30 Best Urban Planning Podcasts
Urban Planning Podcasts
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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.MORE Host Roman Mars
Producer/Network SiriusXM Podcasts
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2. Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast
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A weekly podcast about the intersection between sustainable transportation, urban planning, and economic development. Hosted by Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire.
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Producer/Network The Overhead Wire
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3. The Aesthetic City
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How come our modern cities have become so hostile to humans, so ugly, car-oriented and grey? What is the solution to these problems - how can we return to a more human, beautiful and liveable city? In this podcast, host Ruben Hanssen interviews experts in the fields of architecture, urban planning and urban design to find out how we can improve our cities, our architecture and our streets, in order to create more friendly and beautiful places...MORE Host Ruben Hanssen
Producer/Network Ruben Hanssen
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Apple Rating 5/5Twitter 50.2K Avg Length 66 min Get Email Contact
4. The Urbanist
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With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle's guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards. MORE Hosts Andrew Tuck, Tyler Bru00fblu00e9, Robert Bound, Emma Nelson
Producer/Network Monocle Radio
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5. Urban Broadcast Collective
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Welcome to the Urban Broadcast Collective. We are a curated network of podcast and radio shows on everything urban. And our goal is simple to bring together all the amazing urban focused podcasts on one site. If you would like to get involved in the Urban Broadcast Collective, please contact one of our podcast producers: Natalie Osborne from Griffith University; Elizabeth Taylor from RMIT; Tony Matthews from Griffith University; Paul Maginn from the University of Western Australia; Jason Byrne from the University of Tasmania; or Dallas Rogers from the University of Sydney...MORE Producer/Network Urban Broadcast Collective
Apple Rating 4/5Twitter 693 Avg Length 57 min Since Feb 2018 Get Email Contact
6. American Planning Association
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From affordable housing to disaster recovery, from climate resilience to autonomous vehicles, APA's podcast delves into a wide array of urban planning topics with deep curiosity, expert analysis, and affecting, true-life stories.MORE Producer/Network American Planning Association
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Facebook 30.6KTwitter 55.8KInstagram 14.8K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact
7. The Urbanist Agenda
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A podcast by the creator of the popular YouTube channel Not Just Bikes, The Urbanist Agenda is an exploration of the latest topics in urban planning and urban mobility from your favourite urbanist YouTubers.Each month we'll put another important topic on the agenda and pull back the curtain to discover how online urbanists plot and scheme to make cities work better for everyone.MORE Host Jason Slaughter
Producer/Network Not Just Bikes
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Apple Rating 4.8/5 Avg Length 50 min Video Podcast YouTube
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8. Land Matters
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A behind the scenes look at what makes cities tick. Whether financing infrastructure, adapting to climate change, or building more affordable housing, a big part of innovative solutions can be traced back to land.MORE Host Anthony Flint
Producer/Network Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 13.8KTwitter 15.4KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 27 min Get Email Contact
9. Plannerama
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Listen to urban planners from Toronto Metropolitan University's School of Urban and Regional Planning answer fun questions about themselves, their work, and their memories from SURP.
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Producer/Network School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Association
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10. EJB Talks: Rutgers Bloustein School Experts
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Faculty, staff, and guest experts from the Edward J. Bloustein School at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey talk about public policy, urban planning, public health, health administration, and informatics.MORE Host Stuart Shapiro
Producer/Network Bloustein School
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 3.4KTwitter 2.3KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact
11. Streets.mn Podcast
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Streets.mn is dedicated to expanding the conversation about transportation, urban design, and public space issues in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
Producer/Network Streets.mn Podcast Committee
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12. This Must Be The Place Podcast
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This Must Be the Place is a podcast-in-the-offing with occasional installments, hosted by David Nichols (University of Melbourne) and Elizabeth Taylor (Monash University). It's a podcast about space, place, culture and society. It's kind of like the Urbanists (a community radio show on RRR, about urban planning type issues in Melbourne) but it's a podcast.MORE Hosts David Nichols, Elizabeth Taylor
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13. UrbanTalk Podcast
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Join our host Belinda Barnett as we explore what makes our cities tick. The UrbanTalk Podcast aims to spark a thriving, inclusive and progressive dialogue around urban planning, design and development. We'll be inviting industry professionals and representatives from the public to discuss issues and areas of concern in an effort to promote a shared understanding of cities and the people living in them.MORE Producer/Network UrbanTalk
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14. Future Cities Africa podcast
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Future Cities Africa hosts discussions with thought leaders and experts at the forefront of major trends, projects, innovations, challenges and opportunities impacting the future of African Cities.Major drivers such as rapid urbanisation, health crisis, climate change, inadequate infrastructure, technology advancement and more are creating an urgent need for African Cities to become sustainable, livable and workable...MORE Host Daniel Claassen
Producer/Network Dan @ Future Cities Africa
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15. Cognitive Urbanism
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The big ideas of cities, urbanism, technology, and the brain by Justin Hollander, urban planning professor at Tufts University.
