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The Perfect City

Podcast by Ariel Viera and Dr. T Panova

English

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About The Perfect City

What makes for a city that people love to live in? Why are some cities a joy to be in while others are a bore? Let's investigate with psychologist Dr. T Panova and documentarian Ariel Viera about what it takes to make the perfect city.

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15 episodes

episode How can we make great places (with Andrea Terán) artwork

How can we make great places (with Andrea Terán)

How can we build great places in neighborhoods that are vibrant and encourage community? Well Community Activator Andrea Terán has a lot of experiences in what is called "placemaking". Follow Andrea Terán: https://www.instagram.com/ateranorlich/ [https://www.instagram.com/ateranorlich/] About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova [⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova] ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠ [⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠]

7 May 2026 - 52 min
episode Could we build great cities anywhere despite the weather? artwork

Could we build great cities anywhere despite the weather?

Is it possible to build a great city anywhere despite the weather? How about making city improvements when there's rain, sleet, or snow? Here we discuss why weather is often not a good excuse for not making urban improvements. About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

30 Apr 2026 - 39 min
episode How do we fix the Housing Crisis? artwork

How do we fix the Housing Crisis?

How do we fix the housing crisis in the United States? Here we talk about the challenges with providing enough housing and chat with former Acting Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Developement (NYC HPD) Ahmed Tigani. More info about NYC HPD: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/index.page About the Podcast: The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera.  Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us: ⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠

24 Apr 2026 - 30 min
episode How can we build better cities? (with Coby Lefkowitz) artwork

How can we build better cities? (with Coby Lefkowitz)

How can we build better cities? Well to start it's by studying what already works in cities across the world. Here's a chat with the author of the book Building Optimism and developer Coby Lefkowitz on what he found to be the tenants of good urban planning. Buy Colby Lefkowitz's book Building Optimism: https://amzn.to/3PuxBEE [https://amzn.to/3PuxBEE] More info about Coby Lefkowitz: https://cobylefkowitz.com/ [https://cobylefkowitz.com/] About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes. We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future. We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-Keridu Follow us:⁠ https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova [⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova]⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠ [⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠]

16 Apr 2026 - 59 min
episode Should every park be within 10-minutes walking? artwork

Should every park be within 10-minutes walking?

Should every park in the United States be within 10 minutes walking distance? The Trust for Public Land thinks so! Here's a conversation with Bianca Clark Associate Vice President, Parks Initiative and 10-Minute Walk Campaign, TPL’s Center of Community Impact. More info about Trust for Public Land's 10 Minute Park campaign: https://10minutewalk.org/ [https://10minutewalk.org/]About the Podcast:The Perfect City podcast delves into the importance of human-friendly urban design while also addressing the historical context of urban planning and the impact of rigid limitations on good city development, such as zoning codes.We will explore the factors that contribute to built environments that are enjoyable, walkable, beautiful, safe, productive, sustainable, and healthy with the goal of identifying the right approach to building great cities in the future.We are Tayana Panova, PhD, psychologist and urbanist, and documentarian Ariel Viera. Edited by Maria Elpida-KeriduFollow us:⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova [⁠https://instagram.com/dr.tpanova]⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠ [⁠⁠https://instagram.com/urbanistariel⁠]

9 Apr 2026 - 37 min
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