The Urbanist

Tall Stories 528: The world’s largest heat storage facility in Vantaa

Wif Stenger takes us underground in the Finnish city of Vantaa to explore a district heating plan of world-beating proportions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i

Studio by IPUT special: How food and beverage can help a neighbourhood thrive

In the second of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT, Carlota Rebelo heads to Ireland to explore how well-run cafes, artisanal bakeries and a chef’s s

How Kuwait City’s overlooked objects contribute to its urban character

We visit an exhibition in Dubai from Kuwaiti designer Hamad Almuzaini that explores how overlooked items can characterise a city. Plus: The Roofless Truth about homelessn

Tall Stories 527: Thrills and chills in Munich’s Eisbach

Valerie Hamilton takes us on a wild ride through one of the world’s largest urban parks for a Munich rite of passage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information

Studio by IPUT Real Estate special: Instilling emotion into workplaces through good hospitality

In the first of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT Real Estate, we convene a discussion with its chief executive, Niall Gaffney, and the founder of d

Designing One London, a new skyscraper for the UK’s capital

We speak to the architect and developer behind a new skyscraper planned for the City of London. Then we hear what Lisbon and Maputo – two cities with a shared language an

Tall Stories 526: Mother Nature on display at Apple Park

Ivan Carvalho takes us for a tour inside a tech-focused campus where greenery is also given its fair share of attention.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

Toponymic planning: Manchesterism and the Toronto Model

From Manchester championing the decentralisation of design expertise to Toronto’s technique for getting more out of transit-oriented developments, we explore two planning

Tall Stories 525: Toronto’s eye-catching ‘Global Convenience’

Tomos Lewis takes us to a seemingly out-of-place public art installation currently floating on Lake Ontario. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the City Rail Link can rewrite Auckland’s future

We convene a roundtable discussion with Gosha Haley, Ludo Campbell-Reid and Gyles Bendall on the future of Auckland, as the metropolis prepares for a new era of mobility

Tall Stories 524: The silver-screen allure of Park Hyatt Tokyo’s New York Bar

Gendel Gento explores a recently refurbished hotel bar in Tokyo, which is a must-visit for cinephiles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How New York plans to reimagine its famous Fifth Avenue and its bus system

We speak with Madelyn Wils, who is heading up an overhaul of Fifth Avenue, and New York transportation commissioner Mike Flynn about rethinking bus transit. Plus: Alison

Tall Stories 523: The multipurpose magic of Hong Hong’s HSBC Building

Tomas Pinheiro takes us to a Hong Kong tower built for banking that now plays many different roles for the city’s residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info

How an all-women team reimagined condo design in Toronto

We speak to Heather Rolleston from BDP Quadrangle about the firm’s recent condo development in Toronto, which was brought about by an all-women team. Plus: architect Shim

Tall Stories 522: Why is Turku Castle so important to the Finnish?

Petri Burtsoff takes us to Finland’s oldest building, which has become a symbol for Finns and is one of the most visited sights in the country to this day. See omnystudi

How to build a city? Focus on quality of life

Journalist and author Gabriella Bennett discusses her recent book ‘How To Build A City: Journeys into the Urban Future’. Plus: we take a dip at the Swimmable Cities Europ

Tall Stories 521: The murky future of Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool

Gregory Scruggs takes us to Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool, a saltwater bathing spot whose future is uncertain due to its desperate need for refurbishment. See omnystudio.co

Finding a home for The Beatles’ Abbey Road crossing and London’s Museum of Youth Culture

We look at the new home for London’s Museum of Youth Culture, a Chicago collective who embeds cultural venues into neighbourhoods and traffic solutions for The Beatles’ A

Tall Stories 520: Vienna’s art nouveau Tennisclub SV Schwarz-Blau

Alexei Korolyov takes us to one of Vienna’s most architecturally stunning tennis clubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Designing a modern library that is relevant to people and place

We review a new library project in Oregon, learn about a system helping Swedish city-dwellers share and find out how to build sticky neighbourhoods. See omnystudio.com/l