Journey With Purpose

How do you redesign one of the most beloved streets in television history—without losing its soul? Scenic designer David Gallo takes us behind the scenes of his work refreshing Sesame Street, balancing history with modern storytelling.

How do you redesign one of the most beloved streets in television history—without losing its soul? Scenic designer David Gallo takes us behind the scenes of his work refreshing Sesame Street, balancing history with modern storytelling.

Imagine a city where kids play safely in lush courtyards, neighbors bond over shared spaces, and errands are just a step away. Courtyard urbanist Alicia Pederson shares how this European housing model could transform American cities for families.

Imagine a city where kids play safely in lush courtyards, neighbors bond over shared spaces, and errands are just a step away. Courtyard urbanist Alicia Pederson shares how this European housing model could transform American cities for families.

Imagine a world where your job, school, coffee shop, and parks are all within a 15-minute walk. Writer Addison Del Mastro joins us to discuss his passion for the 15-Minute City, while seeking more straightforward and accessible ways to define it for th...

Imagine a world where your job, school, coffee shop, and parks are all within a 15-minute walk. Writer Addison Del Mastro joins us to discuss his passion for the 15-Minute City, while seeking more straightforward and accessible ways to define it for the public, policymakers, and urban designers.

Maps are more than tools—they’re stories. In this episode, Andrew Lynch takes us on a journey through the subway systems of New York and Washington, revealing the secrets of abandoned lines, unrealized designs,

Maps are more than tools—they’re stories. In this episode, Andrew Lynch takes us on a journey through the subway systems of New York and Washington, revealing the secrets of abandoned lines, unrealized designs, and the choices that shape how we move through cities.

Garrett Corcoran shows us how design can be a bridge between the past and the future. Taking on the challenge of extending wayfinding to digital screens for the Washington Metro, Garrett shares what it’s like working with historical design legacies and...

Garrett Corcoran shows us how design can be a bridge between the past and the future. Taking on the challenge of extending wayfinding to digital screens for the Washington Metro, Garrett shares what it’s like working with historical design legacies and figuring out how to make screens feel as natural as those mid-century hexagon tiles.

The Washington Metro is more than just a transit system; it’s a statement about government’s role in public life. We chat with Professor Zachary Schrag about the Washington Metro’s history, its stunning brutalist design,

The Washington Metro is more than just a transit system; it’s a statement about government’s role in public life. We chat with Professor Zachary Schrag about the Washington Metro’s history, its stunning brutalist design, and the larger ideals it represents.

In the District where whispers hold as much power as regulations, Avery faces a crossroads: complete design of The Device which tracks movement to a very precise degree, or quietly resist? What happens when a simple traffic control device becomes a too...

In the District where whispers hold as much power as regulations, Avery faces a crossroads: complete design of The Device which tracks movement to a very precise degree, or quietly resist? What happens when a simple traffic control device becomes a tool for surveillance—and survival? Avery confronts the ethical implications of their work in a city that’s always watching.  LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: A...

NYC's subway map isn't an accident, but a century of contentious argument about more than just wayfinding.

NYC's subway map isn't an accident, but a century of contentious argument about more than just wayfinding.

Architectural history meets family road trips! Amy Talkington recalls her mother’s mission to protect historic neighborhoods and the creation of the iconic A Field Guide to American Houses.

Architectural history meets family road trips! Amy Talkington recalls her mother’s mission to protect historic neighborhoods and the creation of the iconic A Field Guide to American Houses.

Discover how cities can become more affordable, diverse, and walkable. In this episode, urban planner David White breaks down the impact of middle housing, zoning laws, and car dependency on urban development—and what we can do to create people-friendl...

Discover how cities can become more affordable, diverse, and walkable. In this episode, urban planner David White breaks down the impact of middle housing, zoning laws, and car dependency on urban development—and what we can do to create people-friendly neighborhoods.

Are cities failing our kids? Listen to experts discuss how urban design impacts children's mobility and what makes a neighborhood truly child-friendly.

We dive deep into the future of urban EV charging with Nathan King, co-founder of  It’s Electric .

Unexpected security measures spring into action with the deployment of the cordon around the district office complex. Navigating through past traumas to unravel available options, Avery confronts a haunting echo of a previous night of terror that reemerges with chilling familiarity. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE: Apple Podcasts Spotify Transcript  Entry. one fourteen four point seven three. Avery was sta...

Imagine speeding along the interstate, catching a fleeting glimpse of a quaint village green where a baseball game is being played under the summer sun. Nestled in Columbus, Ohio, this isn’t just any village—it’s Ohio Village , a meticulously constructed historical town where the past comes to life. From Victorian parlors to Civil War-era baseball games, and from turn-of-the-century bakers to suff...

In the 8th episode, Avery uncovers the truth about the BR-723B with the help of Paulina, Central, and elevated status. About Avery’s Transmissions are a collection of episodic narratives exploring a near-future designer’s experience designing objects for their neighborhood. Designed in collaboration with various ML, LLM’s, and generative software this is an ongoing experiment with paired design an...