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Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People

A podcast about how we plan and design cities for people. Tune in and join listeners from over 150 countries. I"m Mustafa Sherif, an Urbanist, Placemaker and studio manager based in Sweden. I interview people working in architecture, Palcemaking, urban planning and design about their projects, processes, methods, handbooks, challenges, leadership, and passions in life. It’s not just about projects, it’s about the people behind projects. In collaboration with AFRY (Urban Planning and Design

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01:00:08

567. SWE Byggekonomi och återbruk: vad kostar det...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/27

I dagens avsnitt pratar vi återbruk i byggsektorn tillsammans med byggekonom Dennis Bognar på AFRY. Vad kostar egentligen en återbrukad dörr, och varför är svaret mer komplext än man tror? Vi reder ut myterna om att allt kan återbrukas, att det är gratis och att det alltid ger stora besparingar.Dennis delar erfarenheter från riktiga projekt, hur branschen kan räkna hem både klimat- och ekonominytta, och vad som krävs för att återbruk ska bli standard i framtidens byggande. Dessutom får vi lära

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00:33:29

566. The art of conversation - Johannes Riegler,...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/26

Johannes Riegler, Host of Cities Reimagined Podcast, Robin Cox, Host of Good Place Podcast,Mustafa Sherif, Host of Urbanistica Podcast.We turn the microphone on ourselves to explore the craft behind podcasting about place, people, and projects. What makes a story stick—and what skills should placemakers develop to tell stories that move hearts and minds? Together, we’ll create a “recipe” for powerful place-based storytelling, mixing empathy, curiosity, and local knowledge.We’ll reflect on how

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00:13:51

565. How local economies can thrive in a globalized...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/25

Giulio Buciuni, Trinity College Dublin, Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Innovator; Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship & Innovation.Giulio explores how local economies can thrive in a globalized world. As Associate Professor and Associate Director of the M. Sc. in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, he has guided the next generation of innovators while shaping the study of entrepreneurial ecosystems, clusters, and global value chains. His research—published in top international journals—bridges

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00:14:44

564. Mental health, cultural identity, and...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/25

Ronke Oluwadare: Social, organizational, and communication psychologist and psychotherapist.Ronke represents the crucial intersection of mental health, cultural identity, and place-based healing. Her dual expertise as a clinician specializing in minority stress and racial trauma, combined with her groundbreaking cultural work building bridges between Italy and Africa, offers profound insights into creating truly inclusive spaces. Through Black History Month Milan, she's not just preserving

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00:24:39

563. Music, Placemaking and cities - Luciana Renner

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/24

Luciana Renner, Architect, radio host, and music selector. She combines her work in placemaking with sound projects that explore the relationship between city, memory, and music, such as Ciudades Sonoras on Radio Nopal and Daydream on Radio Escondido. She has performed at venues in Mexico City like Drama and Parker & Lenox.Instagram: @lucyrennerDaydream x Radio Escondido: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5J2_nAAXyJhEWoBIaZmRK7Ah9bCg_Pd9___In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025

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00:19:20

562. Kolarec: Rural Placemaking and the Power of...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/24

Ivana Šatrak, mag.paed/PM & co-founder of NGO 'KORAK'.We welcome Ivana Šatrak, a placemaker and architect. While cities often take the spotlight in placemaking, Ivana brings us a fresh perspective — from a small Croatian village called Kolarec, where she’s “cooking” a sequence of rural placemaking projects.In this heartfelt conversation, Ivana shares how Kolarec — once nearly destroyed by fire in 1938 and rebuilt through collective effort — now faces the challenges of depopulation and

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00:21:43

561. Placemaking research project Plovdiv, Bulgaria -...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/24

Architect and PhD researcher Mariya Badeva joins Mustafa Sherif live from Placemaking Week Europe in Reggio Emilia, Italy. She shares insights from her research on placemaking, urban regeneration, and how cities like Plovdiv, Bulgaria can evolve through community participation and cultural heritage. A thoughtful look at how local action shapes global urban change.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/mariabadeva___In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia. Read more:

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00:23:55

560. Global Cultural Districts Network - Gregorio...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/23

Gregorio Lucena Scarpella (Director of Global Cultural Districts Network) .The Global Cultural Districts Network (GCDN) is committed to improving the quality of urban life through the contribution of the arts, culture, and the creative industries.GCDN members represent policymakers, planners, and executives from widely diverse international contexts, all working at the intersection of culture and sustainable urban development.GCDN is an initiative of AEA Consulting.Links to

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00:14:43

559. DearNeighbour Romania - Sabina Mihailescu

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/23

Sabina Mihailescu (Co-founder & GM, DearNeighbour and IntreVecini)At DearNeighbour (RO name: IntreVecini), they focus on placemaking and community-driven initiatives, creating spaces and opportunities where neighbors can collaborate and shape the future of their cities together. Up until now, they have created over 100 communities in 32 cities in Romania, helping 15,000 neighbours create over 250 community projects (urban gardens, festivals, composting spaces, intergenerational events,

