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Ara Mamourian (Founder of TheSpringTeam.ca) and Matthew Slutsky (Founder BuzzBuzzHome.com) take you on an auditory journey through various urban Toronto issues and bring some super interesting guests ... more
FAQs about #urbanizeTHIS:How many episodes does #urbanizeTHIS have?The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.
January 19, 2017203 - Why are background buildings important, and why aren’t there more canopies in Toronto!?Slutsky and Mamourian chat with Kirkor Architects co-founder Clifford Korman. We take a walk though the company's humble beginnings and have a glimpse into the future of Toronto development. We learn about Background Buildings and why they're important plus some interesting stories from the trenches. Also...we need more canopies. Amiright?...more41minPlay
January 13, 2017202 - Dr. Stephen Hwang Talks Urbanism & HomelessnessSlutsky and Mamourian talk with Dr. Stephen Hwang, a 20yr physician at St. Mikes Centre for Urban Health Solutions. There are over 5000 homeless in Toronto with approximately 500 on the street every single night we discuss ways folks can help, how Cities are helping and what the future holds....more30minPlay
January 06, 2017201 - Jordan Teperman Talks Wrecking, Building & Toronto History You Didn't Know[Season 2 Premier] Slutsky and Mamourian have a loooooong and super interesting discussion with Jordan Teperman. Yes, that Teperman with the big Black and Orange signs. They’ve been taking down the old to make way for the new for over 5 generations and have also been developing for the past 16 years with Haven Developments. Teperman gives us an unexpected window into some Toronto history through the eyes of his great grandfather while they were making way for Maple Leaf Gardens (wait till you hear the deal they turned down) and how hard it was for them to demolish the old Government House at Chorley Park....more51minPlay
December 20, 201620 - Bitch please! Casie Stewart Talks Influencer MarketingSeason 1 Finale! Slutsky and Mamourian chat with Casie Stewart, one of Toronto's most sought after influencer marketers. Our conversation goes all over the place starting with what influencer marketing is, how some companies are doing it right and how some are doing it very wrong! Thanks so much for listening this year! We had no idea what we were doing at the beginning and to be honest, we have no idea what we're doing now! But we're excited to bring you season 2 in just a few short weeks. Thanks again and don't forget to subscribe! #urbanizeTHIS!...more32minPlay
December 14, 201619 - Brad J. Lamb Thinks AirBnB Needs To Be Squished Like A Cockroach & MoreSlutsky and Mamourian chat with iconic Toronto Real Estate Broker and Developer Brad Lamb. Brad has very strong opinions and he does not hold back! Saying AirBnB needs to be squashed like a cockroach, speaking about his development process and where the unforgettable "head on a lamb" marketing plan all started and how it quite literally doubled his business overnight....more40minPlay
December 12, 201618 - Amber Mac Says Chatbots Can Run Any CitySlutsky and Mamourian chat with Amber MacArthur aka Amber Mac about everything tech from party lines to how Municipalities can use Facebook Messenger and AI to effectively run Cities. Predictive technology is the future! Will Cities get with the times or get left in the dust?...more33minPlay
December 06, 201617 - Michael Emory Likes That Toronto Has Never Been A DonutSlutsky and Mamourian sit down with Michael Emory - President and CEO Allied REIT one of Toronto's most prominent landlords. Emory believes strongly in the future growth of Toronto and has put his money where is mouth is with by investing millions into some of Toronto's most unique buildings to create the most creative workspaces in The 6ix....more37minPlay
November 30, 201616 - Ariana Cancelli Says Laneways Are For More Than Housing & DrivingSlutsky and Mamourian chat with Ariana Cancelli, co-founder of the TheLanewayProject.ca who says Laneways are for more than just driving and housing. We learn how homeowners can take control of their laneways and create wonderful backyard community experiences. is the City helping or hindering this evolution? Find out! Placemaking is the name of the game here so get on board or get out!...more27minPlay
November 24, 201615 - Municipal Lawyer John Alati Says The OMB Should Stay - 2016-11-24, 2.28 PMSlutsky and Mamourian discuss OMB (Ontario Municipal Board) with Municipal Lawyer John Alati and why he thinks they’re doing a good job. He talks about whether local councillors should even be involved in local planning decisions. Things get heated!...more31minPlay
November 18, 201614 - Councillor Josh Matlow Ward 22 Reps a Sovereign State, Wants To Eliminate OMB and is super niceSlutsky and Mamourian discuss with the councillor why he thinks the appeals process at the OMB is flawed and skewed heavily in favour of the developer and wants more control at the local councillor level. He drops some real talk about how things are done, where they’re going and where he’d like to be. PS: have you heard of the Republic of Rathnelly???...more32minPlay
FAQs about #urbanizeTHIS:How many episodes does #urbanizeTHIS have?The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.