Smart in the City - The BABLE Podcast 

#73 Urban Innovation Leadership Programme: Educating Tomorrow's Urban Leaders

In this fourth and last episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we discuss with one of our previous guests Raffaele Gareri , Partner at Urban Innovators Global, CEO of Urban Futures & former CDO of Rome, and with Islam Bouzguenda , Lecturer & Researcher in Smart Sustainable Cities' Governance & Planning at the University of Twente, Netherlands. With them, we explored the critical skills and educational frameworks necessary for future urban innovation leaders. The discussion emphasised the integration of practical experiences with theoretical knowledge in academic settings to better prepare students for real-world challenges in urban environments. Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organisation. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page.

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#72 SMCNetZero Project: Social Tech Projects - AI for Urban Decarbonisation

In this fourth episode of our SMCNetZero series , we discussed decarbonisation in Small and Medium-sized Cities with Luca Leomanni , CTO and Co-Founder of Social Tech Projects , focusing on infrastructure maintenance and the role of AI in urban planning. The discussion explores innovative solutions for sustainable mobility, particularly cycling infrastructure, and the importance of community engagement in policy implementation to achieve a more proactive approach to city management. To learn more or to join the SMCNetZero project, you can visit the SMCNetZero Website. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page.

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#71 Urban Innovation Leadership Programme: Collective Learning & Urban Design

In this third and last episode of our Urban Innovation Leadership Programme series, we discuss with Honorata Grzesikowska , Founder and CEO of Urbanitarian & spatial and equity designer, and Mela Atanassova , a Facilitator in Innovation Design. With them, we delve into the topics of collective learning, urban innovation, and the significant influence of city design on societal behaviours. Our guests highlighted the importance of embracing collective knowledge, challenging the glorification of individual achievements, and exploring innovative approaches to urban planning and design that prioritise communal well-being and environmental sustainability. Additional material : Sensemaking Methodology - what it is and how you do it Case studies: "Portfolio Approach" - Resolving Uncertainty Through Learning ‘Crossing the River by Feeling the Stones’ — A Portfolio Approach to Governance in Malawi Sensemaking Toolkit Urban Innovators Global and BABLE Smart Cities are proud to announce the launch of the Urban Innovation Leadership Programme – an academic programme that is tailored and totally customizable for your organization. If this sparks your interest, you can reach out directly to us at tamlyn@bable-smartcities.eu for more information. Listen to the episode on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Youtube Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page .

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