Podcasts about Beltline

Podcast 288 – Smart Branding and Apartment Density Transformed Chamblee Over the Last Decade – Van Pappas   Chamblee has rebranded, reimagined, and revitalized itself. Van Pappas shares how smart city planning and a bold branding push turned an industrial corridor into one of North DeKalb's hottest areas. The key? Apartment density, a clear identity, and big community pride. Van was there from the start, on the branding committee that helped bring the iconic red Chamblee sign to Peachtree Boulevard. He explains how signage isn't just decoration, it is declaration.   Van also dives into starting his Chamblee Area Restaurant Review Facebook Group during Covid, and growing it nearly as large as my Dunwoody version. What began as a way to support struggling restaurants became a digital town square, where locals post reviews and swap recommendations.   The Chamblee Rail Trail is more than a sidewalk. Van breaks down how the trail is expanding to connect key parts of the city and tie into a larger regional network. With plans to link Chamblee to Doraville's Assembly development, Brookhaven's greenways, and eventually the BeltLine, the trail is redefining how locals experience the city, without ever getting in a car.   Learn more about Van: oxygenfinancial.com/van-pappas   https://whatsupdunwoody.com/podcast-288-smart-branding-and-apartment-density-transformed-chamblee-over-the-last-decade-van-pappas     What's Up Dunwoody Links:  

It dawned on me yesterday, while showing a house in Kennesaw for a mom sending her kids off to college not far away, that Georgia's political inhibitions towards rail transit continues to cost families like this one thousands per month for years, and unnecessarily. It's that sort of lack of vision - at the city level in Atlanta, the metro region, and of course, the state, that puts an undo burden on everyday Georgia families and it just got me to thinking about Atlanta mayor Andre DIckens' misfire on Beltline rail and the "dream big, aim high" appetite of Senator Jason Esteves, the early contender for the Democratic Party's gubernatorial nomination. More on that in a bit ...Meanwhile, there's a new Senate candidate on the right, and it isn't Marjorie Taylor Greene (thank God). With so many names in or out, the pundits on Sunday's "The Georgia Gang" had plenty to tongue-wag about so I eavesdropped on the conversation & added a little commentary of my own. ------So a former Beltline VP of planning - Beth McMillan - penned an op/ed in the Sunday AJC laying waste to Mayor Dickens' pivot on the in-city rail project he's now dooming to decades more in "wait, if at all." Kudos to her for bringing the receipts. It's that sort of decision that - in my mind - sours the Democratic party brand, which - as you'll hear - is very much on my mind today.

Chantelle Rytter, creator of the Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade and founder of the Krewe of the Grateful Gluttons discusses the 15th annual Beltline Lantern Parade which is on May 3 on the Beltline’s Southwest Trail. Plus, we unveil the future of City Lights on WABE, “The City Lights Collective.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the April 22 edition: Kemp signs two new bills limiting lawsuits in Georgia; this could be a good year for Georgia crops; and will the imagined rail link for Atlanta's Beltline ever come to fruition?

La gran ciudad y el campo suelen ser conceptos excluyentes. Por su ubicación, clima y amor por los árboles, la capital del estado de Georgia es una excepción: casi la mitad del término municipal está cubierto de árboles. El bosque asoma en enormes espacios como Piedmont Park y el jardín botánico, en los frondosos laterales de muchas calles o en la enorme franja de naturaleza del BeltLine, antigua línea férrea rehabilitada como vía verde a lo largo de decenas de kilómetros. Podemos identificar infinidad de especies, incluido el melocotonero, que da nombre a una de las arterias principales (Peachtree Street) y presta su fruto como emblema y apodo a esta ciudad: The Big Peach. Una de sus habitantes, la filóloga y profesora Shannon Williams, nos acompaña junto a su pareja, Francisco Espinosa. Con ellos visitamos el Parque Olímpico del Centenario, legado de los juegos olímpicos de 1996, y el surtido de atracciones que tiene en su perímetro: una noria gigante, la sede central del canal CNN, estadios, un descomunal acuario y el contiguo Mundo de Coca-Cola, exhibición permanente sobre esta marca de raíz atlantesa. A unos pasos encontramos el Centro para los Derechos Civiles y Humanos, que mantiene vivo el espíritu de un ciudadano ejemplar, el premio Nobel de la Paz Martin Luther King. Su casa natal y otros lugares ligados a su biografía se reúnen en un parque histórico nacional que recorremos de la mano de Julie Galle. También contamos con las voces de otras residentes: Vanessa Álamo, Swani González y Ana Mari Toro. Descubrimos mercados y restaurantes en Krog Street Market y Ponce City Market; barrios inspiradores como el East Side, Midtown o el lujoso Buckhead; y propuestas culturales de la talla del High Museum of Art. Cerramos ruta en Roswell, encantador suburbio del norte de Atlanta que conserva construcciones anteriores a la guerra civil de Estados Unidos.Escuchar audio

It's been a minute since 'Atlanta Voice' editor-in-chief Donnell Suggs and I last spoke, and with so much to discuss, today seemed like as good a day as any to reconnect. Suggs got to spend a wire-to-wire day with Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens recently, so naturally, I had questions. With his re-election campaign's coffers brimming with cash, is that positive or negative in the eyes of Atlantans? Will 'Cop City' be a drag for him? His 11th hour pivot on 'Beltline rail?' Recent word that former mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is looking into a gubernatorial run had me wondering if she's more popular with the Atlanta voter base than conventional wisdom might bely. Will Senator Jon Ossoff lose support from black voters because of attack ads targeting his vote on trans sports participants?Will looming tariff costs to the average American household keep folks from traveling this summer? Like to the new Universal Epic Universe theme park journalists like Suggs had the opportunity to get a sneak peak of?

