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DeconstrucciónUrban Futures: Building Cities for People and Planet with Andrew Quarrie – S2E05Today I’m joined by Andrew, Founder and CEO of Urblandia, a platform that unites voices across the real estate and design industry to rethink how we shape our cities.He is also the mind behind the Urbanism Summit, an annual event since 2017 dedicated to sparking impactful ideas in the areas of development and new urbanism.The objective of today’s conversation is to reflect on whether our cities are truly being planned for human evolution, sustainability, adaptive development, regeneration, and human well-being.
2025-10-041h 00
UrblandiaLani Adeoye: Heritage by DesignLani Adeoye is an award-winning designer and the founder of Studio-Lani, a design brand spanning sculpture, lighting, furniture, fashion and assistance devices. While her practice is multifaceted, it is consistently rooted in the ethos of connection, drawing individuals in on a deeper level, nurturing and celebrating shared human values. Her creative process seamlessly blends the rhythmic warmth of her Nigerian heritage and echoes of time-honored craftsmanship with a futuristic approach. This results in timeless objects that harmonize with a universal melody while remaining deeply attuned to a sense of place. Lani's hybrid mindset and experimental approach allow h...
2025-04-1431 min
UrblandiaMarcus Ducheine: Farming the FutureThis episode is a throwback/unreleased conversation from 2020.
About Marcus Ducheine
Cofounder, Greenhaus Foods
linkedin.com/in/marcusducheine
• Serve as Sales Executive to prospective and existing clients, uncover business challenges or goals, driver revenue and recommend investment in plant based alternatives and proteins for food establishments, hospitals, and meal preparation companies.• Responsible for recruitment of net new clients and manufacturing prospects to add to our portfolio of growth with existing accounts, specifically growing small and medium-sized businesses in the southwest region.•Developed master networking skills in order...
2023-08-2226 min
Blocks and Talks | LEGO© PodcastInterview with Quarrie's WorkshopAndrew interviews Filipe AKA Quarrie's Workshop, a talented MOC builder specializing in Lego Star Wars builds.
2023-07-0633 min
Blocks and Talks | LEGO© PodcastInterview with Quarrie's WorkshopAndrew interviews Filipe AKA Quarrie's Workshop, a talented MOC builder specializing in Lego Star Wars builds.
2023-07-0633 min
My Fourth Act PodcastE99 | Andrew Quarrie | Why I Am Passionate About Rethinking Urban LifeAndrew Quarrie is a Jamaican-born serial entrepreneur who champions equitable neighborhoods. He is the CEO/Founder of URBLANDIA - a needs analysis platform for real estate development.Andrew hosts his widely distributed podcast - also titled “URBLANDIA" - where he focuses on social impact entrepreneurship within urban development. In 2016 Andrew also created and began hosting the annual Urbanism Summit, a conference and event series designed to cultivate transformative ideas for a new urbanism, with a strong emphasis on people and planet.www.events.urblandia.com
2023-05-0435 min
UrblandiaArtist Nate Dee: art in public places, activism, and more.This is an unreleased throwback episode from 2020.
Born and raised in South Florida, Nathan Delinois (Nate Dee) has numerous influences... this includes his Haitian background and the use of color in a lot of Haitian art, as well as in street art. The design quality of the Art Nouveau movement and the drama of Greek art from the Hellenistic. These elements can be seen in his work. Additionally, he takes some influences from the pop surrealists.
2022-12-0729 min
The Big Idea BoxEp 40 - Brainfood with David Koretz of PlumToday's episode features David Koretz, the Founder & CEO of Plum, the company delivering perfect wine by the glass in luxury homes and hotel rooms around the World. Moderated by Andrew Quarrie, founder of Urbanism Summit, we learn how artificial intelligence and innovation is shifting the tech industry. David was previously the Founder & CEO of Mykonos Software, which was acquired by Juniper Networks in 2012 for $80 million. Under his leadership, Mykonos was awarded the Wall Street Journal Innovation Award. Following the company’s acquisition, he served as the Corporate VP of Products & Strategy for Juniper’s security business. David is the inve...
