Live: Science Communication
To wrap up “curriculum extended” we are taking a stern look at science communication. We talk about our experiences and the effects in spatial planning.
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.
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 – Thriving Cities
In this episode we continue our conversation about urban agriculture and talk with two practitioners with different approaches.
Formalization processes in settlements
In the second part of our trilogy on informality within human settlements, we take a look at the formalization processes. We look at their history,weight the pros and cons, but also take a look at the initiators and give some examples. Please keep in mind that we did not pick the examples to either condemn or praise them, but simply to showcase the topic more clearly.
The Data Gap
Data of all kinds is used to provide adequate spatial planning. Of course, what data we use has an impact on the results. In this episode, we talk about what role missing data plays, what value is attributed to certain data, and what kind of data gaps exist.
What is the sound of your city?
This episode centers around city perception. How we see our city with our eyes, but also with our emotions and feelings. How do we perceive our city with all five senses, and how could urban planning have an influence on how we feel.
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