Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBarrie’s mayor on declaring an emergency over encampments
Season 3 Episode 7
Across the country, people are increasingly turning to encampments for shelter. These informal communities spotlight many complex challenges, from ho…
7 months, 1 week ago
Unlocking Capital & Accelerating Housing: Hear from those leading the way
Season 3 Episode 13
This CityTalk hosted a conversation with the CEOs of Build Canada Homes and the Canada Infrastructure Bank on how to get more built, faster. Ana Bail…
7 months, 1 week ago
Libraries: the last shared space?
Season 3 Episode 6
Many of our cities’ biggest challenges right now are playing out inside public libraries. Library staff come face-to-face daily with issues relating …
1 year ago
The Lifehouse: how neighbourhoods can prepare for disaster
Season 3 Episode 5
The increased threat of extreme weather has made it increasingly clear that we need to better prepare for - and respond to - these events.Author Adam…
1 year, 1 month ago
Katrina at 20: lessons from New Orleans
Season 3 Episode 4
Further reading: “How resilient is New Orleans Today” at The Brookings Institution.
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1 year, 1 month ago
Rebuilding Jasper: one year after the fire
Season 3 Episode 3
Last summer, Beth Sanders was getting ready to lead a new planning department for Jasper, Alberta when the municipality was evacuated due to wildfire…
1 year, 2 months ago
What will it take to finally end Canada’s housing crisis?
Season 3 Episode 2
It’s no secret that Canada is in a housing crisis. The gap between incomes and housing prices has been growing for decades, as governments of all pol…
1 year, 2 months ago
Friend or Foe for Vibrant Neighbourhoods: Are Festivals Worth It?
Season 3 Episode 1
Festivals can be a great excuse to get out and see something new. But they can also be disruptive to local residents and businesses. So when do they …
1 year, 2 months ago
Sharing the Streets
Season 2 Episode 23
At the Canadian Urban Institute, better, future-proof infrastructure pervades every project and discussion we have. Ahead of the upcoming Ontario Bik…
1 year, 4 months ago
Let's Talk About Placemaking
Season 2 Episode 22
The title of this episode is shared with a report recently released by the Canadian Urban Institute. It compiles the findings from thousands of commu…
1 year, 7 months ago