Could NYC really claim to be the greatest city in the world? Or is it a city that needs to learn from other cities?

About the Podcast:

The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.

We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.

We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.

Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu

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⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova

⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Are parks, trees, and waterfronts important for the health of cities? Let's find out.

About the Podcast:

The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.

We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.

We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.

Follow us:

⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova

⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Are cars the reason for many issues in cities? We think so, and here's why.

About the Podcast:

The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.

We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.

We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.

Follow us:

⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova

⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

Chapters

00:00 The Impact of Cars on Urban Design

00:48 Congestion Pricing: A Case Study in New York City

05:01 Human-Centric vs. Car-Centric Cities

09:16 The Allure of Cars and the Myth of Freedom

22:41 The Inefficiency of Car-Centric Design

28:39 Rethinking Urban Space Utilization

34:04 Environmental Impacts of Urban Design

39:42 Changing Perceptions of Urban Living

47:10 Making Cars Optional in Urban Areas