What is The Future for Cities?
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262I_Trailer_Ishara Sahama, human geographer
6 oktober 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in how you connect to the city and place? What do you think about human geography? How can we build trust within the local community? Lees meer
Interview with Ishara Sahama, human geographer. We talk about their vision for the future of cities, community engagement, urban evolution, human geography, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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260I_Dr Haydn Read, a specialist practitioner in systems thinking and action
3 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 24 min
"Pitch it high and don't take your eyes off the prise!" Lees meer
Are you interested in distributed well-being? What do you think about density as a measurement for affordability? How can we use the why-how-what questions for better urban futures?
Interview with Dr Haydn Read, a specialist practitioner in systems thinking and action. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, smartness, evidence-based decision-making, organic vs planned city growth, and many more.
Dr. Haydn Read found a way to live his best life… as Te Hēteri for Te Whānau-ā-Apanui. He supports his Iwi friends to understand the challenges ahead, as a specialist practitioner in systems thinking and action – and a way forward to tackle them. As a pracademic, Dr Read also finds privilege in working with government supporting initiatives to improve the wellbeing of communities across Aotearoa New Zealand more generally. He has been a Senior Executive in the Private and Public Sectors for nearly 30 years, in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. His passion lies in unpacking complex problems and helping others find solutions to the most difficult and intractable ones, some refer to as ‘wicked’ – especially those impacting on the most vulnerable in our communities. He has a skill in big data, digital twins and smart cities to support big data analytics and evidence-based decision-making to support those endeavours - something he sees as an imperative for any infrastructuralist. His vision is simple: every person in Aotearoa New Zealand should be afforded the same opportunities as the next. Something we need to rediscover as a nation of people who could be first amongst all equals to achieve this aspiration. But mostly, he will tell you he is a ‘lifestyle’ farmer from Waimana in the Eastern Bay of Plenty….
Find out more about Haydn through these links:
Haydn Read on LinkedIn;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.177 - Interview with Amelia Gaskell about intergenerational equity;…
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259R_Lessons from nine urban areas using data to drive local sustainable development (research summary)
1 oktober 2024 · 10 min
Are you interested in data-driven local sustainable development? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Lessons from nine urban areas using data to drive local sustainable development from 2022 by Garima Jain and Jessica Espey, published in Nature Urban Sustainability journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Dr Haydn Reed in episode 260 talking about urban data use for better urban outcomes.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how data-driven urban governance can help cities in their sustainability journey. This article presents the data use opportunities despite its challenges of data availability or capacity, among others.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Making data accessible and engaging through various communication methods is essential for transparency and effective decision-making, though it requires overcoming significant technical and legal barriers.
Using data to adapt the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to local priorities is crucial for fostering political buy-in and effective governance, as demonstrated by cities like Patiala and New York City.
Integrating local data with national monitoring systems is difficult due to varying resources and methodologies, but cities like those in Colombia and Brazil have developed innovative frameworks to address these challenges.
You can find article through this link.
Abstract: Cities are central to achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, yet many remain disengaged from the process. This paper examines nine city and subnational pilot projects conducted between 2015 and 2019, to assess the role of a data-based approach to governance in improving decision-making for sustainable development. We consider to what extent a data-based approach to governance can help cities in (a) localizing the sustainable development goals (SDGs); (b) integrating national and local datasets; (c) increas…
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260I_Trailer_Dr Haydn Read, a specialist practitioner in systems thinking and action
29 september 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in distributed well-being? What do you think about density as a measurement for affordability? How can we use the why-how-what questions for better urban futures? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 260 - interview with Dr Haydn Read, a specialist practitioner in systems thinking and action. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, smartness, evidence-based decision-making, organic vs planned city growth, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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258I_Matt Gijselman, Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement for the APAC Region at Bentley Systems
26 september 2024 · 39 min
"What are cities on the human scale? Are they great places to live, work and play?" Lees meer
Are you interested in translating the city to the human scale? What do you think about the green and blue urban infrastructure? How can we direct urban evolution for the better future?
Interview with Matt Gijselman, Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement for the APAC Region at Bentley Systems. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, smartness and technology, data-driven decision-making, climate resilient urban experience, and many more.
Matt Gijselman, with over 20 years of experience in public policy and advocacy, is the Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement for APAC at Bentley Systems. He leads policy initiatives supporting digital transformation in infrastructure, working with stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and media. Matt is a strategic leader with strong communication and project management skills, deeply understanding the APAC policy and regulatory environment. He is dedicated to advancing infrastructure and bringing diverse perspectives to Bentley Systems.
Find out more about Matt through these links:
Matt Gijselman on LinkedIn;
Addressing Risk Allocation in Infrastructure Delivery: A Pragmatic View - perspective by Matt Gijselman at Bentley Systems;
How to build a better playing field - interview with Matt Gijselman;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.069 - Interview with Éva Kereszty about the need for accessible urban services from the medical perspective
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about already existing technologies battling climate change
No.246 - Interview with Boyd Cohen about 15-minute cities
No.257R - Formal Model for Green Urbanism in Smart Cities
No.270 - Interview with Lucas Gil Nadolskis about the need to engage with the minority while making decisions
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or…
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257R_Formal Model for Green Urbanism in Smart Cities (research summary)
24 september 2024 · 10 min
Are you interested in the different stakeholders of public space? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Formal model for green urbanism in smart cities from 2024 by Luca Lezzerini, presented at the International Conference on Green Urbanism and then published as part of Greening Our Cities: Sustainable Urbanism for a Greener Future book.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Matt Gijselman in episode 258 talking about the green and blue urban infrastructure.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how smartness and green urbanism can connect. This article presents modes to measure green urbanism in smart cities.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Balancing urban development with natural resource conservation requires a flexible, interdisciplinary framework that includes all stakeholders.
Green Urbanism in smart cities integrates sustainability, liveability, and environmental preservation but is difficult to measure.
The Essence 1.2 standard is adapted to create a formal model for tracking and evaluating the green dimension of smart cities through measurable KPIs.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: The paper deals with the formulation of the principles of Green Urbanism in a smart city. According to some scholars, the main values provided by a smart city can be summarised as Sustainability, Quality of Life, Equity, Livability and Resilience. Most of these values have the green dimension as a foundation element. Measuring this green dimension can be fundamental to evaluating a smart city’s effectiveness in terms of provided values. The research question is how to formally and in a measurable way define the Green dimension in a smart city. Expected results are an improvement of the formal definition of Green Urbanism in the smart city context and, in general, of Green aspects of any built space. Another important result is a first theoretical core to …
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258I_Trailer_Matt Gijselman, Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement for the APAC Region at Bentley Systems
22 september 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in translating the city to the human scale? What do you think about the green and blue urban infrastructure? How can we direct urban evolution for the better future? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 258 - interview with Matt Gijselman, Director of Infrastructure Policy Advancement for the APAC Region at Bentley Systems. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, smartness and technology, data-driven decision-making, climate resilient urban experience, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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256I_Marcus Foth, Professor of Urban Informatics at Queensland University of Technology
19 september 2024 · 51 min
"Science has already fixed climate change. We know what's causing it, we know what to do about it. The fact that there is paralysis is not the problem of science." Lees meer
Are you interested in listening to scientists? What do you think about the urgency of actions after scientific proof? How can we use the planetary indicators for better urban futures?
