Dr. Vikas Mehta (Professor, Fruth/Gemini Chair and Ohio Eminent Scholar of Urban/Env. Design, University of Cincinnati) We are talking about: - Vikas's new book to the Centre for the Future of Place at KTH the Royal Institute of Technology. - Why and in which ways public space matter? - What makes an ideal public space? what is the secret recipe for that? - Do you believe in future virtual public space? that we will be at home but meet in digital public spaces and we do not need to go out anymore? - Public spaces are facing many challenges, how can we think in order to pass these challenges? This episode is done in collaboration with the Centre for the Future of Place at KTH the Royal Institute of Technology. Enjoy your listening. Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities❤️️. Follow Urbanistica and let's get in touch: Clubhouse Instagram Facebook Youtube channel Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRY. AFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure. Read more about AFRY https://afry.com/en Visit  Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations. Note: the sound quality of #UrbanisticaPodcast s' episodes that are recorded during #COVID19 time might not be perfect. Due to the online recording and the use of different types of microphones by guests and #MustafaSherif. Thank you so much for understanding and listening. Stay safe! Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.