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💡In Part 3 of Episode 4, Margaux Weinrib from MASSIV Art and Alexandra delve into current public art and cultural planning topics: - Controversy surrounding the Las Vegas Sphere and the recent MLK's Embrace monument in Boston, along with emerging trends in public art within cities. - Trauma-Informed Placemaking and insights from the Spaces for Grief Exhibition. - The rise of counter-monuments and its implications for collective memory. Join in on the conversation and leave your thoughts below! 🎬 Timestamps 01:01 Las Vegas Sphere Controversy & Seinfeld 11:10 Trauma-Informed Placemaking and the Space for Grief Exhibition 22:33 Martin Luther King (MLK) Embrace Statue in Boston and the Rise of Counter-Monuments 🤔 Still Curious? To learn more about Margaux and the MASSIV Art make sure to visit: https://massivart.com/ 💡#ICYMI find Part 1 and 2 of the series here: - Part 1: https://youtu.be/j_7L-KTwGU4 - Part 2: https://youtu.be/gXtCTU7nSKA 🔔 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe for more engaging discussions on urban planning, public art, and the future of our cities! Let's shape our cities together for a sustainable and inclusive future. ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning Credits: - Closing Music: Michael Quigley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

Welcome to Part 2 of our discussion! Join us as we co-host with urban planner and Charter Cities Institute researcher, Heba Elhanafy. We're diving deep into the world of Charter Cities – exploring their transformative impact, dissecting the key elements behind their success, and shedding light on where they've made mistakes in the past. Heba also shares her invaluable insights from her planning experiences in Zambia and gives us a sneak peek into the forthcoming Charter Cities Atlas. But that's not all! Stay tuned for the final segment where we dive headfirst into the hottest trends and burning themes making waves across social media. You won't want to miss this dynamic wrap-up! Timestamps: 03:08 Heba introduces the Charter Cities Atlas 16:14 The history of cities and the development of charter cities around the world 20:13 Why the cities being built are being built wrong (and how to build them right)! 21:00 How do charter cities work versus regular cities (ex. Singapore) and their economic motives 25:00 How public-private partnerships (PPPs or P3s) play a big role in the development of charter cities 30:22 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and other urban policies informing charter city development 42:54 The Charter Cities Institute's urban planning guidelines for new master planning cities 46:00 The Lusaka Urban Lab and Heba's work with community improving walkability in the city of Lusaka, Zambia 59:53 Media Review 1: Cairo's Highway Problem 1:13:44 Media Review 2: Cars vs Public Transit Debate Get Involved! Got a burning topic to pitch or dreams of being a co-host? Your voice matters! Visit the link in our bio to submit your ideas and you might just be featured in an upcoming episode. Let's keep the conversation going! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

Meet Majd Al-Shihabi a technologist turned urban planner turned technologist-urban planner 🌆 Currently a PhD student at UofT 📚 Researching energy modeling for Toronto's climate action plan, TransformTO 🌍 Exploring participatory modeling & the ontology of models/methods 🤔 Passionate about forming epistemic communities & the right to the city 🏙️ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro/Majd Background 1:15 Yarmouk camp, Syria from Palestine 5:45 Why Systems Engineering 9:30 Why Learn Planning in Lebanon 11:30 Why a PHD in Geography 12:30 Housing Vacancy in Lebanon 15:00 Mapping Palestine 17:00 Housing a Cross Cutting Lens 26:00 Political agency of Model Building 33:00 International Building Code & Double-Ended Corridors 42:00 The Code Impact on Community Building 43:00 Yarmouk Refugee Camp in Syria 47:00 Final Comments: Mental Health. Urban Isolation, Outro Want to be a co-host? Have an idea that you want to pitch? We'd love to hear from you! Visit www.untitledplanning.com to find out how you can get involved Thank you to the Infrastructure Institute for hosting us at their +(Plus) 2.0 Exhibition! To learn more about the institute and their exhibition work please visit: https://infrastructureinstitute.ca/exhibition/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

