On this show we feature the late writer and activist Mike Davis, labeled an “urban historian,” who further took on geography, politics, economics, sociology and literature. His focus was the dislocation and separation brought on by capitalist society: people from land, work from ownership, individuals from each other, all in the service of profit. And he showed how this dislocation resulted in climate, environmental, and social disasters. His solution was communities connecting together and to the land. Mike Davis was a true intellectual visionary, who was down to get into the streets and walk his talk.

I met Mike Davis as a graduate student when he taught at UCLA in the School of Architecture and Urban Planning. At the time, he was writing his incendiary and prophetic shadowing of the social and environmental calamities that the city of Los Angeles, and our world at large, continues to face. 

We begin with an introduction of Mike Davis and will come back to a question and answer by Vijay Prashad, an Indian Marxist historian and commentator. This is from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst History Department Feinberg Lecture Series from 2020.

We also feature a lecture by Mike Davis about his book Planet of Slums, which investigates the increasing inequality of the urban world. According to the U.N., more than one billion people now live in extreme poverty in mega-cities facing environmental and social collapse from perpetual and worsening climate disruptions. Mike Davis explores the meaning and the future of this radically unequal and unstable urban world. The lecture comes from a talk given at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN, in 2015.

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Mike Davis, [https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/5214-the-works-of-mike-davis] who passed away in 2022, was a writer, political activist, urban theorist, and historian based in Southern California. Once a meat cutter and a truck driver, he was Professor Emeritus at University of California, Riverside, a Macarthur Fellow, and the author of more than 20 books. He is best known for his investigations of power and social class in works such as City of Quartz: Excavating the Future in Los Angeles (1990) and Late Victorian Holocausts (2001).

Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. In addition to his work with SoCal 350 and EcoJustice Radio, he is Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com/], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs.

UMass Amherst Feinberg Series with Mike Davis and Vijay Prashad 2020: https://youtu.be/64IUWAhU6Ew
Rhodes College Lecture 2015: https://youtu.be/VUqlANApPgQ

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Episode 171
Photo credit: Annie Wells, LA Times

Tribute to the Late Urban Provocateur Mike Davis

Sala 1.1 Mapping Krong with Filles and Grids

How urban planning in the growing city of Phnom Penh was designed to preserve sex work and social order from the 1880s to the 1930s.

Friday, September 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
The Canopy at Raintree
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Sala: A Community Roundtable On Unlearning Histories
Fall 2023 Program, "Femme in Colonial Phnom Penh"

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Sala 1.1 Mapping Krong With Filles And Grids

Dive into the captivating world of architecture with Tucson's own Urban Architect, Rob Paulus, in this enriching episode of "Life Along The Streetcar." Join host Tom Heath as he explores the innovative mind and visionary projects of Rob Paulus, a key figure in the transformation of Tucson’s skyline.

Discover how Paulus blends art, history, and modern design to create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also culturally significant. From the adaptive reuse of historical buildings to the creation of cutting-edge urban spaces, this episode unveils the stories behind some of Tucson’s most iconic landmarks.

Listen as Paulus shares his passion for sustainable design and how his work is a testament to the evolving identity of our beloved city. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in architecture, urban development, or the continuous growth of Tucson.

Eager to know more about Rob Paulus’ architectural journey or have thoughts to share about Tucson's urban landscape? Reach out to Tom Heath for an in-depth discussion and further insights. Your perspectives and inquiries are what keep the spirit of Tucson's community vibrant and evolving.

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Urban Architect Rob Paulus: Shaping Tucson's Skyline with Innovative Design

This week on 'Radio Architecture with Ilana Razbash', Ilana's special guest is Sonia Sarangi.

Sonia is a director at Andever, registered Architect, Board Member at ArchiTeam Co-operative and Ausdance Vic, UniMelb sessional staff member, mentor to many and a Mum of two.

She is the child of immigrants who then undertook her own migration journeys to Singapore and finally Naarm/Melbourne. The duality of being an insider-outsider as a result of these multiple journeys is one that has deeply shaped her and her practice.
Sonia’s portfolio of experience - overseas and locally – cuts across a wide spectrum of Architectural scales from Urban Design right down to custom Residential.

