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City Dweller — 137 episodes

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1

Christine So: Exploring Hong Kong, Traveling, and Making Friends Along the Way

2

Joe Baur: The Journey from Growing up in Suburban Cleveland to Living Car-Free in Berlin

3

Elsa Mehanna: A Parisian Architect and Artist Inspired by Walks Around Cities

4

Ted Maxwell: The Battle Over Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly Streets in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets

5

Karl Gnadt: Managing a Small-City Transit System in Champaign-Urbana That Outperforms Systems in Some Larger Cities

6

Nathan Knize: The Chicago-Based Co-Host of Silent Generation, a Podcast That Explores a Variety of Topics Through the Lens of Urbanism

7

Zach Welden: Advocating for an Urbanist Transformation in Chicago's Lakeview Neigborhood

8

Christian Lenhart: The Rio Grande Plan, A Proposal to Reconnect Salt Lake City and Restore Train Service to the Historic Rio Grande Depot

9

Dan "Arnie": Building Community Through Running a Coffee Truck in a Diverse London Neighborhood

10

Dustin Manker: A Chicagoan Who Bridges the Divide Between Cycling for Transportation and Recreational Cycling

11

John Bauters: "America's Bike Mayor" Demonstrated That a US City Can Prioritize Walking and Cycling

12

Christophe Najdovski: Working as a Deputy Mayor to Transform Paris into a Greener, More Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly City

13

Quemuel Arroyo: Navigating Public Transit in New York as a Wheelchair User

14

Andy Gagliardi: A San Franciscan Working to Improve Public Transportation

15

Alex Montero: Working with Strong Towns to Advocate for a More Walkable Chicago

16

Courtney Cobbs: Moving to Chicago for the Opportunity to Live Car-Free

17

Eli Lipman: How Do You Convince People in Los Angeles to Get Out of Their Cars?

18

Ellen Harvey: A Brooklyn-Based Artist Who Finds Inspiration From Exploring Cities

19

Damian Kevitt: From Nearly Losing His Life to Traffic Violence to a Career Advocating for Safe Streets for Pedestrians and Cyclists

20

Micheál Podgers: Using Lessons Learned from Living in Europe to Advocate for an Urbanist Transformation of His Hometown of Chicago

21

Robin Pam: The Experience of Navigating the Streets of San Francisco Leads to a Career Advocating for Safer Streets for Walking and Biking

22

Cathy Dos Santos: Living Car-Free and Advocating for a Miami Built for People, Not Cars

23

Denis Agar: Using Experience Gained Working as a Transit Planner to Make the Case for Better Transit in Vancouver

24

Baker Rogers: Owner of Queer Haven Books in Columbia, South Carolina, a Safe Haven for the Queer Community

25

Michael Schneider: Advocating for Pedestrian and Bicycle-Friendly Streets in Los Angeles While Living Car-Free

26

Guillaume Le Roux: The Urbanist Transformation of Paris. The Sometimes Contentious Process of Becoming a More Bicycle and Pedestrian-Friendly City

27

Jonathan Wober: A Growing Love of London Through the Experience of Being a Tour Guide

28

Senator Molly Cook: Advocating for Walking, Biking, Public Transportation, and Other Urbanist Policies in Houston

29

Brian Peterman: Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit in Chicago to Enable to Multigenerational Household

30

"Gridlock" Sam Schwartz: The Father of Congestion Pricing in New York

31

Kathleen Rooney: A Chicago Author and Flaneuse Whose Love of Walking Helps to Shape Her Writing

32

Samantha Anderson: A Proposal to Transform Downtown Chicago by Pedestrianizing Part of It

33

Emily Jabbour: The Experience of Being Involved in Local Government in Hoboken, an Urbanist Paradise

34

Ollie Thompson: Learning About Manchester and the North of England by Making Videos

35

David Williams Rosales: Can You Really Live Car-Free in the United States?

36

Daniel Herriges: The Urbanist Potential of Small Towns

37

Noelle Hunter and Paul Trust: Queenslink. Is an Abandoned Railroad Line the Answer to Building a Much-Needed North-South Subway Connection in Queens, New York?

