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.  more

The Bottom-Up Revolution features the stories of the Strong Towns movement in action. Hosted by Tiffany Owens Reed and Norm Van Eeden Petersman , it's all about how regular people have stepped up to make their communities more economically resilient, and how others can implement these ideas in their own places. We'll talk about taking concrete action steps, connecting with fellow advocates to build power, and surviving the bumps along the way—all in the pursuit of creating stronger towns. Each episode features a Strong Towns advocate who is making positive change in their community. more

A weekly podcast about the intersection between sustainable transportation, urban planning, and economic development. Hosted by Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire. more

Why are Black Americans and other people of color disproportionately victims of overly aggressive police enforcement and brutality while walking, running, riding bicycles, taking public transit, or while driving? This podcast explores the ways in which people of color have had their mobility arrested. Hosted by Charles T. Brown, the founder and CEO of Equitable Cities LLC—an urban planning, policy, and research firm working at the intersection of transportation, health, and equity. Charles will take you to the streets of Philly, the sidewalks of Seattle, the neighborhoods of Kansas City, and elsewhere around the U.S. In each place, he'll ask: What can we do to change the outcomes when people of color step out their door to exist in the world? more

Brought to you by the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association (OAPA), Better Planners is a podcast that delves into in-depth conversations around relevant and timely stories that surround the urban planning realm including the ground-level work of planners, community development advocates, and allied professions. With an emphasis on amplifying the voices and stories of marginalized communities. The episodes will be a resource and guide to provide insights into planning related topics people face on a daily basis that may be inspiring, challenging, questioning, and/or innovative. This podcast is intended for urban, regional, and rural community planners. Or you could be a community advocate, student, newcomer, or seasoned professional, this podcast series will have something for everyone! So join us as we all become better planners! Instagram: @betterplanners  more

The War on Cars brings you news, commentary and stories about the worldwide battle to undo a century's worth of damage wrought by the automobile. more

A behind the scenes look at what makes cities tick. Whether financing infrastructure, adapting to climate change, or building more affordable housing, a big part of innovative solutions can be traced back to land. more

A workshop for American urban design and urban planning. Join a prolific collective of city and neighborhood staples as we look to better brand American urbanism. New conversations, each week. more

GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL). more

The official podcast page for the City of Lawrence, Kansas.

Municipal Equation is a podcast about cities and towns in changing times. Created by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Producer/host: Ben Brown. more

In a world increasingly facing the challenges of climate change, the 'Building Green: Tomorrow's Architecture Today' podcast dives deep into the intersection of architecture, design, urbanism and environmental responsibility. Our mission is to highlight the transformative power of sustainable architecture, not just as a practice but as a catalyst for broader societal change. Through engaging conversations with pioneering architects, urbanists, tech innovators, sociologists, etc. we explore the details of green architectural planning and its impacts across diverse sectors. more

A podcast and radio show talking about new building projects, development and growth in Sun Prairie, WI. From the Sun Prairie Media Center and 103.5 The Sun. more

Why does the housing market seem so broken? And what can we do about it? UCLA Housing Voice tackles these questions in conversation with leading housing researchers, with each episode centered on a study and its implications for creating more affordable and accessible communities. more

The Curb Enthusiasm podcast offers unique insight on what's new, innovative, and exciting in the world of transportation and urban planning. Created by the New York City Department of Transportation, the podcast is focused on issues at the local, national, and international level and features guests who discuss the most consequential transportation work happening all over the globe. more

We've got a dirty secret. Quite a few actually, and you will only hear them on our new podcast called Dirt to Development. We give you a behind-the-scenes look at key development projects and the insane stories surrounding them. Stay tuned to listen to all the dirt on land use, development, and the inside politics of Arizona! more

Faculty, staff, and guest experts from the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey talk about public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics. more