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16. The Streets Are Planning
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Where Urban Planning, Cities, Hip Hop Culture and Community Development conversations live. The Streets are Planning Podcast highlights the unheard voices, stories and impact of community leaders working in cities and neighborhoods across the globe.MORE Producer/Network Jermaine R. Ruffin
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17. Urban Eyes: Planning in Context
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Welcome to an urban planning and public health podcast: Hosted by Walle Brown.This started as a school project in planning school where I interviewed professionals, students and community members about their take on urban planning, public health, contemporary American society. Each was meant to gain perspective on our socioeconomic environment from different community members. Thank you for tuning in.We hope that you enjoy today's episode!Ways to support Urban Eyes :Venmo: @Walle-BrownOur Support link: https://anchor.fm/urbaneyes/supportCover art designed by Roland Keng.MORE Producer/Network Walle Brown
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 44 min Get Email Contact
18. City of the Future
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We explore the innovations and ideas that will transform our cities.
Producer/Network Sidewalk Labs
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 14.4KTwitter 30.5K Avg Length 23 min Since Mar 2018 Get Email Contact
19. Progressing Planning
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A podcast series by Planning for Justice exploring the role of urban planning in fostering change in contemporary society. Planning for Justice is a coalition of graduate students, alumni and faculty at LSE questioning the relationship between urban planning and systemic inequality.MORE Producer/Network Progressing Planning
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20. SUP GW?
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This student-run podcast explores diverse topics around sustainable urban planning. Students who are enrolled in George Washington University's Master's program in Sustainable Urban Planning host each season of this podcast. We interview thought leaders and working professionals, to get perspectives from the local to the global. We discuss sustainability, equity, social justice, policy, and design as they relate to the built environment. Tune in each semester for a new season for contemporary discussions about what'SUP with sustainable urban planning!MORE Producer/Network supgwpodcast
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21. Urban Planning is Not Boring
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Passionate about climate change mitigation, finding equitable solutions to the housing crisis, and more, Sam Ellman and Natalie Ikhrata dive into various topics related to the field of urban planning that are anything but boring!This podcast aims to break down complex urban planning concepts and present them in an accessible and engaging way for listeners of all backgrounds. Whether you are a seasoned urban planner or simply interested in learning more about how cities are designed and built, 'Urban Planning is Not Boring' is the perfect podcast for you.MORE Hosts Samantha Ellman, Natalie Ikhrata
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22. Reinventing Transport
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The Reinventing Transport show is for anyone, in any country, pushing for local changes to urban mobility, especially if you want your city to be more socially just, sustainable, safe, productive, full of great places and much better at helping us all to flourish.Intro and outro music: 'So Far So Close' by Jahzzar via http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/Tumbling_Dishes_Like_Old-Mans_Wishes/So_Far_So_CloseMORE Producer/Network Paul Barter
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 210Twitter 5.4K Avg Length 31 min Since May 2018 Get Email Contact
23. The Urban Lab
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The program on cities, real estate, and the urban and built environment, featuring leaders in industry, research, and policymaking; hosted by Dr. Sam Chandan, Silverstein Chair and academic dean of the NYU SPS Schack Institute and Fellow at the NYU Urban Lab.MORE Producer/Network Sam Chandan
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24. Talking Transformation
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An open conversation addressing contemporary city building and spatial transformation issues in South Africa.
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25. Urban Resilience Dialogues
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Corina Angheloiu and Chiara Tomaselli explore the key themes for urban resilience practitioners, researchers, and policymakers.
