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With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments.
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- Yesterday26 min
Livex Abu Dhabi: Meet the former mayors
In our second episode from the Livex livability exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we hear from former mayors who helped to make their cities more livable. Plus: designing for wellness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 4 days ago7 min
Tall Stories 529: Montreal’s Golden Square Mile
Paul Logothetis tells us the history of a section of central Montreal that manages to straddle the line between high class and hip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities
In our first of two episodes from the Livex liveability exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we hear from some exciting guests aiming to build cities that serve their people best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago5 min
Tall Stories 528: The world’s largest heat storage facility in Vantaa
Wif Stenger takes us underground in the Finnish city of Vantaa to explore a district heating plan of world-beating proportions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 1 weeks ago27 min
Studio by IPUT special: How food and beverage can help a neighbourhood thrive
In the second of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT, Carlota Rebelo heads to Ireland to explore how well-run cafes, artisanal bakeries and a chef’s studio are shaping the Dublin of tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago29 min
How Kuwait City’s overlooked objects contribute to its urban character
We visit an exhibition in Dubai from Kuwaiti designer Hamad Almuzaini that explores how overlooked items can characterise a city. Plus: The Roofless Truth about homelessness. And: plant adoption at the Barbican Conservatory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Tall Stories 527: Thrills and chills in Munich’s Eisbach
Valerie Hamilton takes us on a wild ride through one of the world’s largest urban parks for a Munich rite of passage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 2 weeks ago30 min
Studio by IPUT Real Estate special: Instilling emotion into workplaces through good hospitality
In the first of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT Real Estate, we convene a discussion with its chief executive, Niall Gaffney, and the founder of design firm Gorgeous Group, Robbie Bargh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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