Bex Scott welcomes guest Lulu from Lulu J Vintage, a vintage costume jewelry collector and seller, to the show to teach her all about the joys of vintage costume jewelry. Lulu started collecting when she was sixteen years old and worked at the Carol Tanenbaum Vintage Jewelry Collection through high school and university. She learned from amazing mentors about the history of jewelry and developed her own collection before starting to sell on Instagram last year. Bex finds out what jewelry Lulu loves best, her philosophy on collecting, and tips for testing authenticity. Lulu describes herself as a “very passionate collector” and her love of vintage costume jewelry shines through in her conversation with Bex. She describes some of her favorite vintage pieces and why she prefers certain styles over others. Though she says she's not a fashion historian, Lulu teaches Bex quite a lot about the history of costume jewelry and styles through the years. Bex learns about the current brooch resurgence, French designer Léa Stein, how to locate the lost mate of her solo Sherman earring, and how to test for true Bakelite. Lulu stresses that collecting should be about what someone loves, and what they're passionate about, not simply focused on what will sell or what's valuable. Join Bex and Lulu for a deep dive into vintage costume jewelry.Resources discussed in this episode:“Vintage Jewellery: Collecting and Wearing Designer Classics” by Caroline CoxKenneth J Lane vintageAvon rose broochCaroline Tanenbaum Vintage CollectionLéa Stein“Sherman Jewelry History” on VintageJewelryGirl.com“6 Ways to Identify Bakelite” by Pamela Wiggins on TheSpruceCrafts.comJoyce's ClosetBEX VintageMr. Mansfield Vintage—Contact Lulu | Lulu J VintageInstagram: @lulujvintageContact Rebecca Scott | Pyrex With Bex: Website: PyrexWithBex.comInstagram: @pyrexwithbex—TranscriptBex Scott: [00:00:02] Hey everybody, it's Bex Scott and welcome to the Pyrex with Bex podcast where you guessed it, I talk about vintage Pyrex, but also all things vintage housewares. I'll take you on my latest thrifting adventures, talk about reselling, chat with other enthusiasts about their collections, and learn about a bunch of really awesome items from the past. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love listening to podcasts so you don't miss a beat. Hey everybody, this is Bex Scott and you are listening to the Pyrex with Bex podcast. And today I am very excited to introduce to you Lulu of Lulu J vintage on Instagram. Welcome, Lulu. Lulu: [00:00:43] Thanks so much for having me Bex. Bex Scott: [00:00:44] Thanks for being here. So I found you through Instagram and I instantly fell in love with all of your education on vintage costume jewelry and your amazing reels. And every time you post, I want to buy all of the jewelry that you show. So I wanted to make sure I could get you on the podcast to educate my listeners on all of the amazing jewelry. I love jewelry, I have a massive collection of just random things from over the years. I don't wear a lot of it, but I have this thing where I need to buy it and just keep it in a jewelry box and then look at it. So I'm excited to learn from you today as well. Lulu: [00:01:27] I think that's how all collecting starts. You start with coins or jewelry or just things that you love, and it starts to turn in, even your beautiful books behind you and your collection. Bex Scott: [00:01:40] Yeah, it's funny how you don't realize that you're starting a collection. And then you look at everything around you, and you have about 40 more collections than you thought you did. So can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got into the world of vintage costume jewelry? Lulu: [00:01:59] Absolutely. And so I am a very passionate collector of vintage costume jewelry. I've been collecting since I was 16 years old. I worked at the Carol Tannenbaum Vintage Jewelry Collection throughout high school and university, and that was the place I just fell in love with it. I was immersed in jewelry. I learned so much from amazing mentors and learned a lot about the history, and slowly just started to build my collection over time. I began selling just on Instagram last year as really a creative outlet from my full-time job and a way to get back into this industry and to meet like-minded people. Bex Scott: [00:02:46] That's awesome. What is it about vintage costume jewelry that fascinates you the most? Lulu: [00:02:51] That's a great question. I mean, I think I've always been a jewelry girl. I loved playing dress up as a kid. Go through my nana's jewelry box? Yeah, just, I've always loved fashion. There was a period through, I guess, my teens where I thought I wanted to be a fashion designer or a jewelry designer, and working at Carol's Collection, it was really that place that started my interest in costume jewelry and becoming really fascinated with it. And it was just, it's more accessible than collecting, I'd say clothing because you can keep it in a jewelry box. You don't need to have a big closet. And yeah, that's where it started. Bex Scott: [00:03:31] And you can have multiple jewelry boxes and still hide them away. You can't have multiple closets as easily. Lulu: [00:03:39] No. It's true. We live in a small apartment, and my personal collection jewelry box keeps growing because it's one of those ones that stacks on top of each other. And then the pieces to sell, I have an Ikea unit and we keep it in our little more like a storage room den. And I think my fiance is very happy that it's just jewelry and not racks of clothes. Bex Scott: [00:04:09] I love that. I can relate to you mentioning going through your grandma's jewelry, because that's what I used to do with my granny when I was little. We'd go to her house and the first thing I do is run up to her bedroom and start undoing all of her clothes and her jewelry and going through her drawers. So, I don't do that anymore, because that would be strange. But that kind of started me with my tiny jewelry collection. Most of what I have is from her, passed down, and she always says she has a few more pieces that she needs to give me as well. So it's nice. Mhm. And have you come across any interesting or surprising stories behind some of the pieces that you have? Lulu: [00:04:55] Yeah, absolutely. I think in my personal collection, a lot of the pieces I have are of sentimental value or just pieces that I absolutely love. And I just would not want to sell. But I actually recently found a piece that I just sold that looked very 50s in the style, and the woman I bought it from thought it was from the 50s. And then when I went to do a bit more research about it, it turned out to be a 90s German bracelet, and it was marked Germany on the spring clasp. And that you only find that marking if it's pre-war or post, like the fall of the Berlin Wall. So it's really interesting that this piece looked very 50s, and it actually turned out to be newer from my vintage perspective, but kind of just shows that all like fashion is very cyclical. Even with vintage jewelry, you can, designers will look into the past. And yeah, I thought that was really cool. Bex Scott: [00:05:51] That is really cool. When you're researching the jewelry, do you often find things that are really surprising or is like from your experience, do you kind of understand most of what you've found now before you do the research? Lulu: [00:06:04] That's a great question. I think I have a good base knowledge of that history, having worked at Carol's Collection for a very long time. But you're always learning as you find new pieces or like, as I just said, I thought that piece was 50s. It turned out to be a 90s piece. I'm not a fashion historian. I went to school for graphic design not fashion design in the end. So I'm no expert, but you have to always keep learning and it's nice to like, get books. And when I find a piece that I don't know, I like so many Facebook groups that you can join to learn more or help identify pieces. So yeah, always, always you constantly learn as you go. Bex Scott: [00:06:47] Nice. I went to school for graphic design as well, so that's very cool to meet another graphic designer, and I think that partially put me into collecting as well, because it's so creative and like all the colors and the research, it's kind of goes hand in hand with that creative side of your brain. Lulu: [00:07:06] Absolutely. And I even say, like making content for social media, even though it's more screen time than my day job, it's still very creative. It's like a different type of creative muscle that you're flexing and with collecting too, it's yeah, just as you said, like finding different colors or pieces that are really unique. Yeah I love it as a creative outlet. Bex Scott: [00:07:30] Mhm. So what role do you think vintage costume jewelry has played in fashion history. Lulu: [00:07:37] Yeah great question. As I said I'm not a fashion historian. So I'm going to speak more generally on this. But I do think it's played a role especially for couture designers as a way to reach different audiences. I think like Chanel had clothing, but they also had jewelry, and so that became a little bit more accessible. There's a designer, Kenneth Jay Lane, who had a couture costume collection of jewelry. But then it was like, I want to make sure that my audience is more broad and actually sold on Avon. So it's like it made it more, I think, accessible in that sense. Bex Scott: [00:08:22] Neat. I think I've heard that name before. I wouldn't know any of the pieces, but... Lulu: [00:08:28] So his pieces are in the 60s, and some of his couture pieces are these, like beautiful, like chandelier earrings, really colorful with, like, it's called, like diamante, fake diamonds all around it. And then if you ever see says KJL or Kenneth Lane, those are... Bex Scott: [00:08:47] Okay. Lulu: [00:08:47] And then his, his stuff for like, Avon is very different than that. But it's neat need to see the range of work how it, and over different time as well. Bex Scott: [00:08:59] Mhm. Mm. You brought up Avon and I'm kind of curious how do you feel about Avon Jewelry and some of the vintage. I find so much of it. Lulu: [00:09:10] That's a great question. And I actually just bought a lot of jewelry from a collector who, like, only shopped on the shopping channel, and it was all Avon and like KJL, Joan Rivers, like really fun 80s 90s like Gold Tone. And I like it. I think it really, I only buy what I like. So it to me, it doesn't matter if it's a piece really old like from, you know, like 20s or 30s to a 90s piece from Avon. Like, if you like the style and it speaks to you, I say you should buy it. Bex Scott: [00:09:47] Exactly. I keep finding that Avon Rose. You probably know which one it is. It's the gold stem with the little red top. The brooch. Every time I buy jewelry in, like, a big lot, there's about four of them in there. So I think I have a mini collection of just the Avon Rose. Do you see a resurgence in the popularity of vintage costume jewelry, and how can people kind of incorporate it into their modern wardrobes? Lulu: [00:10:15] I definitely think there is a resurgence, especially like the past year and a half of like, the year of the brooch and everyone wearing brooches. And I mean, you see that even with fine jewelry like that trend. But costume is a way that's more accessible. So you're not spending thousands of dollars on a brooch. You can spend it at a more accessible price point. And it's nice to see, like my clients range in age. So I do think it's popular just with different people and it's coming back. Bex Scott: [00:10:45] Mhm. I love it, I like that the younger generation is starting to wear more jewelry and finding fun ways to wear brooches, whether it's their grandmothers or passed down from family, or if they're just collecting it themselves. I think it's really, really fun and refreshing. Totally. Are there certain designers or brands that shaped the industry and are especially collectible today? Lulu: [00:11:11] I think that really depends on where you're from and what type of jewelry you like to collect. I collect primarily North American and few European designers, but as I said, like really, if I see something I love, it can be from anywhere, it just has to speak to me. There's many costume designers and I actually would recommend this book, it's called Vintage Jewelry Collecting and Wearing Vintage Classics by Caroline Cox. It's a nice overview of fashion history, but specifically from a jewelry perspective. And it showcases different designers throughout different decades. It's been a great resource. There's a lot of other great books out there too, but I just like that it shows that different designers. Bex Scott: [00:11:59] I think that sounds great. Lulu: [00:12:00] For myself, I really love her name is Léa, Léa Stein, and she was a French designer who made buttons, brooches and bangles all out of compressed layers of plastic. So it's really unique. Bex Scott: [00:12:16] That sounds cool. Lulu: [00:12:17] And like they created a lot of unique designs and patterns. And they're really fun brooches. They're just like, I have one umbrella. I have like a little girl. Some flowers are so fun. And I love, like, plastic jewelry. So it's definitely like she's one of the like the renowned plastic artists. And from a Canadian perspective, Sherman Jewelry is definitely the most collectible. He really used amazing like high quality rhinestones, particularly those aurora borealis stones, and it's really sought after. There's a huge community out there of Sherman collectors. Bex Scott: [00:12:56] I think that's one of the Facebook groups that I'm a part of, and it's always fascinating to see how many different Sherman pieces there were and how some were signed and some weren't. So it's hard to tell if you have one or you don't, and... Lulu: [00:13:11] Totally. And it's neat to see too, that like, there's so many different variations of his jewelry, but then there are some styles that I keep seeing, like, I actually just bought a brooch, it's one of the pinwheel brooches. And I feel like now every time I'm on that Facebook group, that style always pops up. And it's like nice to see. I love when I find other collectors who have similar pieces to you because it's so rare because there's the quantity of the jewelry is a lot smaller back then. So, it's really unique. Bex Scott: [00:13:48] That's fun. I have a couple, I have two sets of Sherman earrings, and then I have a bundle that I bought at an auction, and it came with only one lone Sherman earring. And it's the prettiest earring I've ever seen. And it's just gonna sit there alone forever. Lulu: [00:14:06] You could take it to a jeweler and, like, put it on a necklace or something. You want to do-- Bex Scott: [00:14:11] -- That's a good idea-- Lulu: [00:14:12] -- something with it? Bex Scott: [00:14:13] Yeah. I was thinking they should have kind of like a dating app, but for lost jewelry, where you swipe to find the missing pair of your earring. Lulu: [00:14:24] I will find it for you. I actually think I follow one Instagram that's like to find people's pairs. Like she just has single earrings. She might be based in the US, but I'll follow up with them for you. Bex Scott: [00:14:37] That's amazing. I love that. Yeah. So what would you say are some of the key differences between costume jewelry from different decades. You know, there's so much of it. But even 1920s versus 1960s or now, what would you say are some of the key differences? Lulu: [00:14:55] Yeah, that's a great question. I think the big differences are the materials that are used and as well as like how it mirrored fashion trends at the time. So as I said, I love 60s plastic. And there's so much plastic jewelry that's very like mod and colorful and like really reflective of that style. And so it really just depends on the decade and that example that I said like something that looked 50s but actually was 90s. You just need to do a bit more research on. Bex Scott: [00:15:31] Yeah. What would you say about quality. Do you think it's gotten better? Has it gotten worse? Is it kind of the same? Lulu: [00:15:39] Yeah, that's a great question. I don't collect as much contemporary costume and I've just been a vintage collector for so long. But I will say it's amazing the quality of vintage jewelry, that there are pieces that can last hundreds of years. Yeah, I have a necklace that was one of the first pieces of costume jewelry that I ever got. And this is like beautiful, Czech glass necklace. It's cherry red. I wear it all the time. It's so fun. And it's like 100 years old now. It's from the 20s and yeah, it's still in amazing shape. So the fact that it really stands the test of time is quite amazing. No obviously on everything, but a lot of pieces and especially those designer pieces, if you are following and collecting specific people. Bex Scott: [00:16:33] It's kind of fun to think we collect vintage jewelry now, what is it going to be like 100 years from now? Will the jewelry that we're making now still be around, or will it be all broken and degraded? Lulu: [00:16:47] Totally. I mean, there's so much I've seen online, even from a fashion perspective of, like going to thrift stores and a lot of it being fast fashion clothing. And it's not the quality that it was in the past. And so really high quality vintage pieces are harder to come by. Bex Scott: [00:17:09] Have to hold on to them when you find them. Lulu: [00:17:11] Definitely. Bex Scott: [00:17:13] Are there specific gemstones or materials commonly used in vintage jewelry that we don't see as often today? Lulu: [00:17:20] Yes. So this is a great question. And I immediately thought of Bakelite. I don't... Bex Scott: [00:17:26] Yeah. Lulu: [00:17:27] It's one of my favorite things to collect, as I've said many times, I'm a huge plastic collector. So Bakelite, 60s plastic, all of it I just love. And you really don't see Bakelite anymore because it's a type of plastic that had formaldehyde in it. And that wasn't, pretty much stopped using that after the 40s. And so it's very rare, hard to come by and really collectible. Bex Scott: [00:17:55] I think I have a Bakelite bracelet and, let me know if this is true, but somebody said that you can warm it up and it has a smell, and that's how you know, if it's Bakelite. Lulu: [00:18:05] So you have to like, you warm it up either, and like, I usually just like use my thumb on the Bakelite and just rub it a little and then it will smell like formaldehyde and, you know, it's Bakelite. So it's also like the, I don't know how to describe it other than the, like, softness of the plastic. It's a lot softer than other types of plastic. So it has a different feel as well. Bex Scott: [00:18:34] I'm going to go and smell all my bracelets now. So what advice do you have for someone who wants to start collecting vintage costume jewelry? Lulu: [00:18:49] Yeah. I think they should just collect what they love. Everyone should do their research and learn about the history if they want to collect specific designers. But I think by collecting what you love, you just, you're more passionate about it and you enjoy the pieces more. And it's not about, it's not always about a resale value. It's about how you enjoy the pieces as well. Bex Scott: [00:19:14] I like that, that's, I feel like can be applied to so many different things where especially with things like Pyrex, you collect what you like and there's people on groups who post and say is this a good price for it or should I get it? Should I leave it? And I always like the responses that are, well, if you like it, then nothing, nobody else's opinion should really matter. Just collect it because you want it in your home and you want to use it. And that's all that really matters. Lulu: [00:19:41] Exactly. And like Pyrex especially, it's something that you'll use often like we have like the butterfly set that was my fiance's grandparents and I just love them. Bex Scott: [00:19:57] That's so special. Lulu: [00:19:57] I, we use them every day. And so it's like a reminder of something of them, but also just that it's nice to have in your house. Bex Scott: [00:20:07] Yeah, I love that. And for people who have vintage costume jewelry, is there a good way to store the pieces to keep them in good condition? Lulu: [00:20:16] So I would suggest laying them flat when you can. I learned the very hard way not to keep a necklace on one of those, like necklace trees for a long time. It was this beautiful, like, beaded hand strung necklace. I went to put it on and it just completely broke. Bex Scott: [00:20:35] Oh, no. I never even thought of that. Maybe, does it make it weak? From sitting on the tree? Lulu: [00:20:42] The weight of it, of the beads. And because they were glass beads and like the thread over time, like it could wear. And so lay flat, not don't bend things harder if you have limited space, but just treat it as any other jewelry if you want it to last. You want to take good care of it. Bex Scott: [00:21:03] Yeah. What's the best way to clean the jewelry? Lulu: [00:21:06] That's a good question. I find for like, anything with like, sterling or like gold tone, you can get these like, polishing cloths. So I find that better than, like a sterling and... Bex Scott: [00:21:22] Like an actual paste or a cleaner or something. Yeah. Lulu: [00:21:25] I personally find it a lot better. It's hard with dust, so like you could use those cloths as well just to dust things, dust things off. But if you lay things flat and like in jewelry boxes, that's the best way to store and keep things clean because they're not out in areas collecting a lot of dust. Bex Scott: [00:21:45] That sounds good. I need to do some rearranging and shifting of how I have things stored now. Lulu: [00:21:52] It's okay. I mean, I do have a few things that are on top of each other, but. Bex Scott: [00:21:57] Yeah. Lulu: [00:21:57] It's best if you can. So you can give the piece some space. Bex Scott: [00:22:02] That sounds great. And where can people find you online to give you a follow? And where can they shop for your jewelry? Lulu: [00:22:09] Absolutely. So online I'm just on Instagram. It's at Lulu J vintage. You'll see my content as well as you can always send me a message if there's anything particular that you're looking for, because I only post a few of the pieces that I have either online or in store. And if you're in Calgary, I am at two local shops, so I'm at Joyce's Closet Boutique, which is in Kensington, and I'm at BEX Vintage and Mr. Mansfield's Vintage in the Beltline. They're really awesome mid-century furniture shop. Bex Scott: [00:22:46] Very cool. I've been meaning to go to all of those places. And just so everybody knows, the BEX Vintage has nothing to do with me. We are two separate people. Just in case. Just the same name. Awesome. Well, thank you so much Lulu for being on the podcast. I learned a ton today, and I can't wait to go and organize my jewelry and keep collecting. Lulu: [00:23:10] Thank you so much Bex, this is really great and nice to chat jewelry with you. Bex Scott: [00:23:16] Yeah. Everybody go and give Lulu a follow on Instagram. 

