We marvel at the beauty and utility of city metro systems from France to Nigeria. Plus, we explore what is happening below ground in Seattle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In praise of the metro

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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This week, we take the temperature of urban development in the US and check in with a few projects currently under way. We explore The Underline in Miami, Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh, Detroit’s tallest skyscraper in 50 years and the transformation taking place in Queens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Urban transformation in the US

Geetanjali Krishna touches down in Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to experience the wonders of its verdant, new 255,000 sq m terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tall Stories 406: Terminal 2, Kempegowda International Airport

We look at democracy in urban areas and examine city planning and the impact of voter choice. How can decision making in cities become more open and inclusive? Plus: we go back to the beginning to discover how candidates secure a spot on the ballot paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who holds the power in our cities?

Sarah Grice recalls a fishy tale about the longest river in the British Isles, the Shannon in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tall Stories 405: River Shannon

As global urban development continues at pace, the need to use sustainable materials and building techniques in our cities increases. How is innovation helping the construction industry to reduce its impact on the environment? We explore some of the ideas that are hoped to make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sustainable building materials and circular construction

The Urbanist

In praise of the metro

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