How can we enable people, organizations, and governments to build and maintain regenerative and healthy environments for everyone? In this podcast series, we explore the Societal Assets and initiatives by the Townmaking Institute and others that envision a shift towards a regenerative and thriving society. Episodes will cover assets and initiatives developed by the Townmaking Institute and its community. Every other week, we will feature local stories, including narratives from the Netherlan ...
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Can regenerative farming secure the future of our food production?
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In this episode of Townmaking, host Servaz van Berkum sits down with Thieu Besselink, who focuses on regenerative farming for the Townmaking Institute. They discuss how regenerative agriculture can secure the future of our food systems by healing ecosystems, revitalizing soil, and moving away from harmful agricultural practices. Thieu shares insigh…
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Societal impact | Community organiser Daniel Picado, plural citizen-centric societies.
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In this episode, host Servaz van Berkum sits down with Daniel Picado, a community organizer and founder of Pais Plural, an LGBTQI+ organization in Venezuela. Together, they explore Daniel’s personal journey, the mission that drives his work, and how his efforts have shaped his dedication to building a more inclusive, plural, and citizen-centric soc…
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How to build a shared-mobility community for future residents?
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This week, host Servaz van Berkum and Mobility as a Commons (MaaC) expert Walter Dresscher continue their conversation on shared mobility and urban development. We discuss how MaaC could reshape project development across different housing sectors: private sector rentals, homeownership, and social housing. How can we ensure shared mobility is acces…
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Can community-owned mobility reshape urban development?
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Mobility as a Commons (MaaC) expert Walter Dresscher joins us once again to continue our discussion on community-owned shared mobility—a model that rethinks mobility ownership by sharing vehicles like cars, bikes, and more. We’ve previously covered this topic in our July 11th and July 18th episodes, so feel free to revisit those for additional cont…
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Narrative Record: Marc Bemelmans, educating complete bike mechanics.
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In this episode, host Servaz van Berkum shares aspects of Marc Bemelmans' Narrative Record, an educator and passionate cyclist. As a vocational teacher in Amsterdam, Marc trains the next generation of bike mechanics. Together, they discuss his life, his love for bicycles, and his strong ties to both the mechanical craft and the field of education, …
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Community Update: What’s happening in Townmaking?
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In this episode of Townmaking, host Servaz van Berkum is joined by Indranil Bhattacharya and Thieu Besselink to explore the latest in the Townmaking community. The discussion dives into Adaptive Speed Governance (ASG), Cycling Corridors, and Mobility as a Commons, highlighting how these initiatives are reshaping urban environments. This podcast was…
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How can recording everyday lives help shape liveable communities?
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In this episode host Servaz van Berkum sits down with Indranil Bhattacharya to dive into the concept of Narrative Records. These records capture the everyday lives and lived experiences of people across Europe, Africa, and Asia, giving us valuable insights into what makes communities more liveable. We explore how these stories can help shape better…
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Societal impact | City Councilor Elisabeth IJmker, progressive protestant politics
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This is the second of two episodes in which host Servaz van Berkum interviews members of the Amsterdam City Council about their work and vision for creating livable cities. Today, he’s joined by researcher, church council member, and City Council Member Elisabeth IJmker. These episodes also mark the introduction of a new format in our podcast serie…
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Societal impact | City Councilor Elise Moeskops, smelly cheese, good wine and politics.
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In this episode, host Servaz van Berkum sits down with restaurateur and Amsterdam City Council member Elise Moeskops to talk about what drives her forward in her life, her work, and how this has shaped her role as a city council member. This episode kicks off a new format for the series, where we focus on everyday people making a real difference in…
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Are e-bikes (or fatbikes) unsafe at any speed?
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In this episode, host Servaz van Berkum continues his conversation with Townmaking engineer Paul Timmer. They explore the growing use of e-bikes and the important issue of safety. Are e-bikes, as they are today, fundamentally unsafe? How do they influence urban planning and the way we commute? Most importantly, how can we address the safety concern…
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How can we build non-intrusive speed governance in vehicles (without redesigning public space)?
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This episode is the final installment of our three-part series on speed dynamics in urban environments. In this episode, host Servaz van Berkum continues his conversation with Townmaking engineer Paul Timmer. This time, they delve into Adaptive Speed Governance (ASG), an innovative driver-assistance system created by the Townmaking Institute in par…
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How are algorithms changing driving?
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This is the second episode in our three-part series exploring the dynamics of speed in urban environments. In this episode, Townmaking engineer Paul Timmer joins host Servaz van Berkum to discuss Intelligent Speed Adaptation (ISA). ISA is a system designed to alert drivers or even take control when a vehicle exceeds the local speed limit. Since Jul…
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We need to talk about travel speed.
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This is the first episode in a three-part series exploring the dynamics of speed in urban environments. Indranil Bhattacharya and host Servaz van Berkum will delve into the intricate relationships between speed, liveability, and safety. How does travel speed impact our surroundings? How do we perceive speed, and how do others perceive our movement?…
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How can personal engagement lead to community-owned shared mobility?
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In this follow-up episode of Townmaking, host Servaz van Berkum continues the conversation with Walter Dresscher, diving deeper into the practical aspects of building communities centered around community-owned mobility. Walter shares his personal journey of starting his own community and now guiding others to do the same. They discuss the tangible…
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How to build communities for shared mobility (and improve urban life)?
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In this episode of Townmaking, host Servaz van Berkum sits down with Walter Dresscher to discuss community-owned mobility, also known as Mobility as a Commons (MaaC). Together, they delve into communal models of ownership, discussing how shared vehicles and shared efforts can contribute to building vibrant, liveable cities and enhance urban life. T…
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How can we become citizens (not consumers) on the Internet?
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The Internet today mostly treats us as consumers, not as citizens. To make things worse, we are often represented as users conforming to the same standards. As citizens we have rights to clean water, clean air, and healthy food. As digital citizens, we should have the right to represent ourselves accurately, and to know where and how our informatio…
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What are the NextCommons Principles?
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In the third episode of Townmaking, we discuss the NextCommons Principles. What are they and why does Indranil Bhattacharya think they are needed for societal equality and resilience? This podcast was produced and curated by Indranil Bhattacharya, Omar Zuberi, Fernanda Hunken Herrera, and Servaz van Berkum (host). Music by Mickey Smid. This podcast…
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How is the Internet changing our local cultures (and why we should care)?
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In the second episode of Townmaking, we discuss with Indranil Bhattacharya how global digital culture is supplanting local cultures and why we should care. This podcast was produced and curated by Indranil Bhattacharya, Omar Zuberi, Fernanda Hunken Herrera, and Servaz van Berkum (host). Music by Mickey Smid. See https://digitalsociety.townmaking.co…
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This is the first ever episode of the Townmaking Institute. How can we enable people, organizations, and governments to build and maintain regenerative and healthy environments for everyone? In this podcast series, we explore the Societal Assets and initiatives by the Townmaking Institute and others that envision a shift towards a regenerative and …
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