Best Urbanism Podcasts (2025)

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KunstlerCast 422 — Jeffrey Tucker of the Brownstone Institute on The Immortal Despotism of the Covid Police State 1:06:03

31m ago1:06:03

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Jeffrey Tucker is founder and president of Brownstone Institute and Senior Economics Columnist at Epoch Times. He is the author of 15 books, most recently Life After Lockdowns. Senator Rand Paul says, “In Life after Lockdown, “ Jeffrey Tucker paints a picture of the living hell that was the government lockdown and outlines a roadmap for never again…

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Canada election: the city issues at stake 29:22

2h ago29:22

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As Canada heads to the polls, we take a look at how urbanism made its way onto the ballot, from the housing shortage and cities’ response to tariffs to plans for Toronto’s Downsview Airport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Katelynn Morgenstern, AICP, on Planning, Social Media, and Finding Your Voice as an Introvert 21:16

12h ago21:16

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What does being an introvert in a profession centered on community and collaboration mean? For Katelynn Morgenstern, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning in Kennett Township, Pennsylvania, navigating networking and building a brand used to feel daunting—until she discovered the power of social media to build authentic connections, explore planning…

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Episode 530: Just Action Under the Color of Law 42:53

1h ago42:53

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This week we’re joined by Leah Rothstein to chat about her book she wrote with her father Richard entitled Just Action: How to Challenge Segregation Enacted Under the Color of Law. We discuss building wealth and ideas for building more equitable housing policies as well as convincing people why they are important. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreo…

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Deporting Immigrant Criminals: Why Eric Adams’s Hands Are Tied (ft. Heather Mac Donald) 41:56

1d ago41:56

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Charles Fain Lehman, Heather Mac Donald, Judge Glock, and Rafael Mangual discuss the Trump-Harvard fight, the New York City Council’s lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams, and transit crime.

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New York’s Composting Delusion 13:29

12h ago13:29

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John Tierney joins Brian Anderson to discuss why composting and recycling persist despite the lack of evidence for their efficacy.

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How To Handle the Bureaucracy of Local Government 53:00

21m ago53:00

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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck is joined by Carlee Alm-LaBar and Kevin Blanchard, former city staff members in Lafayette, Louisiana. Carlee is now Strong Towns’ chief of staff, while Kevin is CEO of the nonprofit Downtown Lafayette, which promotes infrastructure development and business revitalization. Carlee and Kevin discuss t…

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Episode 169: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Taking Care 31:49

1d ago31:49

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This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we talk state preemption, pandemic era block parties that continue on, and warehouse transportation regulations in California. Below are the show notes! Speed limiters - Streetsblog USA Block party - WHYY State preemption law in Idaho - Idaho Statesman Federal preemption - Streetsblog USA CA warehouse regul…

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Tall Stories 455: Dalhalla, Rättvik 7:13

1d ago7:13

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Francesca Gilks takes us to a Swedish open-air amphitheatre built in a former limestone quarry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Abrego Garcia Case: What’s Trump’s Next Move? 33:16

1d ago33:16

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Charles Fain Lehman, Hannah Meyers, Ilya Shapiro, and Daniel Di Martino discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case, New York City’s mayoral race, and Bible stories Hollywood should adapt into films.By City Journal Podcast

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The Role of Planners in Space Exploration with Justin Hollander, FAICP 16:54

4d ago16:54

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In this episode of the Trend Talk series, a companion podcast for APA's 2025 Trend Report for Planners, Joe DeAngelis, AICP, research manager at the American Planning Association, chats with author and urban planning professor Justin Hollander, FAICP. Listen as they examine the potential for human settlements on the Moon and Mars, and discover the …

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Harvard vs. Trump: Who Wins? 41:39

6d ago41:39

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Charles Fain Lehman, Rafael Mangual, Tal Fortgang, and Jesse Arm discuss the attack on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s home, the Trump administration’s crackdown on Harvard University, and the best crew members to bring on a trip to space.By City Journal Podcast

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How can sports venues enhance our cities? 29:35

6d ago29:35

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We delve into the power of sports to help propel the regeneration of an entire neighbourhood. We’ll explore how smart stadium design can help cities grow in a more sustainable way and hear from the architecture firm behind the world’s largest landscape-led project, Riyadh’s Sports Boulevard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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3 Reasons This Is a Great Time for Walkable Streets 48:57

6d ago48:57

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In this episode, Chuck explains why our current situation, though tense, actually presents a great opportunity for advocates of street safety, walkability, and bikeability. He then lays out a number of common misconceptions and errors that advocates will have to avoid if they want to take advantage of this opportunity. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck M…

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Episode 529: The Pacific Circuit 57:39

6d ago57:39

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This week we’re joined by journalist and host of KQED’s Forum Alexis Madrigal to discuss his book The Pacific Circuit: A Globalized Account of the Battle for the Soul of an American City. Alexis connects containerization to globalization and its direct impacts on an Oakland neighborhood. We also chat about histories of determining blight, silicon v…

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The Trade War Starts in 3…2…1 39:50

