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How activism is saving our cities

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21 September 2023

Episode 623

27 minutes

We explore how urban activism can help to save our cities, including one man who galvanised efforts in Ukraine to build back better and the battle against the redevelopment of a cultural hub in Helsinki.

21 September 2023

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Protecting Ukrainian cities

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Julia Lasica explores how activism in Ukraine and the legacy of Roman Ratushnyi are helping to ensure that the country’s rebuilding efforts benefit all citizens.

15 minutes

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Chapter 2

10 minutes


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Chapter 2

Saving Suvilahti

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Wif Stenger brings us the story of Suvilahti in Helsinki and how new development plans for the area have sparked protests to protect this post-industrial cultural hub.

10 minutes

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