We look at Georgia's General Assembly passing tort reform, the top legislative priority for Governor Brian Kemp. Plus, lawmakers act to move forward protections for IVF, punishments for librarians and support for the state's sliding film industry. Also, Atlanta's City Council is temporarily exempting the Beltline and other infrastructure projects from the city's rules about protecting and removing trees. Plus, firings and funding cuts at the National Weather Service and other agencies have some worried about Georgia’s upcoming hurricane season. And we examine a pilot internship program with Atlanta music legend Jermaine Dupri and Emory University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Nabila Islam Parkes joined me today to talk 'tort reform' with me, and actually has personal background.on the matter. While she was in high school, her mother was injured at a warehouse job. She saw, firsthand, the failures of both the American healthcare system and the challenges in getting justice in the legal system when taking on 'big business.'We discussed Governor Brian Kemp's fixation on tort reform and where SB 68 stands now. Also, dueling op/eds dropped today, weighing in on the pivot made by Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens regarding Beltline rail. Maria Saporta ripped into the decision while Bill Torpy pronounced the Eastside trail line plans a "boondoggle" while thinly veiling his cynicism that any of the rail gets done at all. Then today it hit me: his action (to give Atlanta voters more inaction on transit) is PRECISELY why Democrats as a party have a 27% favorability rating, nationwide. Democrats are THE party in the city and can do just about what they wish, ideologically, so when they get voters' backing on "big ticket" projects, then fail to even come close to following through - now at nine years after the "more MARTA" ballot measure & with the promise of years' more in delays - is it any wonder Democrats appear ineffective to even their own base?

