FCL Podcast
On any given day, researchers at Future Cities Laboratory (FCL) are working towards designing better cities and tackling the most pressing urban challenges confronting cities around the world.
The FCL Podcasts offer a glimpse into the FCL to explore how research is transforming the way cities will be built in the future.
How are urban megaprojects becoming major drivers of urban renewal? How do you preserve biodiversity in an urban environment? Will autonomous vehicles transform the city? Can social media shed light on our relationship with nature? How can Java be more resilient and sustainable?
We present these big topics in bite-size. Listen in to the second season of the FCL Podcast on Spotify!
Smart city responses to COVID-19: the role of governance
In episode 16 of the FCL podcast, Dr Devisari Tunas and Fabien Clavier explore the role of governance in successfully adopting smart city solutions during COVID-19.
Smart city responses to COVID-19: digital solutions
In episode 15 of the FCL podcast, Calum Handforth, advisor at Smart Cities and Digitalisation in the UNDP Centre shares his insights on how technology can facilitate COVID-19 response and recovery.
Where rural is plural
Tanya Chandra examines four typological urban-rural sites in Bengal, India through the lenses of national infrastructure planning and local construction methods in episode 14 of the FCL podcast.
Achieving carbon neutrality
Is carbon neutrality an achievable goal? Dr Jimeno Fonseca discusses how a carbon-neutral future can possibly be achieved in episode 13 of the FCL Podcast.
Blockchain Technology in Transportation
How can we optimise coordination between mobility provider platforms while reducing fears about data privacy and security? Dr Pieter Fourie discusses blockchain technology in transportation.
Episode 11: Digital twin travellers
How can mobile phone data be used to improve transport planning without compromising on user privacy? Cuauhtemoc Anda discusses how we can create a city of digital twin travellers.
How can we make cities better for women?
Good cities should serve the needs of everyone. How can planners address differences in how women and men experience their built environment?
Adaptable and Liveable Urban Megaprojects
How do large iconic urban developments build a city's brand, attract investment or tourists? Dr Anna Gasco and Dr Naomi Hanakata discuss Grand Projets in the relaunched FCL Podcast.
Podcast #08 - Understanding human relationship with nature
Dr Jahson Alemu shares what social media can tell us about how we interact with nature. What sorts of spaces and features do people enjoy? How can this data help planners and designers?
Podcast #07 - Designing user-friendly buildings
How can we design cities that are "friendly" to all users? Dr Saskia Kuliga discusses the need to consider the elderly when designing buildings and urban spaces.