Are you on the lookout for an urban planning podcast? Well, you’re in luck because there’s a podcast niche dedicated to us too! Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of the top 10 smart city and urban design podcasts that you should definitely give a try in 2023. We’ll even share our favorite episodes so you can kickstart your podcast journey.
1. Urbanistica Podcast
This podcast is all about urban planners and their personal stories. Have you ever wondered who the people behind city planning are and why they do what they do? Tune in to the Urbanistica Podcast, hosted by Mustafa Sherif, as he brings together a diverse group of planners from around the world. He also shares insights from hotspots like the Urban Future conference.
🎧 Favorite episode: #368: Exploring Children’s Independent Mobility and Active Transportation with Anna Broberg.
2. The Smart Community Podcast
Smart communities are the key to building smart cities. Want to learn how planning and design practices can improve the lives of local residents? Give The Smart Community Podcast a listen and gain insights from the best practitioners in the field.
🎧 Favorite episode: #343: Gamifying Climate Action in Smart Communities with Katie Patrick.
3. Smart in the City
If you’re interested in the smart city scene, then this podcast is for you. Join Tamlyn Shimizu from BABLE as she interviews top actors in the field and explores the latest trends and challenges.
🎧 Favorite episode: #19: Lahti & Maptionnaire: “The Best Experts Are The Citizens Themselves.”
4. Urbcast – a Podcast about Cities
Interested in urbanism, architecture, and city planning? Urbcast is the podcast for you. Hosted by Marcin Wojciech Żebrowski, this podcast features thought-provoking interviews with city changers.
🎧 Favorite episode: #115: Should we prioritize designing cities with and for children? Guest: Marie Astrup, Founder of OP & NED.
5. The Urbanist
The Urbanist is a Monocle classic that delves into urban design and planning worldwide. With in-depth interviews, field reports, and urban adventures, this podcast offers a unique perspective on cities around the globe.
🎧 Favorite episode: Tall Stories 361: Exploring Habitat 67 in Montreal.
6. ISOCARP Spotlight
Stay up to date with the latest trends and challenges in urban planning by listening to ISOCARP Spotlight. Join urban planning experts from around the world as they discuss the field’s pressing issues.
🎧 Favorite episode: Spotlight #6 March 2023: Featuring Marit Kahila.
7. PlanningXChange Podcast
If you’re looking for insights from planning professionals, tune in to the PlanningXChange Podcast. Hosted by Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell, this podcast invites planning experts to discuss pressing issues and possible solutions.
🎧 Favorite episode: PX94 – Laura Gannon, Meridian Urban.
8. APA Podcast
The American Planning Associations Podcast gives a voice to those facing the daily challenges and rewards of planning. Gain insights and perspectives from experts in the field.
🎧 Favorite episode: TikTok’s TalkingCities Makes Urban Planning Fast and Easy to Grasp.
9. Strong Towns Podcast
Interested in leading urban planning theories and phenomena that focus on citizen-centric cities? The Strong Towns Podcast investigates these topics with top planning professionals from the US.
🎧 Favorite episode: Mike Hathorne: Where Should Decision-Making Occur in Our Communities?
10. Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast
For those curious about mobility as a service, e-bikes, public transport, or even the modes of transportation in Star Wars, Talking Headways is the podcast for you. Delve into transportation and mobility challenges in this informative series.
🎧 Favorite episode: #433: Women Who Ride Transit.
Share these recommendations with your fellow planners and urban design enthusiasts!
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