

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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Apr 23, 2023 • 1h 34min
378.SWE The Grid - det digitala arkitektkontoret - Lina Goldén
Lina Goldén (Arkitekt, grundaren av The Grid)
Vi pratar om The Grid - det digitala arkitektkontoret. Sveriges första och största digitala arkitektkontor utan kontor och utan anställda.
Ett nätverk av frilansande arkitekter som skräddarsyr sina team efter projektens behov. Då vi jobbar digitalt och saknar over head kostnader är vi en ny utmanande aktör i branschen. Läs mer om The Grid här.
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.

Apr 16, 2023 • 1h 34min
377. Cycling Networks in the Middle East, Luxury or Necessity? - Deema Aburizik
Deema Aburizik (Urban Design Consultant, Cycling & Walking Specialist, UAE)
We are talking about the following:
-Mobility in two types of countries: oil-producing (like UAE) and non-oil-producing (like Jordan)
-What do cities in the Middle East witness because of car traffic?
-What is the solution?
-If cities know about these solutions, why they do not implement them? what are the reasons that make them not implement these solutions?
-Why is Cycling urbanism?
-What are the benefits of cycling and walking?
-How do we change this cultural perspective?
Get in touch with Deema
www.streetdesignteam.com
contact@streetdesignteam.com
linkedin.com/in/deema-aburizik
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 infrast

Apr 11, 2023 • 1h 3min
376.SWE Hur skapar vi samhällsomvandling på riktig i Norrland? David Carlsson, Knut Rost och Malin Lagervall
David Carlsson, VD och koncernchef, Balticgruppen
Knut Rost, VD, Diös Fastigheter
Malin Lagervall, Marknadsutvecklare Stadsutveckling, AFRY
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

Apr 9, 2023 • 1h 27min
375.SWE New European Bauhaus och arkitektens roll - Helena Bjarnegård
Helena Bjarnegård (Riksarkitekt på Boverket, Ordförande i Rådet för hållbara städer, Ledamot i Formas Forskarråd, Ledamot i Stockholms konstnärliga högskolas styrelse, Samverkansforums styrgrupp samt Trafikverkets arkitekturråd)
Vi pratar om:-Vad är The New European Bauhaus?-Beautiful, Sustainable, Together. Vågar vi Sverige prata om Beautiful?-Arkitektens ledarskap, mission och roll
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.

Apr 4, 2023 • 53min
374. Daddy Hood Europe - Thomas Pickelner
Thomas Pickelner (Head of Studio & Video production, Stockholm, Sweden)
Homepage here, Instagram here, FB here.Read more and sign up for our the virtual global Dadathlon event for free here.Sign up and read more aboutor Dadathlon festival in Stockholm 18/6 here.
I asked Thomas the following questions:
-Tell us more about DaddyHood-What is a Daddy-friendly city, and how do you define it? -In which cities did you live with your kid? can you tell us about challenges you faced when you were outdoors with your kid?-What activities/projects do you do?-Based on what do you choose outdoor places for your activities/projects?-How do you choose outdoor space what do you think about it? -Tell us more about Dadathon? what, where, how, who, etc.-Tell us about 2023 plans and how can our listeners be part of it?
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 infrast

Apr 2, 2023 • 1h 26min
373. Place Governance in a Fragmented World - Nate Storring
Nate Storring (Co Executive Director at Project for Public Spaces, USA)
We are talking about Hyperlocal book.
When it comes to uneven urban growth and investment, place-based governance structures in the United States and around the globe have been both part of the problem and part of the solution. Hyperlocal explore both the tensions and benefits associated with governing places in an increasingly fragmented—and inequitable—economic landscape. Read more about the book here.
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.

Mar 26, 2023 • 37min
372. [Short] How can we make the future even better? Heja Framtiden - Christian von Essen
Heja Framtiden (Go Future ) is a podcast and platform for conversations about the future.
Heja Framtiden (Go Future ) has been run since January 2018 by Christian von Essen in Stockholm.
Christian is a Freelance moderator, speaker, content producer, and copywriter.
Christian believes that the main question is not necessarily ”what is going to happen in the future?”, but rather ”how can we make the future even better?”.
We are talking about:
- How did he start his (Go Future ) podcast?
- The benefits of starting a podcast
- How to start a podcast and make it run for many years?
- What is the insight about the future that Christian gets from his interviews with his guests?
- What should think about when we plan and design future cities?
- How can we make the future even better?
Read more and listen to the "Heja Framtiden" (Go Future ) podcast here.
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.

Mar 26, 2023 • 2h 2min
371. How can we make the future even better? Heja Framtiden - Christian von Essen
Heja Framtiden (Go Future ) is a podcast and platform for conversations about the future.
Heja Framtiden (Go Future ) has been run since January 2018 by Christian von Essen in Stockholm.
Christian is a Freelance moderator, speaker, content producer, and copywriter.
Christian believes that the main question is not necessarily ”what is going to happen in the future?”, but rather ”how can we make the future even better?”.
We are talking about:
- How did he start his (Go Future ) podcast?
- The benefits of starting a podcast
- How to start a podcast and make it run for many years?
- What is the insight about the future that Christian gets from his interviews with his guests?
- What should think about when we plan and design future cities?
- How can we make the future even better?
Read more and listen to the "Heja Framtiden" (Go Future ) podcast here.
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.

Mar 19, 2023 • 26min
370. Reflections from Placemaking Europe week 2022 in Pontevedra - Hans Karssenberg and Vivian Doumpa
Hans Karssenberg (Partner, founder, and public developer at STIPO, Placemaking EU Board Member, Netherlands) and
Vivian Doumpa (Local Office Director, STIPO Greece, Placemaking EU Board Member)
In collaboration with Placemaking EU week in Pontevedra 2022. Read more here.
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.

Mar 7, 2023 • 1h 40min
369. Women in Urbanism Canada - Sharee Hochman
Sharee Hochman (Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Women in Urbanism Canada)
Links that we mentioned in the episode:
How Toxic Masculinity Drives Car Culture - https://www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/toxic-masculinity-drives-cars
Cold Places can Create Warm Public Spaces - https://www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/cold-places-warm-public-spaces
All the Ways Women get from A to B - https://www.womeninurbanism.ca/words/women-from-a-to-b
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 on -Mustafa Sherif Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-sherif/
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.