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<p>In this episode of PodParks, we are joined by Hamish Coates, Principal Designer at the Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust in Melbourne, Australia.</p><p>Hamish shares a perspective on parks and public space that...
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PodParks
Hosted by World Urban Parks · education · EN
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Official World Urban Parks Podcast
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Guest openness
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Who hosts PodParks?
PodParks is hosted by World Urban Parks. The show has published 66 episodes to date.
What has PodParks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "60. Designing for Goodbye: A Landscape Architect’s Perspective on Cemeteries and Public Space with Hamish Coates" (15 September 2026, 71 minutes), "59. Working in Parks Beyond Government: Park People and Non-Profits with Erika Nikolai" (31 August 2026, 29 minutes), and "58. Parks for a Nation: Partnerships, Play, and Purpose with Beo Raven Bensurto" (19 August 2026, 30 minutes).
How often does PodParks publish?
PodParks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 66 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on PodParks?
Booking probability for PodParks is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. PodParks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. PodParks's contact route on record: public web form.
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World Urban Parks hosts PodParks, an education podcast with 66 episodes published.
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Aug 31, 202629 minS3<p>In this episode of PodParks, we are joined by Erika Nikolai, Executive Director of Park People, a national Canadian charity working to activate and strengthen urban parks through community partnerships.</p><p>Erika...
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Jul 22, 202639 minS3<p>In this episode of PodParks, we are joined by Ceylan Belek Ombregt, a registered landscape architect practicing across the United Kingdom, United States, and Turkey, and Studio Lead at Martha Schwartz...
Jul 6, 20261h 10mS3<p>In this episode of PodParks, we are joined by Pawel Gradowski, a landscape architect with over 40 years of experience across Europe, Canada, and South Africa, and the founding director of LASquare, specializing in...
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May 25, 202645 minS3<p>In this episode of PodParks, our host speaks with Jenny Moodley, spokesperson for Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo and Co-Chair of the World Urban Parks Africa Region. With more than two decades of experience in local...
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Apr 27, 202640 minS3<p>In this episode of PodParks, our host speaks with Zina Abdulla, a PhD researcher in architecture and urban design at the University of Bath, whose work explores equitable access to urban green spaces across the UK...
Apr 13, 202634 minS3<p>We open Season 4 of PodParks with a powerful conversation with Fergus Garrett (https://www.greatdixter.co.uk/about/people/) renowned horticulturist and the long-time driving force behind Great Dixter. In this...
Dec 16, 202517 minS3<p>Season 3 of PodParks has been a year-long exploration of how parks shape cities, communities, and everyday life.</p><p>Across this season, we’ve spoken with leaders, practitioners, and emerging voices working in very...
Dec 9, 20251h 4mS3<p>What happens inside the brain when we step into a park, hear birdsong, or simply look at a tree? And what does this mean not just for the public, but for the people who work in parks every day?</p><p>In this episode...
Dec 1, 202554 minS3<p>How might our cities change if we planned parks with public health at the centre of every decision?</p><p>In this episode, host Maria Burnett speaks with Humera Sultan, a Consultant in Public Health at Birmingham...
Nov 17, 202543 minS3<p>46. What to Think About When Designing Park Lighting with Gary Jacquard</p><p>Behind every welcoming park at night is a thoughtful lighting design. In this episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett speaks with Gary...
Nov 3, 202555 minS3<p>What do the world’s most inspiring parks have in common? Behind every great green space are passionate people, designers, advocates, and communities who believe parks can change the way we live.</p><p>In this special...
Oct 27, 202516 minS3<p>Dünyanın en dinamik şehirlerinden birinde oyun ve parkların geleceği nasıl şekilleniyor?</p><p>PodParks’in bu özel bölümünde, sunucu Maria Burnett, peyzaj mimarı, akademisyen ve Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025 ile World...
Oct 21, 202516 minS3<p>What does the future of play and parks look like in one of the world’s most dynamic cities?</p><p>In this special episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett sits down with Dr Ahmet Cemil Tepe, a landscape architect...
Sep 30, 20251 hourS3<p>What happens when we design cities through the eyes of a child?</p><p>In this inspiring episode of Podparks, host Maria Burnett is joined by Cecilia Vaca Jones, Senior Advisor to the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood...
Sep 17, 20251h 11mS3<p>What do parks look like across the globe, and how do local contexts shape global action?</p><p>In this special panel episode, host Maria Burnett is joined by four World Urban Parks Regional Committee Chairs: Juan...
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