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The Urbanist

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. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.

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7:28

Tall Stories 398: Eagle Pass, Texas

The Urbanist ·

2024/03/04

HJ Mai visits Eagle Pass to find out how the city has become the centre of the American border crisis, and how residents are dealing with the national spotlight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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31:48

Canada Water and Helsinki Innovation Districts

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/29

We explore two projects redefining urban areas, from a mega-development in an often overlooked area of London to a collection of groundbreaking projects in the suburbs of Helsinki.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:24

Tall Stories 397: Tin Pan Alley, New York

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/26

Paul Logothetis visits a tiny stretch of one street in New York, which is celebrated for its place in American music history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:12

Los Angeles’s urban challenges

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/22

We discuss some of the major urban challenges that face Los Angeles. We explore how the city administration and community are helping to overcome issues from extreme heat and drought to homelessness, affordable housing and, of course, traffic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:31

Tall Stories 396: Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/19

Jessica Bridger takes us to an urban oasis in Singapore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:44

How can art help us experience cities differently?

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/15

We look at the power of arts in our urban environment, from a lights festival in Singapore that connects people with the city-state’s public spaces, to a former train yard in Lausanne that has been transformed into a new arts neighbourhood. Plus: art fairs using neglected buildings and the role of temporary installations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:10

Tall Stories 395: Lincoln Yards, Chicago

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/12

Cornelius McGrath looks at what is next for a stumbling development on the banks of the Chicago river, reminiscent of New York’s famous Hudson Yards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:24

Going underground

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/08

We look to the urban spaces below our feet, exploring the tunnels, passageways and even catacombs that exist under the buildings and roadways of our cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:08

Tall Stories 394: Israels Plads, Copenhagen

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/05

David Stevens assesses the intentions behind one of Copenhagen’s most innovative public square redesigns, 10 years on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:59

Sporting development

The Urbanist ·

2024/02/01

How can sports facilities drive social and economic change in our cities? This week, we look at how the humble basketball court can act as a community hub, hear about Las Vegas’s plan to become a sporting centre and explore how stadium design is becoming more inclusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:04

Tall Stories 393: St Mark’s clock tower, Venice

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/29

Sarah Grice explores the history of one of St Mark’s Square’s most intriguing adornments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:58

Transit safety and bringing urbanism to the public

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/25

How are transit operators working to ensure rider safety when using public transport? We are in Canada to find out. Plus: an architecture film festival in Helsinki and a public debate on the lessons that our terrestrial cities can learn from space colonies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:14

Tall Stories 392: St Anne’s Anglican Church, Toronto

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/22

Mandy Sinclair explores the story behind the unique architecture and famed interiors of a Toronto church, and finds out what this building means to its neighbourhood.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:21

World Economic Forum: cities special

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/18

With more than 80 per cent of global GDP generated in cities, urban leaders need to be involved in conversations to ensure a more sustainable, resilient future. Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo reports from this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos to find out why cities are increasingly on the frontline of global challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:05

Tall Stories 391: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Osaka

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/15

Tomás Pinheiro discusses the legacy of Asia’s first world’s fair and what lies ahead for Osaka Expo 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:30

Rethinking the green revolution

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/11

We discuss how a green future for cities is stopping us from loving our urban environments as they are. Plus: two new releases that find a consensus between officials from around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:18

Tall Stories 390: The Don river, Toronto

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/08

Tomos Lewis looks at the revitalisation of the Don river, which flows from Toronto’s ravine system into Lake Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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30:01

Best of ‘Tall Stories’ 2023

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/04

Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, rounds up his favourite episodes of ‘Tall Stories’ from the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:11

Tall Stories 389: Civilian Hotel, New York

The Urbanist ·

2024/01/01

Paul Logothetis takes us to a theatregoer’s dream on New York’s West 48th Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:29

The best of 2023

The Urbanist ·

2023/12/28

Monocle’s editor in chief, Andrew Tuck, looks back at some of his favourite interviews and reports from 2023 on ‘The Urbanist’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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