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Challenger Cities

Iain Montgomery
Toronto
Transportation
Urban Development
Housing
Urban Transportation
Urban Planning
London
Public Transit
Community Engagement
Transportation Innovation
Public Transport
Culture
Organizational Culture
Mobility
Chiltern Railways
Oslo
Switzerland
Canada
Arts and Culture
Families

Iain Montgomery of Now or Never Ventures interviews urbanists, creatives, transit and development types to explore how cities can punch above their weight and create distinctive new futures outside of the tired playbooks.

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Recent Guests

Jasmine Palardy
An instigator behind the Challenger Cities podcast and urbanism advocate
Episode: Challenger Cities EP60: Designing Cities in Pencil, Not Pen with Jasmine Palardy (again)
Ruchita Bansal
An urban planner with over 15 years of experience focused on gender and public life in urban planning.
Episode: Challenger Cities EP59: Building Faster Than Memory with Ruchita Bansal
Chris Fair
CEO of Resonance, specializing in place branding and insights on urbanism.
Resonance
Episode: Challenger Cities EP58: The World's Best Cities with Chris Fair
David Akermanis
Research director and founder of Faster Horses
Faster Horses
Episode: Challenger Cities EP57: Young People and the New Rules of Money with David Akermanis
Evan Snow
Co-founder of Zero Empty Spaces and an arts advocate, community builder, and placemaker
Zero Empty Spaces
Episode: Challenger Cities EP56: Why Empty Space Is Never Neutral with Evan Snow
Simon Kuper
Journalist and author known for writing about urbanism and culture
The Financial Times
Episode: Challenger Cities EP55: Impossible City - Paris in the 21st Century with Simon Kuper
Peter Ryan
Economic researcher, writer, and podcaster.
Ryan Research
Episode: Challenger Cities EP54: Rethinking Ireland, the Too Often Misunderstood Challenger Country with Peter Ryan
Marcus Mayers
Founder of the Railway Innovation Company
Railway Innovation Company
Episode: Challenger Cities EP53: The Logic Beneath the Madness of Transport with Marcus Mayers
Paul Owens
Co-founder of BOP Consulting, specializing in cultural consultancy for urban regeneration.
BOP Consulting
Episode: Challenger Cities EP52: Culture as a Form of Wealth with Paul Owens

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Iain Montgomery
Host of the show, engaging with guests to discuss the intersections of urbanism, creativity, and public policy.

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#210
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#132
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#90
Chile/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#172
Singapore/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#191
Poland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#232
Japan/Arts/Design

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Challenger Cities EP58: The World's Best Cities with Chris Fair
Q: What are your thoughts on the balance of perception and performance for different cities?
Some cities like London, New York, and Paris align closely between perception and performance, while others, like Vancouver, may have a strong perception but lack substantive performance.
Challenger Cities EP57: Young People and the New Rules of Money with David Akermanis
Q: What really surprised you in your research?
Young professionals, despite having solid jobs, express significant insecurity about their financial futures, feeling precarious and burdened by economic pressures.
Challenger Cities EP51: Women Changing Cities with Melissa Bruntlett
Q: How do people get started in making their own little dent in the universe without necessarily having to be a politician?
I often tell people it starts by finding your tribe and getting involved in advocacy, regardless of formal education. Connecting with like-minded individuals can spark community projects and initiatives.
Challenger Cities EP51: Women Changing Cities with Melissa Bruntlett
Q: Can we maybe go all the way back to the beginning of like, why did you write it? What prompted you?
The idea for 'Women Changing Cities' stemmed from my previous work with Women Mobilize Women, where I saw many remarkable women working to transform cities. I wanted to tell their stories and shed light on the impact of women in transportation and urban leadership.
Challenger Cities EP48: Live, Move, Rest ... The Conscious City with Anupam Yog
Q: How do you look at that and be like, do you want people to be like, I want to be like you, or do you just want to welcome people in?
I want to welcome people in and help them find their own path without needlessly comparing to Singapore.

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Exploring the intersection of urbanism and innovation, content focuses on how cities can transcend conventional frameworks to forge unique identities and futures. Discussions bring forth a diverse range of topics, including the challenges of transportation, cultural identity within cityscapes, and the role of women in shaping urban environments. Noteworthy episodes feature insights from urbanists, advocates, and industry experts, delving into contemporary issues such as sustainability, technology, and the cultural dynamics that influence urban life. The content encourages listeners to rethink the complexities of city living and consider novel approaches to urban development.

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1. Jasmine Palardy
2. Ruchita Bansal
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4. David Akermanis
5. Evan Snow
6. Simon Kuper
7. Peter Ryan
8. Marcus Mayers

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