Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People
Mustafa Sherif
A podcast about how we plan and design cities for people. Tune in and join listeners from over 145 countries.
I'm Mustafa Sherif, an Urbanist, Placemaker and studio manager based in Sweden. In this podcast, I interview people working in architecture, Palcemaking, urban planning and design about their projects, processes, methods, handbooks, challenges, leadership, and passions in life.
It’s not just about projects, it’s about the people behind projects.
In collaboration with AFRY (Urban Planning and Design section in Stockholm).
I'm Mustafa Sherif, an Urbanist, Placemaker and studio manager based in Sweden. In this podcast, I interview people working in architecture, Palcemaking, urban planning and design about their projects, processes, methods, handbooks, challenges, leadership, and passions in life.
It’s not just about projects, it’s about the people behind projects.
In collaboration with AFRY (Urban Planning and Design section in Stockholm).
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Nov 20, 2025 • 9min
576. AI Vision, Alerts & Robotic Dogs: Is This the Future of City Safety? – Micheline Hou
Micheline Hou, Sales Manager at Yuan High-Tech in Taiwan, introduces the next generation of AI-powered smart-city surveillance solutions. She explains how Yuan integrates cameras, edge-computing devices, NVIDIA Jetson technology, cloud platforms, and pre-trained AI models into a single end-to-end system. From real-time alerts and vision-language models to robotic patrol dogs and disaster-prediction cameras, Micheline shares how cities can improve safety, monitoring, and decision-making—all through one unified solution.Read more https://www.yuan.com.tw/____In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nov 19, 2025 • 34min
575. Placemakers’ Perspective on Smart Cities - Daniel Rádai , Milena Ivkovic , Mustafa Sherif and Päivi Raivio
Milan, Daniel, Päivi and Mustafa, four leading placemakers from across Europe, share their reflections after attending Smart City Expo in Barcelona. The discussion moves from digital twins and civic participation to the challenge of scaling up placemaking while keeping it inclusive, slow, and meaningful. This episode highlights the tension and potential between the “smart” and the “place,” showing how collaboration, data, and creativity can help cities become both technologically advanced and deeply human.Guests:Daniel Rádai, urban planner - placemaker, Deputy Mayor for Urban Development, Budapest District 8, Józsefváros.Milena Ivkovic, public space designer, covic participation innovator, URBACT expert , Co-founder Blok74 Urban Simulations/ Urban Communications, Co-founder, Placemaking Western Balkans.Mustafa Sherif, Urbanist, Placemaker & Studio Manager at AFRY, Placemaking Sweden Director, Host of Urbanistica Podcast .Päivi Raivio, urban designer, placemaker, Co-founder of RaivioBumann urban design and placemaking studio, Co-founder of Parkly - urban furniture company. ____In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nov 19, 2025 • 15min
574. How Microclimate Simulations Shape Cooler Cities – Dr. Jiří Tencar
Jiří Tencar, Phd, founder and CEO of ECOTEN Urban Comfort, explains how urban microclimate simulation can help cities design cooler, healthier, and more resilient neighborhoods. From understanding thermal comfort to rethinking building geometry, greenery, and materials, Jiří shares real project insights on how data, climate science, and design come together. He also reflects on how planners and architects can work better with microclimate experts to prepare cities for rising temperatures and climate challenges.Read more www.ecoten.czwww.urban-comfort.eu____In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nov 18, 2025 • 9min
573. How Robotic Cargo Drones Help Create Car-Free Cities – Jakob Saalfrank
Jakob Saalfrank, CEO of Grasshopper Air Mobility, shares how his team is building a new generation of heavy-payload cargo drones designed for seamless indoor-to-indoor logistics. With a background in startups, supply chain, and digital logistics, Jakob explains how Grasshopper’s fully automated, zero-emission drone system can fly long distances, drive the final kilometer, and transform aerial accessibility for industries. The conversation also highlights their vision, partners, and the journey toward their €4.5M pre-seed round.Read morehttps://www.grasshopperairmobility.com/In collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nov 17, 2025 • 11min
572. How can Microsoft Copilot Studio help cities? – David Williams
David Williams, Director, Global Public Safety and Justice, Leader in Microsoft's worldwide government team.Microsoft Copilot Studio: Complete tasks and execute processes with agents for individuals, teams, or functions. Read more https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-copilot/microsoft-copilot-studio?market=afIn collaboration with SMART CITY EXPO in Barcelona.Read morehttps://www.smartcityexpo.com/#___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.