Interview Marcus Foth, Professor of Urban Informatics at Queensland University of Technology. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, urban visioning, declining cities, opportunities in health-arts-social sciences, donut economics, and many more.
Marcus Foth is a Professor of Urban Informatics in the School of Design and a Chief Investigator in the QUT Digital Media Research Centre (DMRC), Faculty of Creative Industries, Education, and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia. For more than two decades, Marcus has led ubiquitous computing and interaction design research into interactive digital media, screen, mobile and smart city applications. Marcus founded the Urban Informatics Research Lab in 2006 and the QUT Design Lab in 2016. He is a member of the More-than-Human Futures research group. Marcus has published more than 270 peer-reviewed publications. He is a Fellow of the Australian Computer Society and the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences, a Distinguished Member of the international Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), and currently serves on Australia’s national College of Experts.
Find out more about Marcus through these links:
Marcus Foth on LinkedIn;
@sunday9pm as Marcus Foth on X;
QUT Design Lab website;
Marcus Foth at QUT;
Marcus Foth website;
Marcus Foth on Google Scholar;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.159 - Interview with Michael Browne about Aboriginal ideas in urban planning;
No.186 - Interview with Tom Bosschaert about stages of grief with sustainability;
No.216 - Interview with Sara Stace about doughnut economics;
N…
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255R_Participation, co-creation, and public space (research summary)
17 september 2024 · 9 min
Are you interested in the different stakeholders of public space? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Participation, co-creation, and public space from 2017 by Marcus Foth, published in The Journal of Public Space.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Marcus Foth in episode 256 talking about co-creation and community engagement.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see what kind of flexibility is required of placemakers and urban interaction designers across the different levels of planning. This article presents granular agile thinking by introducing five possible ways to think about the urban user.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
A transdisciplinary, agile approach is essential for effective urban design, embracing both human and non-human elements.
Urban roles have evolved from passive residents to active co-creators of city spaces.
Participation and co-creation are crucial for creating inclusive and responsive urban environments.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: A central notion in urban design, urban interaction design, and placemaking is the user of public space, the occupant, resident, citizen, bystander, passer-by, explorer, or flâneur. When the field of human-computer interaction (HCI) first emerged, the disciplines that represented the “human” aspects of HCI included behavioural psychology, cognitive science and human factors engineering. This situatedness begs the question whether the “user” requires different contextualisations beyond the immediate and traditional HCI concerns of the technical interface, that is, beyond usability. This article aims to illustrate the need for placemakers and urban interaction designers to be transdisciplinary and agile in order to navigate different levels of granularity. This article seeks to practice granular agile thinking by introducing five possible ways to think about the “urban user” and th…
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256I_Trailer_Marcus Foth, Professor of Urban Informatics at Queensland University of Technology
15 september 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in listening to scientists? What do you think about the urgency of actions after scientific proof? How can we use the planetary indicators for better urban futures? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 256 - interview Marcus Foth, Professor of Urban Informatics at Queensland University of Technology. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, urban visioning, declining cities, opportunities in health-arts-social sciences, doughnut economics, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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254I_Emil Melles, civil engineer and my father
12 september 2024 · 9 min
Are you interested in individual steps as strengths for the future of cities? What do you think how we can be brave in political decisions for thinking long term? How can we create the right to live in the city for everyone? Lees meer
Special celebratory episode with a summary of the interview with Emil Melles, civil engineer and my father. We talked about his vision for the future of cities, liveability, accessibility, urban air becoming unbreathable, and many more.
Emil Melles is an accomplished civil engineer with decades of experience in urban development and infrastructure projects across Hungary. Since earning his degree from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 1980, Emil has held various leadership roles and he has been instrumental in overseeing and managing complex projects such as city rehabilitations, flood protection measures, and significant municipal investments. His career is marked by a strong commitment to improving urban environments, ensuring project efficiency, and fostering sustainable development. Emil is also a dedicated family man, music enthusiast, and lifelong learner with a passion for exploring new ideas in his field. And last, but not least, he is my father, so it was especially exciting to interview him about these questions.
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.069 - Interview with Dr Éva Kereszty about urban accessibility
No.156 - Interview with Fanni Melles, future of cities researcher
No.200 - NeurodiverCity panel conversation
You can find the transcript through this link.
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
I hope thi…
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253B_#3 Birthday episode - last year and the coming one
10 september 2024 · 8 min
What did you learn this year from these episodes? Lees meer
What was the most interesting and important for you?
What would you like to learn more about in the future?
What action did you take after these episodes?
#3 birthday of the podcast!
First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for joining me on this adventure. I am really grateful for your support. And I am especially thankful for my interviewees who took the time to appear on the podcast and share their ideas and insights. Let me give you a summary of what we have achieved and learned throughout this year! So, let’s jump right into it!
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Join the growing community by sharing and engaging with our episodes to help shape the future of cities.
Dive into our discussions on cutting-edge topics like food innovation, smart sustainability, and urban resilience, and apply these insights to your own urban challenges.
Stay tuned for exciting upcoming episodes and collaborations, and take part in our conversations to make your voice heard in shaping urban futures.
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about brighter futures
No.250 - Space Cities panel conversation
No.252 - Interview with Allison Duettmann about emerging technologies and foresight
And a final question for today:
What action will you take to create a better future for cities, thus humanity?
Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
(Check out the transcript through this link.)
I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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252I_Allison Duettmann, the president and CEO of Foresight Institute
5 september 2024 · 59 min
"You are the product of the city you grew up in, but you can accurately shape it and move to different cities." Lees meer
Are you interested in existential hope? What do you think how are you influenced by the city around you? How can we use foresight to peak into the future?
Interview with Allison Duettmann, the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. We talk about her vision for the future of cities, longevity, utilitarianism, cloud-first cities, urban diversity and changing behaviours, and many more.
Allison Duettmann is the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. She directs the Intelligent Cooperation, Molecular Machines, Biotech & Health Extension, Neurotech, and Space Programs, Fellowships, Prizes, and Tech Trees, and shares this work with the public. She founded Existentialhope.com, co-edited Superintelligence: Coordination & Strategy, co-authored Gaming the Future, and co-initiated The Longevity Prize. She advises companies and projects, such as Cosmica, and The Roots of Progress Fellowship, and is on the Executive Committee of the Biomarker Consortium. She holds an MS in Philosophy & Public Policy from the London School of Economics, focusing on AI Safety.
