Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People
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).
Latest episodes
Jul 9, 2025 • 55min
525.SWE New European Bauhaus Academy - Camilla Berggren-Tarrodi
Camilla Berggren-Tarrodi, projektledare på RISE, berättar om det europeiska initiativet NEB Academy – ett utbildningsnätverk kopplat till EU:s New European Bauhaus. Hon förklarar hur NEB Academy arbetar för att rusta framtidens yrkesverksamma med kunskap och verktyg för att bygga ett klimatneutralt, inkluderande och vackert Europa till 2050.Samtalet handlar om RISE roll i projektet, vilka utbildningar som erbjuds, hur kurser utvecklas i samverkan, och hur NEB:s tre kärnvärden – hållbarhet, skönhet och inkludering – integreras i lärandet. Camilla delar också sin drömkurs, framtidsplaner för NEB Academy och hur du som lyssnare kan engagera dig.I andra delen lär vi känna Camilla på ett mer personligt plan – hennes uppväxt, passion för samhällsfrågor och vad hon drömmer om att lämna efter sig. Ett inspirerande samtal om lärande, omställning och framtidens städer.Läs mer https://www.ri.se/sv/nebacademy__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
Jul 6, 2025 • 2h 20min
524.AR سياحة العشوائيات ما بين تسليع الفقر والتحول الحضري مع أميمة الطائي
أميمة الطائي، المصممة الحضرية والكاتبة والباحثة في التنمية الحضرية المستدامة، تفتح نقاشًا دقيقًا ومثيرًا للجدل حول سياحة العشوائيات أو سياحة المناطق الفقيرة.نغوص في تعريف هذا النوع من السياحة، ولماذا أصبح يحظى باهتمام عالمي متزايد في السنوات الأخيرة، وعلاقته المباشرة بالتحولات الحضرية السريعة، وعدم العدالة في توزيع الموارد. تناقش أميمة التوتر بين تحويل الفقر إلى منتج سياحي (تسليع الفقر) وبين إمكانية تمكين المجتمعات المحلية وجعلها شريكة فاعلة في العملية السياحية.ما الذي يجعل الأحياء العشوائية تملك إمكانات ثقافية وإبداعية ضخمة؟ وكيف يمكن أن تتحول الزيارة من "مراقبة المعاناة" إلى تجربة إنسانية أصيلة تحترم الكرامة وتعزز من الاقتصاد المحلي؟ نتحدث أيضًا عن دور التصميم الحضري في هذا السياق، وعن أهمية إشراك السكان في وضع السياسات السياحية والحضرية بدلًا من أن يُنظر إليهم كمجرد مشهد سياحي.في القسم الثاني من الحوار، تشاركنا أميمة تفاصيل من حياتها الشخصية والمهنية، من النشأة إلى الشغف، وما الذي يدفعها للاستمرار في هذا المجال. كما تحدثنا عن أحلامها، اختياراتها، ورسالتها للأجيال القادمة.حلقة تطرح أسئلة عميقة وتفتح آفاقًا جديدة لفهم العلاقة بين السياحة، الفقر، والمجال الحضري.روابط :مشروع التخرجhttps://awards.re-thinkingthefuture.com/babylonian-civilization-omaima-altaee/صفحة الفيس بوكhttps://www.facebook.com/share/1D1pGzQsvV/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/omaima-al-taee-4b664a145/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/omaima.altaee?igsh=MXc1dms5eDd3djdqcw==Researchgatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Omaima-Al-Taee__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 21min
523. Stripping Architecture - Filip Momikj and Mohammad Hammash
Mohammad Hammash & Filip Momikj, Founders of Stripping ArchitectureWe explore what it means to “strip architecture” down to its essentials and challenge dominant urban design paradigms. With activist undertones, artistic experimentation, and sharp critique, Mohammad and Filip offer a fresh lens on how we shape our cities—and how our cities shape us.We also dive into their publications, including the much-discussed The Urban Revolution is a Fun Sketch and the upcoming Octo Goes to Brussels, unpacking the stories, sketches, and theories behind them.In Part 2, we get personal—discussing the challenges they’ve faced, the motivations that keep them going, and their vision for the future. What do they want their legacy to be? What advice would they give young architects today? And if they weren’t doing this, what would they be doing instead?Links:Email info@strippingarchitecture.comWebsite: www.strippingarchitecture.comOrder the first book: The Urban Revolution is a Fun Sketch Link to the book from our website https://www.strippingarchitecture.com/products/the-urban-revolution-is-a-fun-sketch The second book Octo goes to Brussels - https://www.ulule.com/octopus-architect-goes-in-brussels/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@stripping_architectureInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/destriparchitectsTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stripping_architecture__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
