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Catching up with Sam and Nat
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! After our mini 'summer break', we're excited to bring you a special episode titled "Catching up with Nat and Sam." In this episode, your hosts Natalie and Sam reconnect and share their experiences adjusting to post-grad life.
Natalie kicks things off by discussing her transition into the working world. She provides insights into her full-time job and the challenges and joys that come with starting a new career in private real estate. From navigating office dynamics to putting theory into practice, Natalie shares her observations and reflections on this exciting new chapter.
Meanwhile, Sam takes us on a virtual journey as she recount her recent travels. From French Polynesia to Germany, Sam has been seeing the world this summer. In Stuttgart, Germany, Sam attended the Urban Future Conference as a member of the Young Leaders Programme cohort. In this episode, Sam shares her experiences exploring different urban environments and engaging with fellow planners from around the world. She highlights key takeaways from the conference and how it has shaped their perspective on urban planning.
Throughout the episode, Nat and Sam engage in a lively discussion about their respective experiences and how their adventures have influenced their understanding of urban planning beyond the classroom. They also reflect on the importance of continuous learning and professional development in the ever-evolving field of urban planning.
So join us for an engaging conversation about the realities of post-grad life and the exciting adventures Nat and Sam have had over the summer.
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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The 15-Minute City: Have you heard of the concept of the 15-minute city? Winner of the 2021 OBEL AWARD and coined by Professor Carlos Moreno at the Sorbonne in Paris, this framework shapes the city in a new way that is centered around accessibility by walking and biking, keeping immediate needs within a 15-minute walk or bike. In this episode, Sam and Nat chat about what the 15-minute city framework means and some of the positive and negative implications of the implementation of this project. Sources: Welcome to the 15-minute city, written by Natalie Whittle. Published on Financial Times on July 16, 2020 https://www.ft.com/content/c1a53744-90d5-4560-9e3f-17ce06aba69a Defining the 15-minute city, written by Andres Duany and Robert Steuteville Published on CNU on February 8, 2021 https://www.cnu.org/publicsquare/2021/02/08/defining-15-minute-city The OBEL AWARD 2021 Winner https://obelaward.org/winner-2021/ Shoutout: Culdesac Tempe - The first car-free neighborhood built fro by Urban Planning is Not Boring