Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design

Hosted by Ross O'Ceallaigh, Green Urbanist-Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design is a deep and practical conversation about reshaping our urban environments. With over a hundred episodes in the archive, this podcast moves beyond theory to examine how real-world climate action is being implemented in our cities and neighbourhoods right now. Each discussion is grounded in actionable advice and detailed case studies, offering a clear-eyed look at what works and why. You’ll hear explorations of core sustainable design principles, from creating places that foster community to designing for biodiversity net gain, ensuring new developments actively support wildlife. The conversations tackle the urgent need for climate adaptation, unpacking strategies to build genuine resilience against extreme weather and rising temperatures. Episodes delve into the complexities of net zero carbon masterplanning and architecture, and investigate how the circular economy can fundamentally reduce waste and emissions in new construction and urban systems. This isn't just about problems, but about the tangible solutions being drafted, debated, and built. For anyone interested in the intersection of design, ecology, and community, this podcast serves as an essential guide to the ideas and people crafting a more sustainable urban future.