The Perfect City

Is it possible to build a great city anywhere despite the weather? How about making city improvements when there's rain, sleet, or snow? Here we discuss why weather is often not a good excuse for not making urban improvements.About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

How do we fix the housing crisis in the United States? Here we talk about the challenges with providing enough housing and chat with former Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Developement (NYC HPD) Ahmed Tigani.More info about NYC HPD:https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.pageAbout the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

How can we build better cities? Well to start it's by studying what already works in cities across the world. Here's a chat with the author of the book Building Optimism and developer Coby Lefkowitz on what he found to be the tenants of good urban planning.Buy Colby Lefkowitz's book Building Optimism: https://amzn.to/3PuxBEEMore info about Coby Lefkowitz: https://cobylefkowitz.com/About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠ https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Should every park in the United States be within 10 minutes walking distance? The Trust for Public Land thinks so! Here's a conversation with Bianca Clark Associate Vice President, Parks Initiative and 10-Minute Walk Campaign, TPL’s Center of Community Impact. More info about Trust for Public Land's 10 Minute Park campaign: https://10minutewalk.org/About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

How can building higher density around transit could revitalize a city? Here we talk about the concept of "Transit Oriented Development" and chat with Jack Robbins Partner of FXCollaborative.More info about FXCollaborative: https://www.fxcollaborative.com/About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

If you ever read NYC history, there's one name you'll see over and over again: Robert Moses. He's one of the most controversial and consequential figures in this city's history.But why? Let's find out with Professor Thomas J. Campanella who's running a course 'Robert Moses’s New York: The Legend and The Legacy'Check out the online course starting March 30th: https://roundtable.org/live-courses/history/robert-moses-new-york-the-legend-and-the-legacy?utm_source=Ariel&utm_medium=collaboration&utm_campaign=mosesarielAbout the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Could NYC really claim to be the greatest city in the world? Or is it a city that needs to learn from other cities?About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Are parks, trees, and waterfronts important for the health of cities? Let's find out.About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Are cars the reason for many issues in cities? We think so, and here's why.About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠Chapters00:00 The Impact of Cars on Urban Design00:48 Congestion Pricing: A Case Study in New York City05:01 Human-Centric vs. Car-Centric Cities09:16 The Allure of Cars and the Myth of Freedom22:41 The Inefficiency of Car-Centric Design28:39 Rethinking Urban Space Utilization34:04 Environmental Impacts of Urban Design39:42 Changing Perceptions of Urban Living47:10 Making Cars Optional in Urban Areas

Have you noticed a decline in beauty in many modern cities? Why is that? Does beauty even matter in the 21st century?About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Cafes are one of the most important staples of any great city, but not just because of the coffee. It's a crucial "Third Place"About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Is the concept of the 15-minute city a useful one for more cities to adpot?In this episode we take a look into Paris and why it's a great example of urban density done right.About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Why does Barcelona attract the masses in both people wanting to live in the city and visit it? The answer might be with how it's designed.In this second episode of The Perfect City, we will take a look at a top contender for perfection in urban planning and design – Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and a prime example of architectural beauty and masterful human-centric urbanism. We will discuss what makes it stand out in comparison to other major cities and what it can teach us about the kind of built environments that people are most drawn to.About the PodcastThe Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:instagram.com/dr.tpanovainstagram.com/urbanistariel

What defines a perfect city? That’s what we will be trying to figure out in this new podcast as we explore the topics of urbanism, walkability, street design, architecture, public transit, and more.In our inaugural episode of The Perfect City, we endeavor to figure out if we have ever encountered a perfect city ourselves, if such a thing even exists, and if not – how can we create one? What components are key to making a great city and why don’t we have more of them?We delve into the importance of density, human scale development, and fluidity in urban design, while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city design, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Follow us:https://www.instagram.com/dr.tpanovahttps://www.instagram.com/urbanistariel