Over the past weeks and months, the team behind Irish Cities in Crisis spoke to people all over the country about the issues facing our urban centres. A notable theme throughout has been the passion and ambition they all share for the places they live. This came across in each and every episode, despite the scale of the problems being discussed. So it seemed fitting to cap off the series by bringing some of those people together, along with some new voices and perspectives, for an evening of panels where we look to the future.

On Tuesday 2nd December, Poddle Audio hosted a very special event with the kind support of Irish Cities 2070 and the RIAI, where Matt Cooper spoke with 14 different panellists, over the course of one evening. These conversations happened in the Poddle Audio studio while guests and contributors watched a live stream at a small reception next door. These conversations capture the drive and purpose of the many people working to turn this crisis around.

About Irish Cities in Crisis

Sean Mahon (RIAI President)

Jim Coady (Irish Cities 2070 Group)

Building Better Days

Maxime Laroussi (Architect, Urban Designer)

Louise Bruton (Arts Critic, DJ, Disability Activist + Director)

Frank O’Connor (Designer + Activist with Derelict Ireland)

Carole Pollard (Irish Cities Group 2070)

Joining the Dots

David Browne (Irish Cities Group 2070)

Joe Clarke (Producer, Promoter, Regional Instigator)

Maria Donohue (Architect, Independent Councillor)

Planning Ahead

Conor Sreenan (State Architect)

Cllr Cian Farrell (Councillor, Social Democrats)

Tony Reddy (Irish Cities 2070 Group)

What happens next?

Tríona Stack (Architect, Researcher)

David Browne (Irish Cities 2070 Group)

Jude Sherry (Designer + Activist with Derelict Ireland)

Irish Cities in Crisis is proudly supported by the RIAI and the Irish Cities 2070 Group - the podcast was largely inspired by the book they published late last year under the same title.

This series is hosted by Matt Cooper and produced, scripted and edited by Dee Reddy of Poddle Audio. Recording for this episode was by Stephen O'Brien.

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