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Greater Cities is a podcast about the future of cities. Join leading thinkers and city experts from Australia and around the world as we talk about what makes a city great.
Over this series, we’re going to explore the big picture city thinking that is happening around the world and here in the Six Cities Region of New South Wales, Australia.
The episodes cover:
- multi city regions: what they are and why they matter
- equity and how we can make our cities places where everyone can thrive
- the great challenge of our time: climate change
- innovation opportunities to take a collaborative, systems-led approach to making them better
Listen now on greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
The Greater Cities Commission proudly acknowledges Australia’s First Peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of what we call the six cities.
We pay respect to Elders past and present.
We recognise and value the extraordinary and ongoing contribution of First Nations peoples and communities to Australian life, and how this enriches all Australians.
We embrace the spirit of recognition, working towards ensuring both an equal voice and equity in all aspects of our society.
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Episode 6: Where Next for Greater Cities - Global Perspectives
City regions around the world are thriving through adversity, continuing to draw people to them with their unique combinations of activities and opportunities. What can we learn from their experiences to shape the cities of the future?
This episode focuses on the international experiences of city regions and explores how they are busting myths about cities and offering new opportunities for resilience and prosperity for their communities.
Episode guests:
Carolyn Grossman Meagher, USA
Greg Clark, United Kingdom
Céline Gipoulon, France
Ricardo Valente, Portugal
Tom Wright, USA
Eugen Antalovsky, Austria
Hiroo Ichikawa, Japan
Emma Frost, United Kingdom
Dr Tim Moonen, United Kingdom
Vincent Gollain, France
Uma Adusumilli, India
Matt Haggman, USA
Nikia Clarke, USA
Mateu Hernández, Spain
Stuart Patrick, United Kingdom
Emilie De Rosenroll, Canada
Lauren Sorkin, Singapore
Find out more - https://greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
Follow the Commission's socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
- https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
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Episode 5: Innovation districts - where ideas happen
How do some cities become centres of innovation? What is their secret to success, and what economic and social benefits can follow?
Cities with strong knowledge economies were more economically resilient and rebounded faster from the pandemic. This episode explores the global phenomenon of innovation districts and how, with careful nurturing, they can foster new ideas, attract talent, and enable creative collaborations between research, education and industry.
Episode guests:
Dr Tim Moonen, United Kingdom
Emma Frost, United Kingdom
William Bao Bean, China
Mark Pesce, Australia
Petra Andrén, Australia
Julie Wagner, United Kingdom
John Lydon, Australia
Carol Vale, Australia
Stuart Patrick, United Kingdom
Kourtny Garrett, United States
Vincent Gollain, France
Dr Jacqueline Cramer, The Netherlands
Ricardo Valente, Portugal
Find out more - https://greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
Follow the Commission's socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
- https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
- https://www.instagram.com/greatercitiescommission/
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Episode 4: Greening cities - building resilience
How can cities and communities navigate our changing climate? What can reduce the impact of our cities on the environment?
Let’s talk more about sustainable cities – how we are adapting to extreme weather events and reducing the impact of flooding, fires and heat waves. Hear from experts on how cities are transforming how they use resources and energy to reduce our collective environmental impact.
Episode guests:
Davina Rooney, Australia
Lex Brans, The Netherlands
Carolyn Grossman Meagher, USA
Lauren Sorkin, Singapore
Dr Tim Moonen, United Kingdom
Hiroo Ichikawa, Japan
Øyvind Såtvedt, Norway
Meg McDonald, Australia
Craig Kerslake, Australia
Stuart Patrick, United Kingdom
Greg Clark, United Kingdom
Margo Delafoulhouze, Australia
Anri Håvard Hebib, Norway
Find out more - https://greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
Follow the Commission's socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
- https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
- https://www.instagram.com/greatercitiescommission/
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Episode 3: Greening cities - reducing emissions
In this episode we talk sustainable cities – the pressing need to adapt to our changing climate and how reducing emissions is crucial to our future. Listen to experts discuss the roadmap to net zero emissions and highlight innovative case studies that are already reducing our cities’ impacts on the environment.
Episode guests:
Professor Peter Newman, Australia
Meg McDonald, Australia
Craig Kerslake, Australia
Greg Clark, United Kingdom
Dr Tim Moonen, United Kingdom
Matt Haggman, USA
Margo Delafoulhouze, Australia
Stuart Patrick, United Kingdom
Lex Brans, The Netherlands
Øyvind Såtvedt, Norway
Celine Gipoulon, France
Find out more - https://greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
Follow the Commission's socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
- https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
- https://www.instagram.com/greatercitiescommission/
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Episode 2: Inclusive Cities – rebalancing opportunity
For a city to be truly great, everyone needs to feel they belong.
Hear from the people working to transform cities so they welcome everyone who lives, works and visits them. Leaders from diverse communities share their insights into how we can rebalance social and economic opportunity, housing affordability, access and inclusion to develop fairer cities that benefit everyone.
Episode guests:
Nikia Clarke, USA
Natalie Walker, Australia
Dr Tim Soutphommasane, Australia
Dr Tim Moonen, England
Sean Gordon, Australia
Ricardo Valente, Portugal
Tom Wright, USA
Carolyn Grossman Meagher, USA
Mateu Hernández, Spain
Celine Gipoulon, France
Mike Mrdak AO, Australia
Øyvind Såtvedt, Norway
Vincent Gollain, France
Matt Haggman, USA
Emilie De Rosenroll, Canada
Eleanor Sharpe, USA
Emma Frost, England
Matilda Harry, Australia
Maha Abdo, Australia
Find out more - https://greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
Follow the Commission's socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
- https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
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Episode 1: Connecting Cities
In this episode we explore how, where and why the multi-city region approach can create happier and healthier cities. How does connecting cities help address the challenges affecting cities today?
We’ll hear from international cities experts alongside Chief Commissioner Geoff Roberts AM, who shares the plans for the Six Cities Region, which is now being delivered in NSW, Australia.
Episode guests:
Lex Brans, Netherlands
Tom Wright, USA
Kourtny Garrett, USA
Greg Clark, England
Tim Moonen, England
Emma Frost, England
Uma Adusumilli, India
Emilie de Rosenroll, Canada
Anri Håvard Hebib, Norway
Hiroo Ichikawa, Japan
Lauren Sorkin, Singapore
Mateu Hernández, Spain
Mike Mrdak, Australia
Lucy Turnbull, Australia
Barney Glover, Australia
Sean Gordon, Australia
Geoff Roberts, Australia
Natalie Walker, Australia
Find out more - https://greatercities.au/podcast
This podcast was produced by the Greater Cities Commission in partnership with The Business of Cities.
Follow the Commission's socials:
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
- https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
- https://www.instagram.com/greatercitiescommission/
- https://www.facebook.com/GreaterCitiesCommission