In this episode of PodParks, Maria Burnett is joined by Ceylan Belek Ombregt, a registered landscape architect practicing across the United Kingdom, United States, and Turkey, and Studio Lead at Martha Schwartz Partners.
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Designing with Water: Why It’s Harder Than It Looks with Pawel Gradowski
In this episode of PodParks, Maria Burnett is joined by Pawel Gradowski, a landscape architect with over 40 years of experience across Europe, Canada, and South Africa, and the founding director of LASquare, specializing in aquatic landscapes and water-sensitive design.
Technology, Golf Courses, and Better Practice with Dr Fritz Lord and Erik Kaiser
In this episode of PodParks, Maria Burnett is joined by Dr Fritz Lord and Erik Kaiser to explore how evolving practice, land use, and data-informed decision-making are shaping the future of parks and recreation.
Switzerland’s Parks System, Political Structures, and the Evolution of World Urban Parks, with Emanuel Trueb
In this episode of PodParks, Maria Burnett is joined by Emanuel Trueb, Head of City Gardens and Cemeteries for the City of Basel, Switzerland, and former President of the International Federation of Parks and Recreation Administration (IPFRA).
Bridging the Green Divide: Jenny Moodley on Parks, Equity, and African Innovation
We open Season 4 of PodParks with a powerful conversation with Fergus Garrett , renowned horticulturist and the long-time driving force behind Great Dixter.
Climate, Community, and Riverfronts: Gavin White on Planning More Resilient Parks
We open Season 4 of PodParks with a powerful conversation with Fergus Garrett , renowned horticulturist and the long-time driving force behind Great Dixter.
Designing Parks for Everyone: Zina Abdulla on Inclusion, Access, and Equity
We open Season 4 of PodParks with a powerful conversation with Fergus Garrett , renowned horticulturist and the long-time driving force behind Great Dixter.
Fergus Garrett on Great Dixter, Beauty, and the Future of Parks
We open Season 4 of PodParks with a powerful conversation with Fergus Garrett , renowned horticulturist and the long-time driving force behind Great Dixter.
Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part II
In part two of our special 10-year anniversary celebration, host Maria Burnett is joined by three leaders shaping the future direction of World Urban Parks: Mark Bowater, Michael Boland, and Hannah Chapman-Carr.
Ten Years of Parks, People and Purpose: Part I
As WUP celebrates its tenth birthday, we’re taking you behind the scenes to uncover the story of how a global parks movement was born, and where it might go next.









