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From the creator of the wildly popular blog Wait but Why, a fun and fascinating deep dive into what the hell is going on in our strange, unprecedented modern times.

Ours is an urban age. From Uruk and Eridu in ancient Mesopotamia to London and New York City in the 21st century, cities have long supported and sustained what makes us human. But can they survive the next 100 years? If so, they’re going to have to remain livable. In this 10-lecture series, focusing on that livability is at the heart of livable cities, Professor Mark Alan Hughes discusses why we seek out cities and how they create the conditions that allow us to meet our fundamental needs as individuals and as a human community.

This national best-seller chronicles the true story of two brothers coming of age in the Henry Horner public housing complex in Chicago. Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers are 11 and nine years old when the story begins in the summer of 1987. Living with their mother and six siblings, they struggle against grinding poverty, gun violence, gang influences, overzealous police officers, and overburdened and neglectful bureaucracies. Immersed in their lives for two years, Kotlowitz brings us this classic rendering of growing up poor in America’s cities.

In the 12 lessons of Notorious London: A City Tour, you will experience a rich sampling of some of the city’s most shocking stories and infamous personalities. Taught by Professor Paul Deslandes of the University of Vermont, Notorious London dips into various regions and eras of London’s past to give you a multifaceted look into this remarkable metropolis.

Turkey's greatest living novelist guides us through the monuments and lost paradises, dilapidated Ottoman villas, back streets, and waterways of Istanbul - the city of his birth and the home of his imagination.

As the world's foremost cycling nation, the Netherlands is the only country where the number of bikes exceeds the number of people, primarily because the Dutch have built a cycling culture accessible to everyone, regardless of age, ability, or economic means. Building the Cycling City examines the triumphs and challenges of the Dutch while also presenting stories of North American cities already implementing lessons from across the Atlantic. 

Jeff Speck has dedicated his career to determining what makes cities thrive. And he has boiled it down to one key factor: walkability. The very idea of a modern metropolis evokes visions of bustling sidewalks, vital mass transit, and a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly urban core. But in the typical American city, the car is still king, and downtown is a place that’s easy to drive to but often not worth arriving at. Making walkability happen is relatively easy and cheap; seeing exactly what needs to be done is the trick.

The Urban, le podcast de Gecina qui interroge notre rapport à la ville et aux modes de vie urbains est de retour ! La ville est un objet mouvant. Elle se réinvente sans cesse au gré des événements qui la traversent et de ceux qui l’habitent, l’animent, la pensent. Quel horizon aujourd’hui pour notre vie en ville ? Comment penser, vivre et construire les nouvelles urbanités ? Les sociologues Jean Viard et Saskia Sassen, l’économiste Pierre Veltz, mais aussi le professeur d’urban studies, Richard Florida et la géographe Magali Reghezza-Zitt sont aux côtés de la journaliste ...

Since 2010, Toronto's headlines have been consumed by the outrageous personal foibles and government-slashing, anti-urbanist policies of Mayor Rob Ford. But the heated debate at City Hall has obscured a bigger, decade-long narrative of Toronto's ascendance as a mature global city. Some Great Idea traces how post-amalgamation, and under three very different mayors, Toronto managed to so quickly oscillate from one extreme to another, and how the city might proceed from here.

Stroll celebrates Toronto's details at the speed of walking and, in so doing, helps us to better get to know its many neighbourhoods, taking us from well-known spots like the CN Tower and Pearson Airport to the overlooked corners of Scarborough and all the way to the end of the Leslie Street Spit in Lake Ontario.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘The roads don’t forget, and old reputations cling on, drawing trouble even when someone’s trying to start fresh.’ Take a step into the heart of the British inner city with Trapped Life, a searingly candid narrative that shatters sensationalist headlines to...

The Urban View Mornings Podcast brings you engaging conversations that span civil rights, equality, politics, entertainment, and a healthy dose of fun. Stay informed and inspired as we dive deep into the issues that matter most to our community. From thought-provoking discussions on social justice to insightful analyses of current events, the Urban View Mornings Podcast is your go-to source for staying connected and empowered. It's a gathering place for our community to engage, learn, and celebrate our voices. Join us for a dose of empowerment and entertainment that's tailor-made for you.

Celeste Skye explores how technology has transformed modern cities into personalized, on-demand experience engines. From app-driven convenience to AI-powered infrastructure, she examines whether we're gaining efficiency or losing the spontaneous soul of city life. A jet-setter's insider look at the future unfolding on our streets. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

The Urban Gems podcast is brought to you by the authors of the book Urban Gems: Ministry Perspectives On The Global City And Its People (releasing April 2026 on SacraSage Press), a group of urban ministry practitioners that have a love for urban places and a love for the Christian faith tradition.We believe that the city is like a diamond – forged out of intense pressure and crafted into something beautiful by its citizens. When we see the city this way, we can hold both the city's very real difficulties in one hand and its beauty in the other. When we enter the city seeking something ...

Annawadi is a makeshift settlement in the shadow of luxury hotels near the Mumbai airport, and as India starts to prosper, Annawadians are electric with hope. Abdul, a reflective and enterprising Muslim teenager, sees "a fortune beyond counting" in the recyclable garbage that richer people throw away. Asha, a woman of formidable wit and deep scars from a childhood in rural poverty, has identified an alternate route to the middle class: political corruption.

Urban Spritz è il podcast di Urban Pills dedicato alle città, allo spazio urbano e a come viviamo il territorio ogni giorno.Cinque voci, un moderatore e nessuna scaletta rigida.Ogni puntata parte da un tema legato alla città – mobilità, spazi pubblici, casa, servizi, cultura urbana – e lo esplora da prospettive diverse, mescolando urbanistica, esperienze personali, curiosità e attualità.Urban Spritz nasce come una conversazione informale, proprio come uno spritz tra amici dove le idee si incrociano, le opinioni si confrontano e nascono nuovi punti di vista su come funzionano, e su ...

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In Chicago's politics, the old adage still fits — 'We don't want nobody, that nobody sent!' Who Sent Ya? is a podcast from The Urban Center bringing you the political insider perspective straight from the people shaping Chicago. Understand the why and the how we got here. Subscribe and tune in to weekly episodes. Who Sent Ya? Chicago, politics and more.

Globe-trotting sports fanatic Oly Bennett explores street hockey's scrappy, rebellious culture — from parking lots where NHL legends trained to world championships. Discover why pavement, sticks, and zero rules create hockey's most accessible, unfiltered, and passionate version. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

“Reading Kuni makes me want to dive into rural Japan...this book reminds me that leaders emerge when and where you least expect it.” — ALICE WATERS, founder of Chez Panisse restaurant, activist, and author A guide to reviving and revitalizing forgotten places and communities through the...