38

Yohann Milan: Why Paris is a Great City for Public Transportation and Active Transportation

39

Michael Moritz: The Journey from a Suburban Childhood to Living Car-Free in Houston

40

Stephanie Watt: Applying the Principles of Urbanism to Transform Montreal into a More Child-Friendly City

41

Chris Denham: From a Childhood Love of Railways to a Railway Career

42

Jaime Cano: The Challenge of Relocating a Preschool in Austin, Texas That's Being Displaced by a Freeway Widening Project

43

Paul Klein: Living a Small Town Life in New York City on City Island

44

Nic Laporte: Looking at Vancouver Through an Urbanist Lens

45

Joe Schwarten: A Public Transportation Advocate Living a Car-Free Lifestyle in Cleveland

46

Graham Garfield: From a Childhood Interest in Public Transit and Urban Design to a Career with the Chicago Transit Authority

47

Audrey Wennink: Advancing Equitable, Sustainable Transportation in the Chicago Area

48

W. Robert Schultz III: Advocating for Public Transit and Active Transportation in Chicago

49

Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: A Community Organizer, Small Business Owner, and the First Filipina Member of Chicago's City Council

50

Erik Bootsma: The Role of Architecture and Urban Design in Creating Livable Communities

51

Rishab Mehan: A Community-Focused Approach to Redeveloping the Sites of Chicago's Former Public Housing

52

Mark Richardson: Tracking the City of Toronto's Progress on Building Mixed-Income Housing on City-Owned Land

53

Nicole Rodriguez: Advocating for Urbanism through the Urban Phoenix Project

54

Rachel Aldred: Making the Case for Pedestrian and Cycling Infrastructure in London

55

Lauren Viera: Telling Stories of Chicago and Places around the World

56

Alderwoman Maria Hadden: The First Black, Queer Woman Elected to Chicago's City Council

57

Molly Fleck: A Chicago Cyclist's Perspective on Urbanism

58

Sammy Schneider and Steven Vance: The Case for More Housing in Chicago

59

Jon Stone: Sharing a Passion for Cycling in London

60

Pablo Rodriguez: A Chicagoan with a Passion for Trees and Urban Green Space

61

Kevin Klinkenberg: An Urban Planner Living a Car-Lite Life in Kansas City

62

Matt Martin: A Progressive, Urbanist Voice on Chicago's City Council

63

Emmanuel Nunez: Advocating for a More Walkable and Bikeable Houston

64

Carrie Shepherd: A Chicago Journalist with a Passion for Exploring the City and Sharing the Stories of its Residents

65

Becca and James: An English Couple living in Philadelphia and Exploring the United States

66

Paige Saunders: A New Zealander Giving Back to his Adopted City of Montreal

67

Jay Foreman: London-based Musical Comedian, Cartography and Urban Planning Enthusiast, and YouTuber

68

Kristin Fehrman: A Detroiter with a Passion for Car-Free Living

69

Alan Fisher: The Armchair Urbanist, an Optimistic Perspetive on American Urbanism

70

Jeremy Glover: A Chicago Transportation Planner who is Passionate About Cities

71

Maddy Novich, the Cargo Bike Momma: Getting Around New York City on a Cargo Bike

72

Leah and Iman: Telling the Stories of Residents of Chicago's Rogers Park Community

73

Lea Pinsky: Executive Director of the Evanston Mural Arts Program

74

Lisa Degliantoni: Promoting the Arts in Evanston, a Chicago Suburb

75

Amanda and Christina: Enjoying Architecture, Friendship, and Food While Exploring Chicago and Other Cities

76

David Leroy Thomas: An American Cinematographer's Journey from a Small Midwestern Town to London

77

Brian Lee: Chicago-based Founder of Roamli, an Interactive App for Exploring Cities

78

Deborah Maris Lader: Chicago Artist, Musician, and Director of the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative

79

Miles Taylor: Urbanist and Creator of Miles in Transit, a YouTube Channel about Adventures on Public Transportation

80

Anna: Russian-born, New York-based Artist, Tour Guide, and World Traveler

81

Kevin O'Neil: A Retired Chicago Journalist who Loves Exploring the City on Foot

82

Josh Val Martin: Manchester Tour Guide and Theater and Television Writer

83

Joe Schwieterman: Chicago Transportation and Urban Planning Expert

84

Reece Martin: Toronto-Based Creator of RMTransit, a YouTube Channel About Public Transportation

