What does the future of play and parks look like in one of the world’s most dynamic cities?

In this special episode of PodParks, host Maria Burnett sits down with Dr Ahmet Cemil Tepe, a landscape architect, academic, and key figure behind the Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025 and the World Urban Parks Symposium. Together, they explore the ideas shaping parks and public spaces in Istanbul - from new approaches to play to the global collaborations driving innovation in urban landscapes.

This conversation follows the Landscape Istanbul Fair 2025 (8–11 October 2025), which brought together international experts, designers, and thought leaders for four days of insight, inspiration, and connection. This year’s event also marks the 10-year anniversary of World Urban Parks, celebrating a decade of leadership in urban nature and liveable cities worldwide.