Radio Archecture With Ilana Razbash - Episode 38 (Sonia Sarangi)

Can we trace where Western Civilization went wrong to the 1400s when Filippo Brunelleschi, known for his brazen duomo designs in Florence, Italy, invented the linear perspective that dominated Art, Architecture, and city planning ever since? This almost-photographic perspective of the world around us translated to cities and their people being separated from nature, and the ecosystems that nourish us all. Some European painters in the early 20th Century, like Picasso and Matisse, challenged this linear perspective and were called Fauves or wild beasts. But do we need more wild beasts, rather than just bad-boy white dudes, to overcome these linear perspective machines and heal our relationship with the Earth?

On today’s show, Shana Nys Dambrot [http://sndx.net], art historian and culture writer from Los Angeles’ vibrant art scene, joins co-host Jack Eidt to guide us on a romp through these European art movements to trace how we got here and where we are headed. We delve into the question of how environmental and climate activism intertwine with artistic expression. Shana engages in a thought-provoking conversation about the role of art in shaping a better world, exploring the dreams and tangible enactments of new realities. Join us as we confront the big questions: Whose dream? Whose world? What does 'better' truly mean? This episode is not just an exploration of art, but a challenge to the status quo and an invitation to envision a future that includes everyone.
 
Note: Jacques Derrida, French philosopher, referred to himself as a historian. He questioned assumptions of the Western philosophical tradition and also more broadly Western culture. Derrida called his challenge to the assumptions of Western culture "deconstruction.” On some occasions, Derrida referred to deconstruction as a radicalization of a certain spirit of Marxism. Shana applied the concept of deconstruction to the ideal of a "better world," which would then become a place that we never could have imagined or expected.

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Resources/Articles:
https://www.laweekly.com/author/sndambrot/
https://artillerymag.com/byline/shana-nys-dambrot/

Related Interview: 
Designing Architecture and Landscapes with Nature’s Ecological Wisdom - Carl Welty https://wilderutopia.com/ecojustice-radio/designing-architecture-and-landscapes-with-natures-ecological-wisdom/ 

On Geo-Fauvism: https://wilderutopia.com/sustainability/geo-fauvism-waking-to-the-wild-earth-through-visual-art/


Shana Nys Dambrot [http://sndx.net] is an art critic, curator, and author based in Downtown LA who has been Arts Editor for the L.A. Weekly, and a contributor to the Village Voice, Flaunt, Artillery, and other culture publications. She studied Art History at Vassar College, and is the recipient of the 2022 and 2024 Mozaik Future Art Writers Prize, the 2022 Rabkin Prize for Art Criticism, and the LA Press Club National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Critic of the Year award for 2022. Her surrealist novel Zen Psychosis (Griffith Moon) was published in 2020.



Jack Eidt is an urban planner, environmental journalist, and climate organizer, as well as award-winning fiction writer. He is Co-Founder of SoCal 350 Climate Action and Executive Producer of EcoJustice Radio. He is also Founder and Publisher of WilderUtopia [https://wilderutopia.com], a website dedicated to the question of Earth sustainability, finding society-level solutions to environmental, community, economic, transportation and energy needs.




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Episode 212

Dream of a New World: Art's Role in Societal Change with Shana Nys Dambrot

Andy Marchant from TomTom joins METRO's Doug Delony to discuss the latest traffic study that shows the financial and environmental impacts of traffic congestion. (Transcript available at www.RideMETRO.org/Podcast)

Episode 69: Houston Drivers Are Wasting a Lot of Time and Money in Traffic

On this episode we're joined by Andrea Burzacchini, founder and director at Aiforia, and Momentum's Claudio Borsari who share their experiences on some of the biggest topics in transport right now. Join us as they take a look at:

How towns and cities across Europe are involving people from the bottom up to give more choice for mobility
Advice to policymakers
Tactical urbanism and how sustainable cities require change

Find the podcast at Apple, Spotify and wherever you listen to your podcasts, just search for ‘Conversations in Momentum’.
 
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S3 #6 Conversations In Momentum Andrea Burzacchini And Claudio Borsari Mixdown

For cities like London, the COVID-19 pandemic created major disruptions and deepened social inequalities. In this podcast we're exploring how urban planners can create fairer cities and build resilience for future crises. 

Sowmya Parthasarathy, Director of Urban Design and Urban Planning at Arup, joins expert researchers Professor Lauren Andres and Dr Lucy Natarajan from The Bartlett School of Planning to discuss the lessons learned from COVID-19, and how planning differently and breaking down silos can help to create a fairer and more resilient cities.

