Jay Pitter

Jay Pitter, an award-winning placemaker and urban planning professor, Greg Lindsay, a futurist at MIT, and Robin Mazumdar, a neuro-urbanist, dive into the future of our cities. They discuss how urban life shapes community connections and mental health, while addressing the challenges of climate change and inequity. The conversation highlights the psychological impacts of city design, emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, and critiques the increasing anti-urban sentiment. Together, they envision adaptable cities that prioritize human connection and community engagement.

Urbanist Jay Pitter discusses the challenges faced by Black North Americans in public spaces and her 'Being Black in Public' survey. Topics include the impact of personal experiences on advocacy work, historical anti-black policies, policy recommendations for equitable spaces, and the unseen labor in advocacy.