Shaping Cities
Shaping Cities
Podcast Description
Why do some urban ideas take off while others stall? The secret lies in how we communicate them!
Join Shaping Cities Podcast to explore the power of communication in city-making!
From breaking down complex data to building consensus, evaluating success, or driving policy change through storytelling—we’re unpacking it all.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into the intersection of communication and urban development, covering themes such as storytelling in policy change, the importance of clear communication in planning, and strategies for engaging communities. Specific episodes may include discussions on using data to drive public engagement and exploring case studies of successful urban initiatives.

Why do some urban ideas take off while others stall? The secret lies in how we communicate them!
Join Shaping Cities Podcast to explore the power of communication in city-making!
From breaking down complex data to building consensus, evaluating success, or driving policy change through storytelling—we’re unpacking it all.
In this episode, Vani sits down with Mansi, Sarfaraz, and Mahesh — the visionary founders behind Studio POD, one of India’s leading urban design practices.
With over a decade of experience in shaping cities through thoughtful design, they reflect on the early challenges of building their practice, the discipline that guided them, and the shared values that continue to anchor their work.
Together, they unpack:
-The power of drawing as a tool for visual communication
-How to craft compelling project pitches
– The value of global knowledge exchange
📢 Featuring:
Mansi Sahu, Sarfaraz Momin, Mahesh Waghdhare
Founders, Studio POD
🎙️ Hosted by:
Vani Herlekar, Founder, City Collab

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