Find out more about Allison through these links:
Allison Duettmann on LinkedIn;
@allisondman as Allison Duettmann on X;
Allison Duettmann at Foresight Institute;
Foresight Institute website;
@foresightinst as Foresight Institute on X;
Foresight Institute on YouTube;
Existential Hope website;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.065R - The network state;
No.090 - Interview with Matthew McCartney from the Charter Cities Institute;
No.111 - Interview with Dave Hakkens about completely rethinking cities;
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about science-based optimism;
No.251R - Existential risk and existential hope
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website wh…
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251R_Existential risk and existential hope: Definitions (research summary)
3 september 2024 · 10 min
Are you interested in existential hope instead of existential risk? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Existential risk and existential hope: Definitions from 2015 by Owen Cotton-Barratt and Toby Ord, published by the Future of Humanity Institute.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Allison Duettmann in episode 252 talking optimism and existential hope.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the opposite of existential risk in our doom and gloom world. This article presents the existential hope concept, the chance of something extremely good happening.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
The concept of "existential hope" is introduced, highlighting the importance of pursuing transformative events that can greatly improve humanity's future prospects.
Existential risks are events that could either wipe out humanity or drastically limit its future potential.
Existential catastrophes could be defined by the loss of expected value, which accounts for events that reduce humanity's future potential even without immediate extinction.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: We look at the strengths and weaknesses of two existing definitions of existential risk, and suggest a new definition based on expected value. This leads to a parallel concept: ‘existential hope’, the chance of something extremely good happening.
Connecting episode you might be intersted in:
No.101R - What we owe the future (book summary)
No.178R - Brighter (book summary)
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about a brighter future
You can find the transcript through this link.
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the …
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252I_Trailer_Alison Duettmann, the president and CEO of Foresight Institute
1 september 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in existential hope? What do you think how are you influenced by the city around you? How can we use foresight to peak into the future? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 252 - interview with Alison Duettmann, the president and CEO of Foresight Institute. We talk about her vision for the future of cities, longevity, utilitarianism, cloud-first cities, urban diversity and changing behaviours, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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250P_Space cities with Dr Anders Sandberg, Xavier de Kestelier and Thomas Gooch
29 augustus 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
Are you interested in space cities? What do you think about cities versus communities? How can we create great space communities? Lees meer
The panellists, Dr Anders Sandberg, Xavier de Kestelier and Thomas Gooch talk about their vision for the future of cities and space cities, the ideal size of cities, sports in space, and many more.
Anders Sandberg has a background in computational neuroscience and mathematical modelling, but has for more than a decade worked in the philosophy faculty of University of Oxford doing research on topics such as the ethics and social impact of human enhancement, emerging technology, global catastrophic and existential risks, applied epistemology, and analysing the far future. His research is extremely interdisciplinary, often combines hard science with philosophy, uses quantitative methods to understand qualitative issues, and typically deals with under-researched topics. Anders enjoys academic outreach and policy impact.
Find out more about Anders through these links:
Anders Sandberg on LinkedIn;
@anderssandberg as Anders Sandberg on X;
Anders Sandberg at the Future of Humanity Institute;
Anders Sandberg at University of Oxford;
Anders Sandberg website;
Anders Sandberg on Google Scholar;
Anders Sandberg on Wikipedia;
Anders Sandberg at The Conversation;
Xavier De Kestelier holds a BArch and MSc in Architectural Engineering from the University of Ghent and an MSc in Urban Design from The Bartlett School of Architecture. He co-headed the Specialist Modelling Group at Foster+Partners, focusing on computational design and digital fabrication, and led the implementation of rapid prototyping technology. Xavier worked with NASA and the ESA on 3D-printed Moon and Mars habitats. Currently, he is the Global Head of Design and Innovation at Hassell Studio, overseeing design and innovation worldwide. He also directs Smartgeometry, a nonprofit organizing international digital design and fabrication workshops. Xavier has taught a…
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249R_Space colonization: A study of supply and demand (research summary)
27 augustus 2024 · 10 min
Are you interested in space colonisation? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Space colonization: A study of supply and demand from 2011 by Dr. Dana Andrews, Gordon R. Woodcock, and Brian Bloudek, presented at the 62nd International Astronautical Congress.
This is a great preparation to our next panel conversation with Dr Anders Sandberg, Xavier de Kestelier, and Thomas Gooch in episode 250 talking about space cities and their different aspects.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how space colonization and thus space cities can be approached from the supply and demand perspective. This article looks at the fundamental economics of people working (and playing) in space, and shows scenarios that should result in successful colonies on the moon.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
The development of lunar colonies is a natural progression, beginning with tele-operated mining and evolving into human presence as the need for maintenance and oversight grows.
Lunar mining offers a solution to Earth's dwindling metal resources, with the Moon's vast reserves becoming economically viable as terrestrial supplies run low.
Achieving affordable space access through reusable launch systems and infrastructure like Tether Upper Stages (TUS) and Space Operations Centers (SOC) is crucial for successful lunar operations.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: This paper steps back and looks at the fundamental economics of people working (and playing) in space, and shows scenarios that should result in successful colonies on the moon. The basic premise is the ever increasing cost of industrial metals necessary to generate renewable energy for a growing world population, and the relative abundance of those same metals on the near side of the moon. There is a crossover point, relatively soon, where it is cheaper and more environmentally friendly to mine the moon instead of the increasi…
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250P_Trailer_Space cities with Dr Anders Sandberg, Xavier de Kestelier and Thomas Gooch
25 augustus 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in space cities? What do you think about cities versus communities? How can we create great space communities? Lees meer
Trailer for the panel discussion in episode 250 with panellists Dr Anders Sandberg, Xavier de Kestelier and Thomas Gooch, who talk about their vision for the future of cities and space cities, the ideal size of cities, sports in space, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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248I_Alejandro Quinto, the Head of Innovation at Yeme Tech
22 augustus 2024 · 41 min
"There are obviously things that you cannot predict but the more things you consider, the more agile and flexible your city is going to be." Lees meer
Are you interested in responsible technology use? What do you think about using data in urban decision-making? How can we be mindful of our biases to create the right solutions?
Interview Alejandro Quinto, the Head of Innovation at Yeme Tech. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, data multidimensionality, biases, resilience, and many more.
Alejandro Quinto is an architect and has a master in City and Technology. He is the head of Innovation at YemeTech, a data-driven platform that aims to improve urban development through community wellness and social interaction. Alejandro is passionate about urban innovation and the relationship between the built environment, social dynamics and digital transformation.
