#urban-design
9 episodes
#2744: What Walkability Actually Means in Urban Planning
The five D’s of walkability — density, diversity, design, destination accessibility, and distance to transit — explained.
#2717: Lower Greenville: From Streetcar Suburb to Food Mecca
How one Dallas street went from farmland to counterculture hub to dining destination.
#2595: Baby-Proofing a Small Rental: Survival Strategies
Practical strategies for surviving the mobile baby phase in a small Jerusalem apartment without losing your security deposit.
#1453: The Vertical Gallery: Jerusalem’s Creative Underground
Explore how Jenna Romano is mapping Jerusalem’s art scene, from industrial warehouses to accessible art book fairs.
#1306: Beyond the Map: Israel’s Hidden Micro-Geographies
Think you’ve seen all of Israel? Explore the "blind spots" of the map and the hidden micro-geographies that tourists and locals overlook.
#908: Why Did We Forget How to Build Cheap Subways?
Why does a mile of subway cost billions today? Herman and Corn explore the hidden complexities and rising costs of modern urban transit.
#781: The Geography of Intelligence: America’s New AI Hubs
Explore how the US AI map is shifting in 2026, from San Francisco’s frontier labs to the specialized industrial hubs of Houston and NYC.
#316: The Architecture Cult: Why Our Cities Feel So Alien
Why do we love old neighborhoods but feel uneasy in modern towers? We explore the "cult" of architecture and the quest for a human-scale city.
#149: From Sand to Smart City: Building the Future Negev
Herman and Corn explore the engineering hurdles of building a sustainable, high-tech metropolis in the heart of the Negev desert.