This limited 5 episode podcast series delves into the often-overlooked yet crucial role of secondary cities in global economic development.
Despite housing the majority of the world’s population and generating a significant portion of global GDP, these cities face unique challenges such as population decline, lack of investment and inadequate infrastructure. Our series aims to shed light on these issues and explore innovative solutions to help secondary cities thrive.
We spoke to a diverse range of experts from around the world, from urban development practitioners and architects to academic researchers and humanitarian aid workers. Each episode features their insights, offering a comprehensive look at the multifaceted challenges and opportunities these cities encounter. Join us as we investigate how secondary cities can navigate demographic, economic and environmental hurdles to achieve sustainable growth and improved quality of life.
This podcast series is part of Urban C:lab, Buro Happold’s space for exploring big questions and emerging challenges in the built environment. C:lab brings together people from across the practice to think differently, work across disciplines, challenge ideas and explore topics that don’t always get the attention they deserve. It’s deliberately collaborative, open-ended and focused on action as much as ideas.