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In this episode, host Milagros Hurtig sits down with Eva Kail, a pioneering urban planner and feminist thinker whose work has reshaped how cities can better serve everyone. Together, they explore Eva's first steps in gender planning, the fundamental role of gender in urban design, how Vienna pioneered gender-sensitive urban planning, the Oberes Hausfeld urban development and about tools and advice for inclusive urban planning.
Through a candid and insightful conversation, Eva and Milagros unpack what it means to design cities with empathy, from gender-sensitive planning to the politics of public space. This episode of superwien podcast invites listeners to look more closely at the streets they walk every day and imagine how thoughtful design can create safer, more equitable, and more joyful urban futures.
Learn more about Eva's work: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/17/realestate/vienna-aspern-seestadt-gender.html
Learn more about superwien's Oberes Hausfeld design: https://www.wien.gv.at/pdf/ma21/planen-im-dialog-oberes-hausfeld.pdf
#urbanism #gender #feministplanning #architecture #inclusion #inclusivity

In this episode, we take a deep dive into regional planning and the role of cycling in strengthening urban–rural linkages. Today we are joined by Shelley Bontje from the Dutch Cycling Embassy, who was also the keynote speaker at the econnecting final conference in Faenza.
Together, we explore how cycling can move beyond municipal borders to become a powerful driver of regional connectivity. Drawing on Dutch experience and European practice, Shelley shares insights on cross-municipal cooperation, 30-minute territories, and the integration of cycling with public transport and regional hubs. From city-to-city bike networks to revitalising smaller towns and villages, this conversation highlights how cycling can help shape more connected, resilient, and inclusive regions.
Learn more about the Dutch Cycling Embassy: https://dutchcycling.nl
Learn more about econnecting:  https://urbact.eu/networks/econnecting
#urbanism #mobility #URBACT #SmartCity #Cycling #SustainableMobility

In this episode, we sit down with Nadia Carboni, Head of Economic Development and Smart City of the Unione della Romagna Faentina in Italy. Nadia shares the story behind one of the region’s most celebrated initiatives: Bike to Work—a program that has successfully encouraged large numbers of residents to choose the bicycle over the car for their daily commute.
We explore why Bike to Work became such a powerful mobiliser, how it shifted mobility habits, and what it teaches us about designing policies that actually work for people. Nadia also reflects on the econnecting journey, emphasising the crucial role of testing actions, experimenting in real contexts, and learning directly from communities.
If you're curious about smart-city strategies, behaviour change, and practical approaches to sustainable mobility, this episode offers inspiring insights from one of Italy’s standout examples.
Learn more about the Bike-to-Work program: https://urbact.eu/good-practices/bike-work
Learn more about econnecting: https://urbact.eu/networks/econnecting
#urbanism #mobility #URBACT #SmartCity #Cycling #SustainableMobility

In this episode, we’re joined by Catherine Gall, Executive Director of the ETI Research Laboratory (Entrepreneurship, Territory, Innovation) at the Sorbonne, founded by Professors Carlos Moreno, Didier Chabaud, and Florent Pratlong. The ETI Lab is known for challenging traditional urban planning models and exploring innovative approaches to city and regional development. We discuss the concept of 30-minute Territories as an integrated regional development strategy, what it takes to meet the needs of people living outside major urban centers, and how to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world challenges. We also dive into the increasingly debated 15-minute city model—exploring why, despite its popularity, it has sparked controversy and doesn’t resonate with everyone.
More infos about Catherine Galls work: https://chaire-eti.org/en/
Find out more about econnecting: https://urbact.eu/networks/econnecting
#urbanism #mobility #URBACT

En este episodio del podcast, exploramos el presente y futuro del Centro Histórico de San José, Costa Rica, a través de una conversación con Andrea Terán, directora de la Fundación Yamuni Tabush, organización que impulsa proyectos sociales y urbanos en el corazón de la ciudad.
Hablamos sobre la evolución del centro, sus momentos de esplendor, y cómo con el paso del tiempo fue perdiendo vitalidad. Andrea comparte una mirada crítica y comprometida sobre los desafíos actuales del casco histórico, como el abandono habitacional, la fragmentación social y la pérdida de vida urbana. También reflexionamos sobre las oportunidades que existen para repensar el centro como un lugar habitable, caminable y seguro, que recupere su rol como espacio de encuentro.
El episodio recorre temas como la activación del espacio público, la importancia del tejido social, el potencial de repoblamiento del centro, y las experiencias impulsadas por la Fundación para integrar a poblaciones mayores, proyectos culturales y propuestas de renovación urbana desde lo local.
Una conversación que conecta la memoria urbana con las posibilidades reales de transformación.
Host: Nicolas Kersting, Superwien