Podcast 278 – From Brewing IPAs in Dunwoody to Selling THC on the Beltline - Allen Porter and Greg Gordon - THChill   Allen Porter built Dunwoody's first brewery, Porter Brew & Que, before recently making a bold move into THC-infused beverages with THChill. Now, he's expanding onto the Atlanta Beltline, transforming the way people drink with AI-powered innovation. Alongside hometown hero Greg Gordon, they've also reimagined Resilience Brew Pub into a ghost kitchen with four unique menus, redefining what a restaurant can be. Find out how these Dunwoody brewing pioneers are shaping the future of food, drink, and cannabis in the ATL. THChill.com resiliencebrewpub.com

Mayor Andre Dickens surprised (sort of) many when he and his staffers announced a change in priority for the Atlanta Beltline's transit future. They made this news at Thursday's MARTA board meeting and reaction was swift. Among the sharpest critics, the Beltline rail advocates at Beltline Rail Now! Matthew Raoe, chair of BRN, joined me today at Condesa Coffee in Old Fourth Ward for a spirited discussion panning the mayor's decision.

The chilling detainment of green card holder Mahmoud Khalil, a Syrian national and recent Columbia graduate, raises a lot of questions about the rights of permanent residents, most notably freedom of speech. To answer the sort of questions that came to my mind, immigration specialist Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch, managing partner at Lincoln-Goldfinch Law in Austin, TX, graciously took the call. We also delved a little into some "great replacement theory" conversation, on the heels of news that the U.S. population only increased from 2022-2023 because of immigration. In other words, the U.S. future (and current) economy needs an influx of immigrants to meet demand.-------Later today, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced (through a spokesperson) that he was backtracking on his support for Beltline rail expansion on the trail's east side, instead looking to the south portion. Beltline rail advocates are none too pleased; neither am I. As I'd said last week, Mayor Andre Dickens is uniquely positioned to be an advocate for mass transit growth in not only his city but in all of the metropolitan area (he is chair of the Atlanta Regional Commission, after all). Instead, he's making the same mistake made when the downtown streetcar was plotted out (to go to and from nowhere essentially). His mis-direction compounds what already makes pitching mass transit in Atlanta and throughout the state so difficult: MARTA already goes nowhere people need it to, too.

On today's show: we hypothesize what could happen if Alberta turned off its crude oil taps; observing a different perspective on the trade war from the America First movement; hear from the developer of a recently announced massive condominium project on Calgary's Beltline.

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered the 2025 State of the City Address on Tuesday night. During his address, Dickens stressed the importance of connecting neighborhoods. Among his points, the mayor briefly mentioned that in less than 18 months, people will be able to take trails from the Beltline to the Chattahoochee River. However, people, both for and against light rail on the Beltline were left searching for more details and are now wondering what’s next. Matthew Rao, the chairperson for BeltLine Rail Now, and Hans Klein, an associate professor in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology, share more about their opposing visions for the Beltline. Plus, more than 9.2 million workers in 21 states saw a minimum wage increase at the start of 2025. However, that does not include Georgia, which remains at $5.15/per hour. But by law, the state must pay the federal minimum wage of $7.25/per hour. Forest Park Mayor Angelyne Butler joins “Closer Look,” to talk more about how the City of Forest Park is offering a $23.46 minimum wage for its full-time city employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Georgia's Supreme Court Chief Justice announces he'll step down; Atlanta's BeltLine celebrates a milestone for affordable housing in 2024; and is it too late to stop Atlanta's public safety training center, AKA "Cop City"? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Edie Weintraub, founder and managing director with terra alma, joins host Carol Morgan for this week's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Weintraub discusses how terra alma is prioritizing retail and recreation in mixed-use development to foster shared experiences among residents. Live-Work-Play Weintraub recently worked on a 600-acre mixed-use project in Austin, Texas. The community is a phased 10-year build, so one of the challenges was finding a way to provide retail to residents who move in early on. Alongside a team of urban planners, landscapers and architects, Weintraub developed a plan to build in retail incrementally. First, a model home and pocket park were put in, then an Airstream that conveniently sells coffee in the mornings and small bites and drinks in the evenings. She emphasizes that this is just the first phase of the community, there are still plans for a town green, a micro food hall and much more. The addition of a local market in mixed-use developments, especially with its own subscription service, is a great asset for families and working professionals. “If I have a subscription service for maybe one or two meals a week, it frees me up to perhaps go to my son's water polo game or spend some more time with my other son prepping for the pie he wants to make for his school fundraiser,” said Weintraub. “And so just really incorporating the thought process of how we're living today into the community, to pull the people out of their homes, apartments or condos and really get back together.” Greenspaces are also a key component, providing residents with an accessible connection to nature. Weintraub points out that many families don't have time to mow their lawns or do landscaping, leading developers to create smaller yards and more extensive community gardens and parks. Residents also value walkability, and it's important for retail and recreation like coffee shops, grocery stores and gyms to be within walking distance. Exciting Projects on the Atlanta Beltline “What I love about it is that for Atlanta, we don't have a beach, but we do have a beautiful river, and it's kind of tucked away, but our Beltline has become our boardwalk, our beachfront property.” terra alma has partnered with a client on developing Yuji, a sushi restaurant at the base of an office building. Sitting on the edge of the Atlanta Beltline, the restaurant will stay busy thanks to its location and covered, outdoor seating. The Beltline is a huge transportation passage, so as people walk, bike and rollerblade to and from work, Yuji and other businesses reap the benefits. Common Mistakes During Retail Development and How to Avoid Them Weintraub says that it's so important to bring in retail experts during the design process because it can make the integration of businesses simpler. Here are her top considerations for retail development: Width and depth of the space: If there is not enough room for operations, it will drive away potential leasees. Deliveries and Waste Disposal: Especially with restaurants and coffee shops, it is crucial to have a clear path for employees to receive shipments and take out the trash, but away from consumers' vision. Parking: This is always a concern with developments of all sizes, but more importantly, within mixed-use spaces. Weintraub recommends a clear navigation system, whether with color-coordination, visual aids or something creative. Although the goal is to promote walkable living, she said you must assume that people will be coming in and out by car and plan accordingly. In addition to her work with terra alma, Weintraub has also launched her own dinner series, “Table for 12,” which brings together 11 strangers and herself for a dinner of fellowship, connection and learning. She also helped relaunch and rebrand Women in Restaurants, which currently includes 400 women across the country. Women in the restaurant sector are invited to join the ...

This week on the show, we're talking about brunch at DC Vegan and Impossible LITE Ground Beef. We'll also try the seasonal Sour Patch Kids Black Raspberry Coal!SHOW NOTES:The coffee shop on the Beltline with great vegan options is 3 Peaches Gelato.News Item: ‘Groundbreaking' New Ingredient Promises Stretchy Vegan Pizza CheeseHere's Becky's recipe for vegan sausage stuffing! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show: the province has shared some details of its vision for a new Green Line, including an elevated track in the Beltline. We speak with that area's councillor, Courtney Walcott; how Alberta's new renewables rules compare to what's out there for oil and gas; from pigeons to chickadees and maybe the odd Western grebe, we find out what was spotted at this year's annual Christmas bird count.

This week, we're inviting passing strangers on Atlanta's Beltline to share their not-so-secret guilty pleasures, from a sixth grader's intense love for lemons to a recovering alcoholic's occasional wine indulgence. The conversations highlight the universal truth that everyone has a secret guilty pleasure that is probably viewed by others as unhealthy. Tune in for a blend of humor, relatability, and unexpected confessions. Mentioned This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Normal Person Podcast 00:40 Guilty Pleasures of Passing Strangers 02:03 Meet Bella: The Lemon Lover 09:50 John the Prophet's Return 12:00 Ancient Wine and Pee-Wee's Movie Theatre 16:55 Solo Movie Adventures 17:56 Sneaking Food into Theaters 101 18:53 AMC Stubs Membership Perks (No, Not Our Sponsor) 21:35 New Transformers Movie Review & Rating 22:34 The Art of People Watching 27:56 Podcast Conclusion and Farewell Join the Normal Person Community! TikTok - @normalpersonpod Instagram - @normalpersonpod Facebook - Normal Person Podcast Email Us: normalpersonpod@gmail.com _____________________________________________ This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian (@realcadetkelley). Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo (@emmanuelcastle) and Ashlyn Lewis (@ashlyn.m.lewis) for pre and post production assistance. A very special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork. Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing. Normal Person Podcast is not commercially monetized. All rights reserved © Normal Person Podcast, 2024.

