Future of Cities

The main aim of ‘Future of Cities’ is to engage in open discussions on our urban future, both in terms of pressing challenges and innovative solutions. We regularly host fireside chats and panel discussions on Clubhouse. This podcast series aims to codify key messages from some of our Clubhouse sessions and share the knowledge with urban changemakers like you. ‘Future of Cities’ has already had over 15 sessions, featuring the Vice Mayors of Stockholm, Barcelona, Tirana, and experts from the World Bank, C40 Cities, and ICLEI as speakers. Follow us on IG/FB/LinkedIn/Twitter @focglobal.

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Episodes

Slum Upgrading and the Future of Cities | Anacláudia Rossbach - Celine d’Cruz - Sameh Wahba

Episode 4 of the “Future of Cities” Podcast by Kanishka Rathore on 'Slum Upgrading and the Future of Cities' with Anaclaudia Rossbach , celine d’cruz and Sameh Wahba Informal Settlements or Slums, be it in the barrio, tugurio, favela, bidonville, gecekondu or kampung, supports the majority of rapidly urbanizing populations in cities globally. Listen to this episode to understand why slum upgrading is important for our urban future! If you enjoyed the show, don’t forget to rate, share a...

Jun 22, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Breathing Art into Cities for a Greener Future | Dr Jasmine Pradissitto

Creativity, art and culture have a great potential for effectively tackling urban & environmental challenges and in supporting liveability. From ‘holograms you can touch’ in new and discarded plastics, to sculptures in pollution absorbing ceramics and cyanotype blueprints, Jasmine brings together her background as physicist, artist, public speaker and innovator, to address the diminishing air quality and unsustainable practices in our rapidly urbanizing world. I discussed with Dr Jasmine Pra...

Jun 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Child-Friendly City: The story of Tirana | Anuela Ristani

Children are often under-prioritized or even disregarded in urban planning and design. The coronavirus pandemic has further highlighted the urgent need for safe outdoor areas for children. I discussed the importance of building ‘Child-friendly cities’, and how Tirana is integrating the special needs of young people in its urban spaces – with Anuela Ristani , Deputy Mayor of Tirana.

May 29, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Resilience | Sameh Wahba

Integrating nature into mainstream urban infrastructure systems can produce lower cost and more resilient urban services. I discussed the importance of adopting Nature-based Solutions in cities, including some of the barriers and opportunities, with Sameh Wahba , Global Director for the World Bank's Urban, Disaster Risk Management, Resilience and Land Global Practice.

May 14, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1