Urban Broadcast Collective
Society & Culture
About
Welcome to the Urban Broadcast Collective. We are a curated network of podcast and radio shows on everything urban. And our goal is simple – to bring together all the amazing urban focused podcasts on one site. If you would like to get involved in the Urban Broadcast Collective, please contact one of our podcast producers: Natalie Osborne from Griffith University; Elizabeth Taylor from RMIT; Tony Matthews from Griffith University; Paul Maginn from the University of Western Australia; Jason Byrne from the University of Tasmania; or Dallas Rogers from the University of Sydney.So sit back and enjoy some fascinating discussions about cities and urbanism.
Episodes
- 194. Spogomi and Urban Uplift_PX
This episode discusses spogomi, a sport originating in Japan that turns litter collection into a competitive, team-based activity. Guests Masanori (Max) Tamazawa and Kazuhiro (Hiro) Yagasaki of the Spogomi Institute explain its evolution f…
- 193. Californian Housing Producer Jared Jones on Renewal_PX
Jared Jones of Middle Housing Partners joins PlanningxChange to discuss increasing housing supply in established neighborhoods through small-scale projects like duplexes and accessory dwellings. The episode covers challenges such as planni…
- 192. PlanningxChange - A general chat about current planning issues_PX
In episode 192 of the Urban Broadcast Collective, hosts Jess and Pete engage in a general discussion about current planning issues and the year ahead. The episode was released on 28 February 2026.
- 191. PlanningxChange 139: Driverless Cars - how soon?_PX
Episode 191 of PlanningxChange on Urban Broadcast Collective discusses the practical implications of driverless cars with Cern Basher. Hosts Cam Alderson and Jess Noonan focus on the economic factors and potential consequences for urban pl…
- 190. Zoning, Wineries and Rural Change: What Old Mission Teaches Us_PX
This episode of PlanningxChange features planner Mary Reilly discussing the Old Mission case. The conversation focuses on zoning challenges in diversifying agricultural areas, balancing preservation with economic needs, managing council ri…
- 189. Designing with Climate and Culture: A Vietnamese Journey with Olivier Souquet_PX
Olivier Souquet, co-founder of DE-SO Asia, shares his architectural philosophy shaped by climate, culture, and poetic sensibility, detailing projects in Vietnam and the challenges of designing in its tropical environment.
- 188. Retirement Living + Good Life with Daniel Gannon_PX
Daniel Gannon, Executive Director of the Retirement Living Council of Australia, shares insights on retirement living policies, design, affordability, and industry challenges. He discusses meeting the needs of an ageing population and prom…
- 187. Japan’s Railways: Culture, Planning, and Precision_PX
This episode of Planningxchange features Stephen Turner discussing Japan's unique railway system, covering its punctuality, culture, private companies, etiquette, fandom, and the challenges facing rural lines and the future of the system.
- 186. Graffiti, Governance and the City: A Conversation with Dr Cameron McAuliffe_PX
This episode features Dr. Cameron McAuliffe discussing the cultural politics of graffiti and street art in contemporary cities. The conversation covers government approaches to regulation, the role of urban planning, and international pers…
- 185. Five Decades a City Planner_PX
This episode features a conversation with Peter O’Leary, reflecting on his fifty-year career in city planning. O’Leary discusses his journey through local government, the private sector, and his time as a Tribunal Member at VCAT, offering…
- 184. AI enters city planning, everything changes_PX
This episode features Scott Matheson discussing how AI technology from MyLot is simplifying urban planning processes. Topics include automated development assessments, enhanced transparency, reduced processing times, citizen engagement, an…
- 183. Designing for Exchange: Public Markets and Civic Life_PX
Professor Alfonso Morales and Edna Ely-Ledesma discuss the function of public markets in urban settings, covering food access, social connections, and economic resilience. They also introduce the Farm 2 Facts data analysis toolkit.