Join Nick Constantino on-location as he interviews Todd Rushing of Concentrics Restaurant Group. Celebrating 20 years of culinary excellence, Todd shares his journey, the evolution of Two Urban Licks, and insights into creating unforgettable dining experiences. Discover how traditional cooking methods and innovative design have shaped their success and influenced Atlanta's restaurant scene. Key Takeaways Todd Rushing's journey from youth restaurant jobs to co-founding Concentrics Restaurant Group. The challenges faced by the current restaurant industry, including inflation and rising costs. The importance of creating memorable dining experiences and investing in employees. How traditional cooking methods and innovative restaurant design contribute to success. The transformation of their restaurant space and the influence of the Beltline project. The network of successful chefs and culinary professionals who began their careers with Concentrics. patreon.com/TheMarketingMadMen: https://www.nick-constantino.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our first Halloween episode, we explore normal people's diverse beliefs and experiences surrounding the paranormal.  Interviewing strangers on the Beltline in Atlanta, Georgia, Kelley engages with a range of guests, including skeptics who leans on scientific evidence, believers who see ghosts of their deceased family members, spirits that appear as the result of paranoid schizophrenia, and much more. The episode delves into personal ghost encounters, societal influences on beliefs, and the possibility of scientific explanations for supernatural phenomena.  Mentioned This Episode: 00:00 Live from Atlanta: Halloween Specia! 00:39 Spooky Season in Full Swing 01:04 Do You Believe in Ghosts? 02:13 Skeptic's Perspective: Tyler's Take 06:16 Energy and Spirits: Kahlil's View 10:35 Personal Ghost Encounters 17:48 Unfinished Business: Why Some Spirits Stay 18:21 The Science vs. Spirituality Debate 19:03 Haunted Experiences and Ouija Boards 20:12 Personal Ghost Stories: A Grandparent's Presence 22:55 Understanding Ghosts: Energy and Unfulfilled Purposes 24:27 A Unique Son and Dad's Paranormal Perspective: Alonza's Story 28:23 Final Thoughts and Reflections on Ghosts 32:24 Wrapping Up: The Fascination with Ghosts Join our Normal Community! TikTok - @normalpersonpod Instagram - @normalpersonpod Facebook - Normal Person Podcast Email Us: normalpersonpod@gmail.com _____________________________________________ This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian (@realcadetkelley). Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo (@emmanuelcastle) and Ashlyn Lewis (@ashlyn.m.lewis) for pre and post production assistance. A very special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork. Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing. Normal Person Podcast is not commercially monetized. All rights reserved © Normal Person Podcast, 2024.

In this week's 2024 election themed episode, Kelley takes the mobile podcast studio to the Beltline in Atlanta, Georgia to explore what a few passing normal people think are essential qualities of a good U.S. president.   Engaging with a diverse group of guests—including older voters, high school students, an immigrant on the path to citizenship, and a public health worker—Kelley and teh guests delve into specific personality traits such as humility, integrity, empathy, open-mindedness, and ethical standards. The discussions emphasize the importance of bipartisanship, effective crisis management, and the ability to connect with the average citizen. By sharing varied perspectives, the episode seeks to bridge political divides and highlight universal shared values we all seek in presidential leadership, encouraging listeners to stay informed and participate in the voting process. Mentioned This Episode: 00:00 Introduction 00:37 Diving into 2024 US Presidential Politics 02:18 What Qualities Make a Good President? (Acording to Research) 02:49 Meet Nora: A First-Time Voter 05:04 Nora's Perspective on Leadership 10:13 Introducing Carlos: A Mature Perspective 13:13 Carlos on Ethical Standards and Leadership 17:35 Gen Z Voices: Patrick and Hazel 20:38 Evaluating 2024 Presidential Candidates 22:12 Qualities of an Ideal Candidate 24:03 Perspectives from a Non-Voter 29:08 Insights into Bill Clinton from the Beltline Poet 34:18 An Insightful Conversation with Chandler 43:29 Conclusion Join our Normal Community! TikTok - @normalpersonpod Instagram - @normalpersonpod Facebook - Normal Person Podcast Email Us: normalpersonpod@gmail.com _____________________________________________ This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian (@realcadetkelley). Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo (@emmanuelcastle) and Ashlyn Lewis (@ashlyn.m.lewis) for pre and post production assistance. A very special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork. Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing. Normal Person Podcast is not commercially monetized. All rights reserved © Normal Person Podcast, 2024.

No more data centers near the BeltLine; All aboard Georgia's Addiction Bus; and Tally Sweat, friend to gardens all over Georgia, dies at the age of 88. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode, we invite strangers on Atlanta's Beltline to (not literally) choose their last meal: From nostalgic comfort foods like Waffle House hashbrowns to cultural staples such as Haitian rice dishes, this week's guests share their deeply personal food choices and the inseperable memories behind every bite.  Along the way, we learn about the power of cuisine in shaping our experiences as guests reflect on how their chosen meals represent pivotal moments in their lives. Join Kelley for our first of many mouthwatering foodie episodes starring normal people. Mentioned This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:45 A Surgeon Tech's $46 Last Meal 06:25 Amarkion's Potato Passion 10:04 Christmas Tacos and Quality Seafood 13:39 Seafood Delights 14:40 Fried Fish Whole 19:45 Soul Food and Southern Roots 21:11 The Ultimate Last Meal 22:44 Conclusion and Farewell Also Mentioned: "Last Meal" Customs in the U.S. Join our Normal Community! TikTok - @normalpersonpod Instagram - @normalpersonpod Facebook - Normal Person Podcast Email Us: normalpersonpod@gmail.com _____________________________________________ Special thanks to Majestic Paula (@majesticpaula.art) for illustrating and designing the show's artwork. Main theme written and performed by TJ Carson (@tjcarsonj), produced and arranged by Kelley Bostian. All additional music and SFX obtained through Motion Array under royalty free commercial licensing. This podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Kelley Bostian. Special thanks to Emmanuel Castillo, Chip McGuire, and Ashlyn Lewis for pre and post production assistance. Normal Person Podcast is not commercially monetized. All rights reserved © Normal Person Podcast, 2024.

Today we'll talk about a future interstate, a hurricane, the Underwater Forest and Miss Alabama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Biophilic Solutions, we are presenting a Fireside Chat recorded live at the 2024 Biophilic Leadership Summit, a multi-day conference for leaders in the Biohpilic world to come together, share ideas, and learn from one another. This features Serenbe founder, Steve Nygren, moderating a conversation with Ryan Gravel, Atlanta BeltLine creator, and Michael Phillips, President of Jamestown. Ryan discusses the process behind developing the BeltLine and explains how incorporating biophilia in Atlanta's architecture has and will continue to help change the city for the better. Similarly, Michael shares his perspective as a key player in the development of Ponce City Market and other major real estate found along NYC's The High Line, specifically highlighting how nature plays a key role in his decision to transform cities all over the world. Listen in to hear about their unique experiences with sustainable urban development and how incorporating biophilic principles into our cities promotes community, connectivity, and wellness. Links: Jamestown PropertiesMichael Phillips BioPonce City MarketThe High LineRyan Gravel BookRyan Gravel WebsiteThe BeltLine

Georgia's jobless rate shifts upward; The BeltLine's $100-million-plus budget; and Yellen about Fentanyl. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Better get that COVID test in if you're so inclined as the state is about to pull the plug on remaining community testing sites; Trump's lawyers want oral arguments in the appeals case to disqualify Fulton DA Fani Willis; and one guess where Atlanta's mayor took the King and Queen of the Netherlands as they begin an official U.S. visit this week. [No? No idea? Not even a guess? You realize you could just listen to this episode, right? It's like not even 10 minutes in length. Okay...okay. Wow. No need to get upset. The BeltLine. Mayor Dickens took the Dutch royals to Atlanta's big sidewalk.]See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In hour 1 Andy and Randy are coming to you from Breaker Breaker on the Beltline as they celebrate the 5-year anniversary of "The Midday Show with Andy and Randy". Max Fried dazzles again, this time vs the Cubs, and Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals does not disappoint.

Join Travel Brat Sof as she dives into some of the United States' most loved cities with author Christopher Weld. Chris Weld has been writing short stories and novels for over twenty years. He is writing The Mice of Dumpler, a children's adventure series similar to The Magic Treehouse books.  He also writes adult fantasy and science fiction. His new fantasy novel, Silk and the Assassin, comes out this summer.  

