EPISODE · Oct 19, 2025 · 25 MIN
554. Placemaking in Academia - Katusha Sol and Romee Nicolai
from Urbanistica Podcast - Cities for People · host Mustafa Sherif
Bicycle Mayor of Amsterdam and former Placemaking University of Amsterdam student Romee Nicolai and Drs. Katusha Sol, teacher and education developer University of Amsterdam, explore how universities can cultivate a new generation of placemakers. Together, they discuss the evolution of placemaking education at the University of Amsterdam, the challenges of embedding it for the long term, and the exciting development of a new handbook for students.Topics include:What placemaking education at UvA is all aboutHow to innovate and sustain placemaking in higher educationWhy a new handbook is needed—and what tools and lessons it should offerA conversation about learning by doing, shaping our cities, and empowering students to make meaningful change.___In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia. Read more: https://placemaking-europe.eu/pwe/reggio-emilia-2025/__Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at [email protected]Follow Urbanistica onInstagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
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Bicycle Mayor of Amsterdam and former Placemaking University of Amsterdam student Romee Nicolai and Drs. Katusha Sol, teacher and education developer University of Amsterdam, explore how universities can cultivate a new generation of placemakers. Together, they discuss the evolution of placemaking education at the University of Amsterdam, the challenges of embedding it for the long term, and the exciting development of a new handbook for students.Topics include:What placemaking education at UvA is all aboutHow to innovate and sustain placemaking in higher educationWhy a new handbook is needed—and what tools and lessons it should offerA conversation about learning by doing, shaping our cities, and empowering students to make meaningful change.___In collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe 2025 in Reggio Emilia. Read more: https://placemaking-europe.eu/pwe/reggio-emilia-2025/__Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️__All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.__Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at [email protected]Follow Urbanistica onInstagram , TikTok, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY (Urban Planning and Design)AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.
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