Find out more about Alejandro through these links:
Alejandro Quinto on LinkedIn;
as Alejandro Quinto on X;
Yeme Tech website;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.060 - Interview with Gala Camacho about responsible technology;
No.135 - Interview with Paul Satur about multifunctional urban spaces;
No.206 - Interview with Amir Hussain about Yeme Tech and Bradford;
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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247R_Data-driven urban management: Mapping the landscape (research summary)
20 augustus 2024 · 11 min
Are you interested in data-driven urban management? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Data-driven urban management: Mapping the landscape from 2020 by Zeynep Engin, Justin van Dijk, Tian Lan, Paul A. Longley, Philip Treleaven, Michael Batty, and Alan Penn, published in the Journal of Urban Management.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Alejandro Quinto in episode 248 talking about utilising data in urban planning and management.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the urban data landscape with its shortcomings and hidden gems. This article provides a transdisciplinary synthesis of the developments, opportunities, and challenges for urban management and planning under this ongoing ‘digital revolution’.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Considerations, including privacy and transparency, are crucial in deploying these technologies effectively.
Data and technology are transforming urban management, enabling smarter, more efficient city governance.
Successful data-driven management relies on accurate data, advanced analytics, and collaboration among all stakeholders.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: Big data analytics and artificial intelligence, paired with blockchain technology, the Internet of Things, and other emerging technologies, are poised to revolutionise urban management. With massive amounts of data collected from citizens, devices, and traditional sources such as routine and well-established censuses, urban areas across the world have – for the first time in history – the opportunity to monitor and manage their urban infrastructure in real-time. This simultaneously provides previously unimaginable opportunities to shape the future of cities, but also gives rise to new ethical challenges. This paper provides a transdisciplinary synthesis of the developments, opportunities, and challenges for urban management and planning under …
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248I_Trailer_Alejandro Quinto, the Head of Innovation at Yeme Tech
18 augustus 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in responsible technology use? What do you think about using data in urban decision-making? How can we be mindful of our biases to create the right solutions? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 248 - interview Alejandro Quinto, the Head of Innovation at Yeme Tech. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, data multidimensionality, biases, resilience, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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246I_Boyd Cohen, Academic Director of Sustainability at EGADE Business School of Tec de Monterrey
15 augustus 2024 · 49 min
"We're not going to get where we need to as a spieces unless we embrace and enable abundance!" Lees meer
Are you interested in abundance capitalism? What do you think about flourishing versus sustainability? How can we create prosperity and abundance?
Interview with Boyd Cohen, the Academic Director of Sustainability at EGADE Business School of Tec de Monterrey. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, abundance and prosperity, choosing battles, and many more.
Boyd Cohen is the Academic Director of Sustainability at EGADE Business School of Tec de Monterrey. He is also an International Fellow at Hult International Business School's Futures Impact Lab where he is focused on researching and inspiring the next generation of climate champions. After finishing a three-year stint at Accenture, Boyd obtained his Ph.D. in strategy and entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado (2001). He has published 3 books (Climate Capitalism, 2011; The Emergence of the Urban Entrepreneur, 2016; Post-capitalist Entrepreneurship, 2017), dozens of peer reviewed articles including the highest cited articles on sustainable entrepreneurship and on shared mobility and has contributed guest posts to Fast Company, CoinDesk and GITEX Impact in recent years. He remains President of the Board of Iomob and is finishing his 4th book, Abundance Capitalism.
Find out more about Boyd through these links:
Boyd Cohen on LinkedIn
@boydcohen as Boyd Cohen on X
Boyd Cohen at the EGADE Business School
Boyd Cohen on Wikipedia
Boyd Cohen on Google Scholar
Climate Capitalism on Amazon - book by L. Hunter Lovins and Boyd Cohen
The Emergence of the Urban Entrepreneur on Amazon - book by Boyd Cohen, Pablo Muñoz, and Richard Florida
Post-capitalist Entrepreneurship on Amazon - book by Boyd Cohen
Connected episodes you might be interested in:
No.227R - Regenerative development and transitions thinking
No.244 - Interview with Joe Glesta about urban resilience and the death of sustainaiblity
No.24…
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245R_Urban resilience: Bridging the gap where cities and towns embrace abundance (research summary)
13 augustus 2024 · 8 min
Are you interested in urban resilience to create abundance? Lees meer
Summary of the book chapter titled Urban resilience: Bridging the gap where cities and towns embrace abundance from 2024 by Boyd Cohen, part of the Abundance Capitalism book.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Boyd Cohen in episode 246 talking about abundance capitalism regarding cities.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how cities can be catalysts for resilience changes. This chapter presents a shift that recognizes cities not just as resource-hungry entities but as potential catalysts for positive change.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Innovative concepts like 15-minute cities and circular cities aim to make urban living more sustainable and accessible.
Vancouver's Athlete’s Village and Tokyo’s flexible housing approach showcase effective methods for creating eco-friendly and affordable urban environments.
The Fab City initiative promotes self-sufficiency and resilience by encouraging local manufacturing and innovation within cities.
You can find the book through this link and the chapter through this (links updated once their are live).
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.129 - Interview with Alan Donegan about the vast opportunities in cities
No.212 - Interview with Jonathan Reichental about abundant energy
You can find the transcript through this link.
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
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246I_Trailer_Boyd Cohen, Academic Director of Sustainability at EGADE Business School of Tec de Monterrey
11 augustus 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in abundance capitalism? What do you think about flourishing versus sustainability? How can we create prosperity and abundance? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 246 - interview with Boyd Cohen, the Academic Director of Sustainability at EGADE Business School of Tec de Monterrey. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, abundance and prosperity, choosing battles, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
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244I_Joe Glesta, co-founder and CEO of Climasens
8 augustus 2024 · 35 min
"Building with climate sensitive design is what needs to happen in cities." Lees meer
Are you interested in urban resilience and climate adaptation? What do you think about ‘sustainability is dead’? How can integrating urban infrastructure to the built environment help us with climate change?
Interview with Joe Glesta, the co-founder and CEO of Climasens. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, parasitic and symbiotic cities, New York compared to other places, resilience, and many more.
Joe Glesta is aspiring to build climate resilience in our world through technological innovation. Joe is a passionate sustainability and technology professional with a diverse array of skills focused on digital innovation, service design, stakeholder engagement and business strategy. Over the past decade, he has worked in a multitude of positions that have allowed him to hone his skills, developing and delivering innovative products, projects, policy and business outcomes. He has advanced knowledge of digital technologies and emerging innovative trends and is deeply immersed in the nexus of Industry/Government/ Startup engagement.