2020-08-251h 14
Lessons via LeadersEpisode 18: A New Era of New Urbanism with Andrew Quarrie - CEO/Founder of Urblandia and The Urbanism SummitI’m really excited for today’s episode as we have Andrew Quarrie,CEO/Founder of Urblandia and the Urbanism Summit, A platform and event serving as a catalyst for the future of conscious urbanization. Andrew has had an amazing career that has spanned over a decade as a multifaceted creative. He’s worked on projects with both regional and national companies and now pours most of his energy into both Urblandia and Urbanism Summit. At the Urbanism Summit, Andrew is focused on helping people and the planet with action based discussions, shaping the sustainability narrative...
2020-08-1353 min
UrblandiaA Conversation with Artist, Axel VoidGuest\\ Axel Void
Axel Void (Alejandro Hugo Dorda Mevs) was born in Miami in 1986 to a Haitian mother and a Spanish father. He was raised in Spain from the age of three, where he was strongly influenced by classical painting and drawing. Axel Void has been in contact with graffiti writing since 1999. He studied Fine Arts in Cádiz, Granada, and Sevilla, and based himself in Berlin until moving to Miami in 2013, where he currently resides.
Axel is a multimedia artist driven by a passionate interest in the art of storytelling. Inspired by truth in a...
2020-08-0639 min
UrblandiaAn Architectural Visualist and His American Experience, Azeez BakareBorn of Nigerian heritage in the United States, Azeez chose the career path of architectural visualizations and photography as his storytelling and purpose-driven medium. Here is a slice of his American experience so far.
Guest\\ Azeez Bakare
Azeez Bakare is a 3D Artist, Photographer, and Videographer who helps firms, agencies, developers, and solopreneurs translate their ideas into high-quality visualization. Spending over 9 years in the industry, Azeez knows that quality in visualization matters. Azeez secured a lead role at top Architecture/Engineering firm, HOK, and 3D visualist position with emmy-award winning agency, DBOX.
2020-06-1336 min
UrblandiaArchitecture and the Social Justice Narrative, Germane BarnesA conversation about the current state of the architectural design profession and its institutional and educational biases. How far has the profession evolved and the work that still needs to be done within the context of inclusivity and social justice? Listen and join the conversation - leave your comments and questions.
Guest\\ Germane Barnes
Germane Barnes is an Assistant Professor and the Director of The Community, Housing & Identity Lab (CHIL) at the University of Miami. He is also the Director of Studio Barnes, a research and design practice that investigates the connection between architecture and i...
2020-06-0932 min
UrblandiaReforming the Fashion Industry, Jordana GuimarãesA conversation about sustainability and inclusivity challenges within the fashion industry.
Guest\\ Jordana Guimarães, Co-Founder at FASHINNOVATION
Over 15 years experience as a Marketing, Sales & Public Relations Director in the lifestyle & fashion industries and recently co-founded FASHINNOVATION: a platform showcasing innovations via ways of technology, shaping the fashion industry. Strong focus on sustainability, women empowerment & inclusivity.
About Urblandia
Urblandia is an emerging platform focused on amplifying impact entrepreneurship. Join us on urblandia.com
2020-06-0531 min
UrblandiaWhy It Takes a Village, Melissa MeadeWe tend to have many blind spots when it comes to identifying and prioritizing problems within our cities. Sometimes this can be attributed to a lack of awareness, not just personal or institutional interest.
"It takes a village" is more than just a famous African Proverb used on email signatures and distributed by memes on social media, but its literal meaning could help tackle issues such as foster care challenges within our built environment. Community impact also requires careful "village" planning in urban development. Listen as we explore some of the nuances of creating impact within the f...
2020-05-2329 min
UrblandiaHyper Localization and Community Redevelopment, Keon WilliamsDisparities exist almost everywhere in our global society. In this episode, we take a look at how community redevelopment factors into the future of underserved local neighborhoods, such as Overtown - located in the heart of Miami's urban core.
About Our Guest
Keon Williams is a native of Miami, Florida, born in the heart of one of Florida’s oldest Black communities named Overtown. Mr. Williams is a 2008 graduate of Bethune- Cookman University with a degree in Politic Science. Mr. Williams also holds a certificate in Community Real Estate Development from the University of South Fl...
2020-05-1741 min
UrblandiaA Vicious Cycle by Design, Derrick Scott, Ph.DOn this episode we take a look at how the state of political and economic systems keep abusing its greatest asset, the human capital. This is often made more apparent during times of crisis, not just during a pandemic.