85

Paul Olins: Lifelong Londoner and Head of London Greeters

86

Karl Florczak: Proud Mancunian, Lover of Public Transportation, and Contributor on Geoff Marshall's YouTube Channel

87

Urmee Dasgupta: A Bangladeshi Immigrant Living in Winnipeg

88

Jasmine and Patrick: Montreal-based Creators of the Oh the Urbanity! YouTube Channel

89

Ron Swinson: Restoring the Historic Arcade Mall in Columbia, South Carolina

90

Historic Preservation in Columbia, South Carolina: A Panel Discussion with Janie Campbell, Meg Syms, and John Sherrer

91

Tom Babin: Calgary Resident, Urban Cyclist, and Creator of the Shifter YouTube Channel

92

Emily Talen: Director of the Urbanism Lab at the University of Chicago

93

Natalie Dalea: Writer, Minneapolis Resident, and Former Chicago Radio Intern

94

Mary Wisniewski: Chicago Journalist and Author

95

Angel Montalvo: Chicago Bicycling Advocate

96

Jennifer Lizak: A Chicagoan with a Passion for Arts and Culture, Libraries, and Social Justice

97

Robbie Ellis: Comedy Songwriter, Music Director, Composer, Broadcaster, and New Zealander living in Chicago

98

Genna Contino: Can you live car-free in Charlotte?

99

Joel Muller: Australian American Psychologist in Chicago

100

Rick Harnish: Chicagoan and High Speed Rail Advocate

101

Ben Adams: Columbia, South Carolina Native, Former New Yorker, and Independent Bookstore Owner

102

Rachel Hyman: Chicago Transplant and Chronicler of Chicago Neighborhood Life

103

Nathan Pinnock-James: Native Londoner and Public Transportation YouTuber

104

Joanna Moncrieff: Native Londoner and Tour Guide

105

Laura Nielsen: Wisconsin Native Living in Chicago and Concert Marketer

106

Kat Nairn: Travel Blogger and Australian Living in the UK

107

Matt Brown: Probably the Most London-Obsessed Person in the World

108

Laurence Brown: Chicago Transplant from the UK and Host of "Lost in the Pond"

109

Nick Kindelsperger: Chicago Transplant and Chicago Tribune Food Critic

110

Natalie Moore: Chicago Native, Journalist, and Author

111

Gail Morse: Brooklyn Transplant and Big Apple Greeter Volunteer Director

112

Eric Rogers: A Chicagoan Passionate about Cities and Architecture

113

Billy Lombardo: Chicago Native, Author, and Teacher

114

Wendy Bright: Milwaukee Native, Former Chicagoan, and Tour Guide

115

Serena: Londoner and Vegetarian and Vegan Food Blogger

116

Justin Kaufmann: Chicago Journalist and Sketch Comedian

117

Ghian Foreman: Promoter of Development in South Side Chicago Communities

118

Ryan Tova Katz: Chicago Artist and Muralist

119

Caroline MacMillan: West London Tour Guide and Author

120

Elaine Glusac: Chicagoan and Travel Writer

121

Fred Schübbe: Transplant to Hamburg, Germany and Hamburg Greeter

122

Monica Eng: Fourth Generation Chicagoan and Journalist

123

Tonika Johnson: Chicago Native and Social Justice Artist

124

Darley Newman: New York Transplant and Travels with Darley Host

125

Chris Nix: London Transplant and Hidden London Hangouts Host

126

Robert Loerzel: A Chicago Transplant Explores His City on Foot

127

Lee Bey: The Intersection of Race and Architecture on Chicago's South Side

128

Katie Law: From California Native to Chicago Greeter Manager

129

Eliza Fournier: Manager of Urban Agriculture Apprentice Program in Chicago

130

Jenny Vyas: A Chicago-based Indian-American Artist and Muralist's Perspective of Chicago

131

Luis Gusto: A Chicago-based YouTuber's Perspective of His City

132

Shane O’Mara: A Dubliner's Perspective of the Joys of Exploring the City on Foot

133

Laura Hilton Brown: A Transplant's Perspective of London

134

Larry Shure: A Historic Preservation Planner's Perspective of Chicago

135

Nick Doyle: A Resident of a Columbia, South Carolina on His Love of Cities

136

Leigh DeForth: An Urban Planner's Perspective on Walking, Bicycling, and Transit

137

Cyril: A Native New Yorker's Perspective of New York City