Find out more about Joe through these links:
Joe Glesta on LinkedIn
as Joe Glesta on X
Climasens website
Climasens on LinkedIn
Climasens on X
Aussie climate startup fires up with $8m from Google - article about Climasense at Forbes
Climasens at the Melbourne Accelerator Program
Startup Founder Deep Dive: Climasens - conversation with Joe at the Melbourne Accelerator Program
How Sensing Forms the Foundation of Smart and Resilient Cities with Joe Glesta of Senscity - interview with Joe Glesta on the Internet of Nature podcast
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.190 - Interview with Adrian McGregor about cities being part of nature
No.243R - Integrative approaches to urban resilience
No.288 - Interview with Dan Hill also talking about Jane Jacobs
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? L…
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243R_Integrative approaches to urban resilience: Evaluating the efficacy of resilience strategies in mitigating climate change vulnerabilities
6 augustus 2024 · 10 min
Are you interested in the successful implementation of urban resilience strategies? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Integrative approaches to urban resilience: Evaluating the efficacy of resilience strategies in mitigating climate change vulnerabilities from 2024 by Yang Lv and Md Nazirul Islam Sarker, published in the Heliyon journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Joe Glesta in episode 244 talking about urban climate resilience.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see the efficacy of resilience strategies in mitigating vulnerability and enhancing urban resilience. This article presents the significance of stakeholder involvement, community participation, and adaptive management as essential components for effectively implementing resilience measures.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Effective urban resilience requires a combination of infrastructure, social engagement, and institutional support.
Community involvement strengthens the implementation and maintenance of resilience strategies.
Regular assessment and adaptation of strategies are necessary to address evolving challenges and improve urban resilience.
You can find the article through this link.
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.074R - Resilient urban planning: major principles and criteria
No.190 - Interview with Adrian McGregor about urban resilience challenges
You can find the transcript through this link.
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.
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244I_Trailer_Joe Glesta, co-founder and CEO of Climasens
4 augustus 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in urban resilience and climate adaptation? What do you think about ‘sustainability is dead’? How can integrating urban infrastructure to the built environment help us with climate change? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 244 - interview with Joe Glesta, the co-founder and CEO of Climasens. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, parasitic and symbiotic cities, New York compared to other places, resilience, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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242I_Harry Robertson, proactive designer and founder of two businesses
1 augustus 2024 · 58 min
"Optimism is acting without a proper full understanding of how things work." Lees meer
Are you interested in cyclical economies? What do you think about plastic as a material? How can we move from the linear to the performance-based economy?
Interview with Harry Robertson, a proactive designer and founder of two businesses. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, circularity, plastic as a material, optimism, measures for circularity, and many more.
Harry Robertson is a proactive designer and founder of two businesses. He has an innate ability to find creative solutions to complex problems and communicate these concepts to a wide audience. Visualisation and communication are the most important part of sharing a vision as an innovator. Researching and understanding how products, systems and processes can influence the environment makes him innately aware of every opportunity. He has designed a large variety of products and has made an impact on a number of industries winning awards for his designs. From a young age Harry has always produced products or solutions to improve his world and that for those around him. Harry investigates contemporary, cultural and environmental aspects of design and technology and values his ability to be a member or leader in any team. Harry does not design to be satisfied as he believes that every solution is just a solution for now.
Find out more about Harry through these links:
Harry Robertson on LinkedIn;
as Harry Robertson on X;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.171 - Interview with Nicole Garofano about circular economy;
No.210 - Interview with Pearl Ng about different economy types;
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about science based optimism;
No.241R
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
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241R_Tackling the plastic problem: A review on perceptions, behaviours, and interventions (research summary)
30 juli 2024 · 10 min
Are you interested in a solution for the plastic problem? Lees meer
Summary of the article titled Tackling the plastic problem: A review on perceptions, behaviours, and interventions from 2019 by Lea Marie Heidbreder, Isabella Bablok, Stefan Drews, and Claudia Menzel, published in the Science of the Total Environment journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Harry Robertson in episode 242 talking about plastic recycling.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see human behaviours regarding plastic and its use. This article presents potential factors for future interventions to reduce plastic consumption.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Despite high awareness of plastic's environmental harm, people continue to use it frequently due to convenience and ingrained habits.
Effective solutions must combine regulatory policies and psychological strategies to change both the supply and demand sides of plastic use.
Cultural differences and local contexts are crucial in designing interventions to reduce plastic waste effectively.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: The excessive production and consumption of plastic has serious consequences on the environment and human health. The reduction of plastic has therefore become a major global challenge. As technical solutions might be insufficient to curb the problem, a perspective highlighting the impact of human behavior is needed. The current literature review provides an overview of the existing social-scientific literature on plastic, ranging from risk awareness, consumers' preferences, and predictors of usage behavior to political and psychological intervention strategies. By reviewing the literature, we aim to identify potential factors for future interventions to reduce plastic consumption. The 187 studies reviewed show that people much appreciate and routinely use plastic, despite a pronounced awareness …
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242I_Trailer_Harry Robertson, proactive designer and founder of two businesses
28 juli 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in cyclical economies? What do you think about plastic as a material? How can we move from the linear to the performance-based economy? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 242 - interview with Harry Robertson, a proactive designer and founder of two businesses. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, circularity, plastic as a material, optimism, measures for circularity, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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240I_Craig Ehrke, the Chief Executive Officier at Skai Energies
25 juli 2024 · 48 min
"We are in a space that any one person can have an impact in some way." Lees meer
Are you interested in rethinking urban planning? What do you think about our power provided by the modern times for changing cities? How can we create better communities and urban collaboration?
Interview Craig Ehrke, the Chief Executive Officier at Skai Energies. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, circularity, reconciliation, urban living rooms, smart city, hydrogen energy storage, and many more.
Over more than 2 decades, Craig's career has spanned both large multi-national and mid-size businesses throughout the Americas, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific. In these roles, he worked from FMCG to Defence to Life Sciences & Industrial Gases, and was constantly focussed on both supporting the continuous improvement of businesses operations, and the development of global technologies. Now in the industry of hydrogen & renewables, Craig has set Skai up to tackle the issues of how we can use decentralised renewable energy and hydrogen, to transition from dirty and costly use of fossil fuel. Working with organisations to develop hydrogen projects, he leans on close partnerships with 4 European Original Equipment Manufacturers to bring best practice and install critical hydrogen equipment.
Find out more about Craig through these links:
Craig Ehrke on LinkedIn;
Skai Energies website;
Skai Energies on LinkedIn;
Craig Ehrke at Hydrogen Fuel Australia;
Renewable Hydrogen by Craig Ehrke at EnergyOceania on YouTube;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.171 - Interview with Nicole Garofano about circular economy
No.196 - Interview with Alan Pears about energy assessments and quality housing
No.210 - Interview with Pearl Ng about regenerative economy;
No.216 - Interview with Sara Stace about the urban living room;
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com we…
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239R_Development of a sustainable hydrogen city concept and initial hydrogen city projects (research summary)
23 juli 2024 · 8 min
Are you interested in utilising hydrogen in our urban lives? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the article titled Development of a sustainable hydrogen city concept and initial hydrogen city projects from 2022 by Münevver Özge Balta and Mustafa Tolga Balta, published in the Energy Policy journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Craig Ehrke in episode 240 talking about using hydrogen for energy storage, among others.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how we can utilise hydrogen for better urban futures. This article presents a conceptual hydrogen city planning model for minimizing the carbon footprint of cities.As the 3
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Cities need to transition from fossil fuels to sustainable, efficient, and environmentally friendly energy systems like hydrogen to combat pollution and climate change.
