In this episode recorded live at the Urban Future 2024 conference, Anna Wierzbicka, Director at the City of Łódź in Poland, discussed with us the city's history, its transition to addressing climate issues, and the importance of community involvement in urban development.

She emphasised the challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, economic growth, and collaborative efforts with other cities and stakeholders.

Overview of the episode:

[00:02:55] Teaser Question: "If your city were an animal, which animal would it be?"

[00:05:55] Our guest's background.

[00:09:00] Discussion on the biggest challenges Łódź is facing.

[00:13:04] Achievements of the European Climate Pact and its impact.

[00:15:09] Cross-sector collaboration in Łódź.

[00:17:16] Balancing economic growth and sustainability.

[00:22:28] Communicating the urgency of climate action.

[00:24:16] Examples of successful initiatives in Łódź.

[00:28:46] Anticipating future technological changes and challenges.

[00:32:42] Inspire Us: our guest shares a story, a quote, or anything that has inspired them recently.

[00:33:21] Ending Question: "To you, what is a Smart City?"

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