

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 12, 2023 • 1h 34min
415. Creating equal communities - Carmen Mays, MPA
Carmen Mays, an Urbanist and a Creative Entrepreneur, discusses urbanism challenges faced by Black Americans. Creating equal opportunity in cities, Carmen's work at Birmingham City Council, and the importance of community engagement and business uplift are also explored. Reflecting on blackness in America and abroad and the significance of curiosity in urbanism. Maintaining balance in life and the importance of perseverance in community work.

Nov 10, 2023 • 1h 33min
414.AR سيدة البناء لعام 2023 في السويد - مريم محمد امين
بهاي الحلقة اتكلم مع المهندسة العراقية
Mariam Mohammedamin
الي فازت بجائزة العام للمرأة في مجال البناء و الهندسة في السويد لسنة 2023
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Nov 5, 2023 • 1h 31min
413. A Creative Leader in Architecture - Jesús Azpeitia Seron
Jesús Azpeitia Seron (Creative director at Tengbom)
We are talking about:- What is a creative architectural process?- How can we make architecture more inclusive both within a team but also with users?- What is beautiful and Aesthetics in Architecture? Is there a standard for beauty? - How do we translate beauty in architecture to money? - Do you think the architecture that we produce in Sweden is beautiful?- What should architects stop doing? why?- What skills should architects learn? why?
More about Jesus:
Jesús is a Swedish/Spanish architect and creative leader at Tengbom Architects. He has been teaching at KTH and internationally since 2006. In 2012, he was named Teacher of the Year at KTH for his pedagogical achievements.
His practice focuses on sustainable development strategies and valuable design. Creative processes that lead to high quality architecture, interdisciplinarity and diversity. His pedagogy and work emphasize innovation, aesthetics, and tectonics. Jesús has a broad national and international network within architecture and culture and doesn't believe in right or wrong, but rather in good or bad.
Board assignments experience: Stockholms Architects association, Architects Sweden and Dramaten / the Royal Dramatic Theatre .
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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 31, 2023 • 1h 4min
412. Cities for Youth - Jens Aerts
Jens Aerts (Team Manager Climate Resilience Planning at Sweco, Brussel-Bruxelles, Belgium).
We are talking about child-friendly cities and Safe and Sound Cities Program
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Photographer of the picture: Tini Cleemput
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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 29, 2023 • 42min
411. Stockholm Wood City - Linus Kjellberg
Linus Kjellberg (Head of Business Development, Atrium Ljungberg, Stockholm, Sweden)
We are talking about Stockholm Wood City – the world’s largest wooden city.
In a ground-breaking move, the Swedish urban developer Atrium Ljungberg has initiated Stockholm Wood City - the world's largest urban wooden construction project. The ambitious project is being built in Sickla, which is located in the southern, central parts of Stockholm, and extends over 250,000 square meters. It will offer a vibrant, urban environment with a mix of workplaces, housing, restaurants and shops. Through innovative design, technology and a strong collaborative culture, a new standard is set for sustainable construction. Read more here stockholmwoodcity.com
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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 23, 2023 • 25min
410. Utopian hours - Luca Ballarini
Luca Ballarini (Founder and Creative Director of Bellissimo, Founder of Stratosferica)
we are talking about Utopian Hours festival.
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This episode is in collaboration with Utopian Hours. Read more about Utopian Hours here .
Utopian Hours is the festival that talks about "city building": the ideas, projects and places that are improving life in cities around the world. For three days the festival gives voice to the protagonists of these changes: city makers, activists, architects and innovators share their experiences, stimulating new visions on urban evolution and a reflection on the concept of the city.
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Picture of the speaker by Federico Masini
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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 22, 2023 • 33min
409. Openact Architecture - Zuhal Kol
Zuhal Kol (Architect/Founding Partner at Openact Architecture, Madrid, Spain)
We are talking about teamwork, design methodology, New European Bauhaus and much more.
In the dynamic world of architecture and urbanism, OPENACT emerges as a vibrant and visionary multidisciplinary design practice. The New European Bauhaus 2023 Finalists are known for transforming the essence of architecture into a captivating and performative act.
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This episode is in collaboration with Utopian Hours. Read more about Utopian Hours here .
Utopian Hours is the festival that talks about "city building": the ideas, projects and places that are improving life in cities around the world. For three days the festival gives voice to the protagonists of these changes: city makers, activists, architects and innovators share their experiences, stimulating new visions on urban evolution and a reflection on the concept of the city.
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Picture of the speaker by Federico Masini
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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 21, 2023 • 29min
408. Recycling urban spaces - Jacyntha Serre
Jacyntha Serre (Third-place development Consultant at Sinny&Ooko, France)
Sinny&Ooko teach us the art of recycling urban spaces for environmental and social action, in one of the most dense cities in Europe.
They are experts in the creation of eco-cultural third places. Their disruptive and experimental projects opened up the conversation on issues that make the city grow in a sustainable, innovative and inclusive direction.
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Picture of the speaker by Federico Masini
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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

Oct 20, 2023 • 36min
407. Meanwhile Placemaking - Petra Marko
Petra Marko Architect, urban strategist and placemaking expert. Petra is co-founder of Marko&Placemakers -a consulting and city design agency- and creative director of the Milk collective.
Active mainly in London, Marko has over 15 years of experience in the field of placemaking. Her mission is to build new identities and functions for the places in cities that need them most. Field research, visual storytelling and activation of public spaces: at Utopian Hours we will discover with her the full potential of meanwhile placemaking.
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This episode is in collaboration with Utopian Hours. Read more about Utopian Hours here .
Utopian Hours is the festival that talks about "city building": the ideas, projects and places that are improving life in cities around the world. For three days the festival gives voice to the protagonists of these changes: city makers, activists, architects and innovators share their experiences, stimulating new visions on urban evolution and a reflection on the concept of the city.
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Picture of the speaker by Federico Masini
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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

Oct 19, 2023 • 55min
406. The making of The War on Cars podcast - Doug Gordon
Doug Gordon (Multimedia creator and communications strategist specializing in mobility and cities for people, USA)
Doug is one of the voices of the podcast The War on Cars. We are talking about behind the scenes of making a podcast.
The War on Cars, a series analysing the challenges and opportunities of urban transport. With a clear anti-car positioning, the podcast explores topics relatedo sustainable mobility and the future of cities. Gordon, for his part, is a strong advocate of two-wheel mobility and the defence of pedestrians in large American metropolises. The War on Cars was born out of his activism, and his innate quality as a speaker and storyteller. He has written for publications such as The Guardian, The New Republic, Salon, and Curbed.
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This episode is in collaboration with Utopian Hours. Read more about Utopian Hours here .
Utopian Hours is the festival that talks about "city building": the ideas, projects and places that are improving life in cities around the world. For three days the festival gives voice to the protagonists of these changes: city makers, activists, architects and innovators share their experiences, stimulating new visions on urban evolution and a reflection on the concept of the city.
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Picture of the speaker by Federico Masini
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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.com
Follow Urbanistica on Instagram, 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