The conceptual hydrogen city planning model outlines a process for creating sustainable urban energy systems by producing hydrogen through renewable sources, storing it, and distributing it throughout the city.
Policymakers play a crucial role in driving the transition to renewable energy sources like hydrogen by implementing energy-based urban planning strategies, improving infrastructure, adopting new technologies, and creating supportive policies.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: Recently, the concept of sustainable cities has become increasingly important because of serious technical and environmental challenges stemming from global warming. These challenges are related to an increase in the energy demand of cities, which is still met by non-renewable energy sources that release CO2 into the atmosphere. A carbon-free economy should be planned in a sustainable way by utilizing renewable energy sources and sustainable technologies. In this context, planning and implementing a hydrogen economy can be one solution to…
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240I_Trailer_Craig Ehrke, the Chief Executive Officier at Skai Energies
21 juli 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in rethinking urban planning? What do you think about our power provided by the modern times for changing cities? How can we create better communities and urban collaboration? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 240 - interview Craig Ehrke, the Chief Executive Officier at Skai Energies. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, circularity, reconciliation, urban living rooms, smart city, hydrogen energy storage, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
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238I_Paul Bevan, CEO of Magic Valley
18 juli 2024 · 38 min
"In my experience, a lot of change comes from bottom-up, as opposed to the top-down." Lees meer
Are you interested in cultivated meat production? What do you think about sustainability and circularity? How can we use our technological advancements for food production?
Interview with Paul Bevan, CEO of Magic Valley. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, the differences in future visions, food industry challenges, personal choice, and many more.
As the founder and CEO of cultivated meat startup Magic Valley, Paul Bevan is on a mission to revolutionize the way we produce and consume meat. By using cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques, they are able to create real meat that is more sustainable and ethical than traditional livestock farming. Paul is a driven and passionate leader with a strong track record of success. He has a deep understanding of the industry and a clear vision for the future of meat production. In addition to his professional experience, he is also a committed advocate for sustainability and animal welfare. Paul believes that by working together, we can create a more ethical and sustainable food system for all.
Found out more about Paul through these links:
Paul Bevan on LinkedIn;
Magic Valley website;
Magic Valley on LinkedIn;
@MagicValleyFood as Magic Valley on X;
Paul Bevan on the Future Alternative podcast;
Australia's Magic Valley takes on the growing demand for lamb - on the green queen;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.171 - Interview with Nicole Garofano about circular economy;
No.210 - Interview with Pearl Ng about regenerative economy;
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about food technologies
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.
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237R_Cultivated meat and consumers – 2023 consumer trends and insights for the cultivated meat industry (research summary)
16 juli 2024 · 8 min
Are you interested in cultivated and lab-grown meat? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the white paper titled Cultivated meat and consumers – 2023 consumer trends and insights for the cultivated meat industry from 2023 by Magic Valley, published on their website.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Paul Bevan in episode 238 talking about cultivated meat.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how we could get our proteins in cities without huge animal involvement. This white paper explores consumer perceptions and acceptance of cultivated meat from 2023.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Cultivated meat offers a sustainable, ethical alternative to traditional meat by producing real animal meat from cultured cells without slaughtering animals.
Price, nutrition, and taste are the top factors driving consumer interest in cultivated meat, with many finding it appealing due to its ethical, health, and sustainability benefits.
By focusing on educating consumers and highlighting the benefits of cultivated meat, stakeholders can foster a more informed and receptive market.
You can find the white paper through this link.
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.120 - Interview with Matt Ferrell about food cultivation and other new technologies
No.178R - Brighter (book summary)
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about the disruptive changes in food among others
You can find the transcript through this link.
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
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238I_Trailer_Paul Bevan, CEO of Magic Valley
14 juli 2024 · 2 min
Trailer for the episode 238 - interview with Paul Bevan, CEO of Magic Valley. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, the differences in future visions, food industry challenges, personal choice, and many more. Lees meer
Find out more in the episode.
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236I_Katarina Throssell, investment associate at Giant Leap
11 juli 2024 · 40 min
"The biggest problems present the biggest opportunities." Lees meer
Are you interested in impact investing? What do you think about circular economy as the mindful use of resources we have? How can we evaluate investment options with the second and third order consequences?
Interview with Katarina Throssell, investment associate at Giant Leap. We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, impact investing, the private sector’s role, circular economy, education and AI, and many more.
Katarina Throssell is an Investment Associate at Giant Leap, an Australian venture capital fund investing in companies solving the world's most pressing problems across climate, health, and empowerment & education. She is a former commercial litigation lawyer at Arnold Bloch Leibler and has a Bachelor of Laws, International Relations and Diploma of Languages (German) from the Australian National University. She is also a director and Company Secretary at StreetSmart Australia.
Find out more about Katarina through these links:
Katarina Throssell on LinkedIn;
Katarina Throssell at Giant Leap;
StreetSmart Australia website;
Katarina Throssell on the Investor's Edge podcast;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.060 - Interview with Gala Camacho about responsible technologies and stewardship;
No.196 - Interview with Alan Pears about energy savings;
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about science-based optimism;
No.235R
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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235R_Invigorating impact investment networks: Actor-actant engagement in a smart city environment (research summary)
9 juli 2024 · 11 min
Are you interested in impact investing? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the article titled Invigorating impact investment networks: Actor-actant engagement in a smart city environment from 2023 by Joanna Vogeley and Paul Ryder, published in the Journal of Social Entrepreneurship.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Katarina Throssel in episode 236 talking about impact investing.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how impact investing can be connected to the future of cities. This article presents aspects for successful impact investing and the role of technologies, also revealing how network participants enhance distributed agency.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Impact investing networks are complex ecosystems involving the interplay of human actors and technological actants, which can be effectively understood through the lens of General Systems Theory, Open Systems Theory, and Actor-Network Theory.
Three key pillars - strategic networking, communication, and impact measurement - are crucial for creating dynamic and effective impact investing networks that accelerate positive outcomes while also being aware of potential negative consequences.
