Committed to Creating Cities for People

18/07/2025 52 min
Committed to Creating Cities for People

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Episode Synopsis

 In this next episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad speaks with Helle Søholt, founding partner and CEO of GEHL. Helle sheds light on GEHL's remarkable journey, challenging conventional urban paradigms and outlining a vision for a more sustainable and community-centric future. Together, we explore the guiding principles that  propel GEHL's transformative projects, unveiling the sensitive solutions they bring to the design of the built environment. Tune in Friday, March 15th at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM EST to gain unique insights into the  intricacies of creating dynamic, people-oriented urban environments; and discover how GEHL is shaping the cities of tomorrow..  Helle is Founding Partner and CEO of Gehl. She started Gehl with Professor Jan Gehl in 2000. Through her leadership skills and strategic and organizational talent, the office has developed a knowledge base and  experience portfolio that is internationally respected in the field of urban design and urban development. Since its founding with Helle at the helm, Gehl has been awarded multiple prizes and recognitions for contributions  to making cities more livable and sustainable around the world