Better Cities By Design
Episodes
Episode 27: Reimagining cities for children – Bratislava shows us how
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we head to Bratislava, Slovakia, to explore how a city can be reimagined through the eyes of its youngest residents. As cities worldw...
Episode 26: Transforming Cottbus – a city where heritage meets innovation
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cottbus, Germany, is a city with a rich coal-mining history now poised to become a leader in sustainable mobility. In this episode, we explore how Deu...
Episode 25: Yarmouth Yards – revitalizing St. Thomas for a sustainable future
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to reenergize a city’s legacy and prepare it for a greener, more sustainable future? In this episode, we visit St. Thomas, Ontari...
Episode 24: Redefining urban sustainability at Berlin's EUREF Campus
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we take you to Berlin, the vibrant capital of Germany, to explore the groundbreaking EUREF Campus—a living laboratory for s...
Episode 23: Hydrogen's role in sustainable urban transformation
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, host Davion Ford is joined by a panel of experts to explore the transformative potential of hydrogen techn...
Episode 22: Upgrading the parking experience in Red Deer
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, we venture into the heart of Canada to explore how the City of Red Deer is revolutionizing its parking sys...
Episode 21: Navigating the path to safer roads in the US and beyond
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Better Cities by Design, we have convened a panel of experts to discuss a topic that’s important for all cities: road saf...
Episode 20: Future-proofing Amsterdam with the power of cycling
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hop on for a ride through Amsterdam's urban landscape on this episode of Better Cities by Design. Join host Davion Ford as he chats with Sietze Faber,...
Episode 19: Vancouver’s climate disaster that you may have missed
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, explore the story of Vancouver's climate disaster that, for many, flew under the radar. Join host Davion F...
Episode 18: Dublin's smart solutions to urban challenges
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Embark on a journey through Dublin's smart city landscape as this episode of Better Cities by Design brings you a conversation with Jamie Cudden, Smar...
Episode 17: Leveraging digital technology to safeguard urban infrastructure
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, we’re in Victoria, Canada, for a chat with Harsh Rathod, co-founder and CEO of Niricson, a company that ...
Episode 16: Financing a green tomorrow for the city of Bath
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, we head to the City of Bath in the UK, for a conversation with James Hooton, Managing Director of the Gr...
Episode 15: Transforming Amsterdam's transport hubs
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in Amsterdam, for a conversation about an important aspect of the city’s phenomenal transportation system: train stations. Davion sits down ...
Episode 14: Investing in the future of Manchester's infrastructure
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast we travel to Manchester in the UK, a city steeped in history and a rich cultural heritage. We speak with Natasha Rouse,...
Episode 13: Unpacking New York's East Side Coastal Resiliency Project
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in New York. This week we speak with Maggie Hopkins, Vice President Civil Engineering & Environmental Planning at AKRF, a leading compa...
Episode 12: Rotterdam’s bright future through sustainable lighting
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re headed to Rotterdam and chatting with Harry Verhaar, Head of Global Public & Government Affairs at the global lighting company ...
Episode 11: Ensuring a resilient water supply for Los Angeles
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of 2024, our guest is Anselmo Collins, Senior Assistant General Manager – Water System, at the Los Angeles Department of Water ...
Episode 10: Renovating the crown jewel of Dutch museums
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We close out 2023 with a special episode of Better Cities by Design. We are in Amsterdam to hear the story of the decade-long renovation of the Nation...
Episode 9: Climate-proofing Transport for London’s operations
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Katherine Drayson, Senior Environment Manager at Transport for London (TfL), is our guest. We speak with K...
Episode 8: A climate-neutral future for Rotterdam’s Schouwburgplein
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Teun Bokhoven, Chairman of the 7 Square Endeavour, is our guest. We talk with Teun about his efforts to ma...
Episode 7: The war on cars in New York City
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Doug Gordon, safe streets advocate, and co-host and producer of “The War on Cars” podcast is our guest...
Episode 6: The regeneration of Sydney’s Darling Square
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Neil Arckless, Group Executive for Development at Lendlease is our guest. We talk with Neil about the sust...
Episode 5: Zero-carbon building construction in the Dutch city of Delft
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Co-founder and Architect Tim Vermeend and Chief Marketing Officer Jasmijn Rijcken, from the Urban Woods, a...
Episode 4: Revitalizing Edinburgh’s Granton Waterfront
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Sat Patel, Programme Director – Edinburgh Waterfront, is our guest. We talk with Sat about an underserve...
Episode 3: Can green hydrogen help clean up the air in Sydney, Australia?
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Better Cities by Design, Nick Cleary, CEO of CLARA Energy, is our guest. We talk with Nick about the poor air quality in Sydney, Au...
Episode 2: Transforming Amsterdam’s convention center for a sustainable future
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of Better Cities by Design, Paul Riemens, CEO of RAI Amsterdam, joins the show and talks about how he’s working to make the ci...
Episode 1: How NYCHA is retrofitting buildings and adapting them to climate change
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the first episode of Better Cities by Design, host, Davion Ford, is joined by, Joy Sinderbrand, the Senior Vice President for Capital Programs at t...
Introducing: Better Cities By Design!
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Better Cities by Design is a podcast from Arcadis, where we explore the world of urban development and the state-of-the-art solutions used to create m...