Why is change in our cities so hard and can transformation happen despite resistance?

Published on January 15, 2026

Why is change in our cities so hard and can transformation happen despite resistance?  

 

In the latest podcast episode on the Urban Mobility Explained (UMX) YouTube channel, “Can we transform our cities despite resistance to change?”, experts George Liu, Xavier Matilla Ayala, Benjamin Büttner and Carolyn Daher discuss why urban change often faces pushback and how cities can move forward. With examples from Barcelona and Munich, the episode explores mobility, public health and citizen participation.  

 

Watch the episode now on the Urban Mobility Explained YouTube channel and let us know how your city is dealing with change in the comments – Watch the video here!

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