Look the heck out, we are talking about Cow Town - that's Calgary for those who don't know. Or Cal-gury. Cal-gray...how do you say it again? Anyway, this time around, Ben and Lexi (and Jess!!) are talking about the city they call home. What do we love? What drives us nuts? What should you know about the city that never sleeps? Well it sleeps, usually around 1 am but whatever.Further Dorkscussion:Peter's Milkshakes? Over rated or under appreciated? Discuss now.Jess Says:I had a guidance counselor tell me I should just give up on Chemistry (wasn't failing it, I think I got a B?) because I was struggling to understand it as much as my other subjects (I was basically an A student otherwise, with a bunch of Honours courses) DESPITE THE FACT that I was taking Chem to qualify for UBC admissions. I asked her why I should drop Chem and she said even 1 B on my transcript would make me ineligible for UBC because they only take the brightest students. Great counsellingI too am a barefoot person Lexi *high five*heat makes things contract (shrinky dinks)I don't like the Coke Spiced. It's too much."Calgary: We're stuck" is a much truer slogan than whatever is actually isVancouver also had cows for some reason. Dairy, I guess?Raccaiju should be art one of you makes at some point I would love to see thatWow we're bigger than Winterpegtotally agree re: StampedeI worked at Elbow Casino and that was a fuckign nightmare during stampedehell yeah, Sidewalk / East Village / Chinatown is a fun walkaboutyeah Vancouver's Olympic village is a nightmareHOW DARE YOU SLANDER PETER'S MILKSHAKESClass Clown is actually the best burger in the city, fight me https://www.avenuecalgary.com/best-restaurants-calgary/best-burger-joints-in-calgary/the TV series Teagan and Sara did (High School) was AMAZING https://teganandsara.com/high-school/ Bonus Content:Jess suggests the best parts of Calgary:Prince's Island ParkEdworthy Park (my preference over Bowness Park, but basically the same)Beltline (so many good restaurants and people watching)Mission (same, and chilling by the river is so fun)Canoeing/kayaking on the reservoir is great and pretty cheap to rentThe thrift shopping scene is also so good in CalgaryI LOVE Calaway Park even though it is old AF - my niece and nephew love it and we go there all the timeCalgary has a great beer scene, bopping around to all the breweries in Inglewood etc. is so funI love Marda Loop. I used to live over there and getting some yummy good etc. and walking about in that 'hood is funThis goest with Glenmore Reservoir but like Sandy Beach/Weaselhead area is so gorgTBH growing up in the south end I didn't realize how cool growing up next to Fish Creek Park was  SOCIALS:Here's where you can find us!Lexi' Hunt's website and twitter and instagramBen Rankel's website and instagram and where to buy his book: Amazon.ca / Comixology / Ind!go / Renegade ArtsJess Schmidt's website, twitter and instagramDork Matter's website(WIP) and twitter and instagram and redditThis podcast is created on the traditional territories of the Blackfoot Nations, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai. We also acknowledge the Stoney Nakota Nation, Tsuut'ina, and Metis Nation Region 3.Help your dorky pals spread the word: share us on social media or give Dork Matters a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your pods! Thank you for helping us to share our love of all things Dork!

Yesterday we glossed over Friday's "Politically Georgia" podcast featuring a Thursday Q&A - recorded before an audience - with Governor Brian Kemp. Today, we hone in on his hardline stance on Medicaid expansion. The man is stubborn(ly refusing to admit his 'Pathways' program is failing & costs Georgia taxpayers more than outright expansion would). Jay Bookman writes an op-ed in the Georgia Recorder that surmises the political calculus Kemp's employing for his future ambitions. Then, get this: my car got booted over the weekend while shopping at a Kroger on Ponce. I admit it: I parked where a space doesn't exist. My beef is how it had become so common for people to park exactly as I had that it became routine only for the property owner to suddenly & without warning (or glaring signage) to begin booting people. Stay with me here ... the property owner is obviously trying to combat folks parking there to hang for hours on the Beltline, too. The property owner? Invest Atlanta - the city of Atlanta Development Authority. The same city of Atlanta whose mayor is now waffling on rail transit on said Beltline. You can't make this stuff up!

Today begins a six-week (I bet it's at least eight) stretch where airport passengers and employees have to live without its MARTA station "at" Hartsfield-Jackson and with current transit woes and metro growth projections, of course the region and state is behind where it needs to be. So I felt it necessary to build off the conversation had on yesterday's "The Georgia Gang" (airing locally on WAGA-TV/Fox 5) segment that dove in on MARTA, in-city "Beltline" rail, and proposed density projects like Amsterdam Walk only adding fuel to the fire. What struck me about the convo on Fox 5 yesterday was how misinformed folks can be (and have been) on both sides of the ideological spectrum. # # # # HELP ME KEEP THIS SHOW AD-FREE

An Alabama statehouse race saw a Democrat run, well, like a Democrat and - what do you know - she won! Sure turnout was low, but that might be the case in an election cycle where no one's excited about the choices atop the tickets. It was also, after all, just a day ago, Georgia WIN List's Melita Easters said we still have plenty of "reckoning" coming, post-Dobbs. NBC News pulled the plug on the 'Ronna McDaniel' experiment, but I find it noteworthy the same conservative cabal that found no issues with her being given her walking papers by Trump and the RNC suddenly had advice and dismay over her treatment by the news bureau. Ya can't fire someone then be outraged when someone else finds fault with her, too. Also: yeah, for once in American history, enabling insurrectionists carries a burden. The Maryland bridge disaster became a political football within hours of a cargo ship veering into said bridge. Somehow it became about vaccines, Hunter Biden's laptop and - get this - DEI! Also, Georgia's Rep. Mike Collins chose to whip out the "race card" and openly wonder what Baltimorians will want a replacement bridge named since they'll surely choose not to affix slave owner/white suremacist (and 'Star Spangled Banner' writer) Francis Scot Key's name to its replacement. More discussion (thanks to a Darin Given's tweet of an Atlanta Business Chronicle paywalled story) about the much-debated Beltline rail expansion, today, too, in the aftermath of Mayor Andre Dickens' 'state of the city' speech where he touted MARTA in-fill stations but said not one word about streetcar expansion. Ho hum; another "Beltline businesses fear their business will suffer" story. Sorry; not buying it. Also we've a term in real estate: "buyer beware." If you're unaware of forthcoming projects that can impact your quality of life, it's on you that you aren' aware. If you are, and you go "all in" anyway, again, that's on you. Also, it rains in Atlanta - on average - 113 days per year. Someone explain to me like I'm smooth-brained how that streetcar wouldn't actually BOOST business the nearly one-third of the calendar year rain keeps people off said Beltline?

With Mifepristone being debated before the Supreme Court, Georgia WIN List executive director Melita Easters joined me to explain how we even got here. Mayor Andre Dickens made major news at his "state of the city" address yesterday, but in doing so left more questions than answers; namely "is the money from those new MARTA in-fill stations coming at a cost to streetcar/Beltline rail expansion? It wasn't lost on me (or others) that he didn't mention streetcar/Beltline rail. Also, Centennial Yards made headlines with their "Battery-like" plans for the "Gulch;" but since we're talking mass transit - can we now discuss the need for options from the hotel district other than "by foot" or "rideshare?" Lastly, Ronna Romney McDaniels' hiring (she got un-hired today, by the way) really caused a stir on 'Meet the Press' and MSNBC. Let's eavesdrop.

This week on the show, we're talking about dinner at Delbar and the new Whole Foods vegan chocolate chip cookies recipe. We'll also try vegan French gummies that a reader sent us!SHOW NOTES:Here are the fast food training videos we mentioned: Grill Skills, Hot Drinks (iconic!), Cold Drinks.The drink that Becky had on the Beltline was a lemonade from Shake Shack.NEWS ITEM: ‘Every Pret Is A Veggie Pret': Pret Ends Meat-Free BranchesHere's the Tajin Gummies episode.These oatmeal raisin cookies slap.Thank you so much for listening. We record these episodes for you, and we'd love to hear from you. Got a favorite vegan treat that you think we should cover on the podcast? Send your suggestions to talkintofupod@gmail.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you think about a CPA, you usually don't think about marketing; you think about a numbers person. But, on my way home every day, I see a billboard at Beltline and the Tollway with this man's name, and I said, "I need to meet this guy." Peter Gurian, with Gurian CPA, is in the studio today.

