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The Our Future Cities Podcast

The Our Future Cities Podcast

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Envision the future of urban living with "Our Future Cities" a podcast series focused on sustainable, equitable, and resilient urban design and exploring the urban planning challenges of our society . Each episode spotlights a unique urban planning challenge and through collaboration with experts and innovators discusses how to create inclusive, liveable cities that help address climate change, inclusion and accessibility, affordability, and community well-being. Join us for insightful conversations about shaping cities that are built for everyone, now and in the future.Our Future Cities Au Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • "The 15-Minute City": The Future of Urban Living?
    Jun 9 2025

    Imagine a city where everything you need—work, schools, shops, and parks—is just a 15-minute walk or bike ride away. In this episode, we explore the 15-minute city, a game-changing approach to urban planning that prioritizes sustainability, accessibility, and local community well-being.

    Joining us is Crystal Legacy, a leading expert in urban planning, to discuss how this model could transform city living and tackle modern challenges like traffic congestion, climate change, and social connectivity.

    Could this be the future of The City of Melbourne? Let’s find out!

    #OurFutureCities #OurFutureCitiesPodcast #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #Earth #GoGreen #UrbanFuture #Resilience #Community #Podcast #Education #Spotify #YouTube #Discussions #SustainableCities #Cities #Community #Collaboration #Innovation #Inclusivity


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    22 mins
  • "The 15-minute City"- The Future of Urban Living? - Trailer
    Jun 4 2025

    Imagine a city where everything you need: work, school, groceries, healthcare, parks, and culture, is just a 15-minute walk or bike ride from your front door.
    Join A/Prof Crystal Legacy on this week's episode as we discuss
    "The 15 Minute City" 🏙️🚗🏡🚸🌳
    A revolutionary urban design model focused on liveability, sustainability, and community.
    🌟 Dare to dream about an urban future built for people, not traffic
    Whether you're a resident, planner, or policy leader, join us in this new podcast episode and discover if the 15 Minute City is the solution to transforming urban life into something more human, connected, and sustainable.
    Tune in on June 9th at 8am AEST
    #OurFutureCities #OurFutureCitiesPodcast #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #Earth #GoGreen #UrbanFuture #Resilience #Community #Podcast #Education #Spotify #YouTube #Discussions #SustainableCities #Cities #Community #Collaboration #Innovation #Inclusivity

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    1 min
  • Ancient Knowledge, Modern Solutions: Rethinking Urban Planning using Indigenous Wisdom
    May 18 2025

    What if the key to building truly sustainable cities has existed for thousands of years?In this episode, we explore how Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS); rooted in deep environmental understanding, provide time-tested, nature-aligned solutions for urban planning and sustainability.


    Our guest, Marnie Ireland, shares how Indigenous wisdoms regarding land, water, and resource management can help reshape cities for the better; more resilient, inclusive, and ecologically balanced.From her deep expertise in environmental engineering to her work in First Nations-led economic development, Marnie reveals how Indigenous knowledge is not just ancient history—it’s the future of sustainability.

    How can we harness Indigenous perspectives and bridge the gap with modern urban planning to create future-ready cities? Let’s find out!#OurFutureCities #OurFutureCitiesPodcast #UrbanPlanning #Sustainability #UrbanDesign #Earth #GoGreen #UrbanFuture #Resilience #Community #Podcast #Education #Spotify #YouTube #Discussions #SustainableCities #Cities #Community #Collaboration #Innovation #Inclusivity

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    58 mins

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