Jun 24, 2025 • 52min
522. Rethinking Noise and sound in cities - Chris Berdik
Journalist and author Chris Berdik joins to discuss his new book CLAMOR: How Noise Took Over the World – and How We Can Take It Back, a powerful investigation into how everyday noise has become a public health crisis—and what cities can do about it.Berdik unpacks why noise is more than just loudness, explaining how rhythm, frequency, and context all shape our experience of sound. He explores how neuroscience, design, and policy can work together to create healthier urban soundscapes, and why outdated decibel-based regulations aren’t enough. From Berlin to Detroit, he highlights cities using data, community input, and innovative planning to reduce noise and increase well-being.__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
Jun 22, 2025 • 45min
521. AI, Smart Streets & Safer Cities - Dr. Mina Sartipi
Dr. Mina Sartipi, founding director of the Center for Urban Informatics and Progress (CUIP) at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. A national leader in smart city research, Dr. Sartipi shares how her team is using AI and real-time data to transform urban mobility and safety.We explore Chattanooga’s groundbreaking Smart Corridor and the city's plan to scale lidar-enabled, AI-powered traffic systems to over 120 intersections, following a pilot that led to a 100% reduction in near-miss pedestrian incidents. Dr. Sartipi explains how small and mid-sized cities can now integrate smart tech into existing infrastructure to improve safety, efficiency, and public health.From edge-deployed AI to connected vehicle systems, this conversation is a roadmap for cities navigating the future of urban mobility.Links:UTC Research Institute website: https://www.utc.edu/research/research-instituteCenter for Urban Informatics and Progress on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/utccuipMina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mina-sartipi-86267a1/__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
Jun 14, 2025 • 1h 54min
520. SWE Att skapa plats för livet, stadsarkitektens perspektiv - Lejla Cengic
Lejla Cengic, stadsarkitekt och arkitekt SAR/MSA i Sollentuna kommun. Vi får ta del av Lejlas resa inom arkitektur och stadsutveckling, och hur hon arbetar för att skapa en hållbar, vacker och inkluderande stadsmiljö i en av Stockholms snabbast växande kommuner.Lejla delar med sig av sina reflektioner kring stadsarkitektens roll i den kommunala organisationen, samarbetet med invånare och politiker, samt hur arkitektur kan bidra till social hållbarhet och trivsel i vardagen. Ett inspirerande samtal om ansvar, vision och möjligheten att göra skillnad plats för plats.Lyssna och låt dig inspireras av Lejlas engagemang för staden, människorna och det goda vardagslivet.Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️Alla åsikter som uttrycks i avsnittet är gästernas egna och representerar inte nödvändigtvis Urbanistica Podcast eller dess värd, Mustafa Sherif.🔗 Connecta med Mustafa Sherif på LinkedIn🌐 Besök mustafasherif.com för samarbeten och nomineringar📩 Kontakta: info@mustafasherif.com📱 Följ Urbanistica på Instagram, TikTok, Facebook och YouTubeTack till vår partner AFRY – Urban Planning and Design.AFRY är ett internationellt design- och ingenjörsföretag som erbjuder hållbara lösningar inom energi, industri och infrastruktur.
