PARKnerships: Building Parks with Purpose, Play, and Shared Responsibility In this episode of PodParks, Maria Burnett is joined by Beo Raven Bensurto, Park Operations Superintendent at the National Parks Development Committee, to explore how partnerships can unlock the full potential of parks for communities. Drawing on his work across national park systems, Beo shares how...
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Designing Across Cultures, Contexts, and Complexity with Ceylan Belek Ombregt
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.
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.
Lessons from the Field 2025: What We Learned About People and Parks
Season 3 of PodParks has been a year-long exploration of how parks shape cities, communities, and everyday life. Across this season, we’ve spoken with leaders, practitioners, and emerging voices working in very different contexts, but grappling with shared questions about equity, access, health, and the role of urban nature. From the challenges of building a...