- 182. Inside the Mind of a Developer: A Conversation with Max Shifman_PX
Max Shifman, CEO of Intrapac Property, shares insights on developer motivations, the impact of public perception and regulations on the industry, and the need for greater ambition in Australian urban development. The discussion also touche…
- 181. Charter Cities, new approach to city making in the Developing World_PX
Jeffrey Mason of the Charter Cities Institute discusses the concept of charter cities, which are new cities with special jurisdictions to create new governance systems. This approach aims to tackle global challenges like poverty and climat…
- 180. Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City (author Jorge Almazan)_PX
Architect and author Jorge Almazan joins the podcast to discuss his book "Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City." Almazan, an associate professor at Keio University, shares his expertise on ecologically responsible and socially in…
- 179. Sherlock Holmes, City Making + Popular Culture_PX
In this episode of Urban Broadcast Collective, host interviews author and academic Derham Groves about his work exploring the intersections of architecture, popular culture, and design. Groves discusses his research and writings, including…
- 178. Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes the World: Sara Bronin
Architect and attorney Sara Bronin discusses her interdisciplinary research on how law and policy impact equitable and sustainable urban development. She outlines her experiences, including shaping her book "Key to the City" through her wo…
- 177. Ten years of PlanningxChange, Ai review
This episode marks the tenth anniversary of the PlanningxChange podcast with hosts Jess and Pete reflecting on the milestone. The discussion also covers an upcoming AI review of the series, personal recommendations such as home pizza makin…
- 176. Creating great public toilets (new research)_PX
This episode features social planning practitioner Katherine discussing research on creating better public toilets, addressing inclusion and accessibility. The conversation references the film 'Perfect Days,' Singapore's 'Happy Toilet Prog…
- 175. Market solutions to the housing crisis / factoring in the burdens of regulation_PX
Bryan Caplan, an economist from George Mason University, discusses his graphic novel "Build, Baby, Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation." He argues for radical deregulation of the housing market, claiming it could halve hous…
- 174. Crime + City Planning - what works_PX
Rafael Mangual, a writer and researcher on urban crime, joins the Urban Broadcast Collective to discuss criminology theories and how urban design can reduce crime. He explains the consequences of unchecked crime and lax standards on disadv…
- 173. Big leap planning systems and ways of place, Calvin Po_PX
Calvin Po, a strategic designer at Dark Matter Labs, joins the podcast to discuss his work on institutional and governance systems. He has led projects on land governance reform in Scotland, decentralized civic infrastructure in Taiwan, an…
- 172. Innovative university and planning programs in Japan (Tokyo U)_PX
This episode features Assistant Professor Akane Bessho from The University of Tokyo, discussing innovative urban and rural planning programs. Topics include initiatives to counter depopulation, aid for people with disabilities in agricultu…
- 171. New ways of finding out community attitudes_PX
In episode 171, Kylie Legge of Place Score joins to discuss innovative methods for assessing community attitudes toward local areas. The episode also features recommendations for cultural and media works.
- 170. YIMBY Melbourne, new solutions to the housing crisis_PX
Jonathan O’Brien and Jonathan Nolan of YIMBY Melbourne discuss the housing crisis and advocate for housing abundance through reforms in planning, governance, and taxation. They outline current system problems and suggest measures to addres…
- 169. New Urbanism 2.0++ in Georgia, the Trilith Experience
Rob Parker, President of Trilith Development, LLC, discusses the growth of Trilith Township and Film Studios, highlighting its New Urbanism 2.0++ principles and community design. The episode covers the development of a vibrant town center,…
- 168. Planning notes and symbols; the value of academic input (Stephen Rowley)_PX
Episode 168 features Stephen Rowley, author and Fellow of the Planning Institute of Australia, discussing the Victorian planning system and his contributions to the field. Rowley
- 167. Professional coaching for built environment workers_PX
Liz Mackevicius, an urban planner and accredited organisational coach, joins the podcast to discuss her new role coaching professionals in the built environment industry. She will lead the Planning Institute of Australia’s ‘Pathway to Lead…
- 166. New Urbanism / Hampstead Montgomery AL / Anna Lowder_PX
Anna Lowder, co-founder of Hampstead in Montgomery, Alabama, shares insights on New Urbanism, multigenerational design, and the adoption of SmartCode. The discussion covers creating diverse, mixed-use communities for all ages, inspired by…
- 165. Spinners and vertiports, new elements in the 21st century city_PX
This episode discusses Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) aircraft, including air taxis and their science fiction precursors. Guest Clem Newton-Brown, CEO of Skyportz, explains the development of vertiports and the regulatory changes needed fo…
- 164. Office building to residential conversions: not so easy_PX
