The Citymaker by Think City

By The Citymaker by Think City

The Citymaker uncovers the latest developments surrounding urban renewal, with news and views on the cities of today and the future. It is the online magazine of Think City, a community-focused urban ... more

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How many episodes does The Citymaker by Think City have?

The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.

The Citymaker by Think City episodes:

November 10, 2020 The Park. Citizen Democracy in a Digital Era [Reflexive City]
In the wake of the US Presidential elections, the Reflexive City looks at the growing polarisation in societies around the world. Looking at a fascinating op-ed by social entrepreneur and activist Eli Pariser, co-founder of Upworthy, Maya and Matt ask if the future of citizen democracy lies in adapting some the lessons and learnings of the public park movement and applying them to our digital spaces.
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
To Mend a Broken Internet, Create Online Parks https://www.wired.com/story/to-mend-a-broken-internet-create-online-parks/

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my
...more
26min
November 10, 2020 The Park. Citizen Democracy in a Digital Era [Reflexive City]
In the wake of the US Presidential elections, the Reflexive City looks at the growing polarisation in societies around the world. Looking at a fascinating op-ed by social entrepreneur and activist Eli Pariser, co-founder of Upworthy, Maya and Matt ask if the future of citizen democracy lies in adapting some the lessons and learnings of the public park movement and applying them to our digital spaces.
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
To Mend a Broken Internet, Create Online Parks https://www.wired.com/story/to-mend-a-broken-internet-create-online-parks/

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my
...more
26min
November 02, 2020Human vs Machine: Sustaining Smart Cities [Reflexive City]
On this week’s Reflexive City we take a look at the contrasting forces fuelling city development: people and machines. We celebrate the launch of the UN Habitat’s World Cities Report and explore its theme of sustainable urbanisation with an interview with Think City’s Uta Dietrich, while a pilot project in China outlines a potentially troubling future for AI controlled smart cities.
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Guest: Uta Dietrich, Resilience Lead, Think City
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City.

Episode Resources:
World Cities Report 2020 https://unhabitat.org/wcr/
A smart city in China tracks every citizen and yours could too https://www.newscientist.com/article/2151297-a-smart-city-in-china-tracks-every-citizen-and-yours-could-too/#ixzz6cd7ACXo4

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my
...more
25min
November 02, 2020Human vs Machine: Sustaining Smart Cities [Reflexive City]
On this week’s Reflexive City we take a look at the contrasting forces fuelling city development: people and machines. We celebrate the launch of the UN Habitat’s World Cities Report and explore its theme of sustainable urbanisation with an interview with Think City’s Uta Dietrich, while a pilot project in China outlines a potentially troubling future for AI controlled smart cities.
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Guest: Uta Dietrich, Resilience Lead, Think City
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City.

Episode Resources:
World Cities Report 2020 https://unhabitat.org/wcr/
A smart city in China tracks every citizen and yours could too https://www.newscientist.com/article/2151297-a-smart-city-in-china-tracks-every-citizen-and-yours-could-too/#ixzz6cd7ACXo4

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my
...more
25min
October 27, 2020 React, Adapt, Respond: REXKL's 2020 Vision
React, Adapt, Respond: REXKL's 2020 Vision [The Citymaker]
On the Citymaker, Matt Armitage speaks to architect and REXKL co-founder Shin Tseng about the challenges of running a community-focused creative hub in the heart of KL’s downtown in an era of lockdown and pandemic.
Hosted by Matt Armitage
Guest: Shin Tseng, Co-Founder of REXKL
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
https://www.facebook.com/hellorexkl/
https://www.instagram.com/hellorexkl/?hl=en

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my
...more
22min
October 27, 2020 React, Adapt, Respond: REXKL's 2020 Vision
React, Adapt, Respond: REXKL's 2020 Vision [The Citymaker]
On the Citymaker, Matt Armitage speaks to architect and REXKL co-founder Shin Tseng about the challenges of running a community-focused creative hub in the heart of KL’s downtown in an era of lockdown and pandemic.
Hosted by Matt Armitage
Guest: Shin Tseng, Co-Founder of REXKL
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
https://www.facebook.com/hellorexkl/
https://www.instagram.com/hellorexkl/?hl=en