Technology plays a vital role in facilitating actor-actant engagements within impact investing networks, enabling the flow of capital, knowledge, and resources towards social and environmental goals, but its influence must be critically examined.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: Impact investing seeks to generate measurable social and/or environmental impact alongside a financial return. Accordingly, assumed trade-off between financial return and social benefit is no longer a given, with Masdar City demonstrating that the mobilisation of dynamic networks facilitates the growth of impact investments. So as to better understand the complex dynamics of successful impact investing networks, we e…
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236I_Trailer_Katarina Throssell, investment associate at Giant Leap
7 juli 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in impact investing? What do you think about circular economy as the mindful use of resources we have? How can we evaluate investment options with the second and third order consequences? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 236 - interview with Katarina Throssell, investment associate at Giant Leap. We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, impact investing, the private sector’s role, circular economy, education and AI, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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234I_Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer
4 juli 2024 · 47 min
"The biggest strength for cities is the ability to create the future you want." Lees meer
Are you interested in space robots? What do you think about the next exploratory frontiers? How can we use knowledge for improving our futures?
Interview with Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, space exploration, robots versus AI, diversity of culture, and many more.
Tenzin Crouch is a roboticist, entrepreneur, and explorer. Over the last three years, he worked on MoonRanger, an autonomous lunar rover developed for NASA by Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. In 2021 he cofounded Element Robotics to contribute to humanity becoming an interplanetary species. Now operating out of Melbourne, Element Robotics is developing autonomy software for Australia’s first Lunar rover with the ELO2 Consortium. Tenzin loves to connect with passionate people from all walks of life, sharing delicious food, learning about new cultures and ideas, going on adventures, and dreaming up ways to solve today’s big challenges. If that sounds like your vibe, reach out to say hello!
Find out more about Tenzin through these links:
Tenzin Crouch on LinkedIn;
Element Robotics on LinkedIn;
Element Robotics website;
MoonRanger with Tenzin as a Team Member;
Deep Talk with Tenzin on YouTube;
Radical solutions to out-of-this-world problems - post about Tenzin at Flinders University;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.064R - The network state;
No.214 - Interview with Anders Sandberg about building cities on the Mars;
No.228 - Interview with Dominique Hes about building trust and truth;
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available.
I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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233R_Platinum group metals extraction from asteroids vs Earth: An overview of the industrial ecosystems, technologies and risks (research summary)
2 juli 2024 · 11 min
Are you interested in a solution for resource scarcity from space? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the article titled Platinum group metals extraction from asteroids vs Earth: An overview of the industrial ecosystems, technologies and risks from 2024 by Francisco Ríos Muñoz, Camilo Peña Ramírez, José Meza, and Tenzin Crouch, published in Mineral Economics journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Tenzin Crouch in episode 234 talking about space robotics.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see space solutions for resource scarcity. This article presents the major players and techniques in resource mining on Earth and potentially on asteroids.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
As Earth's mineral resources, particularly platinum group metals, become increasingly scarce and difficult to extract, asteroid mining emerges as a potential solution to address the growing demand and support future space missions.
While space mining offers abundant resources, it faces significant technological, financial, and regulatory challenges, making it a high-risk venture compared to the more established and economically viable terrestrial mining industry.
Traditional mining companies have been slow to invest in space mining due to their conservative approach to R&D and the high risks involved, but future technological advancements and environmental pressures may prompt them to reconsider their stance and explore this new frontier.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract:
As consumption of the Earth’s finite resources continues to increase, significant stress is placed on the global economy, including the depletion of critical minerals and environmental pollution. One of the proposals to address this future scarcity is to exploit resources from near-Earth objects (NEOs), such as asteroids. The right NEOs could provide enormous quantities of resources, including pl…
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234I_Trailer_Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer
30 juni 2024 · 2 min
Trailer for episode 234 - interview with Tenzin Crouch, roboticist, entrepreneur and explorer. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, space exploration, robots versus AI, diversity of culture, and many more. Lees meer
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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232I_Katie Skillington, lecturer in Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne
27 juni 2024 · 58 min
"The problem is solved through action, not by beating ourselves up about it." Lees meer
Are you interested in the future of cities as Pandora’s box? What do you think about environmentally responsible design instead of sustainable design? How can we mine cities to gather resources?
Interview with Katie Skillington, lecturer in Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne. We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, architects’ role of communication, accelerating material use, sustainability versus environmental responsibility, and many more.
Katie Skillington is a Lecturer in Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne. Formally trained in architecture and performance design, Katie also studied sustainability science at The University of Tokyo, Japan as a Monbukagakusho scholar. Her research interests lie at the nexus of architectural design and sustainability, particularly focusing on understanding the environmental consequences of designing with material reduction and efficiency, the indoor environment quality of dwellings, and policy approaches for improving building performance. Professionally, Katie is a Registered Architect (Practicing) in Victoria and a member of the Australian Institute of Architects and The Parlour Collective.
Find out more about Katie through these links:
Katie Skillington on LinkedIn;
@ktskillo as Katie Skillington on X;
Katie Skillington at the University of Melbourne;
Katie Skillington on Google Scholar;
@ktskillo as Katie Skillington on Instagram;
Talk Material Circularity by Katie Skillington and Nikita Bhopti
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.171 - Interview with Nicole Garofano about circular economy;
No.182 - Interview with Ted Baillieu about rising inequality;
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about a brighter future;
No.228 - Interview with Dominique Hes about a unique approach to urban design;
No.231R - A review of existing policy for reducing embodied energy and greenhouse emis…
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231R_A review of existing policy for reducing embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings (research summary)
25 juni 2024 · 12 min
Are you interested in embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the article titled A review of existing policy for reducing embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions of buildings from 2022 by Katie Skillington, Robert H. Crawford, Georgia Warren-Myers, and Kathryn Davidson, published in Energy Policy journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Katie Skillington in episode 232 talking about the built environment’s contribution to greenhouse gas emissions.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see embodied energy and greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector. This article presents the policy landscape which is dominated by voluntary instruments and confined to inconsistent applications across lower levels of governance, but also signals of change for emission reduction.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Embodied energy (EE) and greenhouse gas emissions (EGHG) in buildings are becoming more significant as buildings become operationally more efficient, but current policies addressing them are mostly voluntary and lack stringent targets.
Key challenges in effective EE/EGHG governance include unclear terminology, inconsistent methodologies, lack of harmonized benchmarks, and absence of financial incentives.
A holistic, multi-sector policy approach with ambitious targets, standardized methods, and diverse mechanisms is needed to achieve zero emission buildings and contribute to global climate action.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: The building sector is a significant contributor to global energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions and thus has a major role in combating climate change. To date, efforts to address this issue have focussed on reducing energy demand during building operation, resulting in significant reductions in this area. However, recent studies have shown that substantia…
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232I_Trailer_Katie Skillington, lecturer in Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne
23 juni 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in the future of cities as Pandora’s box? What do you think about environmentally responsible design instead of sustainable design? How can we mine cities to gather resources? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 232 - interview with Katie Skillington, lecturer in Architectural Design at the University of Melbourne. We will talk about her vision for the future of cities, architects’ role of communication, accelerating material use, sustainability versus environmental responsibility, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
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230I_Ryan Jeffery, Director at Passionate About OSS
20 juni 2024 · 47 min
"We are becoming more and more e-centric." Lees meer
Are you interested in telecommunication technologies changing basically everything? What do you include in the term infrastructure? How can we serve people’s needs better?