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00:32:17

558. Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/22

Our host Mustafa Sherif kicks off Urbanistica Podcast’s special collaboration with Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona.He speaks with Ugo Valenti, the event’s Director, about the evolution of the smart city concept, from tech-driven beginnings to a human-centered movement.We are giving 25% discount codes . Please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠info@mustafasherif.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to get your code.Read more about

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00:23:50

557. Rural placemaking - Elena Giunta , Sven...

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2025/10/22

We meet Emilia Pardi (PUSH), Sven Kohlschmidt (urbanista / Simeri Laboratorio Urbano), and Elena Giunta (SHIFT) to explore how placemaking can strengthen small towns and interconnected settlements, the “distributed city” model typical of the Reggio Emilia region.This conversation dives into the opportunities and challenges of rural placemaking, highlighting communities facing demographic decline, infrastructure gaps, and urban decay. Together, the guests discuss real project cases and share ideas

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00:20:22

556. Playful Placemaking - Giorgia Floro and Lorenza...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/21

We meet Giorgia Floro and Lorenza Salati to talk about “Pensare con i Piedi – Playful Placemaking”, a project funded by the Bosch Alumni Network. Inspired by Osvaldo Soriano’s work and rooted in the radical placemaking legacy of Gibellina (Sicily), they reflect on how fun and playfulness can become powerful tools for reimagining public spaces.They share insights from their recent workshop at the Centro Loris Malaguzzi, discuss preparations for the upcoming Gibellina Fest-val, and explore questions

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00:28:58

555. When Inclusion Excludes - Donica Buisman and...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/20

Hans Karssenberg (Partner / Board Member, Stipo) and Donica Buisman (founder/ director, RAUM) discuss lessons from RAUM’s work in Utrecht and research by STIPO revealing how even inclusive practices can unintentionally exclude. Through real-life examples and reflection on unconscious bias, they explore practical tools for creating public spaces shaped by all communities.___In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia. Read more:

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00:25:12

554. Placemaking in Academia - Katusha Sol and Romee...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/19

Bicycle Mayor of Amsterdam and former Placemaking University of Amsterdam student Romee Nicolai and Drs. Katusha Sol, teacher and education developer University of Amsterdam, explore how universities can cultivate a new generation of placemakers. Together, they discuss the evolution of placemaking education at the University of Amsterdam, the challenges of embedding it for the long term, and the exciting development of a new handbook for students.Topics include:What placemaking education at UvA is

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00:26:37

553. Healthy Cities - Ruth Gow McLenachan and Celia...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/18

Why should urban planners prioritize health? In this episode, we explore the value of integrating health into urban planning, beyond sustainability alone. We discuss how communities can shape healthier cities, examine real-world examples of cities leading the way, and unpack the challenges they face. Finally, we look ahead to the biggest opportunities for creating healthier urban futures over the next 10–20 years.Guests:Ruth Gow McLenachan, architect and urban planner at Healthy Cities.Celia Garcia

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00:23:49

552. Cultural placemaking - Bruno Costa and Daniel Vilar

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/17

We unpack the idea of cultural placemaking and how it differs from traditional urban development. We explore why artists and cultural organizations should play a bigger role in shaping cities, how participation can turn audiences into co-creators, and whether temporary events can spark lasting change. We close with a key takeaway for every placemaker—a single idea, tool, or provocation to carry forward.Guests:Bruno Costa and Daniel Vilar, Co-directors of BússolaLinks to

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00:16:11

551. Holding Her Fall (Elderly women)

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/16

This episode explores cross-cultural placemaking through emotional storytelling games, based on interviews and walks with elderly women in the Netherlands, Italy, China, and Ethiopia. We trace life choices from youth to old age, opening conversations on care, independence, and belonging. Developed by Spring Onion Atelier with international collaborators, it offers fresh ways to weave emotion, memory, and empathy into design.Guests:Jammy Zhu, Co-founder of Spring onion atelier

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00:34:19

550. Walls Talk (Street Art) - Anna Stolyarova

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/15

Anna Stolyarova, Founder of Stichting Street Art Museum Amsterdam (SAMA).we explore how street art and storytelling can amplify the voices of communities often unheard in urban spaces. We discuss how co-creating murals fosters inclusion and belonging, the challenges artists and communities face when using art for social change, and the powerful role of storytelling in strengthening community identity. We also look at how youth workers, educators, and local organizations can support inclusive,

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00:21:14

549. The Power of Drawing - María Tula García Méndez

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/14

María Tula García Méndez, architect and urban planner.We dive into the power of drawing as a way to reconnect with the hidden layers of our cities. Together with Maria, we trace forgotten waterways through stories and on-site chalk drawings, exploring how creative, place-based actions can deepen our emotional connection to place and highlight the relationship between urban design and natural cycles.Links to

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00:19:45

548. The story of Reggiane Parco Innovazione - ⁠Luca...

Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People ·

2025/10/14

Luca Torri CEO, STU Reggiane - Reggiane Parco InnovazioneThe Parco Innovazione was the main venue for Placemaking Week Europe. In this episode, we hear the story of this place.The Reggiane Innovation Park represents a territorial hub for industrial research and technological transfer, able to stimulate and facilitate collaboration between companies, research laboratories, creatives, and investors. The Innovation Park contributes to identifying potential future challenges and opportunities in the

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