Purposeful Spaces with Charles Landry

Purposeful Spaces with Charles Landry

Pullman Voices, created with Monocle, is more than a podcast, it’s a space where ideas spark, evolve, and challenge the norm. Through bold conversations, we highlight voices shaping culture and pushing boundaries.

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"You have to be open. You need to hold space. Don't complete it too quickly, or don't complete it completely, particularly if we're talking about a new project and a big one, let it grow in the same way as the older places have grown through time."

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Charles Landry is an internationally renowned advisor on how imagination and creativity can drive urban transformation. Author of several influential books including "The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators", his work helps cities unlock their full potential through inventive, forward-thinking approaches. Today, he shares how intentional design can shape and nurture a city’s cultural fabric, making it more resilient, vibrant, and self-sustaining.

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In this episode, we explore how cities can be transformed through creative, human-centered design that prioritizes emotion, memory, and interaction. Charles emphasizes the power of small, thoughtful details and the importance of leaving room for places to evolve organically. The conversation explores how intentional urban planning can foster connection, culture, and a sense of belonging.

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