Interview with Ryan Jeffery, Director at Passionate About OSS. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, opportunities with telecommunication technologies, human progress, balance in regulations, and many more.
Ryan Jeffery is the founder and director at PassionateAboutOSS as a seasoned telecommunications and IT executive with over 15 years of global experience, particularly in the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. His expertise spans various technologies, making him a sought-after professional for both governmental and private sector projects. Ryan has led design teams and managed projects for prestigious organizations like Telstra, SingTel-Optus, Alcatel-Lucent, and Motorola, among others. Known for his excellent communication and a blend of interpersonal, technical, and strategic skills, he specializes in Network Management Systems / Operational Support Systems (NMS / OSS) and the architecture of converged networks.
Find out more about Ryan through these links:
Ryan Jeffery on LinkedIn;
Passionate About OSS website;
Passionate About OSS blog by Ryan Jeffery;
Passionate About OSS podcast by Ryan Jeffery;
Passionate About OSS Youtube channel;
Mastering your OSS - book by Ryan Jeffery;
Digital transformation: Simplified - book by Ryan Jeffery
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.138 - Interview with Luis Natera about consciously choosing where to live;
No.188 - Interview with Rod Matthew about microgrids;
No.222 - Interview with Adam Dorr about technological progress and disruptions;
No.229R - Beyond smart: How ICT is enabling sustainability cities of the future;
What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.…
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229R_Beyond smart: How ICT is enabling sustainable cities of the future (research summary)
18 juni 2024 · 11 min
Are you interested in how information systems help sustainability? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the article titled Beyond smart: How ICT is enabling sustainable cities of the future from 2023 by Hanifa Shah, published in Sustainability journal.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Ryan Jeffery in episode 230 talking about the information and communication technologies’ effects on urban development.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see how ICT can help the creation of smart sustainable cities. This article presents information and communication technologies, also known as ICTs, in a role supporting sustainability in smart cities, promoting effective collaboration and avoiding self-serving outcomes.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
ICT can support sustainability in smart cities, but it must be integrated across all sectors and aligned with clear sustainability goals.
Effective alignment of ICT and sustainability requires shared understanding and collaboration between local government, ICT firms, and citizens.
Smart city initiatives should prioritize clarity, strong leadership, embedding sustainability in contracts, and enabling citizen participation to ensure ICT genuinely promotes sustainability rather than self-interests.
You can find the article through this link.
Abstract: Cities around the world face pressing sustainability challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and unsustainable growth. Smart cities have emerged as a response to these challenges, leveraging information and communication technologies (ICTs) to create more efficient and liveable urban environments. However, the concept of smart cities is often defined in vague and ideologically driven terms that lack clear guidelines for promoting sustainability. In this study, we use qualitative methods to examine how the use of ICTs can support the goals of sustainability in smart cit…
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230I_Trailer_Ryan Jeffery, Director at Passionate About OSS
16 juni 2024 · 2 min
Are you interested in telecommunication technologies changing basically everything? What do you include in the term infrastructure? How can we serve people’s needs better? Lees meer
Trailer for episode 230 - interview with Ryan Jeffery, Director at Passionate About OSS. We talk about his vision for the future of cities, opportunities with telecommunication technologies, human progress, balance in regulations, and many more.
Find out more in the episode.
Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
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228I_Dominique Hes, regenerative development thinker, educator, author and researcher
13 juni 2024 · 41 min
"Everyone and everything has a contribution to make" Lees meer
Are you interested in the city as a social construct? What do you think about the magic of the city? How can we use emotional intelligence for better urban futures?
Interview with Dr Dominique Hes, regenerative development thinker, educator, author and researcher. We talk about her vision for the future of cities, cities capturing people, social constructs, truth, fragility and many more.
Dr Dominique Hes has 25 years experience in green building and development innovation, she is chair of the board at Greenfleet and Zero Carbon Buildings Lead at the City of Melbourne which controls property assets valued at over $4.1 billion. She is also on the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Committee and previously helped found the board of the Living Futures Institute of Australia. Dominique mixes theory and thinking, with a demonstrated history of working in the building industries in the fields of sustainability, regenerative development, systems thinking, environmental issues, place-making, industrial ecology, LCA, Eco-Design and project management. She holds degrees in science, engineering and a Phd in architecture and is an author and editor of 6 books and over 100 papers and reports. Her main contribution is to think about how we can contribute to the well-being and thriving of place, people and planet.
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Find out more about Dominique through these links:
Dr Dominique Hes on LinkedIn;
@Dominique_Hes as Dr Dominique Hes on X;
Dr Dominique Hes at The University of Melbourne;
Dr Dominique Hes at Future of Cities;
Dr Dominique Hes on Google Scholar;
Connecting episodes you might be interested in:
No.020R - Antifragile;
No.171 - Interview with Nicole Garofano about circular economy;
No.210 - Interview with Pearl Ng about regenerative economy;
No.227R - Regenerative development and transition think…
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227R_Regenerative development and transitions thinking (research summary)
11 juni 2024 · 11 min
Are you interested in regenerative development? Lees meer
Our summary today works with the chapter titled Regenerative development and transitions thinking from 2018 by Dominique Hes and Lars Coenen, part of the Enabling Eco-cities book, published by Springer.
This is a great preparation to our next interview with Dominique Hes in episode 228 talking about regenerative urban development and thinking.
Since we are investigating the future of cities, I thought it would be interesting to see what regenerative development is. This chapter presents regenerative development as a whole systems approach to make both people and nature stronger, more vibrant and more resilient.
As the most important things, I would like to highlight 3 aspects:
Regenerative development is a holistic approach that aims to enhance the resilience and vitality of both people and their environments by understanding the unique essence and needs of a place.
Smart Specialisation is a strategy that can operationalize regenerative development by focusing on place-based, participatory, and experimental approaches to foster innovation and economic development.
Successful regenerative development and Smart Specialisation initiatives demonstrate the importance of engaging local stakeholders, building on regional strengths, and adapting to changing circumstances.
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Abstract: Regenerative development is a whole systems approach that partners people and their places, working to make both people and nature stronger, more vibrant and more resilient. It aims to increase the vitality, viability and adaptability of a place through understanding its story, its flows and how developing positive relationships enhance the potential of all stakeholders. Key to working regeneratively in an eco-city is understanding the essence of place and what needs to be strengthened to enable adaptation through future change. Smart specialisation is a process through which understandings of the socio-…