On Cities

By: Carie Penabad
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  • Did you know that the quality of our daily lives is directly influenced by the design of our built environment?
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  • BEST OF ON CITIES: Urban Informality & Why it Matters

    BEST OF ON CITIES: Urban Informality & Why it Matters
    Aug 30 2024
    Today, informal settlements are home to over a billion people (nearly 1/7 of the world population); and that number is projected to triple by 2050. These growing settlements are the result of rapid urbanization and present us with both lessons as well as serious challenges for the future of our planet. In this next episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with Dr. Janice Perlman, a global expert on urbanization and the informal sector. With over fifty years of experience researching the favelas of Rio de Janeiro and working within informal settlements in megacities throughout the world, Perlman sheds light on the realities of daily life for informal settlers and how we can address the pressing challenges of rapid urbanization to create a more equitable and sustainable future for all. Tune in Friday, June 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 PST on the Voice America Variety Channel https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities; and find all previous episodes on Spotify, Apple iTunes or your favorite podcast platform.
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    1 hr
  • BEST OF ON CITIES: Is Urban Design a Matter of Public Health?

    BEST OF ON CITIES: Is Urban Design a Matter of Public Health?
    Aug 23 2024
    In this next episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with Neuroscientist Colin Ellard, whose work is at the intersection of psychology, architecture and urban design. Through his research, Ellard reveals how our surroundings directly impact our psychological well-being, offering a unique perspective on how we can create more harmonious and engaging environments for our communities. Tune in Friday, October 6th at 11:00 AM EST on the Voice America network for an enlightening conversation that promises to reveal the profound connections between our brains and the spaces we inhabit https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities.
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    1 hr
  • BEST OF ON CITIES: Paved Paradise- How Parking Explains the World

    BEST OF ON CITIES: Paved Paradise- How Parking Explains the World
    Aug 16 2024
    In this episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with writer, Henry Grabar on the hidden significance of parking and its profound impacts on the design of our cities. Grabar explores the misguided policies that have led to our car-centric culture and the ways we can shift towards a future that prioritizes people over parking. Tune in Friday, November 3rd at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 PST on the Voice America Variety Channel to discover the importance and often overlooked connections between parking, infrastructure and societal well-being. https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities.
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    1 hr

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