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.
Hostile city design
We explore what happens when cities, buildings, and public spaces are specifically designed to antagonize! And share approaches that try to circumvent hostile or defensive architecture.
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.
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.
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.
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.