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Greater Cities

By: Greater Cities Commission
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  • Summary

  • 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.

    Visit our socials:
    - https://www.linkedin.com/company/greater-cities-commission/
    - https://twitter.com/GreaterCities
    - https://www.instagram.com/greatercitiescommission/
    - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterCitiesCommission
    Copyright Greater Cities Commission
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Episodes
  • Episode 6: Where Next for Greater Cities - Global Perspectives

    Episode 6: Where Next for Greater Cities - Global Perspectives
    Nov 23 2022
    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
    - https://www.instagram.com/greatercitiescommission/
    - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterCitiesCommission
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    40 mins
  • Episode 5: Innovation districts - where ideas happen

    Episode 5: Innovation districts - where ideas happen
    Nov 13 2022
    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/
    - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterCitiesCommission
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    38 mins
  • Episode 4: Greening cities - building resilience

    Episode 4: Greening cities - building resilience
    Nov 2 2022
    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/
    - https://www.facebook.com/GreaterCitiesCommission
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    34 mins
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