8d ago39:50

39:50

Charles Fain Lehman, Judge Glock, Rafael Mangual, and Daniel Di Martino discuss what’s next for Trump’s tariffs, the latest in the deportation saga of former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil, and what people are getting up to with corpses on the New York City subway.By City Journal Podcast

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Tall Stories 454: Matadero Madrid 3:52

9d ago3:52

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Carla Hyenne takes us to Matadero Madrid to see how some well-timed redevelopment nearby made it an even more attractive destination for visitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Episode 87: Building Housing With Election Planks 59:45

9d ago59:45

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Episode 87: Building Housing With Election Planks by Spacing RadioBy Spacing Radio

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Houston Schools’ Turnaround 13:56

13d ago13:56

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Neetu Arnold joins Brian Anderson to discuss how Houston’s public schools have halted Covid-era learning losses as a result of direct instruction and a no-nonsense approach to discipline.

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Reusing waste heat, The British Library’s solar project and India’s stepwells 33:15

13d ago33:15

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What are some of the ways that heating the air and water in our buildings can be made greener? We consider innovative solutions from the capture and redistribution of a building’s warmth to a solar project in London that is decarbonising The British Library’s water-heating process. Plus: we visit one of India’s historic stepwells to see how the anc…

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Road Design Creates Aggressive Drivers. We Can Fix That. 1:17:15

13d ago1:17:15

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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses how the design of an environment affects people psychologically. He explores how cities can use that knowledge to make streets safer, using a crash in Hyattsville, Maryland, as an example. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Get the full crash report from Hyattsville, Maryland. Learn more about the Cra…

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Episode 528: The California State Rail Plan 53:08

13d ago53:08

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This week we’re listening in on a conversation hosted by Seamless Bay Area about the 2024 update to the California State Rail Plan. Adina Levin of Seamless Bay Area hosts Shannon Simonds Chief, Office of Rail Planning & Implementation at Caltrans, Eric Goldwyn of the Marron Institute of Urban Management, and Adriana Rizzo of Californians for Electr…

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Side Road Zebras 53:05

14d ago53:05

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It's fair to say this issue has been rumbling on a while. In the 1970s 70% of 4-11 year olds walked to school. Now less than half do. Three quarters of parents say 'side road zebras' would help them walk their kids to school more. In countries around the world white stripes, painted on the roads where side streets meet main roads, give pedestrians …

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How Local Zoning Codes Shape Our World: A Conversation with Sara Bronin 46:10

18d ago46:10

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In this episode of Infill, YIMBY Law's Executive Director, Sonja Trauss, sits down with Sara Bronin—architect, attorney, professor, and author—for a deep dive into the rules that shape where and how we live. They discuss findings from the National Zoning Atlas, the power of local zoning codes, and how land use policy affects everything from housing…

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Tall Stories 453: Patel Chowk Metro Station, New Delhi 5:49

16d ago5:49

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Geetanjali Krishna explores the exhibits at a unique station in the Indian capital, which aims to slow down hurried commuters and provide them with a chance for discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Mark Moses: How To Understand and Fix Government Budgeting 1:02:47

16d ago1:02:47

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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck is joined by Mark Moses, author of “The Municipal Financial Crisis: A Framework for Understanding and Fixing Government Budgeting.” Up for discussion today: The dangers of relying on “balanced budgets." The difference between city and business finances. The issues with privatization and regionaliza…

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Green Energy Fallacies 18:45

20d ago18:45

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Mark P. Mills joins Brian Anderson to discuss why a true energy transition is impossible.

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New York: privatising housing co-ops, mapping congestion and the ‘City of Yes’ 33:12

22d ago33:12

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It’s all about New York this week: Jonathan Tarleton talks about his new book ‘Homes for Living’, which explores the privatisation of two housing co-ops; we look at traffic and downtown gridlock; and discover how the ‘City of Yes’ plan will bring more density to the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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We Need a New Approach to Road Safety and Design 46:07

20d ago46:07

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In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck shares a keynote speech he gave at a statewide transportation conference in Kansas. He discusses the limitations of traditional traffic safety techniques and the consequences of designing high-speed roads through cities and towns, both in terms of safety and finance. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Mar…

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Episode 527: Planning Connections in Panther City 53:28

20d ago53:28

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This week we’re joined by Kelly Porter, Assistant Director Tranportation & Public Works for the City of Fort Worth. We talk about the city’s incredible growth, its first ever comprehensive transportation plan, plans for Panther Island and Butler Place as well as dreams for high speed rail. Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Thre…

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KunstlerCast 421 — Dr. Chris Martenson on Reforming US Public Health under RFK; Tremors in Finance; and the First Hundred Days of Trump 1:01:13

21d ago1:01:13

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Dr. Chris Martenson, is an economic researcher and futurist specializing in energy and resource depletion, finance and banking, and the science and politics surrounding the Covid-19 affair. Before founding PeakProsperity.com, where he provides analysis, commentary, and actionable advice, Martenson worked as a Vice President at a Fortune 300 company…

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Episode 168: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Lego Not Legos 39:25