Transcription link: 
https://bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/podcast-planning-fairer-cities-for-global-crises/index.html


Date of episode recording: 2024-06-03T00:00:00Z
Duration: 00:34:53
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Professor Lauren Andres
Guests: Dr Lucy Natarajan; Sowmya Parthasarathy
Producer: Adam Batstone & Liz Griffith

Lauren Andres, Sowmya Parthasarathy  and Lucy Natarajan 

The Bartlett Review Podcast: Planning fairer cities for global crises

🏡 Why are children playing less freely than ever before? Over the past few decades, fears, urban planning, and modern lifestyles have reshaped childhood—keeping kids indoors and reducing opportunities for independent play.

In this episode, Jono Baggaley and Dr. Elly Hanson sit down with Tim Gill, a leading expert on play and childhood, to discuss how we got here and why it matters. We explore the impact of restricted play on child development, mental health, and creativity—and what can be done to reclaim space for free, adventurous play.

🎧 Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the future of childhood.

#childhood #play #education #urbanplanning #parenting #riskandplay #freerangekids #mentalhealth #fullyhumanpodcast

From free play to play-free: childhood in the shadow of the home

Urban living often means accommodating life within limited square footage. This constraint, however, should not be seen as a hindrance but rather an opportunity to employ clever design solutions. With a visionary approach, it is certainly possible to craft spaces that are not only functional but also stylish and inviting. This article delves into the art and science of maximizing small spaces, providing expert insights into creative spatial transformation.

Maximizing Small Spaces Design Secrets For Modern Urban Living

| Livable Cities: Design and Culture in Australia |

17 University of Minnesota student researchers investigate Australia through the lens of Livability. Students reveal the concept of livability through a deep dive into Melbourne's urban and cultural landscapes, as well as the Aboriginal Australian communities of Framlingham. This podcast addresses the central question: "What makes a city livable, and how can communities build more regenerative and livable spaces." 
Narrated by Jimmy Vu.

Lead Researcher/Prof:
Chango Cummings Adjunct Professor of Architecture University of Minnesota/JXTA Enviro Lab Lead

Student Research Team: 
Joy Quach, Thy Nguyen, Ahmed Ali, Morgan Bekkala, Lamee Ibrahim Waday, Bahja Mohamed, Baytu Ibrahim Waday, Hamza Ahmed, Abdifatah Abdi, Nicole Wylie, Jimmy Vu, Zubeida Siad, Mowlid Hassan, Salma Abdi, Sage Filmore, Avery Blas, Cassandra Gaulke. 

Guest Lecturers: 
Sunny Brearley, James Brearly, Jacob Spiropoul, Cameron Mockabee.

Special Thanks!
Deanna Cummings Director of Arts at the McKnight Foundation,
 Harvey Charles, Ph. D of University of Minnesota Vice Provost for International Affairs
Uncle Lenny Clarke and the Framlingham Community 





Livable Cities Australia - Design & Culture Podcast

Sound sample recording sounds of an architectural environment including sounds of two crickets. The record was taken by mobile phone in September 27, 2024 - the moment when the picture was taken. The place is on the artificial hill of Szent-Györgyi Albert Agóra, Szeged, Hungary. The architect of the building is BAHCS works Ltd. www.bahcs.hu
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Szeged Agora Hill Sound Sample 2024 0927

In this episode of "Bruin to Bruin," Professor Dana Cuff from the UCLA School of Architecture and Urban Design discusses her transformative work with cityLAB, a research center addressing social justice and urban challenges through design. From affordable housing laws to community partnerships in Los Angeles, Cuff shares how collective action and academic innovation can reshape cities and inspire impactful change. A transcript is available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts.

Bruin to Bruin: Transforming Cities Through Design – A Conversation with Dana Cuff

What happens when we flip the urban planning script — putting people, not cars, at the heart of our cities and regions? In this 15-minute episode, Professor Carlos Moreno - creator of the “15-minute city” and now a leading voice behind the “30-minute region” - joins the OECD’s Soo-Jin Kim to explore how we can build more inclusive, connected and resilient places.

From the sidewalks of Paris to rural areas reimagining public services, Carlos shares a bold vision of proximity, empowerment, and local opportunity. Tune in to hear how the future of urban and regional development might be just around the corner — literally.

