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Columbus, Indiana is an archetypal “middle city” — a mid-sized, Midwest ‘burg in the middle of the country, albeit one distinguished for its exceptional collection of modernist architecture. The future of middle cities is the theme of the third edition of Exhibit Columbus, a biennial celebration and exploration of the city as a laboratory for design and civic investment. We’re joined by Exhibit Columbus director Anne Surak and co-curator Iker Gil to discuss all things middle metropolis — from demographics to technology, climate change, and of course, the pandemic — and what cities have to learn from Columbus.

Supporting life through social connectedness, play, and creativity, public space is vital to thriving life in cities. When created using participatory and community-centered methods, public spaces have the ability to unlock wellbeing and foster connection among a broad set of individuals. In this podcast, host Jordana Wright speaks with Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart and Happy Cities Founder Charles Montgomery about how the public realm can be created and enjoyed by all, and how it furthers health, sustainability, and equity in our cities.

Bringing to light the foundations of systemic racism and wealth disparities that exist in cities across North America, A Reckoning in Boston is an intimate look at the effect of policy, governance, and planning decisions on a local community. Following the screening, AfroUrbanist Lauren Hood sat down with Producer, urban farmer and community organizer, Kafi Dixon and director James Rutenbeck to discuss what they learned while filming, transformation of communities and individuals, and the meanings of resilience, culture, community, and equity.

Montréal a récemment fait des progrès importants vers un avenir plus durable pour ses résident.e.s grâce à l'adoption d'un plan global pour le climat. Le "Plan climat 2020-2030" a pour objectif de promouvoir une ville plus résiliente, verte, neutre en carbone et inclusive pour tou.te.s. Dans cet épisode, nous nous entretenons avec le maire de l'arrondissement du Plateau-Mont-Royal, Luc Rabouin, pour discuter des plans et des initiatives qui aideront la ville à concrétiser cette vision audacieuse.

Access to affordable housing is a key component of health and wellbeing. Yet, people in cities across the globe struggle to find and secure affordable and safe housing due to lack of available units and speculative behavior in the housing market. We sit down with experts Jonathan Woetzel and Shannon Peloquin to discuss how to reimagine the provision of affordable housing and rethink our cities for all.

We are excited to announce Bogotá, Colombia as the 2021 Wellbeing City. Bogotá’s “District Care System'' aims to close gender inequality gaps, prioritize vulnerable population groups, and accelerate the implementation of the SDGs through centering caregivers. The initiative redistributes caregiving responsibilities more equitably between women and men and reduces women’s unpaid work so they can pursue personal development and self-care. Tomos Lewis sits down with Mayor López Hernández to discuss the initiative and how she’s working to make Bogotá a more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable city for all.

Le sport est un langage universel qui permet de connecter des personnes d'horizons différents, tout en promouvant l’amitié et la collaboration interculturelles et en stimulant la santé physique et émotionnelle.

With the rise of the 15-minute city concept, there is more discussion than ever before about the benefits of living a more compact life, limiting the distance that residents have to travel to meet their needs, and in doing so, creating more sustainable, social, and happy cities. But in aspiring to create more connected places, how do we know if we are actually getting closer to this future? Today we are speaking with Hrishikesh Ballal about how Geodesign Hub is helping to quantify urban sprawl, helping city governments make more effective decisions regarding land use.

Connect with Hrishi via Geodesignhub Office Hours: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/.

Good data is key to spurring equitable growth and promoting socio-economic vibrancy in cities. Still, cities face a myriad of challenges when it comes to collecting, monitoring, and showcasing specific needs through data that can lead to impactful place-based investment. We sit down with Valla Vakili to discuss the future of data and how cities can leverage it to maximize public good and promote health and equity post-COVID.

In the decades following the Civil War, thousands of freed slaves journeyed north to the plains provinces of Canada to escape the institutional racism of Jim Crow and achieve their own “American Dream.” In doing so, they both paved the way for future Black migrations and entangled themselves in Canada’s own colonialist legacy. CBC journalist Omayra Issa joins us to discuss “Black on the Prairies,” her groundbreaking series exploring the role of Black Canadians in settling the west, as well as their future in a nation (and a world) caught between conflicting desires to welcome migrants and securing the borders at all cost.