AI’s influence on planning and cities is no longer theoretical—it is already transforming how urban environments are designed, managed, and experienced. While it holds great promise, can the sector address political, ethical, and practical challenges to ensure these technologies deliver on their potential for better, fairer cities? 

Prof. Mike Raco and Nissa Shahid join Prof. Lauren Andres to discuss the synergy between cutting-edge AI technologies and the evolving field of urban planning in the second instalment of our Bartlett Review AI series.

Transcription link:
https://bartlett-review.ucl.ac.uk/podcast-tomorrows-cities-ai-in-urban-planning/index.html

Date of episode recording: 2025-05-29T
Duration: 
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Prof. Lauren Andres
Guests: Prof. Mike Raco; Nissa Shahid
Producer: Adam Batstone; Chizoba Onyiuke

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