Johanna Hoffman

In this discussion, Johanna Hoffman, an urbanist and co-founder of Design for Adaptation, taps into her expertise to explore imaginative urban futures. She highlights the critical interplay between urban design and community needs, advocating for resilience in the face of climate change. The conversation dives into the importance of green spaces, integrating historical practices with modern solutions, and using narrative-driven approaches to engage communities. Hoffman emphasizes the transformative power of storytelling and technology like AI in shaping inclusive future cities.

My guest this episode is Johanna Hoffman, who's book 'Speculative Futures: Approaches to Navigate Change, Foster Resilience, and Co-Create the Cities We Need" is now available. Johanna is an urbanist working in the space between design, planning, fiction and futures. The Co-Founder and Director of Planning at Design for Adaptation. We discuss her introduction to design fiction and speculative futures practices, as well as the topics she covers in the book. johannahoffman.com Please support the podcast over at patreon.com/nearfuturelaboratory And don't forget — The Manual of Design Fiction is now available for pre-order shipping early November! You can pre-order over at http://themanualofdesignfiction.com