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On this episode of CivicCast I chat with our upcoming CivicCon speaker, Rebekah Kik.Rebekah graduated from Andrews University (2003) with a Masters of Architecture and the University of Notre Dame with a Post Graduate degree in Architecture & Urban Design (2007). She began her professional career working in architecture in both the U.S. and the United Kingdom. Rebekah was working as an urban designer prior to joining the city of Kalamazoo in 2014 as the City Planner. She is now the Deputy City Manager and continues to champion building a Kalamazoo for all by leading the city's Strategic Vision – Imagine Kalamazoo 2035.We talk about how even small zoning changes can have big impacts, how to encourage new development without gentrifying and how Rebekah's artistic background shapes her development work. Just in time for Pensacola to re-write the city's land development code, Rebekah will give a free CivicCon presentation on Monday, February 24 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Wesley Abbey Building of First United Methodist Church. You can register for that event at this link.She will also lead a small group workshop the following morning, Tuesday, February 25 from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at Maritime Place. You can email Eduardo Lara at elara@civicconversations.org to be added to that meeting. Click this link to learn more about CivicCon and become a CivicCon member.Click this link to learn more about our CivicCon Supporters.
In this episode of The Stump, Rod Fleck joins us. Rod is the City Attorney and City Planner for the City of Forks, Washington. There is a lot more to Forks than vampires and rain. Rod and I talk about his history with the city and his engagement with the management of trust lands by the Department of Natural Resources. While Forks is not a direct recipient of revenue from managing these trust lands, they have been an integral part of Forks and the “West End” of Clallam County. The Parks and Recreation District, the Quillayute Valley School District (schools serving Forks and the surrounding area), the local hospital, and the fire district are among the beneficiaries of trust land management in the area. Not to mention the importance of the jobs that accompany active forest management. Because of this, for nearly 30 years, Rod has been a strong advocate for Forks when it comes to DNR management. Rod is also a history teacher at the local branch of Peninsula College. Not to mention a wealth of knowledge and history of the policy work regarding trust lands in Clallam County and across much of the state. If you are in Forks, make sure to stop by the visitor center and the Forks Timber Museum located on the south end of town. We did have a few technical difficulties during the recording of this episode. So please excuse the few audio glitches where an unstable internet connection got the better of us. And if you are watching it on YouTube, we lost video connection with Forks partway through. City of Forks website: https://forkswashington.org/ Forks Chamber of Commerce website: https://forkswa.com/
October 8, 2024 Reidsville City Council MeetingAGENDA1. Call to Order.2. Invocation by the Reverend Ryan Burris, Pastor of Baptist Temple Church, 729 Wentworth Street, Reidsville.3. Pledge of Allegiance.4. Proclamations & Recognitions:(A) Recognition of Fire Prevention Week October 6-12, 2024.(B) Recognition of October as Community Planning Month.5. Approval of Consent Agenda.(A) Approval of September 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes.(B) Approval of Easement Acquisition for Parcel #1 for the Redundant Water Line Project.(C) Approval of Easement Acquisition for Parcel #22 for the Redundant Water Line Project.(D) Approval of Termination of Economic Incentive Agreement and Loan Agreement and Release Between the City of Reidsville and Lucky City Brewing Company, Inc.(E) Approval of Resolution by the City Council to Seek Funding for the Lead Service Line Inventory Project.(F) Approval of Resolution by the City Council to Seek Funding for the Emerging Contaminants Study.- End of Consent Agenda -6. Public Hearings:(A) Consideration of Text Amendment Amending Article V, Section 2, "Notes to the Table of Permitted Use" Revising Standards for Crematories" in the City's Zoning Ordinance. (T2024-02) (Enclosure #1) - Drew Bigelow, City Planner 1- End of Public Hearings -7. Budget-Related(A) Consideration of Improvements to Lake Reidsville and Related BudgetOrdinance Amendment and Capital Project Ordinance Amendment. (Enclosure #2) - Josh Beck, Public Works Director8. Personnel Policy:(A) Consideration of Revision to Retiree Health Insurance Benefits. (Enclosure #3) - LeighAnne Bassinger, Human Resources Director9. Agreements:(A) Consideration of Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement. (Enclosure #3A) – Josh Farmer, Fire Chief10. Public Comments.11. City Manager's Report.(A) Month of October. (Enclosure #4)12. Council Members' Reports.13. Miscellaneous:(A) For Information Only.14. Adjourn.###
In Part 2 of Flanigan's Eco-Logic - Climate Resolve Series, Ted speaks with Enrique Huerta, Legislative Director at Climate Resolve. Enrique brings strong skills in policy analysis and collaboration-building to the organization, focusing on climate change, adaptation, and resilience to champion equitable climate solutions.He has an undergraduate degree in Urban and Regional Planning and an advanced degree in Regenerative Studies from Cal Poly Pomona. Prior to joining Climate Resolve, Enrique helped pass several County measures and state propositions including Measures M, A and Proposition 68. Enrique also brings a wealth of experience advocating for historically marginalized communities through his work as a community green space organizer. He gained useful analytic tools assessing the interplay between local, regional and state policy while working as a city planner for the City of South Gate. As the Legislative Director at Climate Resolve, Enrique forms strategic partnerships with other statewide organizations, cultivating relationships to move legislation. He is a master of building collaborations, doing the work on the ground, knocking on legislators' doors, often with parties who have different agendae, bringing in potential coalition partners to the state capitol to advocate on behalf of extreme heat and the need to adapt to this rising threat.He and Ted discuss Climate Resolve's extreme heat bill, which is one of the few that actually looks to help marginalized communities adapt today and focuses on societal fixes. Enrique shares how his experience of community organizing opened his eyes to the resilience that lots of these communities have, and how community cohesion is already in place - and often women led.