Nov 15, 2025 • 1h 12min
571. SWE Länsstyrelsens uppdrag i samhällsbyggandet – Tatjana Joksimović
Tatjana Joksimović, arkitekt SAR/MSA och enhetschef på Länsstyrelsen i Stockholm, delar sina erfarenheter från över 30 år inom stadsbyggnad i både Sverige och Serbien.Vi går igenom Länsstyrelsens uppdrag, dess plats i samhällsbyggandets hierarki och hur myndigheten samverkar med kommuner och regioner. Tatjana berättar om sitt team inom bostäder och fysisk planering, den främjande rollen, regleringsbrevets betydelse, planeringsunderlag och vilken kompetens som krävs för att arbeta inom fysisk planering på Länsstyrelsen.Tatjana delar sin resa från uppväxt till ledande position, vad som driver henne, hur hon ser på framgång och ledarskap, vilka hobbies hon har och vilka avtryck hon vill lämna efter sig.___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Nov 8, 2025 • 1h 7min
570. INNOVATE Stockholm book - Lyllian Abrahamsson
Lyllian Abrahamsson, Publisher of INNOVATE™ Stockholm, shares what inspired her to write the book and unpacks what truly makes Stockholm’s innovation ecosystem so unique — from collaboration and creativity to sustainability and inclusion.She talks about the three key factors that drive innovation, how she selected the inspiring companies, entrepreneurs, and changemakers featured in the book, and what can be done to create a more gender-balanced innovation landscape.In the second part of the conversation, Lyllian opens up about her own journey — her background, passions, and what fuels her energy and motivation. We also get a glimpse into what’s next for her in 2026, with new projects and ideas that continue to shape the future of innovation.Read morehttps://innovationsoftheworld.com/ecosystems/innovate-stockholm/Contact with Lyllian lyllian@innovationsoftheworld.com___Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Nov 6, 2025 • 43min
569. The 1st Prize winner of "Museum of Emotions #6" competition Natalie Battah
We’re joined by architect Natalie Battah, winner of the 1st prize in the “Museum of Emotions” competition. Natalie shares her journey from graduating at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Stockholm to working on retail and villa projects in Mallorca, and now contributing to multi-family housing in Sweden.We dive into how she views architecture as a means to shape behaviour and influence well-being in society, rather than merely building structures. She also opens up about why she enters competitions — to reclaim creativity, explore meaningful topics, and push beyond the constraints of regulations and convention.Whether you’re an aspiring architect, a designer, or simply curious about the intersection of emotion and built space, this conversation is full of insights on how architecture can be more empathetic, sustainable, and idea-driven.Read morehttps://architecturecompetitions.com/museumofemotions6/____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Nov 2, 2025 • 1h 26min
568. SWE Spekulativ design - Beate Undén
Service Designern Beate Undén från AFRY Experience Studios gästar podden för att prata om spekulativ design – ett sätt att utforska framtiden genom kreativitet och fantasi.Hon berättar om projektet Värningsverket, som undersöker hur hållbar matproduktion kan se ut i Malmö år 2050, och delar sina tankar om passion, kreativitet och modet att tänka bortom det självklara.Läs mer om projektet https://vaerningsverket.se/🎧 Ett inspirerande samtal om framtid, design och mänsklighet.____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
Oct 27, 2025 • 1h
567. SWE Byggekonomi och återbruk: vad kostar det egentligen? -
I dagens avsnitt pratar vi återbruk i byggsektorn tillsammans med byggekonom Dennis Bognar på AFRY. Vad kostar egentligen en återbrukad dörr, och varför är svaret mer komplext än man tror? Vi reder ut myterna om att allt kan återbrukas, att det är gratis och att det alltid ger stora besparingar.Dennis delar erfarenheter från riktiga projekt, hur branschen kan räkna hem både klimat- och ekonominytta, och vad som krävs för att återbruk ska bli standard i framtidens byggande. Dessutom får vi lära känna Dennis på djupet: hans resa, passioner och vad han vill lämna efter sig i världen.Ett avsnitt för dig som vill förstå hur cirkulärt byggande faktiskt fungerar i praktiken och vad som väntar de kommande åren.Länk till Dennis LinkedIn inlägg som vi pratar om https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dennis-bognar-5b129928_costandclimate-byggekonomi-activity-7270667689113612288-JVDb?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAABx3LXgBPQ5OeC-kZ72pCL1zaL2iU0KtuyIGet in touch with DennisDennis.Bognar@afry.com____Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