Resilient Futures is a monthly podcast on all things resilience! The show examines this topic by discussing ongoing research, highlighting current efforts, and sharing stories of resilience in diverse contexts across the world! By exploring a wide variety of perspectives, the show digs deep into understanding the many dimensions of resilience. New episodes will be released at the start of every month. If you have questions about things we've discussed or have suggestions for future episodes, please e-mail us at futurecitiespodcast@gmail.com or send us a message on Twitter @RFuturesPod. (This podcast was previously named Future Cities.) more

From affordable housing to disaster recovery, from climate resilience to autonomous vehicles, APA's podcast delves into a wide array of urban planning topics with deep curiosity, expert analysis, and affecting, true-life stories. more

This is a joint feed for the Beginner's Guide to Model Railroading (BGT) and the Proto-Future Podcast (PFP), a fresh take on model railroading which covers modern transit, intercity passenger rail, and walkable, climate-just, and racially equitable urban environments. more

ITE Talks Transportation is a collaboration between ITE and Bernie Wagenblast, founder and editor of the Transportation Communication Newsletter and host of Transportation Radio. Each month, a new podcast features a thought leader within the transportation industry. In keeping with #transportationtuesday, a new episode will be available the 4th Tuesday of every month. more

The Charter Cities Podcast explores how charter cities can help solve some of the largest challenges of the 21st century, from urbanization to global poverty to migration. Each episode Mark Lutter interviews experts in international development, new cities, finance, entrepreneurship, and governance, to develop a better understanding of the various aspects of charter citiesIf you want to learn more visit the Charter Cities Institute at https://www.chartercitiesinstitute.org/ more

Conversations about Creating a Culture of Activity: Profiling the people, places, programs, and policies that help to promote a culture of activity within our communities. more

Conversations on community branding, public engagement and destination marketing. A CivicBrand podcast.

SGV Connect is Streetsblog Los Angeles' podcast that explores the people, places, projects and events that make up the changing face of transportation in the San Gabriel Valley. SGV Connect is hosted by Damien Newton and Kris Fortin. This feed also hosts SGV Connect's predecessor podcast, #DamienTalks. more

The voice of the urbanist! Join Alex, Nic, and Ethan as we discuss the optimistic future of urbanism, city planning, and transit in North America! more

In each episode I talk with a city dweller to learn about their perspective on city life.

A weekly conversation on the Strong Towns movement hosted by Charles Marohn. The podcast blends fiscal prudence with good urban design to highlight how America can financially strengthen its cities, towns and neighborhoods and, in the process, make them better places to live.You can support the podcast and become a member of Strong Towns at www.StrongTowns.org. more

The Ohio State University hosts more than 100,000 students, faculty, staff and visitors each day. The 'City of Ohio State' podcast takes a deep dive into the support services that keep OSU's Columbus campus running 24/7. Hear from industry experts in the fields of facilities, construction, real estate, public safety, transportation and more. The 'City of Ohio State' podcast is brought to you by Ohio State's Office of Administration and Planning. more

Plan Dulce, a podcast by the Latinos and Planning Divison of the American Planning Association, is a space for elevating projects, issues and initiatives taking place within Latino communities across the U.S. and abroad. more

Dedicated to exploring several forgotten economic ideas. Can they solve modern problems?

From the days of the Koch administration to Mayor Adams stepping into City Hall, New York City has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to solve the city's housing problem. Yet from sky-high rents to crumbling public housing to rising rates of homelessness, the problem persists.Join housing experts Rafael Cestero and Kirk Goodrich, as they look at how New York City's housing problem has evolved during their combined 60 years in the industry and wrangle with the most daunting challenges still ahead. more

The Four Degrees to the Streets Podcast explores neighborhood design and urban policy topics through the critical lens of equity to give listeners the tools needed to overcome structural and institutional barriers. And examines how the built environment shapes communities for better or worse. Tune in once a month, to keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Please rate and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram @the4degreespod. Or connect with us over email at fourdegreestothestreetspod@gmail.com. Tune in once a month, to keep it Four Degrees to the Streets.Views and opinions are our own. more

