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 Are you interested in individual steps as strengths for the future of cities? What do you think how we can be brave in political decisions for thinking long term? How can we create the right to live in the city for everyone?

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Summary of the interview with Emil Melles, civil engineer and my father. We talked about his vision for the future of cities, liveability, accessibility, urban air becoming unbreathable, and many more.

Emil Melles is an accomplished civil engineer with decades of experience in urban development and infrastructure projects across Hungary. Since earning his degree from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics in 1980, Emil has held various leadership roles and he has been instrumental in overseeing and managing complex projects such as city rehabilitations, flood protection measures, and significant municipal investments. His career is marked by a strong commitment to improving urban environments, ensuring project efficiency, and fostering sustainable development. Emil is also a dedicated family man, music enthusiast, and lifelong learner with a passion for exploring new ideas in his field. And last, but not least, he is my father, so it was especially exciting to interview him about these questions.

Connecting episodes you might be interested in:

• No.069 – Interview with Dr Éva Kereszty about urban accessibility
• No.156 – Interview with Fanni Melles, future of cities researcher
• No.200 – NeurodiverCity panel conversation

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