Derrick Scott, Ph.D
Lecturer | Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs | Florida International University (FIU)
Ph.D University of Maryland College Park
GIS, Urban Geography, Geo-Economics/Politics, Housing issues, New-Urbanism, Smart Growth, Areas; West Indies, US Cities, Sub-Saharan Africa.
Urblandia is an emerging p...
2020-05-1036 min
UrblandiaReframing the Future of Public Spaces. Guests: Meg Daly, Clyde Higgs, and Arnaud Karsenti.The lasting psychological impact resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly challenge our future societal behaviors, especially how we gather. We explore how public spaces could strategically and reassuringly reopen for use and programming; serving as a catalyst for the mental healing and well-being of our communities to safely reconnect. Joined by Meg Daly (Founder of Friends of the Underline), Clyde Higgs (CEO of Atlanta Beltline), and Arnaud Karsenti (Managing Principal of 13th Floor Investments). We discussed reframing the future of public spaces. Listen to the conversation now.
Urblandia is an emerging platform f...
2020-04-2945 min
UrblandiaSocial Impact Urban Development, Avra JainAbout Avra Jain
With a career path that has taken her from bond trading on Wall Street to developing properties along some of Miami's trendiest streets, Avra Jain has earned a reputation for identifying the next it neighborhood. The recipient of three Sundance Film Awards for the documentary Dark Days, this industrial engineering graduate from Purdue University develops projects based around two of her favorite pursuits: art and architecture. Jain suggests “Through art and architecture, life and lifestyle are integrated. Through life and lifestyle, communities and neighborhoods are created.” To date, that vision has resulted in numerous bouti...
2020-04-2238 min
UrblandiaSustainable and Resilient Architecture in a Post-Pandemic World. Featuring Jaya Kader, AIA, LEED APThe future of sustainable and resilient architecture in a post-pandemic world - while preparing for pandemics or system shockers.
About Jaya Kader
Jaya Kader is the founding principal of KZ architecture. Born and raised In San Jose Costa Rica, she spent 15 years in Boston before moving to Miami. She earned a Master of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1988 and is currently a member of its Alumni Council. Throughout her professional tenure, and under the tutelage of world-renown mentors, Jaya has worked on numerous projects including public libraries, schools, m...
2020-04-1526 min
UrblandiaCOVID-19 and the Future of Real Estate Development. Tony Cho, Founder & CEO of Metro 1In this episode, we explore the future of "impact entrepreneurship" and its role in real estate investing and development.
About Tony Cho
Impact Entrepreneur, Real Estate Innovator & Community Builder
Tony Cho is the founder and CEO of Metro 1, a forward-thinking real estate brokerage, management, and development firm focused on shaping neighborhoods and developing sustainable cities in South Florida and beyond. The company has completed over $2.5 billion in real estate transactions since 2005 and has been recognized every year since 2011 as one of the top 25 commercial real estate firms by South Florida B...
2020-04-0829 min
UrblandiaMitchell Joachim, Ph.D., Assoc. AIA, Co-founder of TerreformI'm excited to kick off our first season and episode of Urblandia with guest Mitchell Joachim of Terreform, NYC! Listen as we discuss the future of urban development within the context of putting people and the planet first.
About Terreform
Terreform ONE [Open Network Ecology] is a nonprofit architecture and urban design research-based
consulting group. We endeavour to combat the extinction of all planetary species through pioneering acts of design.
Our projects aim to illuminate the environmental possibilities of habitats, cities and landscapes across the globe.
2020-04-0128 min
The Big Idea BoxEp 20 - Brainfood with John Santiago of M8 AgencyJohn Santiago is the co-founder of M8, a leading digital advertising agency throughout the Americas that combines storytelling, insights, and technology to create experiences that connect brands with consumers who are now living their lives on screens. Moderated by Andrew Quarrie, founder of Urbanism Summit, a web platform where digital marketers are creative agencies' source to freelance content writing.
Here are the topics addressed and timestamps: 1:55 Intro to M8, and Differences between Miami and New York 12:44 Latin American Business, Influence, and the Future of Advertising 23:46 Lessons as an Entrepreneur and Failure 32:53 Shifting the Influence of Advertising 46:09 Q...
2019-10-281h 12