Can planners influence public health?
We are embarking on a series all around public health and spatial planning. In this episode we are explaining some basic concepts and challenges. Tell us in the comments what aspect peaks your interest!
Live: Markets & the city
This episode is all about markets, how they influence the city, and how cities influence markets.
Live: Eat the City – Food in urban spaces
We discuss all things food and public urban space.
Vernacular Architecture
In this episode we talk about vernacular architecture around the world. We talked with Bouchra Idrissi of the Africa Innovation Network about the definitions, advantages and challenges of vernacular architecture.
(Dis)Advantages of Property
In this episode we talk about property, property rights and land tenure. We looked at different land tenure systems in various countries and the influence on property rights.
Refugee Camps
In this episode we talk about refugee camps and the spatial challenges they face with volunteers from SOS Balkanroute.
Walkable City
This episode focusses on the walkability of cities around the globe. We give you a small test to check your city, look at the history of the concept with Jane Jacobs and share some perspectives on Shanghai, Shenzhen as well as a bit of a critical look.
Gender justice – blind spots of planning?
In this episode, we listen to two planners with an international perspective on gender planning and discuss the implications of gender justice for women around the globe with many concrete examples.
Urban Agriculture & Food Sovereignty
In this episode, we talk about urban agriculture and the food sovereignty of cities. We ask ourselves about the pros, cons and what chances this trend back to agriculture within the city’s boundaries brings.
Realities of informality on different continents
In the last part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the realities of informality on different continents. We talk with two people who have first-hand experience, tell their stories and we share our own perceptions from around the globe.