Are Our Cities Ready? The Truth About Population Projections and the Case of Victoria
As cities expand, how do urban planners anticipate future needs and ensure sustainable growth? In this episode of The Urbanist Lens, hosts Drew and Clark dive into the role of population projections i...
14 Mar 202524min
Can Cities Finally Solve Traffic Congestion for Good?
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Clark explore the urgent challenge of urban traffic congestion and the innovative strategies cities are adopting to tackle it. As metropolitan ar...
6 Mar 202511min
Can Green Building Codes Save Our Cities from Climate Disaster?
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Clark explore the transformative role of Green Building Codes in shaping sustainable cities. As climate change accelerates and urban populations ...
5 Mar 202520min
Can Zoning Laws Save Our Heritage or Are They Just Clearing the Way for Developers?
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Clark explore the complexities of zoning laws and heritage preservation amid rapid urban development. Focusing on the recent approval of an 11-st...
4 Mar 202512min
Does Urban Progress Have to Mean Displacement? The Third Ward Case
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Clark dive into the pressing issue of urban displacement and the unintended consequences of redevelopment projects. Centering on Houston’s Third ...
3 Mar 202518min
Is Green Gentrification Displacing Communities in the Name of Sustainability?
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Clark dive into the complex world of green gentrification—when well-intentioned environmental initiatives unintentionally displace long-standing ...
2 Mar 202519min
Building Height Limits and the Case of Tuncurry
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Clark delve into the complexities of building height regulations and their impact on urban growth and community dynamics. Focusing on the recent ...
1 Mar 202511min
How Did Jane Jacobs Challenge Conventional Urban Planning in 'The Death and Life of Great American Cities'?
In this episode of The Urbanist’s Lens, hosts Drew and Andrea explore the groundbreaking ideas of Jane Jacobs as presented in her seminal book The Death and Life of Great American Cities. The episode ...
22 Feb 20258min
