Following the launch of its Forestia urban brand, MIK Group has officially unveiled ‘In Motion’ – an engaging podcast series dedicated to exploring urban living spaces. The platform convenes leading experts, researchers, and architects to share diverse perspectives on modern living amidst constantly evolving urban landscapes.
Steering away from conventional real estate narratives focused solely on project sales or market trends, ‘In Motion’ opens with thought-provoking, fundamental questions: What defines the identity of a land? What makes a city truly livable? And how can historical and cultural values continue to enrich today’s living environments?
These core themes resonate throughout the series as MIK Group invites guest speakers to engage in open conversations. Rather than treating real estate purely as commercial products, ‘In Motion’ approaches urban development through the lenses of culture, architecture, art, planning, and human experience. Each episode offers an unscripted, reflective space where speakers share personal memories, professional insights, and visions for preserving cultural heritage while driving urban growth.
The 6-episode podcast series will be broadcast periodically across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and MIK Group’s official YouTube channel.
The inaugural episode, titled ‘Urban Memories’, is now live, featuring an inspiring conversation between independent researcher and journalist Truong Uyen Ly and Mr. Nguyen Dung Minh, Deputy General Director of MIK Group.
Spurred by nostalgia – the chiming streetcars of historic Hanoi, old residential blocks, narrow alleys, and shared generational courtyards – the dialogue unfolds a broader perspective on the relationship between human life and cityscapes.
Drawing from personal stories, the speakers reflect on the intersection of past and present, weighing rapid urbanization against timeless cultural values. As MIK Group emphasizes, the objective is not romantic nostalgia for a bygone Hanoi, but finding meaningful ways to integrate local heritage, lifestyle, and identity into contemporary living environments.
A representative of MIK Group shared: ‘The core objective is preserving a region’s historical values, identity, and stories while reinterpreting them through a modern design language. As we build new urban areas, we want these heritage narratives to remain vibrant and present in everyday modern life.’
According to MIK Group, this philosophy formed the cornerstone of the Forestia brand launch, where local culture served as the starting point for master planning, architectural design, and community building.
Through ‘In Motion’, MIK Group aims to create a collaborative platform for urbanists, architects, and lifestyle enthusiasts to connect, exchange ideas, and shape multi-dimensional visions for the future of cities.
Believing that a city is defined not merely by concrete buildings or transport infrastructure, but by its stories, collective memories, and human connections, MIK Group remains dedicated to nurturing these intangibles throughout its urban development journey.
LISTEN NOW: The first episode, ‘Urban Memories’, is now officially streaming on MIK Group’s YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/C9xImCh5Exk?si=cRp6whqwTh2uiY1Z
Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to catch upcoming episodes in the series.
