

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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Jun 9, 2024 • 1h 15min
444.SWE Skolchef vid Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad KTH - Björn Berggren
Björn Berggren (Skolchef vid Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad, KTH, Stockholm, Sverige)
Vi pratar om:
-Hur var undervisningen under COVID?
-Hur undervisar KTH nu? Fysisk vs. digital undervisning.
-Relationen mellan akademi och praktik: Hur når vi ut med det som akademin producerar till praktiker? Vad behöver vi göra?
-Björns ledarskap som skolchef vid Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad på KTH.
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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, 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 7, 2024 • 22min
443. Urbanistica Podcast collaboration with ArchiNet
Urbanistica Podcast is excited and proud to announce a new collaboration with ArchiNet.
This partnership will involve meeting and interviewing experts from the ArchiNet community. We love sharing stories to learn more and get inspired by interesting projects happening in different countries across the fields of interior design, architecture, urban planning, and design.
We are talking to Mohammed ALMashharawi (Initiator of ArchiNet)
ArchiNet was founded in January 2017, aiming to socialize the profession of Architecture & Interior design fields, to encourage the practitioners & academics to exchange their knowledge & share their experiences. With more than 55k Architects & designers across Arab Countries & the rest of the World, ArchiNet are honoured to be one of the largest social & professional communities that aim to help its members to find the support they need.
Read more about ArchiNet here.
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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, TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.

Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 49min
442.SWE Landskapsarkitektens roll - Bengt Isling
Bengt Isling (Landskapsarkitekt LAR/MSA, Nyréns Arkitektkontor)
Vi pratar om:
-Vad är landskapsarkitektens roll för att möta framtidens utmaningar?
-Projekt: Hornsbergs Strandpark, Kärrtorpsplan, Linköpings bibliotek, m.m.
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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, 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 25, 2024 • 1h 19min
441. Talent City Index - Marcus Andersson
Marcus Andersson (CEO and co-founder of Future Place Leadership)
We are talking about:
What is the Talent City Index?
How do we measure and analyze talents?
How can cities be unique and attract talent?
Useful links:
Talent City Index here.
Place x Nordic here.
Future Place Leadership here.
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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, 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 18, 2024 • 48min
440.SWE Varför du ska åka på utbyte - Louise Lind
Louise Lind (Exchange Ambassador, Stockholms universitet, Intern at AFRY Urban Planning & Design)
Vi pratar om processen att ansöka om att gå på utbytestudier och om Louises egna utbytestudier.
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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, 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 11, 2024 • 1h 34min
439. European Capital of Culture Trenčín 2026 - Lenka Kuricová
Lenka Kuricová (Artistic Director, Creative Institute, Trenčín,Slovakia)
We are talking about:
- The process of being a European Capital of Culture
- The Program of Trenčín European Capital of Culture 2026
- Cities in Placemaking program
Read the Trenčín city bid book here.
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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, 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 4, 2024 • 1h 33min
438.SWE Stadsplanering och klimatet - Martina Pereira Norrman
Martina Pereira Norrman (Stadsplanerare och Landskapsarkitekt, AFRY)
Vi pratar om:
Hur såg stadsutveckling ut historiskt i Stockholm?
Hur ska vi planera för fler bostäder och möjligheter till ett härligt liv med ett mycket lägre eller inget klimatavtryck
Klimatarena Stockholm
Vilken kompetens behöver stadsplanerare för att kunna möta nu och framtida utmaningar?
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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, 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.

Apr 29, 2024 • 1h 34min
437. Architecture and community building - Mariia Smoliakova
Mariia Smoliakova (Architect & Urban Designer, BAU)
we are talking about:- How did Mariia's interest in community building start and grow?- Her "Beyond Survival" project- Her volunteering work with ASF (Arkitkter utan gränser)- How was it to study during COVID?
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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, 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.

Apr 21, 2024 • 1h 42min
436.SWE Att vara synnedsatt i en stad - Naser Adib Hasso
Naser Hasso (Stadsplanerare & student vid Karlstads Universitet)
Vi pratar om Nasers upplevelse när han var synnedsatt. Han hade en ögonsjukdom under ungdomsåren som gjorde honom synnedsatt, och efter flera behandlingar och operationer kan han idag se och uppleva staden genom alla sina sinnen.
Vi pratar om:
Hur rörde han sig hemma?
Vägen till skolan och tillbaka?
Hur upplevde han lekplatser, parker och olika platser i sin stad?
Hur påverkades hans relationer med familjen, vänner och klasskamrater?
Vad ska vi tänka på när vi planerar och utformar framtidens städer utifrån ett synnedsättningsperspektiv?
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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, TikTok, and 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 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
435. Business Improvement District (BID) WeAreWaterloo
Alex Butt (Co-CEO and Head of Public Realm at WeAreWaterloo),
Harrie Notton (Acting Co-Chief Executive & Head of Marketing
at WeAreWaterloo BID), and Natalie Raben (Chief Executive at WeAreWaterloo BID)
We are talking about:
- What are Business Improvement Districts (BIDs)?
- WeAreWaterloo BID project, London. - How do you involve a community?
Read more about WeAreWaterloo placemaking strategy here.
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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, TikTok, and 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.