Host: Shayne MacLachlan, Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities

Guests:
Carlos Moreno is a Franco-Colombian researcher and Professor at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, internationally recognised for developing the 15-minute city concept. He is currently expanding his work through the “30-minute region,” a model designed to bring proximity and accessibility to entire territories beyond urban centres. Carlos serves as Scientific Director of the ETI Chair (“Entrepreneurship – Territory – Innovation”) and advises cities and international organisations on urban innovation and sustainable planning.

Soo-Jin Kim is Head of the Urban Policies and Reviews Unit at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities. Her work focuses on helping national and local governments shape more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient cities. She leads cross-country reviews, develops policy guidance, and brings international perspectives to urban development challenges.

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From the 15-minute city to the 30-minute region: Rethinking how we live and connect

Momentum is a consultancy that prides itself on its progressive, considered and designed approach. From the spaces we design, to the communities we shape and the innovations and initiatives we seek to sponsor, Momentum is an entity that dares to reshape traditional ideas regarding the role transport and micro-mobility plays in the built environment to ensure our future cities cater for those who interact with it.

I’m a historian & designer, deco-fem—that is, I research, write, and curate decolonizing and feminist projects, for public experience. 

I completed my doctoral degree at Johns Hopkins University and conduct archival and field research across Asia, Europe, and North America. My work deconstructs hospitality by looking at how race, gender, and empire shape hospitality practices across the world. 

At the moment, I’m a Senior Research Fellow with the Center for Khmer Studies. I also host Sala.

Welcome to JL Coates, where we transform spaces into experiences. As an award-winning, full-service interior design studio, we specialize in both residential and commercial design projects. Our main office is located in the heart of Scottsdale, AZ, with a secondary office in Cherry Hill, NJ, enabling us to offer our design services nationwide.
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Our portfolio includes a diverse range of projects, from bathroom and kitchen remodels to full home transformations, custom new builds, commercial design, company branding, and professional consulting services. At JL Coates, we believe in a streamlined, stress-free design and build process. We serve as your advocate, providing design oversight during construction to ensure your project is completed within budget and on time.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, often working hand-in-hand with other industry professionals such as architects, builders, and licensed contractors. This ensures a high level of quality and consistency, guaranteeing a positive client experience. We value each project, big or small, and offer various levels of service to meet your needs. At JL Coates, every project is treated as a personal investment.

Tomorrow is the Question is the podcast from Fully Human — bringing fresh perspectives on technology, childhood and the future of education.

Radio Carrum is an Independent Online Community Radio Station. Karrum Karrum. Bunurong Country.
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UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the world's top ten universities (QS World University Rankings 2010 - 2021). Our excellence extends across all academic disciplines, from one of the world's foremost centres for research and teaching in the biological sciences to world-renowned centres for architecture (UCL Bartlett), education (UCL IOE) and fine art (UCL Slade School).

UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 13,000 staff and 43,000 students from 150 different countries. Founded in 1826 in the heart of London, UCL was the first university in England to welcome students of any religion and the first to welcome women on equal terms with men.

UCL Minds brings together UCL’s knowledge, insights, and ideas through events, activities, and digital content open to everyone. Find out what’s on UCL Minds: www.ucl.ac.uk/minds

EcoJustice Radio presents environmental and climate stories from a social justice frame, featuring voices not necessarily heard on mainstream media.

Our purpose is to amplify community voices, broaden the reach of grassroots-based movements, and inspire action. We investigate solutions for social, environmental, and climate issues with an eye to advance human health, steward wild landscapes, and solve the climate crisis across the USA and the world.

Featured weekly on KPFK Los Angeles and KPFT Houston, and found on all major podcast apps. We are nationally syndicated through the Pacifica Network and PRX and heard on public radio stations across the US and downloaded in over 25 countries.

Co-hosts Jack Eidt, Carry Kim, and Jessica Aldridge present a broad range of perspectives: land defenders and water protectors; Indigenous leaders, front/fenceline community spokespeople; youth organizers; ecosystem and land stewards; regenerative farmers and permaculture specialists; spiritual and faith leaders; environmental health advocates and practitioners; documentary filmmakers; climate scientists; and political decision makers.

EcoJustice Radio [http://EcoJusticeRadio.org] is produced by SoCal350.org since 2017. 

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Hello, I'm an architect and exhibition designer. (And... I love to play guitar...) We have a small architectural office: BAHCS architects / www.bahcs.hu / 
I was involved in creation of exhibitions with music-related content at House of Music Budapest, so I have some experience with music and sound.

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