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my
...more
22min
October 19, 2020 City Heat: Rewilding the World, Regreening Penang [Reflexive City]
On this week’s episode, Matt talks to Think City’s Sofia Castelo about the Nature Based Climate Adaption Programme (NBCAP), an award-winning and ambitious plan to help mitigate the effects of climate change in Penang. And could rewilding hold the key to solving the climate disaster?
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Guest: Sofia Castelo, Lead of the Resilience Community of Practice - Environment and Climate Change at Think City
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
Creative Economy 2021 Forum https://www.cendana.com.my/our-activities/our-activities/creative-economy-2021-forum-focus-on-arts-and-culture
The City at Eye Level Asia https://thecityateyelevel.com/news/the-city-at-eye-level-asia/
Rewilding farmland in tropical regions would store vast amounts of CO2 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2257191-rewilding-farmland-in-tropical-regions-would-store-vast-amounts-of-co2/#ixzz6bJJQDxl6

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my

...more
28min
October 19, 2020 City Heat: Rewilding the World, Regreening Penang [Reflexive City]
On this week’s episode, Matt talks to Think City’s Sofia Castelo about the Nature Based Climate Adaption Programme (NBCAP), an award-winning and ambitious plan to help mitigate the effects of climate change in Penang. And could rewilding hold the key to solving the climate disaster?
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Guest: Sofia Castelo, Lead of the Resilience Community of Practice - Environment and Climate Change at Think City
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
Creative Economy 2021 Forum https://www.cendana.com.my/our-activities/our-activities/creative-economy-2021-forum-focus-on-arts-and-culture
The City at Eye Level Asia https://thecityateyelevel.com/news/the-city-at-eye-level-asia/
Rewilding farmland in tropical regions would store vast amounts of CO2 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2257191-rewilding-farmland-in-tropical-regions-would-store-vast-amounts-of-co2/#ixzz6bJJQDxl6

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my

...more
28min
October 13, 2020 Tall Tales For Big Cities [Reflexive City]
This week we have stories about the Penang Island Nature-based Climate Adaptation Programme (NBCAP) and a new exhibition based on the project. We discover why Hong Kong’s Love Hotels are looking at a more wholesome future. Sandakan’s Nak Hotel considers pivoting towards the Zhongshan Building’s creative hub model and a Swedish projects that is betting on telling tales as be the most effective way to design carbon neutral cities.
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
Thought For Food https://thoughtforfood.org
Zhongshan: The Making of a Creative Hub https://thecitymaker.com.my/zhongshan-the-making-of-a-creative-hub/
Why Hong Kong's revamped 'love hotels' are about more than just sex https://www.thevibes.com/articles/health-wellness/2208/why-hong-kongs-revamped-love-hotels-are-about-more-than-just-sex
Sandakan hotel to emulate KL’s Zhongshan building https://www.thevibes.com/articles/business/2031/sandakan-hotel-to-emulate-kls-zhongshan-building
Why telling stories could help cities combat climate change https://cities-today.com/why-telling-stories-could-help-cities-combat-climate-change/

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my

...more
25min
October 13, 2020 Tall Tales For Big Cities [Reflexive City]
This week we have stories about the Penang Island Nature-based Climate Adaptation Programme (NBCAP) and a new exhibition based on the project. We discover why Hong Kong’s Love Hotels are looking at a more wholesome future. Sandakan’s Nak Hotel considers pivoting towards the Zhongshan Building’s creative hub model and a Swedish projects that is betting on telling tales as be the most effective way to design carbon neutral cities.
Hosted by Matt Armitage & Maya Tan
Produced by Matt Armitage for Think City

Episode Resources
Thought For Food https://thoughtforfood.org
Zhongshan: The Making of a Creative Hub https://thecitymaker.com.my/zhongshan-the-making-of-a-creative-hub/
Why Hong Kong's revamped 'love hotels' are about more than just sex https://www.thevibes.com/articles/health-wellness/2208/why-hong-kongs-revamped-love-hotels-are-about-more-than-just-sex
Sandakan hotel to emulate KL’s Zhongshan building https://www.thevibes.com/articles/business/2031/sandakan-hotel-to-emulate-kls-zhongshan-building
Why telling stories could help cities combat climate change https://cities-today.com/why-telling-stories-could-help-cities-combat-climate-change/

For more information about this podcast and the cities we live in, head to
www.thecitymaker.com.my
www.thinkcity.com.my

...more
25min

FAQs about The Citymaker by Think City:

How many episodes does The Citymaker by Think City have?

The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.