Producer/Network Corina Angheloiu & Chiara Tomaselli
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26. Metrocouncil | PlanIt
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The PlanIt Podcast is the new part of the 2017 PlanIt Training Program on Comprehensive Plan Updates. This series will feature monthly episodes on a variety of topics that are not required elements of a comprehensive plan through conversations with planning experts and professionals outside of the Metropolitan Council.MORE Email ****@metc.state.mn.us
Facebook 8.1KTwitter 10.5KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 33 min Since Mar 2017 Get Email Contact
27. Open During Construction
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Michelle Berquist, Rob Muir and Muneef Ahmad reflect on stories behind-the-scenes of 'Plangineering' projects.
Hosts Muneef Ahmad, Michelle Berquist, Rob Muir
Producer/Network Muneef Ahmad, Michelle Berquist and Rob Muir
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Urban Planning shows hosts and producers
Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | |
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Roman Mars | Host | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | @romanmars | 110.5K | ||
Jeff Wood | Host | usa.streetsblog.org/category/special-features/podcast | 43 | |||
Ruben Hanssen | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-aesthetic-city | 34 | @rhfhanssen | 50.2K | |
Andrew Tuck | Co Host | monocle.com/radio/shows/the-urbanist | 69 | |||
Tyler Bru00fblu00e9 | Co Host | monocle.com/radio/shows/the-urbanist | 69 | @fraudbrulee | 202 | |
Robert Bound | Co Host | monocle.com/radio/shows/the-urbanist | 69 | @robertbound | ||
Emma Nelson | Co Host | monocle.com/radio/shows/the-urbanist | 69 | @emmanelsonmedia | ||
Jason Slaughter | Host | art19.com/shows/the-urbanist-agenda | 19 | |||
Anthony Flint | Host | lincolninst.edu/publications/podcasts-videos | 2 | @anthonyflint | 4.8K | |
Neil Loewen | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plannerama | 11 | @neilloewen | 1.3K | |
Stuart Shapiro | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ejbtalks | 62 | @shapiro_stuart | 649 | |
David Nichols | Co Host | soundcloud.com/david-nichols-738987609 | 11 | |||
Elizabeth Taylor | Co Host | soundcloud.com/david-nichols-738987609 | 11 | @elizabethjt666 | 1.1K | |
Daniel Claassen | Host | futurecitiesafrica.com/all-future-cities-africa-podcasts.php | 11 | @danielclaassen1 | 277 | |
Justin B. Hollander | Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cognitive-urbanism/id950834981 | 16 | @justinhollander | ||
Samantha Ellman | Co Host | urban-planning-is-not-boring.castos.com | 9 | @samanthaellman | 19 | |
Natalie Ikhrata | Co Host | urban-planning-is-not-boring.castos.com | 9 | |||
Pete Ahmad | Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/talking-transformation-po | 11 | |||
Muneef Ahmad | Co Host | openduringconstruction.libsyn.com | ||||
Michelle Berquist | Co Host | openduringconstruction.libsyn.com | ||||
Rob Muir | Co Host | openduringconstruction.libsyn.com | ||||
Carie Penabad | voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities | 39 | @voiceamericatrn | 19.4K | ||
James Howard Kunstler & Duncan Crary | kunstler.com/writings/podcast | 16 | @jhkunstler | 9K | ||
UrbanTalk | urbantalkpodcast.podbean.com | 16 | ||||
Urban Broadcast Collective | soundcloud.com/user-669027099 | 8 | @urbanpodcasts | 693 | ||
Zoe Eather | mysmart.community/podcast | 7 | @smartcommhq | 682 | ||
elliott kalan | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 7 | ||||
Roman Mars | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 5 | ||||
chris berube | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 3 | ||||
lauren ober | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 3 | ||||
lasha madan | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 2 | ||||
Jeanne Boëzec | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 2 | ||||
Corina Angheloiu & Chiara Tomaselli | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/urd | 2 | ||||
Jasper Davidoff | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 2 | ||||
Christopher Johnson | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 2 | ||||
chris colin | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
andrew leland | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
dan pashman | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
david weinberg | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
delaney hall | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Emmett FitzGerald | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
eric molinsky | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Fil Corbitt | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Gabrielle Berbey | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
gillian jacobs | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
isabel angell | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
jake berman | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Jayson De Leon | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
kelly prime | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
kurt kohlstedt | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Mackenzie Martin | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Rebecca Leber | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
ryan coogler | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
sarah baik | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
Significant Others | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
swan real | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
tim harford | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 | ||||
vivian le | 99percentinvisible.org/episodes | 1 |
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