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Perry Walker, co-creator of Democs and Win-Win Workout, joins the Architectural Democracy Podcast to explore why real democracy begins in conversation—not just voting. From participatory festivals to empathy-driven debate formats, Walker shares his vision for scaling meaningful public dialogue across Europe.

Finnish architect Mona Schalin dives into the evolving challenges of democratic city planning. Drawing from her award-winning renovation work and deep engagement in public discourse—like her critique of the secretive Elielinaukio development—Schalin reflects on the balance between top-down authority and grassroots participation.

The term circular economy has become a buzzword in sustainability discourse, praised as a catch-all solution to environmental degradation and overconsumption. But beneath the surface of optimism lies a more complex reality