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Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 42min
519. The Art of Pitching - Malcolm Larri
Malcolm Larri, a dynamic coach and consultant, discusses the art of pitching ideas with courage and clarity. He explores how to create compelling messages in urban design and the ever-evolving role of AI in communication. Highlighting the importance of authenticity and human connection, he examines the traits of brave leadership in urban planning. Malcolm reflects on his personal journey from factory worker to speaker, emphasizing the need for passion in balancing professional aspirations and meaningful connections.
May 31, 2025 • 55min
518. Framtidens arkitektur och stadsutveckling - Thomas Sandell
Thomas Sandell,chefsarkitekt, arkitekt SIR/MSA och en av grundarna till Sandellsandberg arkitekter. I ett reflekterande samtal delar han sina tankar om framtidens arkitektur: vad som oroar honom idag, vilka uttryck han tror vi kommer se mer eller mindre av framöver, och vad som egentligen kännetecknar god gestaltning.Vi pratar om teknik, klimat och kultur , vad kommer att forma arkitekturen mest? Hur ser han på digitalisering och AI:s roll i framtidens stadsbyggande, och hur påverkar det arkitektens yrkesroll? Thomas ger också sitt förslag på vad han helst skulle förändra i dagens sätt att bygga städer, och berättar om vad som väntar honom under 2025.I andra delen av samtalet kommer vi närmare personen bakom yrkesrollen. Thomas berättar om sin uppväxt i Skellefteå, tiden som reservofficer, studierna på KTH och sin väg in i arkitekturen. Vi får följa hans karriär – från det egna kontoret till grundandet av Sandellsandberg, och vidare till varumärkesbyrån Grow.Han delar med sig av vad han är mest stolt över, vad han kanske skulle gjort annorlunda, och hur han ser på framgång. Vad gör han utanför jobbet? Vad skulle han ha blivit om han inte var arkitekt? Och vilket avtryck vill han lämna efter sig?Ett ärligt och inspirerande samtal om form, framtid och människan bakom en av Sveriges mest välkända arkitektkontor.__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
May 24, 2025 • 1h 26min
517. Viable Cities and New European Bauhaus - Albert Edman
Albert Edman, Leader for Cities in Transition and Internationalisation Strategist at Viable Cities, as well as RISE North Sweden Coordinator. Together, we dive deep into how Swedish cities are working towards climate neutrality and how this links to the broader vision of the New European Bauhaus (NEB).We begin by unpacking Viable Cities: its mission, the cities involved, and how it operates within Sweden. Albert walks us through the full journey from the first contact with a municipality to actual, on-the-ground transformation sharing concrete examples of projects and methods used along the way.We then explore the New European Bauhaus, a bold EU initiative bridging the worlds of sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics. Albert shares insights on how NEB has influenced local projects in Sweden, how it helps integrate cultural and social values into urban transformations, and how these dimensions connect to energy systems, mobility, and other technical aspects.__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
May 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
516. PREFIGURE: Prototypes for addressing the housing-energy-nexus
We dive into PREFIGURE, an EU-funded research project exploring the intersection of housing inequality and energy poverty across seven European countries. Running from 2024 to 2027, PREFIGURE aims to reimagine how we create fairer, more sustainable cities through innovation, community knowledge, and just transitions.Joining us are Dr. Defne Kadioglu, researcher at Malmö University’s Institute for Urban Research, and Kalina Tcolova, analyst at the Center for the Study of Democracy in Bulgaria. Together, they share the inspiration behind the project, how it’s implemented through a unique blend of quantitative and qualitative methods, and what role the MobiLab – a mobile urban living lab – plays in co-creating solutions with local communities.We explore case studies from Scandinavia and Bulgaria, unpack what a "just energy transition" really means in practice, and discuss how social, policy, and market innovations can become real-life "prototypes of change" in cities across Europe.Prefigure's Links:website: https://prefigure.eu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103900398/X: https://x.com/PrefigureEUYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PREFIGUREprojectDr. Defne Kadioglu, Project Researcher, Malmö University’s Institute for Urban Researchdefne.kadioglu@mau.se Kalina Tcolova , AnalystEnergy and Climate Program Center for the Study of Democracykalina.tcolova@csd.eu__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 episodeMustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica onInstagram,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.
