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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 1H 2M

On Center with Vop Osili - How Architects Lead Cities into the Future

from The On Center Podcast · host Matt Crowder

Join us as we sit down with architect, former City-County Council president, and mayoral candidate Vop Osili for a direct look at how design thinking shapes city leadership. Get the essentials on the role of architecture in politics, city planning, and the future of Indianapolis.How an architect’s mindset influences leadership, policy, and civic developmentTranslating long-term design thinking into budgets and public investmentBalancing growth, preservation, and community identity in Indianapolis neighborhoodsHow technology and AI are changing urban planning and infrastructureWhat Indianapolis could look like in 20-30 years and how to get thereThanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”

Join us as we sit down with architect, former City-County Council president, and mayoral candidate Vop Osili for a direct look at how design thinking shapes city leadership. Get the essentials on the role of architecture in politics, city planning, and the future of Indianapolis.How an architect’s mindset influences leadership, policy, and civic developmentTranslating long-term design thinking into budgets and public investmentBalancing growth, preservation, and community identity in Indianapolis neighborhoodsHow technology and AI are changing urban planning and infrastructureWhat Indianapolis could look like in 20-30 years and how to get thereThanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”

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