22d ago39:25

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This week on Monday's we're Han Solo, but don't let the smuggler fool you, we've got some great loot in the cargo hold. We chat about states focusing on shifting road funds to active transportation, a Brooklyn apartment building put together like a lego set, and a battery fire used to oppose batteries. Lots of great items this week, below are the s…

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How To Manage City Finance Effectively, With Rick Cole 1:06:40

23d ago1:06:40

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Rick Cole is the chief deputy controller of Los Angeles and a councilmember in Pasadena, California. He’s known for tackling challenging city budgets and has been honored for his work as a public official several times, including with a Excellence in Management Award. Cole joins Chuck Marohn on this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast to discuss ci…

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Tall Stories 452: Rideau Canal Skateway, Ottawa 6:39

23d ago6:39

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Paul Logothetis takes us to the world’s longest natural skating rink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Protest, or Intimidation? 18:35

27d ago18:35

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Tal Fortgang joins Brian Anderson to discuss his feature story from the City Journal winter issue, “The Rise of Civil Terrorism.”

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Live from Ned’s Club in London 27:21

27d ago27:21

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Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, is joined on stage by Muyiwa Oki, the president of RIBA, alongside our executive producer, Carlota Rebelo, and design editor, Nic Monisse, to explore how thoughtful architecture, visionary developers and pioneering city-makers can redefine our cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Episode 526: American Oasis 1:00:19

27d ago1:00:19

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This week we’re joined by Kyle Paoletta to talk about his book American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest. We discuss the growth and history of southwestern US cities, how indigenous people didn't disappear but adapted, the importance of language and identity, and climate adaptation lessons for cities from the driest region. …

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Tall Stories 451: Sun Valley Resort ski lift, Idaho 6:34

30d ago6:34

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Gregory Scruggs explains the story of an unlikely invention that changed the fortunes of ski towns worldwide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The Keys to a Healthy City Finance Department With Shayne Kavanagh 59:21

30d ago59:21

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This week, Chuck is joined by Shayne Kavanagh, senior manager of research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The GFOA provides training and resources to city finance officers. In his role, Kavanagh develops new approaches to budgeting, financial reporting and revenue that can better address the problems local governments are tr…

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Can San Francisco turn its downtown around? 32:06

1M ago32:06

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We report from San Francisco as Monocle’s Christopher Lord speaks with some of the key players and devotees of the city’s downtown – an area that has most keenly felt the effects of the post-pandemic lull. The city’s mayor, as well as property developers and local business people, weigh in on the direction of travel they see for this gold-rush city…

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Rationalizing Religion 24:15

1M ago24:15

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Ross Douthat joins John Hirschauer to discuss his book, Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.

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Planning for Wellness and Personal Resilience with Dr. Mary Beth Janke 24:59

1M ago24:59

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In this special NPC25 episode of the APA podcast, APA President Sue Schwartz, FAICP, interviews keynote speaker Dr. Mary Beth Janke about her experiences and insights on advancing wellness and building resilience. Dr. Mary Beth, who has over 30 years of experience in psychology, security, and investigative work, shares her thoughts on setting and a…

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Episode 525: The Public Works Director for Democrats 24:53

1M ago24:53

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This week we’re joined by Congressman Rick Larsen of Washington State, Ranking Member for the Democrats on the House Transportation Committee. We chat about USDOT’s recent guidance for stripping sustainable projects of funding and why active transportation advocates should focus on safety. Find committee hearing schedules here. Find the TNI Democra…

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Episode 167: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - No Takings! 29:50

1M ago29:50

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This week we're Han Solo, but we talk about trends in state preemption, state capacity and road project costs, the possible death of the North Star commuter rail line, and how utility companies in California can't cry takings when transit projects ask them to move equipment. Links to the items we chatted about below the fold How to Meet Your Neighb…

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Tall Stories 450: The Warburg Institute, London 7:00

1M ago7:00

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Sarah Grice explores the history and current day offerings of the Warburg Institute Library. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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How To Finance Housing in a Smart and Local Way: A Housing Q&A 54:45

1M ago54:45

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What cities have successfully financed housing at the local level? How does tax increment financing work? When should cities stop subsidizing large-scale housing projects? Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn answers all these questions and more in this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES There are six code reforms your city o…

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Cost-Benefit Economics 30:16

1M ago30:16

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Jason Furman joins Allison Schrager and Jordan McGillis to discuss trade-offs in economic policy decision-making.

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The Future of Transportation Planning with Beneeta Mary Jose 21:13

1M ago21:13

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In this episode of the Trend Talk series, a companion podcast for APA's 2025 Trend Report for Planners, Joe DeAngelis, AICP, research manager at the American Planning Association, chats with recent graduate and current transportation planner, Beneeta Mary Jose. The two explore the latest trends in micromobility, electrification, and the essential b…

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Mipim 2025: meet the mayors 37:48

1M ago37:48

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We are on the ground in Cannes for the global urban festival Mipim, where we speak with mayors from around the world who are looking to stoke interest in their cities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Episode 524: Yonah Freemark Part 2 32:07

1M ago32:07

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This week Yonah Freemark of the Urban Institute is back again for Part 2 of our annual discussion. This week we make predictions! We look at what we predicted last year and what might happen in 2025. +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon [email protected] Support…

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