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Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly.

Brought to you by Penguin. This is a big history of little spaces, of nature in urban life, and of gardeners and their gardens through time In the heart of bustling European and American cities lies an overlooked yet vibrant corner of resilience, ingenuity and magic: our gardens. From...

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. 

“Offers a useful reminder of the role of modern science in fundamentally transforming all of our lives.” —President Barack Obama (on Twitter) “An important book.” —Steven Pinker, The New York Times Book Review The surprising and important story of how humans gained what amounts to an...

We are living in a new urban age and its most tangible expression is the "supertall": megastructures that are dramatically bigger, higher, and more ambitious than any in history. In Supertall, TED Resident Stefan Al—himself an experienced architect who has worked on some of the largest buildings in the world—reveals the advancements in engineering, design, and data science that have led to this worldwide boom.

When the wedding of her oldest friend ends with a shocking murder, Dr Nell Ward is once again caught up in a web of subterfuge, secrets and lies... Dr Nell Ward is delighted when her childhood friend Percy announces she's engaged to handsome businessman Hawke McAnstruther - and rashly offers to...

Plants play a critical role in how we experience our environment. They create calming green spaces, provide oxygen for us to breathe, and nourish our senses. In The Nature of Plants, ecologist and nursery owner Craig Huegel demystifies the complex lives of plants and provides listeners with an extensive tour into their workings.

Tom Chivers follows hidden pathways, explores lost islands and uncovers the geological mysteries that burst up through the pavement and bubble to the surface of our streets. From Roman ruins to a submerged playhouse, from an abandoned Tube station to underground rivers, Chivers leads us on a journey into the depths of the city he loves.

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 ...

Urban Opinion podcast - Coming soon

On this channel you will be able to listen to the podcast Urban Opinion in English.

Our modern-day cities might seem to represent our separation from the natural world. In fact, as Ben Wilson reveals in this captivating re-examination of urban landscapes around the world, nature has always been at the heart of the city. Wilson explores the wild side of cities, past, present and future: the middens, abandoned sites and strips of land alongside railway lines.

Roots Run Deep is hosted by Rafa and Kiara from Just Transition at Urban Tilth. Roots Run Deep explores critical environmental issues shaping our world today. From food justice and intersectionality to the fight against greenwashing and the impacts of global warming, each episode dives deep into the connections between social equity and environmental sustainability. Contact us: Rafael@urbantilth.org Visit: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbantilth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urbantilth/

Urban Innovate TALKS explores how cities, technology, and people shape the future of mobility. Hosted by Dr. Henriette Cornet, the series features conversations with global experts on autonomous vehicles, public transit, and the human side of innovation — including insights from pulsur, our AI platform for understanding public sentiment and travel behavior.

Elite assassin and spy-for-hire Michael North returns in the new action thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Jude O'Reilly. Michael North is the man you call when there's nothing left to lose. He executes every mission with determination, skill and a certain amount of flair. There's...

Once upon a time, a burnt-out Claire Dunn spent a year living off the grid in a wilderness survival program. Yet love and the possibilities of human connection drew her back to the city, where she soon found herself as overscheduled, addicted to her phone and lost in IKEA as everyone else. Given all the city offered - comfort, convenience, community and opportunity - she wanted to stay. But to do so, she'd have to learn how to rewild her own urban soul. Now, Claire swims in city rivers, forages in the suburbs and explores many other practices to connect to the world around her.

The country's leading transport expert describes how the driverless vehicle revolution will transform highways, cities, workplaces and laws not just here, but across the globe. Our time at the wheel is done. Driving will become illegal, as human drivers will be demonstrably more dangerous than...

Urban Radar is a podcast series brought to you by Professors Tom Goodfellow and Beth Perry, which reflects on current events and emerging trends through the lens of cities and urban life. Drawing on the unique range of urban expertise in the Universities of Sheffield and Manchester, we place urban dynamics at the centre of contemporary global affairs.Feedback:Email: urbanradarpod@gmail.comInstagram: @urbanradarpodcastCredits: Podcast production, presentation & editing: Tom Goodfellow & Beth PerryPost-production editing & marketing: Polly CliftonProduction support: Jack ClaytonDistribution, ...

Urban Connections showcases expert opinions on the urban environment and how it impacts people's wellbeing. This podcast will further your education in urban wellness and many other areas. This show is produced by MacEwan University students in the Department of Communication for the Research Institute of Urban Wellness at MacEwan University.

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