Jessica Lee, principal architect at Fender Katsalidis Architects, details the Alba project, converting a 1970s office building in South Melbourne into aged care housing. The $125m conversion presented challenges in services, builder select…
- 163. Drone Delivery - Coming to a sky near you_PX
This episode features an interview with Jesse Suskin, Head of Government Relations & Public Policy at Wing Aviation, discussing the operational and policy aspects of drone delivery. Topics include experiences in Logan, Australia, the techn…
- 162. The Romans - city life, amongst the ancients_PX
Professor Tim Parkin, an expert in Roman social and cultural history, joins Urban Broadcast Collective to discuss city life among the Romans. The conversation touches on various aspects of Roman society, culture, and demographics, with Par…
- 161. Return of the native: bio improvements, one lot at a time_PX
This episode features Professor Douglas Tallamy discussing Homegrown National Park, a grassroots initiative promoting the use of native plants in gardens and landscaping to regenerate biodiversity and support wildlife. Tallamy, an entomolo…
- 160. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation: helping others help themselves_PX
Dr Stefan Gruenert, CEO of Odyssey House Victoria, details the organization's approach to treating individuals with long-term alcohol and drug problems. The discussion covers their various programs, facility operations, effective treatment…
- 159. Shining bright, modest and successful across cultures_PX
Kate Hardwick, an Australian planning professional working in Southeast Asia, discusses her career journey, offering advice for career changes and highlighting the importance of cultural awareness and listening in urban development. The ep…
- 158. Smart Cities Technologies - great promise (and a few concerns)_PX
James Vincent, CTO at NCS NEXT Australia, shares insights on smart city technology solutions governments can adopt to enhance citizen services amidst rapid urban population growth. The discussion covers smart meters, AI in buildings, and t…
- 157. Student digs today_PX
In this episode, Torie Brown, Executive Director of the Student Accommodation Council, explains the significance of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Australia, addressing its role in supporting international education and the…
- 156. Libraries forever_PX
Vanessa Schernickau, CEO of the Geelong Regional Library Corporation, shares her lifelong passion for libraries and discusses the significant changes in the modern library model, which now extends beyond physical books to encompass a wider…
- 155. Front and centre_PX
This episode features an interview with Tim Jackson, who has over 40 years of experience in local government in Victoria and South Australia. He discusses his career, including his recent role as Administrator at the District of Council of…
- 154. Heritage, thru a looking glass_PX
This episode features urban historian James Lesh discussing the history of heritage conservation in Australia and his book "Values in Cities: Urban Heritage in Twentieth-Century Australia". Lesh, a Lecturer at Deakin University, shares ins…
- 153. Canberra, how is the experiment going?_PX
In episode 153 of Urban Broadcast Collective, guests Natalia Weglarz and Peter Johns discuss Canberra as Australia's most planned city. They explore its history, the 1911 master plan, and the ongoing balance between preserving the original…
- 152. Live Free_PX
This episode celebrates the 100th installment of the PlanningxChange podcast by re-interviewing four past guests: Chris Abery, Liz Hui, Mark Sheppard, and Nicola Smith. They share their experiences with the podcast and updates on their pro…
- 151. Next to Nature (the thrill of landscape architecture)_PX
In episode 99 of PlanningxChange, landscape architect Alex Fenech explores the diverse aspects of his profession, emphasizing the importance of understanding user experiences and planning for long-term maintenance. He also touches upon the…
- 150. Magic, festivals, fun, risk and culture_PX
This episode features magician Tim Ellis discussing the organization and cultural impact of the Melbourne Magic Festival, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Ellis shares insights into festival logistics, success metrics, a…
- 149. A painter's feelings on cities; a song for everyone_PX
In episode 149 of Urban Broadcast Collective, painter David Beaumont shares his perspectives on art in the city, drawing inspiration from Melbourne's gritty areas and the Australian landscape. The discussion covers art history, contemporar…
- 148. The census, counting the beat_PX
Simon Kuestenmacher, a demographer and Co-founder of The Demographics Group, discusses demographic, consumer, and social trends. He holds degrees in geography and has worked as a business consultant. Kuestenmacher is also a columnist and m…
- 147. Brighter data, better cities_PX
PlanningxChange episode 95 features urban designer and entrepreneur Lucinda Hartley, co-founder of Neighbourlytics. The episode explores how big data is used to assess neighborhood wellbeing and influence urban development, with Hartley
- 146. New approaches to a very old problem_PX
This episode features Laura Gannon, an Associate Director at Meridan Urban, discussing strategic land use planning, bushfire risk, and community resilience. Gannon specializes in integrating natural hazard risk management into planning pol…
- 145. PlanningxChange gets interviewed, about us_PX
PlanningxChange was interviewed at Ratio Consultant