Oct 29, 202626 min
We speak to DeafCity Hub’s founder Amanprit Arnold to learn how differently cities are experienced by the deaf community. Then Omnigym’s Kirsti Laasio discusses fitness accessibility for all, including the...
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The Urbanist
Hosted by Monocle · society · EN-US
About this Podcast:
With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.
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What is The Urbanist about?
With an influential audience of city mayors, urban planners and architects, this is Monocle’s guide to making better cities, be it new technology, state-of-the-art subways or compact apartments. Nominee in the Smartest Podcast category of the 2019 British Podcast awards.
Who hosts The Urbanist?
The Urbanist is hosted by Monocle. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has The Urbanist covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Bringing urban accessibility and enjoyment to the deaf community" (29 October 2026, 26 minutes), "Tall Stories 532: New York's revived coastal focus at the restored Rockaway Ocean Club" (26 October 2026, 7 minutes), and "Nadim Karam on the healing power of public art" (22 October 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does The Urbanist publish?
The Urbanist publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Urbanist?
Booking probability for The Urbanist is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Urbanist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Urbanist's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Urbanist?
The strongest fits for The Urbanist are Architecture & Engineering. The Urbanist has a society audience.
About the host
Monocle hosts The Urbanist, a society podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 26, 20267 min
Ed Stocker takes us to a restored beach club on the Queens coastline which brings a refreshed focus to New York’s oceanside assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nadim Karam on the healing power of public art
Oct 22, 202635 minBeiruti artist Nadim Karam joins us to discuss how art can be restorative to a city. We also speak to two members of the team behind the new Shenzhen Natural History Museum and preview the agenda for Comotion LA 2026...
- Oct 19, 20265 min
Jane Chambers visits Valparaiso’s oldest funicular to experience how this feat of engineering is still an important part of daily life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Oct 15, 202633 min
We discuss how design can make urban centres more liveable amid rising temperatures, looking at the best examples from Rome to Dubai. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tall Stories 529: Montreal’s Golden Square Mile
Oct 5, 20268 minPaul Logothetis tells us the history of a section of central Montreal that manages to straddle the line between high class and hip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Livex Abu Dhabi: Liveable and loveable cities
Oct 1, 202630 minIn our first of two episodes from the Livex liveability exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we hear from some exciting guests aiming to build cities that serve their people best. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 28, 20266 min
Wif Stenger takes us underground in the Finnish city of Vantaa to explore a district heating plan of world-beating proportions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 26, 202628 min
In the second of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT, Carlota Rebelo heads to Ireland to explore how well-run cafes, artisanal bakeries and a chef’s studio are shaping the Dublin of tomorrow...
- Sep 24, 202630 min
We visit an exhibition in Dubai from Kuwaiti designer Hamad Almuzaini that explores how overlooked items can characterise a city. Plus: The Roofless Truth about homelessness. And: plant adoption at the Barbican...
- Sep 21, 20265 min
Valerie Hamilton takes us on a wild ride through one of the world’s largest urban parks for a Munich rite of passage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Studio by IPUT Real Estate special: Instilling emotion into workplaces through good hospitality
Sep 19, 202630 minIn the first of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT Real Estate, we convene a discussion with its chief executive, Niall Gaffney, and the founder of design firm Gorgeous Group, Robbie Bargh. See...
- Sep 17, 202629 min
We speak to the architect and developer behind a new skyscraper planned for the City of London. Then we hear what Lisbon and Maputo – two cities with a shared language and culture – can learn from each...
- Sep 14, 20265 min
Ivan Carvalho takes us for a tour inside a tech-focused campus where greenery is also given its fair share of attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Sep 10, 202628 min
From Manchester championing the decentralisation of design expertise to Toronto’s technique for getting more out of transit-oriented developments, we explore two planning concepts named after their home cities...
- Sep 3, 202627 min
We convene a roundtable discussion with Gosha Haley, Ludo Campbell-Reid and Gyles Bendall on the future of Auckland, as the metropolis prepares for a new era of mobility with the City Rail Link. See...
Aug 31, 20266 minGendel Gento explores a recently refurbished hotel bar in Tokyo, which is a must-visit for cinephiles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 27, 202630 min
We speak with Madelyn Wils, who is heading up an overhaul of Fifth Avenue, and New York transportation commissioner Mike Flynn about rethinking bus transit. Plus: Alison Donnally from JoeyCo on live-work arrangements...
- Aug 24, 20267 min
Tomas Pinheiro takes us to a Hong Kong tower built for banking that now plays many different roles for the city’s residents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 20, 202630 min
We speak to Heather Rolleston from BDP Quadrangle about the firm’s recent condo development in Toronto, which was brought about by an all-women team. Plus: architect Shimul Javeri Kadri explains the idea of...
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Nick Watson
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CEO of South Bank Employers’ Group
South Bank Employers’ Group
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Dicle Guntas
Forefront
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Tomas Stokke
Haptic
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