Tall Stories 525: Toronto’s eye-catching ‘Global Convenience’

In our first of two episodes from the Livex liveability exhibition in Abu Dhabi, we hear from some exciting guests aiming to build cities that serve their people best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wif Stenger takes us underground in the Finnish city of Vantaa to explore a district heating plan of world-beating proportions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT, Carlota Rebelo heads to Ireland to explore how well-run cafes, artisanal bakeries and a chef’s studio are shaping the Dublin of tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit an exhibition in Dubai from Kuwaiti designer Hamad Almuzaini that explores how overlooked items can characterise a city. Plus: The Roofless Truth about homelessness. And: plant adoption at the Barbican Conservatory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Valerie Hamilton takes us on a wild ride through one of the world’s largest urban parks for a Munich rite of passage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first of two special episodes in partnership with Studio by IPUT Real Estate, we convene a discussion with its chief executive, Niall Gaffney, and the founder of design firm Gorgeous Group, Robbie Bargh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to the architect and developer behind a new skyscraper planned for the City of London. Then we hear what Lisbon and Maputo – two cities with a shared language and culture – can learn from each other.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ivan Carvalho takes us for a tour inside a tech-focused campus where greenery is also given its fair share of attention. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Manchester championing the decentralisation of design expertise to Toronto’s technique for getting more out of transit-oriented developments, we explore two planning concepts named after their home cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomos Lewis takes us to a seemingly out-of-place public art installation currently floating on Lake Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.