Urban Limitrophe

Episode 8: How Waste Reclaimers Recycle 80 to 90% of South Africa’s Waste

December 17, 2021

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Melanie Samson, about the important role that waste reclaimers play in our cities, particularly in Johannesburg. Melanie works closely with the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO), a non-profit group that is fighting to get waste reclaimers the rights and recognition they deserve for their hard work and ensuring that their knowledge and perspectives are incorporated in the broader waste management system.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

why in some cities there can be no recycling without waste reclaimers,
the precarious conditions and inequality waste reclaimers face when doing their work,
the great strides that the African Reclaimers Organisation (ARO) has made to get reclaimers the recognition they deserve,
why reclaimers are much more effective and efficient at collecting waste than private companies,
the steps people can take to support waste reclaimers work in their community,
and much more!

Episode 7: How OFF TO Magazine is Celebrating African Cities One Issue at a Time

October 05, 2021

In this episode, I speak with Liz Gomis, about the inspiration and process of developing OFF TO Magazine. OFF TO Magazine is a bilingual, biannual magazine available online and through print, that explores African Cities through the eyes of local citizens. Each issue centers around one African city and uses the experience of local journalists, writers, artists, architects, urban planners, historians, and more, to dispel some myths about the city and share why it is a region worth heading off to.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

how OFF TO Magazine lets the local citizens of each featured city guide the content of each issue,
common misconceptions about Africa and how they negatively shape the rest of the world's understanding of its various cities, regions and people,
why there needs to be a more holistic representation of African cities in popular media,
how the magazine connects Africans across the diaspora,
and much more!

Acknowledgements

University of Toronto School of Cities

This episode is sponsored by the University of Toronto School of Cities and co-supported by the Department of Geography and Planning. The School of Cities "convenes urban-focused researchers, educators, students, practitioners and the general public to explore and address complex urban challenges, with the aim of making cities and urban regions more sustainable, prosperous, inclusive and just". To learn more about their work visit www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca.

Glowreel

This episode is also sponsored by Glowreel. Glowreel is a weekly newsletter, curated by women of colour and delivered straight to inboxes every Monday. Glowreel is here to highlight the stories and achievements of BIPOC women. The aim is to empower and inspire BIPOC women to celebrate their wins, discuss important issues impacting BIPOC women, and to encourage anyone who identifies as a BIPOC woman to blaze their own trail!

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Don't Miss Urban Limitrophe's Feature on GlowReel

September 20, 2021

I am thrilled to announce that the Urban Limitrophe podcast has been featured in the Glowreel newsletter! Glowreel is a fantastic platform that celebrates the stories, achievements, and experiences of women of colour. Their community spotlight shines a light on individuals making a difference in their fields, and I am honoured to be included in this week's feature.

In this week's community feature, I had the opportunity to share my journey and passion for diversifying urban planning. Here’s a brief summary of what I discussed in the feature:

Why I started the Urban Limitrophe podcast
What I hope to achieve through the podcast
My favourite podcast episode

To read the full story please click here.

About Glowreel Newsletter

Glowreel is dedicated to amplifying the voices of women of color, sharing their journeys, and providing a space for inspiration and connection. Each week, the newsletter highlights a community member, sharing their story and insights, and fostering a supportive network of like-minded individuals. It's a go-to resource for anyone looking to be inspired by diverse voices and perspectives.

To learn more and subscribe to the newsletter visit: www.glowreel.co/

I am excited to share this feature with you all and invite you to check out the GlowReel newsletter to explore the diverse and innovative approaches to urban planning from across Africa and the diaspora. Thank you to Glowreel for this incredible opportunity to share my story and passion with their amazing community!

Episode 6: How the Mmofra Foundation is Designing Playful and Child-Friendly Cities in Ghana

August 04, 2021

In this episode, I discuss urban play spaces and child-friendly cities with Amowi Phillips from the Mmofra Foundation. The Mmofra Foundation is a non-profit based out of Accra, Ghana that transforms urban spaces and urban green spaces into creative labs where children and youth can play and learn while being exposed to art, culture, and nature.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

how the organization uses creative placemaking and urban design to transform their Mmofra Place Park into an outdoor play and learning lab,
the highlights and challenges of implementing play spaces in Accra's marketplaces,
what a child-friendly/youth-friendly space looks,
how the Mmofra Foundation is collaborating with other play experts across the continent to develop an Africa Play Network,
and much more!

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This episode is sponsored by the University of Toronto School of Cities. The School of Cities "convenes urban-focused researchers, educators, students, practitioners and the general public to explore and address complex urban challenges, with the aim of making cities and urban regions more sustainable, prosperous, inclusive and just". To learn more about their work visit www.schoolofcities.utoronto.ca.