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The Reflective Urbanist is for all city-builders, from design professionals, developers, and civil servants to elected officials, interest groups, and community members. Each episode combines a story, a theory, and a lesson, bridging between ideas and practice to illuminate how things get done in the city.
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- 2 weeks ago18 min
#P052: Pretty good career advice
What makes for a good career—and an even better life? In this thoughtful season finale, Peter explores the tension between achievement and meaning, offering practical advice and timeless insights on work, family, ambition, and the pursuit of “the good life.”
- 3 weeks ago14 min
#P051: Better lucky than good!
Dumb luck, smart luck, the two-road chance, and the lucky find: What happens when a $400 million redevelopment plan collides with rising costs, shifting markets, and the explosive demand for data centers? This episode explores why sometimes being better lucky than good is the smartest strategy of all.Episode music: In Small Steps by Giulio Fazio
- May 6, 202616 min
#P050: Secret Mall Apartment
A hidden apartment inside a mall becomes the starting point for a deeper look at how we perceive and design space. This episode connects figure-ground theory and poché to reveal why the spaces between things matter just as much as the things themselves.Episode music: Man of Mystery by Theo Gerard
- Apr 29, 202615 min
#P049: A Ferrari engine ... with bicycle brakes
At 57, Peter, a “problem student” discovers the truth: his brain was never broken—it was wired for something different. From ADHD to autism to dyslexia, we unpack why neurodivergent minds are disproportionately driving innovation and entrepreneurship. The real question: are we overlooking our greatest talent pool?Episode Music: Human Machinery and Strange Things by Enrique Molano
- Apr 22, 202614 min
#P048: So you're telling me there's a chance?
Are entrepreneurs born or made? Drawing on research in genetics, intelligence, and personality, this episode explores the scientific roots of entrepreneurial behavior—and how those traits show up in real estate developers. If you’ve ever wondered what drives people to see opportunity where others see risk, this conversation connects the dots.Episode music: Anything is Right by Giulio Fazio
- Apr 15, 202613 min
#P047: Welcome to the 7 1/2 floor
Step off the elevator onto the 7½ floor and into the strange, unsettling world of liminal space—those in-between places that feel both familiar and deeply off. From Being John Malkovich to empty corridors, underground concourses, and eerie urban voids, this episode explores why these unavoidable and necessary spaces captivate and disturb us. And more importantly: what they reveal about how our cities—and our minds—really work.Episode Music: Ghouls Night Out by Aaron Paul Low
- Apr 8, 202617 min
#P046: Mailbag pt. 2
Mailbag Part 2 is here, and Peter is diving into your questions—from surprising choices in building materials to how port authorities really work. We’ll wrap it up with a look at the shaky future of office buildings and what it could mean for cities.Episode music: Weekend Croquet by Christian Larssen
- Apr 1, 202614 min
#P045: The Mailbag Episode pt. 1
One year in, The Reflective Urbanist opens the mailbag to unpack its journey so far—top episodes, surprising stats, and the stories that resonated most. It’s a candid look at what city-building conversations are landing, and why they matter beyond one place or profession.Episode music: Cheeky Little Ones by Giulio Fazio
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The Reflective Urbanist is for all city-builders, from design professionals, developers, and civil servants to elected officials, interest groups, and community members. Each episode combines a story, a theory, and a lesson, bridging between ideas and practice to illuminate how things get done in the city.
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