, and inspiration for client-facing work in urban design and policy.

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2. Elise Cervin
3. Lara Szabo Greisman
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6. Natalie Battah
7. Beate Undén
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