The Urbanist

Sheena Rossiter tells us the story of Tyra, the world’s largest dinosaur, and how the community and the rest of Canada are reacting to news of her removal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in the United States this week to see how one of the world’s most car-dependent nations can make its streets more pedestrian friendly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate the release of Monocle’s Quality of Life Survey 2025, we record a special edition of the programme in association with Brookfield from the rooftop of their smart new offices in Mayfair, London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naomi Xu Elegant investigates the largest office-to-residential conversion in American history, which was recently completed in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at adaptive reuse through two lenses: a blockbuster case in the UK capital and an attempt to get European cities to legislate for less demolition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomas Pinheiro explores how the millennia-old settlement of Shanghai has grown into China’s most populous urban area.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We look at the effects that war and conflict can have on our cities, and how we go about rebuilding our urban areas better than before.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte McDonald-Gibson explains the design secrets and quirks behind this neoclassical US Supreme Court Building in Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas J. Campanella, a historian at Cornell, discusses the overlooked contributions of women in architecture and urban design. Mary Ann Hunting and Kevin D. Murphy explore how pioneers like Eleanor Raymond shattered barriers in a male-dominated field. They highlight impactful collaborations and the legacy of female architects who shaped modernism. The conversation touches on the importance of recognizing hidden histories and the evolving representation of women in architecture, inviting listeners to appreciate diversity in urbanism.

Guy De Launey, a writer and expert on urban transformation, dives into the captivating history of Kupari Resort, once the gem of the Adriatic coast. He shares its descent from a beloved tourist spot to a haunting symbol of conflict and decay. The conversation touches on its intriguing role in film history and the hurdles involved in its planned revival. De Launey's insights illuminate the complex interplay of architecture, war, and the hopes for regeneration in a site scarred by its past.