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EPISODE · Nov 11, 2025 · 29 MIN

Helle Søholt: Rethinking Architecture as a Catalyst for Change

from The Century of Cities · host Professor Greg Clark & Jennifer Dolynchuk

In this episode of The Century of Cities, we welcome Helle Søholt, founding partner and CEO of Gehl. Helle explores how cities can evolve from designed objects into living systems that foster connection, equity, and resilience. She shares how her people-first approach champions urban environments shaped by culture, community, and care. Reflecting on the architect's evolving role as a facilitator of social and environmental change, Helle offers a compelling vision for a new urbanism that is circular, inclusive, and deeply human.

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