Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design

This episode is part of a 6-part series on Urban Rewilding. My guest is Sean McCormack, Chair of Ealing Wildlife Group. Sean led the reintroduction of harvest mice and beavers into urban parks in London, UK. In this episode we discuss: What is 'Urban rewilding' and why we should do it.What made these projects successful.Getting support from the community.What needs to change to make rewilding in cities mainstream.Previous episodes with Sean:#72: Sean McCormack - Rewilding Urban London (Part 1)#73: Sean McCormack - Rewilding Urban London (Part 2)More about the Ealing Beaver Project here: https://theealingbeaverproject.comMore about Sean and Ealing Wildlife Group:https://ealingwildlifegroup.com/- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

This episode is a conversation with Jonathan Rosenbloom, Associate Dean at Albany Law School who has researched and written about sacrifice zones. He is also the Executive Director for the Sustainable Development Code.We discuss:Whether neighbourhoods that have been destroyed by natural disasters should be rebuilt or designated as no-build 'Sacrifice Zones'.How US planning departments can use the Sustainable Development Code to ensure new development is low carbon and climate adapted.Note: This episode was recorded before the LA wildfires in January 2025.Links:Contact Jonathan: jrose@albanylaw.eduSustainable Development Code: https://sustainablecitycode.org/Article on Sacrifice Zones: https://nextcity.org/urbanist-news/the-case-for-returning-disaster-prone-areas-back-to-nature- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

This is a recording of a live streamed podcast episode to celebrate episode 100 of the podcast. I was joined by three guests, who you might recognise from past episodes:Laura Baron, Head of Sustainability, PurcelScott McAulay, Regenerative Design and Infrastructures Specialist, ArchitypeConrad Richardson, Sustainable Mobility ExpertWe discussed how we as built environment professionals can drive sustainable change through the work that we do. We also touch on some of the amazing work that all the guests are doing. You can watch the episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUS9ukxvtmI&t=2142s- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

My guest on this episode is Valentina Petrone, a circular economy expert based in New South Wales, Australia.In this episode, Valentina gives career advice for those who want to transition from traditional built environment careers into sustainability. We also discuss three of her projects:New South Wales Circular Design GuidelinesBradfield City Centre MasterplanCircular Office FitoutConnect with Valentina on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valentina-petrone/- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

This episode is a conversation with Morgan Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO at Material Index.In the UK, 60% of all waste comes from the construction industry and only 2% of building components in the UK are reused. In this episode, Morgan explains how Material Index are trying to tackle this by working with building owners, contractors and project teams to make material reuse happen at scale.Learn more about Material Index: https://www.material-index.co.uk/- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Learn more and enrol now: Sustainability Essentials for Built Environment ProfessionalsMy new course is now live and available for purchase. It's an introduction to urban sustainability with practical advice for getting started with delivering more sustainable projects. - - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Watch this training as a video for the best experience: Link to Video Training This is part 3 of a 3-part mini-course about how to start bringing sustainability into your work as a built environment professional. In this session, I provide a free training session about Regenerative Design, which is an excerpt from my upcoming full-length course: Sustainability Essentials for Built Environment Professionals- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Watch this training as a video for the best experience: Link to Video Training This is part 2 of a 3-part mini-course about how to start bringing sustainability into your work as a built environment professional. In this session, I provide a free training session about Net Zero Carbon, which is an excerpt from my upcoming full-length course: Sustainability Essentials for Built Environment Professionals- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

This is part 1 of a 3-part mini-course coming out this week about how to start bringing sustainability into your work as a built environment professional. In this episode, I give advice for how to approach learning about sustainability and what roles you can play in your career and community.To get parts 2 and 3 of this mini-course as video lessons delivered to your inbox, sign up to my newsletter: Green Urbanist Newsletter- - - Subscribe to the Green Urbanist Newsletter Consulting and training: https://greenurbanist.org/ Podcast website: https://greenurbanistpod.com/ The Green Urbanist podcast is hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh.

Discover fascinating insights about climate adaptation for urban nature reserves. The discussion highlights how climate change affects local tree and vegetation species, emphasizing the need for innovative management strategies. Learn about the impact of climate shifts on urban settings, including unique challenges faced by cities worldwide. Dive into the importance of diverse tree canopies for biodiversity and explore proactive approaches to enhance the resilience of urban greenery in the face of changing environmental conditions.