The Urbanist

Noor Amylia Hilda, a passionate journalist, takes us on a nostalgic journey through Abu Eli, a beloved pub in Beirut with a revolutionary past. She highlights its unique decor filled with portraits of revolutionaries and explains how the venue transformed from a comrades' hangout to a must-visit spot. The eclectic crowd enjoys the house's quirky rules and warm hospitality, including sticking banknotes on the walls. Noor reflects on the bar's rich music heritage and its role as a refuge for younger generations seeking connection and community amidst the chaos.

Monocle’s man in Milan, Ed Stocker, decamps to Turin to bring us a collection of conversations from Utopian Hours, the festival dedicated to city making. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We explore Wilton Park, a stunning 600,000 sq ft development by IPUT, Dublin’s leading property-investment company. Chief executive Niall Gaffney gives us a tour and talks about quality of life in urban settings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte McDonald-Gibson uncovers the modern story behind the US capital’s most infamous building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join renowned artist Olafur Eliasson, known for his thought-provoking public artworks, and Stella Iannou, the Artistic Director of Sculpture in the City. They discuss how public art transforms our relationship with urban spaces. Eliasson reveals his approach to designing inclusive installations that foster emotional connections. Iannou highlights the importance of making financial districts feel more welcoming. Together, they explore the civic value of art, its role in climate advocacy, and initiatives that engage communities in creative dialogue.

Alexei Korolyov takes us to the former site of one of Budapest’s largest flour mills, which has been reborn as a lively cultural hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discover how good design can help the nursing shortage in the United States, learn about Helsinki’s annual herring market and hear how Norway is developing urban robot farming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elna Schütz finds a peaceful stopping-off point amid the urban hustle and bustle at the city library of South Africa’s busiest metropolis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership Initiative teaching mayors how to tackle their cities' challenges, talk about UN-Habitat's global call to action on housing and report from Expo Real and Diriyah.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inzamam Rashid tells us how an advertising partnership helped to shape the identity of a burgeoning Dubai.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.