In this 2-part series, Mia and Alexandra explore what the movie Burlesque (2010) can teach us about urban planning. Alexandra and Mia discuss the Night economy, 24 Hour Cities, and the rise of Night Mayors. Together they investigate Creative Cities and arts and culture's impact on economic development. They also explore the disappearance of music venues and cultural spaces across Toronto and beyond, and what policies and initiatives exist to help bring them back. Make sure to watch Part 1 for a rundown of the movie, its key characters, and how air rights/density transfers work. Let us know your thoughts on Part 2 in the comments below! And don't forget to share what other movies, TV shows, or books you'd like us to review from an urban planning lens next? ⏳Timestamps 00:00 Recap of Last Episode 00:49 Intro to This Episode's Topic: The Night Economy and 01:14 Intro to Creative Cities and Toronto's UNESCO Designation 01:23 Toronto is a UNESCO Designated Creative City 02:16 The Venice Biennale of Architecture 03:00 Canada's Submission: The Impostor Cities Exhibition 04:31 Creative Class Theory 07:15 Critiques of Creative Class Theory 10:15: A Ranking of the Creative Cities Around the World 13:20 Stats on How Much Money the Arts & Culture Sector Contributes to Toronto's Economy 14:20 Introduction to the Night Economy 15:45 The Economic Impact of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour 18:12 The Economic Impact of Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour 19:50 Toronto's Nightlife Action Plan and Planning for the Night 20:50 Toronto's Review of the Noise By-Law 22:05 Planning for 24-Hour Cities and the Rise of Night Mayors 25:49 The Disappearance of Music and Cultural Venues Worldwide 27:00 Policies and Strategies to Save Music Venues 29:10 Lack of Representation in the Cultural Industry and Infrastructure 34:39 Proposed Models for Saving Music Venues: Meanwhile Spaces 35:48 Examples of Meanwhile Spaces: It's OK* Studios and Why Not Theatre 40:30 Creative Community Land Trusts (CLTs) &the Creative Cultural Spaces Trust (CCST) ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning ⁠https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning ⁠ 🎵Music Music Used: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos (License code: M4ME8EUKJROTFYCH) 🌟 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

Join us in Part 2 of our conversation, where Alexandra engages in a discussion with Margaux Weinrib, an urban and cultural planner at MASSIV Art, on placemaking's economic impacts and strategies for community-driven public art. Stay tuned for Part 3 to delve deeper! In this episode we're chatting about: - The significance of diversity and representation in public art and cultural programming - Prioritizing art for cities: Its importance and impact of cities prioritizing funding for arts and culture - Exploring how art and placemaking drive economic growth. - Distinguishing between placemaking and peacekeeping. - Strategies for community-rooted public art. - Approaches for meaningful community engagements. Join in on the conversation and leave your thoughts below! 🎬 Timestamps 01:11 The impacts of the lack of funding on the creative and cultural sector 11:39 Inequities in private and public funding for different types of arts and culture, particularly those rooted in ethnocultural communities and their impact on our cities 14:00 Importance of cities in celebrating and building infrastructure for local artists in effective cultural planning and how policy can help reduce the barriers of entry for artists of colour 20:08 Strategies for public art rooted in community 23:30 Margaux's approach to community engagement 28:33 Strategies for meaningful community engagement 🤔 Still Curious? To learn more about Margaux and the MASSIV Art make sure to visit: https://massivart.com/ 💡#ICYMI find Part 1 and 3 of the series here: - Part 1: https://youtu.be/j_7L-KTwGU4 - Part 3: https://youtu.be/KhxZ1hj_nJM 🔔 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe for more engaging discussions on urban planning, public art, and the future of our cities! Let's shape our cities together for a sustainable and inclusive future. ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning Credits: - Closing Music: Michael Quigley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

In this 2-part series, Mia and Alexandra explore what the movie Burlesque (2010) can teach us about urban planning. Mia explain about air rights and how they work and investigate if they really could be used by cultural venues and community groups to save themselves from developer speculation. Mia and Alexandra also share some fun facts and thoughts of the movie and their love of the unlikely iconic duo, Christina Aguilera and Cher. Stay tuned for Part 2! Let us know your thoughts on Part 1 in the comments below! And don't forget to share what other movies, TV shows, or books you'd like us to review from an urban planning lens next? ⏳ Timestamps 00:00 Intro to the Movie and Relevance to Urban Planning 01:45 Intro to the Pop Culture Club 02:05 Fun Facts, 04:05 Movie Plot + Character Intros 06:44 How Air Rights/Density Transfers Work + Case Studies 11:25 Air Rights in the Canadian Context + Toronto's Rail Deck Park 13:30 Other Questions About Burlesque's Depiction of Air Rights 14:08 The Scene That Started it All: Air Rights in Burlesque 17:00 Other Topics Sparked From the Movie + Discussed in Part 2 ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning 🎵Music Music Used: https://www.bensound.com/free-music-for-videos (License code: M4ME8EUKJROTFYCH) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

