The Urbanist

Episodes

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  Tall Stories 534: What Manila’s Coconut Palace says about Filipino politics 09.11.2026 6m

  Tom Lewis tells us what Manila’s Coconut Palace – one of the venues for the upcoming Asean summit – can tell us about Filipino politics, both past and present.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What’s next for the skyscraper? We find out at the Council on Vertical Urbanism’s 2026 summit 05.11.2026 30m

  We report from the Council on Vertical Urbanism’s 2026 summit with its CEO and incoming chair. Plus: building big in Brazil with Stéphane Domeneghini. And: Jeddah Tower with Ian Norman Miller and John Peronto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tall Stories 533: How Tokyo transitioned from the Tower to the Skytree 02.11.2026 6m

  Gendel Gento discusses the history of iconic broadcasting towers in the Japanese capital and how the Tokyo Skytree came to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Bringing urban accessibility and enjoyment to the deaf community 29.10.2026 26m

  We speak to DeafCity Hub’s founder Amanprit Arnold to learn how differently cities are experienced by the deaf community. Then Omnigym’s Kirsti Laasio discusses fitness accessibility for all, including the homeless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tall Stories 532: New York's revived coastal focus at the restored Rockaway Ocean Club 26.10.2026 7m

  Ed Stocker takes us to a restored beach club on the Queens coastline which brings a refreshed focus to New York’s oceanside assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nadim Karam on the healing power of public art 22.10.2026 35m

  Beiruti artist Nadim Karam joins us to discuss how art can be restorative to a city. We also speak to two members of the team behind the new Shenzhen Natural History Museum and preview the agenda for Comotion LA 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tall Stories 531: How Ascensor Concepción helps Valparaiso reach new heights 19.10.2026 5m

  Jane Chambers visits Valparaiso’s oldest funicular to experience how this feat of engineering is still an important part of daily life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  If cities can’t take the heat, they need to rethink their design 15.10.2026 32m

  We discuss how design can make urban centres more liveable amid rising temperatures, looking at the best examples from Rome to Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tall Stories 530: The unique Soviet design behind Estonia’s Saare KEK building 12.10.2026 5m

  Petri Burtsoff takes us to a rare piece of experimental, woman-led 1980’s Soviet design off the coast of Estonia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Livex Abu Dhabi: Meet the former mayors 08.10.2026 26m

  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.
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  Tall Stories 529: Montreal’s Golden Square Mile 05.10.2026 7m

  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.
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  Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities 01.10.2026 29m

  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.
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  Tall Stories 528: The world’s largest heat storage facility in Vantaa 28.09.2026 5m

  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.
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  Studio by IPUT special: How food and beverage can help a neighbourhood thrive 26.09.2026 27m

  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.
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  How Kuwait City’s overlooked objects contribute to its urban character 24.09.2026 29m

  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.
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  Tall Stories 527: Thrills and chills in Munich’s Eisbach 21.09.2026 5m

  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.
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  Studio by IPUT Real Estate special: Instilling emotion into workplaces through good hospitality 19.09.2026 30m

  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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  Designing One London, a new skyscraper for the UK’s capital 17.09.2026 29m

  We speak to the architect and developer behind a new skyscraper planned for the City of London. Then we hear what Lisbon and Maputo – two cities with a shared language and culture – can learn from each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Tall Stories 526: Mother Nature on display at Apple Park 14.09.2026 5m

  Ivan Carvalho takes us for a tour inside a tech-focused campus where greenery is also given its fair share of attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Toponymic planning: Manchesterism and the Toronto Model 10.09.2026 28m

  From Manchester championing the decentralisation of design expertise to Toronto’s technique for getting more out of transit-oriented developments, we explore two planning concepts named after their home cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.