The Perfect City

Ariel Viera and Dr. T Panova
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What makes for a city that people love to live in? Why are some cities a joy to be in while others are a bore? Let's investigate with psychologist Dr. T Panova and documentarian Ariel Viera about what it takes to make the perfect city.

  1. 7 may

    How can we make great places (with Andrea Terán)

    How can we build great places in neighborhoods that are vibrant and encourage community? Well Community Activator Andrea Terán has a lot of experiences in what is called "placemaking". Follow Andrea Terán: https://www.instagram.com/ateranorlich/ About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    52 min

  2. 30 abr

    Could we build great cities anywhere despite the weather?

    Is it possible to build a great city anywhere despite the weather? How about making city improvements when there's rain, sleet, or snow? Here we discuss why weather is often not a good excuse for not making urban improvements. About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    39 min

  3. 24 abr

    How do we fix the Housing Crisis?

    How do we fix the housing crisis in the United States? Here we talk about the challenges with providing enough housing and chat with former Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Developement (NYC HPD) Ahmed Tigani. More info about NYC HPD: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    31 min

  4. 16 abr

    How can we build better cities? (with Coby Lefkowitz)

    How can we build better cities? Well to start it's by studying what already works in cities across the world. Here's a chat with the author of the book Building Optimism and developer Coby Lefkowitz on what he found to be the tenants of good urban planning. Buy Colby Lefkowitz's book Building Optimism: https://amzn.to/3PuxBEE More info about Coby Lefkowitz: https://cobylefkowitz.com/ About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us:⁠ https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    1 h

  5. 9 abr

    Should every park be within 10-minutes walking?

    Should every park in the United States be within 10 minutes walking distance? The Trust for Public Land thinks so! Here's a conversation with Bianca Clark Associate Vice President, Parks Initiative and 10-Minute Walk Campaign, TPL’s Center of Community Impact. More info about Trust for Public Land's 10 Minute Park campaign: https://10minutewalk.org/About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    37 min

  6. 2 abr

    How Transit Oriented Development can Transform Cities

    How can building higher density around transit could revitalize a city? Here we talk about the concept of "Transit Oriented Development" and chat with Jack Robbins Partner of FXCollaborative. More info about FXCollaborative: https://www.fxcollaborative.com/ About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    53 min
  7. How Robert Moses Transformed NYC (with Thomas J. Campanella)

    3 mar

    How Robert Moses Transformed NYC (with Thomas J. Campanella)

    If you ever read NYC history, there's one name you'll see over and over again: Robert Moses. He's one of the most controversial and consequential figures in this city's history. But why? Let's find out with Professor Thomas J. Campanella who's running a course 'Robert Moses’s New York: The Legend and The Legacy' Check out the online course starting March 30th: https://roundtable.org/live-courses/history/robert-moses-new-york-the-legend-and-the-legacy?utm_source=Ariel&utm_medium=collaboration&utm_campaign=mosesariel About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    40 min
  8. Is NYC Really The Greatest City in the World?

    25/09/2025

    Is NYC Really The Greatest City in the World?

    Could NYC really claim to be the greatest city in the world? Or is it a city that needs to learn from other cities? About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

    55 min
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What makes for a city that people love to live in? Why are some cities a joy to be in while others are a bore? Let's investigate with psychologist Dr. T Panova and documentarian Ariel Viera about what it takes to make the perfect city.

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  • Creador
    Ariel Viera and Dr. T Panova
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
    15
  • Clasificación
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  • Copyright
    © Ariel Viera and Dr. T Panova
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    The Perfect City

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