In this episode of Banker with a Beer Jerry Kuehl sits down with Brad Hentschel, City Planner for the City of Chippewa Falls Topics discussed include: Updates on construction activity throughout the city Impact of the closing of St. Joseph's hospital Plans for the Chippewa Falls public pool and Marshal Park Strength of Downtown City Comprehensive Plan Update Beverage Enjoyed: Franziskaner Weissbier, Munich Germany Thank you for listening to this episode! Help support the show by leaving Banker with a Beer a rating or review on Apple or Spotify. Banker with a Beer is brought to you by Northwestern Bank. A community bank headquartered in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Follow us on Facebook or learn more on our website northwesternbank.com. We're a community bank with all the services of a big bank in a personalized friendly size. Member FDIC.
City planner Nick Norris gave us the full scope of the penalties the property owner is going to face after the illegal demolition of the fifth ward meetinghouse over the weekend.
We put on our City Planner hats, got our clip boards, and worked together to build a bunch of cities. That's right, you guessed it, we're playing Between Two Cities. Designed by Matthew O'Malley and Ben Rosset, then published by Stonemaier Games in 2015. Post your comments to Twitter/Instagram @FirstTurnCast or email us at firstturntabletop@gmail.com. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe! Until next week, play more games!
Stephen Benson is the Director of City Planning for the City of Tampa, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Before he was Tampa's City Planner, Stephen worked for the Florida Department of Transportation.
Black Rock City is a temporary metropolis of 80,000 people who inhabit 1,600 theme camps and support camps. That means nine out of 10 participants' plans are coordinated by the Placement team — a handful of dedicated staff who decide which camps go where, and why. This year-round process is an art and a science that takes many factors into consideration — from city dynamics, to campers' Radical Self-expressions.As Burning Man Project's Associate Director of City Planning, Bryant Tan manages the Placement team, and oversees the city's annual planning and placement process. Naturally, questions about Burning Man lead to more questions.How do we place like-minded folks together for harmony, not monotony?How are resources shared between camps in this new era?Can you tell me how to get to Center Camp Plaza?What rules cultivate a spirit of lawlessness?Is bigger actually better?Let's go behind the scenes, under the clipboard, and beyond the map, exploring opportunities and obligations to iterate in this experimental city. It's a unique test case for urban planners and any humans who live in semi-civilized situations.“We don't want this just to be an Instagrammable bucket list thing. It's an experiment in community. We want people to show up a certain way, and so I try to just have reasonable conversations with people to help them learn what Burning Man is, and learn how to distribute leadership and responsibility, how to empower people to be their most creative selves.”BurningMan.org: Placement Team: LevelBurningMan.org: Placement ProcessHUBS: Humans Uniting for Better SustainabilityPEERS: Placement's Exploration and Engagement Research Squad LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG
American streets killed more than 7500 pedestrians in 2023, a 40-year high and climbing every year. Why? City planner and walkable cities advocate Jeff Speck joins us to explain that street design is largely to blame and how modest changes could be made to increase safety, as has been done in European cities with dramatic results. Jeff uses traffic studies to show how urban planning can affect driver speed, traffic congestion, safety, and walkability—all of which can improve and restore our sense of community in the places we live. With wonderful examples of the many cities where Jeff has completed projects, this episode will get you thinking about your neighborhood and what changes you would like to see, be it more trees, pleasanter streets, or simply fewer deaths. Also, we have a new website! Check us out at https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/Jeff Speck's website:https://www.speckdempsey.com/Jeff's book, Walkable City (be sure to get the Tenth Anniversary edition)https://www.amazon.com/Walkable-City-Tenth-Anniversary-Downtown/dp/1250857988The movie that Jeff mentions, The Street Projecthttps://www.amazon.com/Street-Project-Maya-Aoki-Tuttle/dp/B0B6VW7MQ3The Strong Towns Movement:https://www.strongtowns.org/The Releaf Cedar Rapids Project:https://www.cedar-rapids.org/residents/parks_and_recreation/releaf_cedar_rapids_.phpThoughts? Comments? Potshots? Contact the show at:https://booksshowstunes.discreetguide.com/contact/Sponsored by Discreet Guide Training:https://training.discreetguide.com/Follow or like us on podomatic.com (it raises our visibility :)https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/books-shows-tunes-mad-actsSupport us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/discreetguide