Hear what Director Sammi Cannold (How to Dance in Ohio) has to say about the show, the process, and the future of Broadway. How to Dance in Ohio will play its final performance on Feburary 11. For more infromation visit https://howtodanceinohiomusical.com/.Connect with Beltline to Broadway:Facebook/TikTok/Instagram: @beltlinetobroadwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

Summary: Brian and I talk all about his career history and how to make big ideas a reality. We also introduce a new segment, the “$100M Challenge.”Big Take Aways:- What would Brian do with $100M?- I learned about the practice of “slugging in.”- “If you want advice, ask for a job. If you want a job, ask for advice.”- What is the secret to sales success? Curiosity.________________________________________________________About Brian: Brian Leary joined Highwoods Properties as executive vice president and chief operating officer in 2019. In this role, he has direct oversight of Highwoods' eight geographic divisions as well as the development and marketing teams. Brian is ensuring Highwoods' 28+ million square foot portfolio provides a compelling and competitive advantage to its occupants to return, retain and recruit the best and brightest talent. Preceding Highwoods, Brian served as president of Crescent Communities' commercial and mixed-use business unit from 2014 to 2019 - where he relaunched the commercial division and directed the company's office, industrial and retail development across the country.Prior to joining Crescent, Brian held senior management and executive positions with Jacoby Development, Inc., Atlanta Beltline, Inc., AIG Global Real Estate, Atlantic Station, LLC and Central Atlanta Progress. As the managing director of Jacoby Development, a national developer of corporate, mixed-use and retail projects, he launched ONE Daytona, a 4.5-million square foot joint venture with International Speedway Corp. Previously Brian served as president and CEO of Atlanta Beltline, Inc., ‐ the organization executing the implementation of the BeltLine, one of the largest, most wide-ranging urban redevelopment projects in the United States. When complete, the $3B+ project will provide a network of public parks, multi-use trails, transit, public art and thousands of units of housing along a historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling Atlanta.Brian is a graduate of Georgia Tech's College of Architecture with an undergraduate degree in architecture with minor concentrations in land development and real estate, and in addition, holds a master's degree in City Planning from Georgia Tech. While focusing on transportation and land development in graduate school, he finished a redevelopment plan for the Atlantic Steel property that would provide the basis for Atlantic Station. Brian, his wife and their two daughters reside in the City of Raleigh.Connect with Brian: Website | LinkedIn | TwitterMentioned in the show:- [BOOK] Where Good Ideas Come From- [BOOK] The Power of Moments- Slugging - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slugging________________________________________________________Show Notes: Welcome to Dirt NC where we talk all about the places and spaces of North Carolina and the people who make them awesome, I am your host Jed Byrne.Throughout my career in engineering, construction, finance, and development, I have covered just about all sides of the land use ecosystem. This show creates an opportunity for me to share what I have learned with you as well as introduce you to some of my  friends, both new and old who are doing transformative work.With each episode of Dirt NC my goal is to make sure you walk away learning s

The Closer Look team heads to Finca to Filter in the Old Fourth Ward for the January installment of “Coffee Conversations” Rose talks with panelists about the challenges and successes of operating a small business on or near Atlanta's Beltline. Guests include: Kayla Bellman, the founder and owner of Finca to Filter District 2 Atlanta City Councilmember Amir Farokhi Juan Mendoza, the president of the Old Fourth Ward Business Association Sarah Pierre, the owner 3 Parks Wine Shop Emily Chan, the co-owner of JenChan's Lakeisha Jones, the owner of PinkPothos Johnny Martinez, the co-owner of Joystick GamebarSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join Esteban, Spencer, and Sumin in their cozy living room as they try their hardest to make you laugh and be your friend.

The boys are joined by exiting Washington Reporter Matthew Paras to get updates on the State of the Team, How to get back on track, and Sam Howells progress. Then they're joined by Ryan Fowler of Bleacher Report to get a Scouting look at the Falcons and how Washington can limit ATLs offense!Support the show

A one-on-one interview with Atlanta BeltLine President & CEO Clyde Higgs. We ask how all communities can benefit from access to the Beltline as it continues to grow.Also, to improve diversity in sports medicine, the NFL has launched their Diversity in Sports Medicine Pipeline Initiative. Hear from the NFL's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills, and Brandon Chiedo, a 4th-year medical student at the Morehouse School of Medicine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join me as I sit down with Nonet Sykes, the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer at Atlanta Beltline Inc., who reveals the many changes brought about by the Atlanta Beltline project. Nonet describes how the Beltline, beyond its identity as a walking and biking path, is striving to reconnect 45 previously segregated neighborhoods and foster racial and economic equity.Nonet delves deep into how the Beltline is not just shaping the city's skyline but also promoting job creation, driving economic development, and safeguarding affordable housing. We tap into the often ignored social determinants of health and how projects like Atlanta Beltline are transforming transportation, housing, healthcare, and food access. Rounding off our conversation, we look into Atlanta Beltline's commitment to transparency and accountability. Nonet gives us a glimpse into how the Beltline is implementing equity in their practice and policies. Be it their equity audit, their legacy resident retention program, or even their initiatives in affordable housing, the Beltline's approach is holistic and future-focused. Hear the vision for the Beltline's future and the invaluable lessons Nonet gathered along the way. Guest Information and Links:Nonet Sykes, Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Atlanta BeltLine Inc.nsykes@atlbeltline.orgwww.linkedin.com/in/nonet-sykes-8796a413https://beltline.orgNonet's BioThe first to hold this position, Nonet leads the development and implementation of the Atlanta BeltLine's comprehensive equity and inclusion vision, strategy, and action plan. As a member of the Executive Team, Nonet leads an organization-wide effort to operationalize the BeltLine's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and implement strategies that stabilize communities, increase housing affordability, spur job creation, and ensure economic opportunity.Nonet was previously director of racial equity and inclusion at the Annie E. Casey Foundation where she led the organization's equity and inclusion strategies and invested resources to identify, implement, and promote the most effective approaches to increase equitable opportunities and outcomes for children, families, and communities of color. Nonet's 20 plus years of experience spans the areas of racial equity and inclusion, community and economic development, strategic leadership, nonprofit capacity building, and change management.Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Community Possibilities is Produced by Zach Price Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

Atlanta visual artist, sculptor and “topophiliac” Gregor Turk on walking 250 miles of the U.S./Canada border, creating landscapes with clay, wood and recycled inner tubes, turning Landsat imagery into hundreds of hand-painted ceramic tiles, making 1:1 scale maps, chasing phantom streets, fighting real estate developers' efforts to erase Blandtown, confusing Beltline tourists with “misinformation” wayfinding maps, and “pushing the idea of what a map can be.” See his work at gregorturk.com “Latitudes + Legends”: 86 feet wide and 18" tall, ~200x handmade ceramic tiles  “49th Parallel”: traveling the rule-straight part of the U.S./Canada border  “Monumap: West Poplar (Saskatchewan)”  “Misinformation”: Atlanta toponymy atop Chicago, San Francisco and New Orleans topography  Rubber maps  Blandtown “Choke II”  Peirce quincuncial projection, rendered in clay  “Phalanx” Andrew Lynch's “Unbuilt Highways” maps The Bellman's Map from Lewis Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark  Lordy Rodriguez  Maya Lin The Center for Land Use Interpretation  You Are Here: Personal Geographies and Other Maps of the Imagination   The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography  Mapping Reality: An Exploration of Cultural Cartographies The Lure of the Local: Senses of Place in a Multicentered Society Need maps for your org's reports, decks, walls and events? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Map Consultancy makes real nice maps, real fast.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ See what good maps can do for you at themapconsultancy.com I have three words for you: Big. Glowing. Maps. Depending on how that makes you feel, you might like two more words: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Radiant Maps⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. See ultra-detailed backlit maps at radiantmaps.co Time for some map gifts: get 15% off woven map blankets and backlit map decor with code 15OFF, everything ships free – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.etsy.com/shop/RadiantMaps?coupon=15OFF

On this episode of the podcast, we are talking about emotional trauma, panic disorders, PTSD, and mental health, which might be triggering to some listeners. If you need immediate care, call or text 988 to reach a 24-hour crisis center, text 741741, call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room. Please take care of yourself and each other. For additional resources visit https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/.For more information on Sean Hayden or Stage Combat: A Mental Health Story, visit https://stagecombatthepodcast.com/.Connect with Beltline to Broadway:Facebook/TikTok/Instagram: @beltlinetobroadwayWebsite: www.beltlinetobroadway.org

The Atlanta Story podcast features meaningful stories of Atlanta's builders, creators, and entrepreneurs. In this episode Jon Birdsong sits down with Kelvin Collins, Vice President of Economic Development of Atlanta BeltLine. Born and raised in Grenada, Kelvin moved to the United States for college and since, has spent the majority of his career in the public sector — mainly in New York City. Before getting the call to move to Atlanta, Kelvin worked for the Small Business Services Department, a major non-profit, as well as in the Bloomberg Administration. Just over 2 years ago, Kelvin decided to relocate his family to Atlanta and join the generational project we all know as The BeltLine.  In today's interview, we learn about the current state and future decisions of the BeltLine, what factors are considered into the final stretch of the BeltLine completion - set for 2030, and much more.  The Atlanta Story is put together by the folks at Atlanta Ventures -- and we can't wait to share some of the personalities behind the brand. Atlanta Ventures invests in entrepreneurs through community, content, and capital -- most notably through our Studio with companies like Greenzie and Intown Golf Club. We believe the best entrepreneurs learn from other great artists in different fields.  In this episode, we discuss… How many years did Kelvin spend in NYC and what got him started in economic development? (1:44)  What was Harlem like for Kelvin? (5:39)  What are some things learned from Mayor Bloomberg? (6:34-6:37)  What was the “hook” to moving to Atlanta for the BeltLine? (8:58) Kelvin dives into what being a VP of Economic Development for the BeltLine means and how the BeltLine will become a transformative movement for all of Atlanta. (10:12) What are some cool things happening for the BeltLine right now? (12:28) What is affordable housing to the BeltLine and how does the BeltLine preserve and accentuate it? (19:30) From his perspective as a seasoned New Yorker, Kelvin describes the transition to Atlanta? What's missing? What's better? What can be improved? (26:49) Jon asks about the infrastructure in terms of light rail and biking. (33:43) Why Atlanta and what has Atlanta done for you? (38:39) Resources discussed in this episode: The Atlanta BeltLine: https://beltline.org/ How you can get involved: Visit atlantaventures.com/studio if you're interested in learning more about Atlanta Ventures and the Studio. Where you can find us: Website: www.atlstory.com Twitter: @theatlantastory Instagram: @theatlantastory YouTube: Here Subscribe to the newsletter here.

Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Heather: One of my unique talents, I would say, is my ability to connect disparate ideas together. I've always said that my work operates at the intersection of my—my curiosity is really at the intersection of people, ideas and places.“About three years ago, all of us were sheltering in place due to the global pandemic. During that time, we were shocked at what was a public lynching of an African-American man [George Floyd] in Minnesota at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer whose name is Derek Chauvin,” says Giving Gap CEO Heather Infantry of the context for the nonprofit's founding.Despite the extraordinary challenges of 2020, Giving Gap was born. “The human spirit is eternally hopeful and optimistic and with intention to do good in the most dire of situations,” Heather says. “It was that feeling that prompted so many of us to want to do something. We saw philanthropic dollars going to organizations. We saw a call to support black businesses. We saw community members reaching out to neighbors and volunteering—all these different kinds of ways. It is out of that energy and urgency that Giving Gap was born.Co-Founder Christina Lewis was sheltering in place in New York, watching 2020 unfold.Heather recounts:As a serial entrepreneur, she sprung into action and thought, okay, “I've always been in this nonprofit philanthropic space. What can I do from where I sit in this community?” So she rallied her colleagues, her peers, her friends, her coworkers–anyone that she knew–and implored them to support Black nonprofit organizations very much in the same way that folks were asking to support Black businesses.Today, Heather says that of the $450 billion that Americans give to charity each year, only a tiny fraction ends up in Black organizations. Giving Gap works to change that.“We're finding that a lot of Black organizations are founded by folks who, at some point, grappled with the same issues that their organization was created to address,” she says. “So when you think about that kind of expertise, that lived experience brings to solutions that you're creating and think as an extension of that, we're seeing a very human-centered way in which black founders, black leaders, black organizations approach community work.”In this work, Heather deploys her superpower, a finely honed ability to connect people, ideas and places. AI Podcast Summary* Devin Thorpe interviews Heather, the CEO of The Giving Gap, a nonprofit that profiles Black-founded nonprofits to help them close the funding gap.* Black-founded nonprofits receive less funding than white-founded nonprofits, and The Giving Gap aims to address this disparity.* The Giving Gap was inspired by the public lynching of a Black man in Minnesota and the larger social and economic disparities revealed by the pandemic.* The organization has created a website where donors can discover and support Black organizations doing good work in their communities.* The goal of The Giving Gap is to mobilize dollars to close the gap in giving and provide resources to Black nonprofits.* One strength of Black-led nonprofits is their ability to do more with less and their tendency to collaborate and innovate.* Black founders and leaders bring unique lived experiences and a human-centered approach to community work.* The Giving Gap aims to challenge the traditional definition of a high-performing nonprofit and highlight the attributes and characteristics unique to Black organizations.* Heather's superpower is her ability to connect disparate ideas, people, and places, which she uses to facilitate conversations, foster relationships, and generate new ideas.* Some advice for making connections is to be curious, open, and ask questions, share parts of yourself, listen authentically, and connect the dots between what you hear and your own experiences and interests.How to Develop Connecting People, Ideas and Places As a SuperpowerHeather sees relationship building as a central part of her superpower. She cited a longitudinal Harvard study on well-being that began in 1939 and continues today.After following these people and their partners and their coworkers and their offspring, reflecting on what it means to have a good quality of life, the single greatest factor is our relationships. It doesn't matter what you rank socially, economically, your title, or how much money is in your bank. At the end of the day, the marker of a good life is defined by the quality of those relationships.Working at this intersection of people, ideas and places, Heather collaborated with a local leader to reenvision a local highway in Atlanta. In doing that work, we would bring folks to reimagine different things. We did an ideas competition in reimagining our 285 highway, which is a highway system that circles the city. The point of that was just to get people to look at and notice their environment and to demand other ways in which it could be used. We see a highway there, and we think, well, that's it, it's permanent. Nothing else can be done. But that's not actually the case. The same way that the Beltline was this abandoned rail line that now has become this massive transit corridor that's connecting cities with trails. As a result, commercial development has sprung all through it.I think that's one of the greatest lessons that I've learned that further deepens my superpower of connecting people, because it's all about just noticing things, being curious and wondering what are other ways in which this could be better, be more enjoyable, give us more time with each other.Heather has some advice to help you develop this superpower:* Be curious* Be open* Ask questions* Share parts of yourselfShe suggests remembering in the context of a formal meeting with an agenda that there are things we can “peel away” that you just can't plan. They reveal themselves in the moment—if you're open to them.The last step, she says, is to connect the dots. “Connect what you Hear to something about yourself. Offer to help. Make an introduction. Pick up a book because of something that you heard that you want to know more information,” she says.By following her example and advice, you can make connecting people, ideas and places a skill that enables you to be more effective. With practice, it could become a superpower that empowers you to do more good in the world.Guest-Provided ProfileHeather Infantry (she/her):CEO, Giving GapAbout Giving Gap: Giving Gap is an online platform of Black-founded nonprofits in the US whose mission is to advance racial equity in giving and mobilize positive action for Black lives by connecting people to causes they care about.Website: givinggap.orgTwitter Handle: @givinggapCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/closethegivinggapBiographical Information: In addition to serving as CEO for Giving Gap, Heather Infantry is also the Founder of the Atlanta Taskforce for Philanthropic Reparations, created in response to her public call out of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta's exclusion of Black arts organizations in COVID relief funding. She successfully advocated for an unprecedented contribution of $1.4M to 33 Black organizations. Prior to this position, Heather served as the Managing Director for the TransFormation Alliance, a collective advancing equitable transit-oriented development as a pathway to Black prosperity. She was also the founding Executive Director of Generator, “a retro-futurist-social-house” on Atlanta's Beltline whose mission is to bring people together to generate ideas that shape the future of cities. Throughout her career, Heather has fostered an ongoing curiosity for people, places and ideas at the intersection of culture and equity. Heather holds a BA in theater from Georgia State University and an MBA in Nonprofit Management from Trinity University. Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/heatherinfantryInstagram Handle: @closethegivinggap On July 19, 2023, we'll hold the first-ever SuperCrowdHour with an extraordinary panel I'll moderate, discussing “The Power of the Purpose Round.” The panel will include Parker Clay CEO Ian Bentley, DealMaker CEO Rebecca Kacaba and Renew VC founder Mark Hubbard. You're entitled to a 50 percent discount as a Superpowers for Good reader! Join us for just $5 when you use the discount code SUPERCROWD. Register here. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Listen to what Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award-winner Rachel Bay Jones has to say to Beltline to Broadway about seeing her first Broadway show, leaving the business, and returning triumphantly. Rachel Bay Jones will be performing a concert at Theatre Raleigh on July 7. For more information visit the Theatre Raleigh website.About the GuestRachel Bay Jones is best known for originating the role of ‘Heidi Hansen' in the Original Broadway Cast of Dear Evan Hansen, and received a Tony Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, Lucille Lortel Award, and a Drama League nod for her performance.An actress acclaimed for her versatile ability to bring life to comedic, dramatic and character roles, she has garnered praise for her performances in Diane Paulus' Tony Award Winning Revivals of Pippin and Hair, went on for Patti Lupone in the Original Broadway production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, wowed New York audiences in the critically acclaimed productions of Michael John LaChiusa's First Daughter Suite and Hello Again, and received rave reviews for her performance as ‘Diana' in The Kennedy Center's revival production of Next to Normal, directed by Michael Grief. She can be seen on television in major on CBS' “Young Sheldon,” “The United States of Al,” ABC's “The Good Doctor,” Amazon's “Panic,” “Why Women Kill” on Paramount+, ABC's “Modern Family” & CBS' “God Friended Me.” On Film she starred in “Ben Is Back,” opposite Julia Roberts, and in “Critical Thinking,” directed by and opposite John Leguizamo.Connect with Beltline to BroadwayFacebook/TikTok/Instagram @beltlinetobroadway