🌆 Our first interview is live and it's a must-watch! 🎥 We had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Heba Elhanafy, an urban research expert based in Zambia, working with the Charter Cities Institute. Heba, an urban planner with an architecture background, takes us on a journey through her roots, her love-hate relationship with planning, and her inspiring journey into this field. 🏙️ If you're curious about urban planning in diverse contexts, this is for you! Tune in now to watch Part 1 of our conversation, and trust us, you won't want to miss it! 🌍💡 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

Join us in Part 1 of our conversation where Alexandra chats with Margaux Weinrib a cultural planner who works at MASSIV Art. Together they explore what is placemaking, the role arts and culture plays in cities, and share insights about working in the public arts sector in Toronto. Stay tuned for the next two parts of their discussion to learn more! 🏙️ Key Discussion Points: - What is Cultural Planning? - How to get into Cultural Planning? - How investing in public arts and cultural initiatives is the key to livable cities - Cities leading the way in placemaking and cultural planning 🤔 Still Curious? To learn more about Margaux and the MASSIV Art make sure to visit: https://massivart.com/ 🔔 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe for more engaging discussions on urban planning, public art, and the future of our cities! Let's shape our cities together for a sustainable and inclusive future. ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

Join us in this episode as we delve into the future of city development! From innovative housing solutions to using unconventional spaces, we explore creative mixed-use development as a solution to the housing crisis. Professor Matti Siemiatycki, our expert urban planner, shares insights on living above fire stations, revitalizing public spaces, and reimagining land use to promote affordable housing. 🏙️ Key Discussion Points: - Exploring living spaces above fire stations and their role in addressing the housing crisis. - Matti's comparative analysis of public spaces in Toronto vs Montreal. - Insights into the greenbelt scandal and its impact on city planning. - Innovative ways to utilize unconventional areas like malls for affordable housing. 🤔 Still Curious? To learn more about creative mixed-use, watch our latest video:    • Is Creative Mixed-Use the Future of Cities?  To learn more about Matti and the Infrastructure Institute make sure to visit: https://infrastructureinstitute.ca/ 🔔 Don't Miss Out! Subscribe for more engaging discussions on urban planning, innovative housing solutions, and the future of our cities! Let's shape our cities together for a sustainable and inclusive future. ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning Credits: - Closing Music: Michael Quigley --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message

In this episode, we deep dive into the realm of creative mixed-use development! Join Matti as he introduces insights from the Infrastructure Institute, delves into social purpose real estate for non-profits, and discusses the pressing need for affordable housing through innovative mixed-use projects. Gain a global perspective as Matti shares lessons learned from his travels to various cities worldwide and reflects on Toronto's urban potential. Plus, discover his firsthand experiences teaching urban planning at Canada's leading university. 🏙️ Key Topics Covered: - Introduction to the Infrastructure Institute and its role in urban innovation. - Training insights on social purpose real estate for non-profit organizations. - Exploring the quest for affordable housing through creative mixed-use developments. - Lessons learned from global city travels and insights on Toronto's urban landscape. - Matti's experiences teaching urban planning at a top Canadian university. 🤔 Still Curious? To learn more about creative mixed-use, watch our latest video:    • Is Creative Mixed-Use the Future of Cities?   To learn more about Matti and the Infrastructure Institute make sure to visit: https://infrastructureinstitute.ca/ 🔔 Stay Updated! Subscribe for more captivating discussions on urban planning, innovative developments, and the future of urban spaces! Don't miss out on shaping the cities of tomorrow with us. ⚡ Get Involved & Learn More! To head on over to our website, social media, or propose topics for upcoming videos please visit: https://linktr.ee/untitledplanning Credits: - Closing Music: Michael Quigley #CreativeMixedUse #UrbanDevelopment #InfrastructureInstitute #AffordableHousing #SocialPurposeRealEstate #UrbanPlanning #CityDevelopment #GlobalCities #TorontoUrbanism --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/untitled-planning/message