Episode Details

In this episode of pplpod, we explore the urban design strategy reshaping neighborhoods around the world: Mixed-use development. We break down how this planning approach blends residential, commercial, and cultural spaces to combat urban sprawl and create vibrant, walkable communities.

Join us as we discuss:

• The History: How we moved from traditional settlements to strict zoning laws (and the battle between Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs to bring the "streetscape" back).

• The Benefits: Why the "18-hour city" creates safer streets, stronger local economies, and opportunities for sustainable micro-mobility.

• The Controversy: The hard questions regarding gentrification, financing risks, and whether mega-projects like New York's Hudson Yards actually deliver on their promises of equity and affordability.

Whether you live in a "vertical village" or a quiet suburb, tune in to understand the design philosophy deciding where you sleep, shop, and work.