The Life-Sized City is the world's first documentary series dedicated to urbanism, offering a unique glimpse into how cities are transformed by the people who live in them. The charismatic host, Danish urbanist Mikael Colville-Andersen, guides viewers through 23 cities across 4 seasons, meeting with the citizensâlocal activists, innovative planners, and everyday individualsâwho are driving the change they need and deserve. Each episode unveils the powerful stories of community-driven urban innovation that are reshaping cities into more livable and lovable spaces. This series celebrates the global tapestry of urban landscapes being reimagined from the ground up.
Mikael Colville-Andersen is an urban designer, author, public speaker and TV host. He has worked in over 100 cities around the world - designing bicycle-infrastructure and working in many other aspects of urban design.