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Challenger Cities EP80: The Materials of Cities with Saurabh Mangla
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- Challenger Cities
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- May 12, 2026
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- 2731
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Summary
This is a bit of a different episode because we're talking about what cities are made of, rather than how we make our cities. I had the pleasure of meeting Saurabh Mangla on a day where I was hot, tired and just wanted a beer. But getting the story of his materials lab and how he's working to explore how cities use their materials more effectively, efficiently and in many ways, delightfully is a good reviver. We talk about Singapore, India and how material resources can be an excellent way for cities to demonstrate their Challenger mindset.