Ep.87 Would You Live in a Mall?
From Radio Free Urbanism by Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
August 29, 2025 · 1h 6m · Episode 87
About this episode
The episode discusses the potential of living in malls, urban redevelopment, and the integration of cycling infrastructure in cities.
Nic watched Hacks...and wants to know if you would live in a mall. They explore the redevelopment of malls into mixed-use spaces, the integration of art in urban environments, and the impact of these changes on community safety. The conversation also touches on the unique urban planning practices of the Amish community and their adoption of e-bikes. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of urban spaces and the importance of thoughtful planning. In this conversation, Ethan Meyers and Nic Laporte discuss various aspects of cycling infrastructure, particularly in smaller cities and the Netherlands. They explore the challenges and successes of implementing cycling-friendly policies, the importance of public transit in accessing nature, and the intricacies of content creation on platforms like YouTube. Miles in Transit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QacR2MYZFCM Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism Sully: https://www.youtube.com/@Sullyville Ethan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransit Nic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor
People in this episode
Hosts: Nic Laporte, Ethan Meyers
Topics covered
- mall redevelopment
- mixed-use spaces
- urban planning
- community safety
- cycling infrastructure
- public transit
- content creation
Keywords
- urban spaces
- community safety
- cycling policies
- public transit
- e-bikes
- mixed-use development
- Amish urban planning
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Amish community
Products: e-bikes
Books & works: Hacks
Places: Netherlands
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