532. Parks, People, and Politics: Rethinking Cities - Gil Penalosa
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Gil Penalosa, urbanist and founder of Cities 4 Everyone, known for his belief that “cities should work equally well for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old.”
Gil shares lessons from working in 350+ cities worldwide, his transformative work as Bogotá’s Parks Commissioner creating hundreds of parks and scaling up the Ciclovía, and his run for Mayor of Toronto. He explains what makes public spaces successful, the biggest challenges cities face today, and how to start building more equitable, people-centered communities.
On a personal note, Gil reflects on his background, what drives him, and offers advice for students and listeners on shaping the future of cities.
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