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!
Crime prevention through environmental design
In this episode we will explore the principles of Crime Prevention through environmental design (CPTED). With Dr. Macarena Rau, we will look at its principles and how it is implemented.
Between hostile & defensible design
Where do you draw the line? In this episode, we look at the historic routes and international dimensions of hostile design and defensible architecture. Let us know: What would you say? What makes a measure hostile to you? Have you noticed any in your city or town?
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.
Urban Climate Strategies
This episode focusses on climate change mitigation and adaptation from a policy perspective, including UNFCCC and UN-Habitat policies and documents.
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.
Car and the City
In this episode we talk about the car and the city. We talk about the concept of the automotive city (autogerechte Stadt) and how this approach shaped and shapes our cities.
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.