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Growing Cities

by Viviana M. Addo

Viviana Addo brings together guests who envision a greater future for cities across the globe. From architects to city development officials, real estate investors to urban artists, these are the discussions that will shape the future skylines of ever-expanding urban crawls. Each episode features inspiring takes from these visionaries across the world. Join the conversation.Be a part of the movement—see what it takes to Grow a City.~Viviana Addo reúne a huéspedes que visualizan un futuro mejor para las ciudades de todo el mundo. Desde arquitectos hasta funcionarios de desarrollo de la ciudad, desde inversores inmobiliarios hasta artistas urbanos, estas son las discusiones que darán forma a los horizontes futuros de los recorridos urbanos en constante expansión. Cada episodio presenta tomas inspiradoras de estos visionarios de todo el mundo. Unirse a la conversación.Sea parte del movimiento—vea lo que se necesita para hacer crecer una ciudad.

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Episodes

  1. The Growing Cities Podcast with Viviana Addo (Season 1 Introduction)

    During this episode, Viviana describes her motivations and inspirations leading up to the founding of the Growing Cities Podcast, relaunching her branded consultancy and how her experiences at the NYU's Schack School of Real Estate has prepared her for a career in real estate asset management.…

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  2. The Future of Bogota

    In this episode we talk to a shining star of Colombian urban development and land use expert Nadya Rangel. She is the head of Secretaria Distrital of Habitat Bogotá-Colombia. She has decades of experience working with underserved communities to integrate them to the Bogota built environment in a...

  3. Real Estate Investment and Tokenization

    On this episode Viviana talks with finance and blockchain technology expert, Claus Skaaning. The topic of our conversation is how to use cryptocurrency or tokens as a new vehicle to invest in real estate. Claus is a PhD in Computer Science from Denmark, passionate about the democratization of...

  4. Metropolitan Management and Planning

    In this episode Viviana talks with Pedro B. Ortiz. He is one of the few experts in metropolitan management and planning, and a leader in bringing awareness to the latent reality that large cities have to grow in a more strategic and sustainable fashion. Metropolises carry the inheritance of...

  5. Hawaii Built Environment, Affordable Housing and Floating Architecture

    Viviana talks with Architect, and rising star for Hawaii Construction & Development Consulting (HCDC), Phap Vu about the Hawaiian built environment, and real estate development. He has a wide range of experience from luxury development, to floating architecture, to sustainable and affordable real...

  6. How a Mature City Manages Growth

    Viviana talks with Former Chief Economist at the NYC controller's office about his insight on how a mature city like New York City manages growth. He is an expert and super star in this arena, and has written several publications on this topic. As well as on the effects of gentrification and...

  7. Unlocking Value from Sustainability in the Built Environment

    Viviana talks to Stuart Brodsky about sustainability in the built environment and how it helps to unlock value for CRE investors. Historically the real estate industry has affected the natural world. The real estate sector affects, and is affected by climate change. Buildings account for around...

  8. Green Building, Investment and Government Incentives

    Viviana is pleased to speak with James Robert Sellinger about Green building, real estate investment, and the government incentives currently available in New York City. Green building is a holistic concept that starts with the understanding that the built environment can have profound effects,...

  9. The Future of Podcasting with Carlos Patiño Millan

    Broadcast media is constantly evolving. The transition from radio to podcasting is a great example of it. Thanks to new technology and the democratization of access to this type of audio broadcasting, professionals from all industries including real estate are able to have a voice. In this…

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  10. Buying and Selling Real Estate in Colombia - Legal Process, Zoning and Valuation

    English: Legal process of buying and selling real estate in Colombia, zoning and valuation. Talking with lawyer Constanza Garcia about the legal aspect of buying/selling real estate in Colombia, development, property value, and zoning. Spanish: Aquí vamos hablar con la abogada Constanza Garcia,...

  11. Mobility & Urban Development: The Infrastructure Challenge Facing Bogotá | Growing Cities

    English: Cities grow through movement. When mobility systems fail, economic activity slows, development patterns shift, and the quality of urban life deteriorates. In this episode of Growing Cities, Viviana Addo speaks with Julián about the challenges of mobility in Bogotá, one of Latin America's...

  12. Real Estate Development & Urban Growth in Cali | Growing Cities

    English How do real estate investment decisions shape the growth of cities? In the first episode of Growing Cities, Viviana Addo speaks with architect Diego Piedrahita about the evolution of real estate development in Cali, Colombia—one of the country's fastest-growing metropolitan regions....

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Viviana Addo brings together guests who envision a greater future for cities across the globe. From architects to city development officials, real estate investors to urban artists, these are the discussions that will shape the future skylines of ever-expanding urban crawls. Each episode features inspiring takes from these visionaries across the world. Join the conversation.Be a part of the movement—see what it takes to Grow a City.~Viviana Addo reúne a huéspedes que visualizan un futuro mejor para las ciudades de todo el mundo. Desde arquitectos hasta funcionarios de desarrollo de la ciudad, desde inversores inmobiliarios hasta artistas urbanos, estas son las discusiones que darán forma a los horizontes futuros de los recorridos urbanos en constante expansión. Cada episodio presenta tomas inspiradoras de estos visionarios de todo el mundo. Unirse a la conversación.Sea parte del movimiento—vea lo que se necesita para hacer crecer una ciudad.

HOSTED BY

Viviana M. Addo

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How many episodes does Growing Cities have?

Growing Cities currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Growing Cities about?

Viviana Addo brings together guests who envision a greater future for cities across the globe. From architects to city development officials, real estate investors to urban artists, these are the discussions that will shape the future skylines of ever-expanding urban crawls. Each episode features...

How often does Growing Cities release new episodes?

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Growing Cities is created and hosted by Viviana M. Addo.
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