Rochelle Haynes On Data-Driven Leadership Powering Future Ready Cities

On Episode 554 of Impact Boom, Rochelle Haynes of What Works Cities discusses the vital role of data in effective urban governance, how AI can be leveraged to address systemic challenges such as climate change and housing, and why community engagement and public servant capacity building are crucial for lasting impact.

Social Innovation, Social EnterpriseIndio MylesMarch 26, 2025Social Impact, Technology, Innovation, Community, USA, City MakingComment

Vibhor Pandey On A 3-Ingredient Approach To Designing Better Cities

In this guest blog post, Data Culturist Vibhor Pandey shares his insights and experience on what he believes needs to happen to effectively design and build smart future cities. If the government were to drive a ‘smart city vehicle’, what would it look like?

ReportsVibhor PandeyMay 23, 2018City Making, Policy, DesignComment

Assoc. Prof. Ingrid Mulder On Participatory City Making & Empowering People To Create Social Change

On Episode 15 of Impact Boom, Assoc. Prof. Ingrid Mulder shares her experience in participatory city making projects and academia, the shift in tertiary education and the importance of empowering citizens to engage in dialogue and impact projects.

EducationTom AllenMarch 7, 2017Social Innovation, Participatory Design, Co Design, University, Academia, City MakingComment

Tessa de Geus On Social Impact Strategies & Assessment For Civil Society Initiatives

On Episode 14 of Impact Boom, Tessa shares her international experience, discussing a range of social innovation initiatives, providing insights into civil society projects and useful methodologies and tools.

Design, PolicyTom AllenFebruary 27, 2017Social Innovation, Social Impact, Social Entrepreneurship, Co Design, Innovation, City MakingComment

Jeroen Beekmans On Pop Up Social Impact Initiatives & Innovation In Cities

On Episode 10 of Impact Boom, Jeroen Beekmans discusses a variety of interesting city initiatives that have taken place in the Netherlands to create positive social impact. He shares insights into activating city spaces, funding, running Pecha Kucha, concerns he has for Amsterdam, as well as an exciting ’sharing economy’ apartment project Pop-Up City has in the pipeline.