Where Urban Planning, Cities, Hip Hop Culture and Community Development conversations live. The Streets are Planning Podcast highlights the unheard voices, stories and impact of community leaders working in cities and neighborhoods across the globe.
SPIN Streets & Mobility WebsiteIG: @ridespinTwitter: @ridespinLakeshia Wright, AICPRide Wit Me- Nelly & City Spud
AZ-I'm Back The Streets Are Planning WebsiteIG: thestreetsareplanningTwitter: @streetsplanning
Frank Romo LinkedInTwitter: https://twitter.com/romo_GISIG: https://www.instagram.com/frank_romo_RomoGIS: For Business Inquiries and ProjectsPriority MapsMapping the Black Lives Matter Movement: www.blm-map.comRace & Policing: Fatal Encounters with Police 2015-2020: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f5318cabf50d4abb9bdb112e666c1e2aSecondary MapsRace & Policing: Data Comparison 2015-2020 - https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/88652e40457d4b0a9a77d4c957944706Race & Policing PDF or ISSUU link
Allen PennimanIG: @al.isaakTwitter: @justpenniesEast Warren Planning StudyRedressing Racist Policies to Implement Equity-driven Revitalization
In Today's Season 2 Finale Episode, our Host J. Ruffin interviews Detroit Native Nina Idemudia,AICP & Assistant Commissioner with the City of Chicago's Planning & Development Department. We talk about her Career and discuss housing issues.Inspired by the Judas & Black Messiah Soundtrack song "Something Ain't Right" by Masego, J.I.D and Rapsody.Nina Idemudia, AICPIG: @aplannerwithapurpose "Something Ain't Right" by Masego, JID & Rapsody
In Today's NWA "Express Yourself" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Los Angeles based Urban Planner Jonathan Pacheco Bell. We discuss his Embedded Planning praxis, his Career arc, recent article and his newly launched solo/freelance venture C1TYPLANN3R Company! This is an Episode that you don't want to miss!!Jonathan Pacheco BellEmbedded Planning Returns to ELARATwitter: C1tyPlann3rIG: C1tyPlann3rExpress Yourself- NWA
New Episode dropping today with our guest Alondra Alvizo! Alondra is a Community and Economic Development Leader in SW Detroit. She shares her insights on Environmental and Food justice issues with our Host J. Ruffin. You don't want to miss this Dej Loaf and Gunna "No Ceilings" Inspired Episode!Alondra AlvizoAlondra @ MSU ExtensionDej Loaf ft. Gunna "No Ceilings"
Today's episode features Gordon Linton,MPA - Planner I for Stockbridge, GA! We talk his introduction to Planning, Zoning and oh yeah Black Panther. You don't want to miss this "All The Stars"-Kendrick Lamar & SZA inspired episode. Gordon LintonIG: @mrfloridaboy30
Our Host J. Ruffin sat down for an Environmental Justice Conversation with Jeremy Orr, Senior Staff Attorney with The National Resources Defense Council and Gabriel Jones Environmental Justice Consultant. Jeremy OrrGabriel Jones
On Today's Nipsey Hussle "Down as a Great" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Urban Planner/Urban Designer Desiree "Dee" Powell. We discuss her introduction to Urban Planning, Black Planners & Allies zoom calls, Blckspces.com, being grounded in community and why Urban Planners should get shoe endorsements!Desiree D. Powell LinkedInBLCKSPCESIG: @thedee_p
Our Host J. Ruffin connects with Mick Dumke a Reporter/Columnist with ProPublica Illinois/Midwest. The discussion centers around Mick's article "How a Chicago Political Hangout Went From Bustling to Boarded Up-Even After the City Promised Help". This is a follow-up to our previous Episode with Tony Briscoe on the East Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago.ProPublica Illinois Discussed ArticleMick.Dumke@propublica.orghttps://twitter.com/mickeyd1971
In Today's Pharrell Williams "Freedom" Inspired Episode our Host J. Ruffin connects with Chase Cantrell. Chase is the Executive Director of Building Community Value to discuss his organizations role assisting Detroiters with gaining real estate development knowledge to improve their neighborhood and build wealth.Chase CantrellBuilding Community ValueFREEDOM- Pharrell Williams
On today's episode our Host J. Ruffin sits down with Urban Planner Gisla Augustin aka Gigi the Planner! Gigi gives valuable insight into her path to becoming an Urban Planner and we get to hear more about her brand building. Episode is inspired by "Shining" ~ DJ Khaled ft. Beyonce & Jay-ZAbout Gisla AugustinStandards and Procedures for Black PlannersGigi Workshops & Merch
Alex RamirezLA MásCholula, MX
Authentically DetroitEastside Community NetworkDonna GivensOrlando Bailey @ Bridge Detroit
Tony Briscoe LinkedInTony @ ProPublica: tony.briscoe@propublica.orgTweet Tony @_tonybriscoeDisinvested (ProPublica Illinois)East Garfield ParkChi City: Common
Glenn Wilson LinkedInCommunities First Inc.Communities First Youtube ChannelI Can- Nas God's Son AlbumU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Resources: Kay Cheng: @hikaychenghttps://www.kay-cheng.com/new-page-1Join Spin: https://www.spin.app/Spin resources for Communities: https://www.spin.app/programs Episode inspired by Slide from Sada Baby's -Skuba Sada 2 Album.https://youtu.be/tQUYo4UCYS0
Politico Article: FDT- YG & Nipsey Hussle Video (I do not own the rights to the above song)Instagram Follow: @gigitheplanner@embeddedplanning@equitymatterspodcastWalking the Racial Equity Walk
I have resisted talking about my personal and professional anxiety during these turbulent times because my internal voice always told me the timing was not right. I convinced myself that I would be looked at as a pariah, if I did not take the time to think out properly every syllable of what I wanted to communicate to you.
Heart of the City Jay-Z, Producer Kanye WestProperty Rights for Song belong to 2007, Rocafella Records, LLC
Welcome to the Tupac Inspired Picture Me Rollin Episode where our host J. Ruffin discusses Smart Mobility with Justin Snowden. PIcture Me RollingLime ScootersBird ScootersBoaz BikesMoGo Bike Access Pass
This is a Young Jeezy inspired Episode where our host J. Ruffin gives a few insights on things to think about when you consider Urban Planning and mentorship. https://www.planetizen.com/topschoolsSeen it All- Young Jeezy ft. Jay-Z
My Way Home is inspired by the Common interlude of the same name from Kanye West's Late Registration Album. Our host J. Ruffin rides solo on this joint! What is Affordable Housing, what tools exist, why is there a crisis and what can we do is all explored in this episode.
In this Outkast inspired Freestyle Episode, our Host J. Ruffin discusses why it's important to tell our stories of community, research and best practices in communities of color.Da Art of Storytelling
Freestyle Episode Inspired by Jay-Z's song Family Feud from the 4:44 album that is addressing the Colin Kaepernick and Jay-Z friction. To quote Hov.....NOBODY wins when the Family Feuds. Family Feud Video Make sure you check out the video for Family Feud, just click the link.
This Episode highlights D'Marco Ansari who keeps it 100% real on his first trip outside of Detroit and his reflection his first international experience in Europe.
J. Cole Neighbors Video Click Me HEAVY by Kiese Laymon Click to learn more America Ferrera TED Talk Click to Listen
One Mic- Nas Song inspiration for this freestyle episode.
This Episode is inspired by Dom Kennedy's "Pleeze" which features the late great Nipsey Hussle. Pleeze-Dom Kennedy ft. Nipsey
Hard Knock Life Video
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