Bending The Arc explores the everyday work of creating inclusive, equitable and racially just communities. This podcast spotlights bold thinking and action by creative, passionate, experienced thinkers and actors from cities and communities around the US and Canada. Join us to learn about strategies to make communities diverse, vibrant places of well-being and opportunity. Bending the Arc is produced by the National Initiative on Mixed-Income Communities at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University and co-hosted by Dr. Mark Joseph and Dr. Amy Khare. more

Ten Across Conversations examines pressing issues impacting communities along the U.S. Interstate 10 corridor. From Jacksonville, Florida to Los Angeles, California, this region provides a compelling and comprehensive window into the major challenges and opportunities of the 21st century in their most extreme. Join founder and executive director, Wellington 'Duke' Reiter, as he chats with subject experts bringing unique insights and new ways of thinking to reveal our collective capacity to create a more resilient future. For more information about the Ten Across Initiative visit www.10across.com . more

If you want to explore urgent topics related to housing and what they can teach us about ourselves and our country, join us here at American Building.Your host, Atif Qadir, is a licensed architect turned developer, a city planning commissioner, and the founder of Commonplace, a company focused on improving access to capital to drive housing production. Through these experiences, he has a unique perspective on the housing problems - and solutions - we'll hear about this season.We're taking a roadtrip across the greater New York City area to see how builders and developers are tackling some of the most pressing issues facing Americans in 2023. You can expect nuanced conversations with real estate industry leaders like MaryAnne Gilmartin and Melissa Román Burch in which we expand on housing supply and demand, urban planning, and homeownership in America. This season will take us on a journey from urban centers to rural farmland, and everything in between, to understand what 'home' means to Americans today. We'll look at the history of the Section 8 Program, trends in college town rentals, and how garden-style apartments are transforming the suburban landscape. We'll also look at the rise and demise of McMansions and tour the resort towns that boomed in the pandemic.We'll not only dive into the design and development of iconic buildings, but we'll also analyze how federal and state policy, local entitlements, and access to capital and distribution are making it increasingly difficult to house Americans. Plus, we will be unpacking relevant news headlines and providing insight into the current legislation related to housing. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. more

A podcast on architecture and urbanism.

Audio selections from YIMBY Action. Interviews, panel discussions, speeches and more, including round-table discussions on local politics and urban policy with folks across the US in the pro-housing movement. more

Housing is too expensive. Our communities are too unequal and too segregated. We're not even remotely prepared for climate change, which is already here. Passionate people and organizations come up with smart, workable answers to these problems. But a diverse set of entrenched political divides keep us from realizing those solutions. Join practitioner, researcher and writer Alex Schafran once a month for the latest on the past, present and future of housing, planning and urban development. Guests include housing practitioners, researchers, elected officials and more. Let's all work together towards a better housed California. https://alexschafran.substack.com/ alexschafran.substack.com more

Densely Speaking: Conversations About Cities, Economics & Law

Crossing City Limits, a podcast about the environment and culture. A virtual place where designers and urban idealists share their stories without limits. more

What will the city of tomorrow look like?We are living in the Century of the City. Cities are the main drivers of creativity and innovation. Yet, a great number of people have little or no conception of what their future will look like when it comes to creating resilient, sustainable, and liveable cities. Even though a significant majority are intent on learning more about climate disruption, energy, transport, water, air, waste, education, and jobs.In a decade of transformative change, Future Cities podcast tells stories about the best in democracy, culture, urbanism, and society. It is a story of the cities of tomorrow told in a relevant, exciting, and accessible way by the many stakeholders and changemakers reimagining and reshaping our future.www.oneplanetpodcast.orgwww.creativeprocess.info more

Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you're a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using lessons from the past to inform visions for the future. more

Behind The Design is a podcast that explores the fascinating world of architecture, interior design, and urban planning. Each episode takes you behind the scenes of the built environment, uncovering the creative processes, innovations, and psychological principles that shape the spaces we live, work, and interact in. Whether discussing the impact of sustainable architecture, the psychology of space, or the cultural significance of design, Behind The Design delves into how thoughtful design influences our emotions, behaviors, and communities. Join us as we explore the art and science of creating environments that enhance our daily lives. more