The Life-Sized City - S03 - Taipei - Full Episode

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In this thought-provoking Season 3 episode of The Life-Sized City, Danish #urbanist Mikael Colville-Andersen ventures to Taipei, a city often overlooked when it comes to innovative urbanism but bursting with bold experiments and grassroots activism. As Mikael takes us through the streets of this sprawling metropolis, he uncovers how Taipei is tackling its unique set of challenges, from rapid urban growth to its residents’ desire for a more human-centric city.

The episode kicks off by exploring the dramatic transformation Taipei has undergone since the lifting of martial law in 1987. Once stifled by authoritarian control, the city has blossomed into a vibrant hub for social movements, environmental activism, and urban experimentation. Mikael meets with key figures from Taipei’s social movements, including advocates for indigenous rights and the #LGBTQ+ community, as they explain how these movements are shaping the city's public spaces and social consciousness.

One of the major highlights of this episode is Taipei’s ongoing battle to preserve and expand its green spaces in the face of rampant urban development. Mikael follows local environmentalists who are leading the charge in reclaiming abandoned lots and turning them into much-needed parks and urban gardens. The episode also takes a deep dive into Taipei’s focus on sustainability, from its cutting-edge recycling programs to ambitious plans for increasing renewable energy use throughout the city.

Mikael also uncovers how Taipei’s residents are embracing tactical urbanism to reclaim public spaces from the grip of cars and developers. From community-driven pop-up events to pedestrian-friendly street transformations, this episode showcases how grassroots urbanism is reshaping Taipei’s urban landscape and fostering a sense of community.

Taipei’s future is front and center as the episode concludes with a conversation about the city's unique approach to urban mobility. Mikael discusses the city’s expanding cycling infrastructure and the success of the YouBike system, a public bike-sharing program that has dramatically increased sustainable transportation options for its residents.

Through candid interviews, striking visuals, and Mikael’s expert insights, this episode reveals the innovative solutions Taipei is crafting in its quest to become a truly “life-sized” city—one that puts its people first.

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0:00 Intro
2:51 City Hall & LGBT
7:31 Kids Designing for Kids
13:59 Public Transport & Cycling
18:48 Recycling Champions
19:48 Recycled Architecture
24:03 Measuring Air Pollution
28:56 Digital Activism G0V
31:45 Green Spaces
35:32 Architecture & Heritage
38:30 Shezidao vs Developers
43:31 Food Waste & Homelessness
49:20 Tattoo & Outro


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#綠地
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#戰術性都市主義
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#LGBTQ權利
#回收革命
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