Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast Episode 456: The Living City
Oct 26, 2023
Professor Des Fitzgerald discusses his book 'The Living City' and explores the significance of trees, the proliferation of new cities, and the characteristics of a good city. The podcast also touches on the relationship between urban spaces and mental health, the vilification of cities throughout history, and the correlation between green spaces and mental well-being.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Personal backgrounds, sociology, and the urban-madness debate
02:36 • 2min
London as a National Park City and the Vision for Urban Spaces
04:35 • 2min
The Vilification of Cities
06:13 • 5min
Reflections on Rural Spaces and Nature
11:01 • 14min
Perspectives on Urban Planning
25:30 • 15min
Exploring the Relationship Between Green Space and Mental Health
40:33 • 4min
The Connection Between Green Spaces, Mental Health, and Politics of Traditional Urbanism
44:23 • 5min