Listen "Makeshift Metropolis"
Episode Synopsis
In this upcoming episode of ON CITIES, acclaimed author Witold Rybczynski provides a forward-looking perspective on urban planning. Engaging in a discussion with host Carie Penabad, Rybczynski seamlessly weaves historical insights with future predictions, guiding listeners through the evolution of American cities from colonial planning to the 21st-century age of the market. The conversation highlights projects like the Brooklyn Bridge Park and the innovative Israeli city of Modi'in as contemporary examples that challenge the conventional notions of urban living, urging listeners to envision the possibility of creating the "cities we want" through an alternative blueprint for the future design of our built world. Tune in Friday, February 23rd at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 PST on the Voice America Variety Channel; and connect to all previous episodes on Apple iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform.
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