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Third Wave Urbanism
A podcast highlighting the new normal of urbanism in our globalized cities, as told by two female urbanists Katrina + Kristen.
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Episode 37: Cities and Culture w/ Rebecca Greenwald
Episode 37: Cities and Culture w/ Rebecca Greenwald
Cities are host to a variety of cultural assets, from local music to theatre, community arts and nightclubs. But not all of them prioritize…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jan 29, 2018
Episode 36: Nighttime Design w/ Leni Schwendinger
Episode 36: Nighttime Design w/ Leni Schwendinger
The night has the power to invoke a myriad of emotions — from fear to romance, melancholy to excitement. Whatever your feelings, the fact…
Third Wave Urbanism
Dec 3, 2017
Episode 35: Making Architecture More Diverse w/ Perkins+Will
Episode 35: Making Architecture More Diverse w/ Perkins+Will
African Americans make up about 12 percent of the population in the U.S. but only about two percent of registered architects, with African…
Third Wave Urbanism
Nov 13, 2017
Episode 34: LIVE in Chicago at NACTO Designing Cities Conference with Skye Duncan!
Episode 34: LIVE in Chicago at NACTO Designing Cities Conference wi...
We are so delighted to have been invited to this year’s annual NACTO Designing Cities conference! In this very special live recording we…
Third Wave Urbanism
Nov 6, 2017
Episode 33: Legalized Airbnb w/ Nina Feldman
Episode 33: Legalized Airbnb w/ Nina Feldman
Airbnb can be a contentious issue — it can give you a more affordable place to stay, a more authentic experience in a city, and allow you…
Third Wave Urbanism
Oct 30, 2017
Episode 32: Catching up with Kristen + Katrina
Episode 32: Catching up with Kristen + Katrina
It’s been a busy month for us between trips abroad, conferences, and new jobs, so we thought it would be a good time to sit down for a…
Third Wave Urbanism
Oct 23, 2017
Episode 31: The Stanford Human Cities Initiative w/ Deland Chan and Kevin Hsu
Episode 31: The Stanford Human Cities Initiative w/ Deland Chan and...
Our cities are complex, and it will take more than one lens to tackle the issues we’re facing. But what does it mean to be…
Third Wave Urbanism
Oct 16, 2017
Episode 30: Context in Charlottesville w/ Elgin Cleckley
Episode 30: Context in Charlottesville w/ Elgin Cleckley
Nearly two months after the violent and hateful events in Charlottesville, Virginia, we sit down with Elgin Cleckley — assistant professor…
Third Wave Urbanism
Oct 2, 2017
Episode 29: America Walks! w/ Kate Kraft
Episode 29: America Walks! w/ Kate Kraft
A focus on walking can be the common denominator in making our cities more livable. In this episode we talk with Kate Kraft, Executive…
Third Wave Urbanism
Sep 25, 2017
Episode 28: Amazon HQ2 Debate w/ Kelsey E. Thomas
Episode 28: Amazon HQ2 Debate w/ Kelsey E. Thomas
In case you haven’t heard (somehow) Amazon is searching for its second headquarters and the cities of America — and Canada — are dressing…
Third Wave Urbanism
Sep 18, 2017
Episode 27: People, Power, and Play in Philly’s Parks w/ Jen Kinney
Episode 27: People, Power, and Play in Philly’s Parks w/ Jen Kinney
Philadelphia is about to undergo an unheard-of overhaul into its parks, rec centers, and libraries through the Rebuild program — a much…
Third Wave Urbanism
Sep 11, 2017
Episode 26: Natural (and Unnatural) Disasters with Tanvi Misra
Episode 26: Natural (and Unnatural) Disasters with Tanvi Misra
This week we have a special episode on the incredible storm surging through Houston this weekend, Hurricane Harvey. With our guest, Tanvi…
Third Wave Urbanism
Aug 28, 2017
Episode 25: Black Joy in Public Space with Mariah Williams
Episode 25: Black Joy in Public Space with Mariah Williams
The recent discussions, protests, and removal of confederate monuments following the events in Charlottesville have helped revive the…
Third Wave Urbanism
Aug 21, 2017
Episode 24: Intersectional Urbanism
Episode 24: Intersectional Urbanism
This past weekend, the Third Wave Urbanism ladies, Kristen and Katrina, met for the second time to celebrate a birthday and record an…
Third Wave Urbanism
Aug 15, 2017
Episode 23: Decriminalizing Walking with Josh Cohen
Episode 23: Decriminalizing Walking with Josh Cohen
Historically, “jaywalking” wasn’t an issue. Until the dominance of vehicles (and auto companies assisted by police forces) people and…
Third Wave Urbanism
Aug 7, 2017
Episode 22: Mandatory Parking Minimums and You
Episode 22: Mandatory Parking Minimums and You
Mandatory parking minimums are an important part of how our cities are shaped (we swear!) and we are happy to see the subject explained in…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jul 31, 2017
Episode 21: Justice by Design
Episode 21: Justice by Design
It’s no secret that the justice system in the United States needs reform. A proposal in New York City aims to address one specific link in…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jul 23, 2017
Episode 20: The Science of Civic Life
Episode 20: The Science of Civic Life
You know it when you walk by a spruced up front stoop, or walk through a park with plentiful benches — the little design elements make a…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jul 9, 2017
Episode 19: The Gentrification Episode
Episode 19: The Gentrification Episode
Gentrification has almost been labeled a veritable dirty word in many urbanist circles, oversimplified by some to encompass “societal ills”…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jul 2, 2017
Episode 18: One Less Car-centric City
Episode 18: One Less Car-centric City
How can we reimagine our streets and turn them into dignified, safe, and healthy places for people? Oslo is on its way to transforming its…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jun 25, 2017
Episode 17: Can Smart Cities be Diverse?
Episode 17: Can Smart Cities be Diverse?
A few years ago Pittsburgh made some bold claims — to be more livable, equitable, and to create a tech hub that promotes diversity. But how…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jun 17, 2017
Episode 16: The Most Walkable Cities in America
Episode 16: The Most Walkable Cities in America
Redfin has released Walk Score’s 10 Most Walkable Cities of America and New York City is on top once again. Katrina + Kristen are pleased…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jun 9, 2017
Episode 15: Sexism in the City
Episode 15: Sexism in the City
This week’s episode gets to the heart of the matter — being a woman in a city and what that means for the otherwise patriarchal planning…
Third Wave Urbanism
Jun 3, 2017
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