In this episode, we're headed to Tangier, Morocco. My co-host Naziha Nasrin and I speak with Amine Houari of Think Tanger, a non-profit cultural agency shaping Tangier's development through art, research, and collaboration. Together, we discuss crucial topics such as creative insurgency, planning in suburban contexts in Toronto (Scarborough) and Tangier (Bir Chifa), multicultural approaches to community development, and insights for other cultural planning organizations. Additionally, we offer advice for Western cities planning for diverse cultural contexts.

Key insights from the episode include:

• Planning in multicultural cities and suburbs 

• The importance of people-centred practices to urban/suburban development

• Think Tanger's StudioCity program and how it promotes dialogue, arts, city-building, and neighbourhood pride in Tangier

• The foundational elements of Think Tanger's approach to fostering a more inclusive and engaged community

• Exploring the colonial history of Tangier and its impact on the city's culture and built environment

• How Think Tanger uses publications like their magazine MAKAN and their store KIOSK alongside residency programs to support the decolonization of arts and culture in the city

• Crafting inclusive approaches that resonate with the unique cultural and historical context of a city

• Strengthening cultural programming and development through strategic collaborations and financial support

• Inclusive approaches to cultural planning

Guest: Amine Houari of Think Tanger