David Salazar speaks with us today on his experience involving youth in urban planning, working with Long Beach City College and Cal Poly Pomona to develop an associates degree in urban planning -- the first one in California, and the importance of increasing representation of Latino/a/e urban planners at the state and national level. David Salazar, FAICP is currently the Executive Director for the Long Beach Community Design Center. He has a combined 29 years of campus planning and design experience in public and private universities and colleges. He holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Cal State University, Long Beach; a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Cal Poly Pomona; an Executive MBA from Claremont Graduate University and studied strategic management at Oxford and Anahuac University, Mexico. David is a member of the College of Fellows American Institute of Certified Planners, the American Planning Association, and the California Planning Roundtable. He served as an adjunct faculty member in the Urban and Regional Planning Department at Cal Poly Pomona. ________________________ Co-host: Haydee Urita-Lopez, Principal City Planner, Los Angeles City Planning Co-host: Isai Madrid, Student Professional Worker for the City of Los Angeles in the Planning Department. Co-producer: Haydee Urita-Lopez Co-producer: Betty Barberena, City Planner, Los Angeles City Planning Editor: Grecia White, New Mobility Planner, City of Boston ____________________ Plan Dulce is a podcast by the Latinos and Planning Division of the American Planning Association. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plandulcepodcast/message
Sydney-based government strategic planner and Perth expat Patrick Hay has some strong words to share on Perth's pathways - particularly those that disappear into nothingness. Traditionally a common obstacle to pedestrian travel, the multitude of paths to nowhere as well as the lack of shade and roundabouts "where the traffic flows forever" are all drawbacks to Perth's attraction to outsiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
University Area Community Council President Tyler Robinson is a city planner who has been in Anchorage since 2005 and working for Cook Inlet Housing Authority for over a decade. He is CIHA's Vice President of Community Development and Real Estate. Many have noticed the new Cook Inlet Housing Authority buildings in Muldoon, Mountain View, and Spenard. Those buildings often feel like the only recent construction that's happened in Anchorage. Tyler discusses how CIHA figured out how to build in Anchorage and what needs to happen to incentivize more housing construction. Link to my op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News about the need to open the Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School Swimming Pool. Link to information about applying to be a municipal lifeguard.
Our conversation for Tourism Tuesday with Justin Kerns from Winchester/Frederick County COnvention & Visitors Bureau featured Tim Youmans, Winchester's City Planner. Tim recently published a book: Streets and Alleys of Winchester, VA. We talked about the 20+ years of research that went into the book and he told us several stories of how and why certain streets were named in the city. We discussed the history behind a few notable streets changing from Turnpike to Pike to Avenue and learned the origin of Cedar Creek Grade. You can purchase a copy of the book at Winchester Book Gallery on the Old Town Walking Mall in downtown Winchester or at Winchester Frederick County Historical Society located at 1340 S. Pleasant Valley Road in Winchester.
We asked Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne to join us for a discussion of his vision for a Freshwater Institute, some experiences from his days as City Planner, biking the Towpath Trail, and lessons learned from Lake Erie surfers and bird enthusiasts alike.
In this episode we learn about the planning journeys of Jaime Espinoza and Anna Vidal. Jaime Espinoza is a City Planner in the Office of Zoning Administration of Los Angeles City Planning. In this capacity, he is responsible for the review and entitlement of commercial and residential development projects citywide, and leading negotiations with project applicants to address concerns from local residents and relevant stakeholders. Prior to his current role, Jaime worked as a City Planning Associate in the External Affairs Division, where he was assigned as the primary point of contact for general planning and land use questions in the Central and East geographies of Los Angeles. Anna Vidal was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. She is a proud Latina (Cuban-Salvadorian American). She grew up in Echo Park and North Hollywood and currently lives in Studio City. Anna has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Urban Studies from CSUN, and a Master of Public Administration and a Master of Urban Planning from USC. She has 25 years with the department and has worked over 20 years in the Valley office as a project planner over almost every community plan in the Valley. ---------------------------------------- Plan Dulce is a space for elevating projects, issues and initiatives taking place within Latino communites across the U.S. Episode hosted by Vidal Marquez, Chair of Latinos and Planning, and Haydee Urita-Lopez, Principal City Planner, Los Angeles City Planning Episode edited by Grecia White, Vice-Chair of Latinos and Planning Learn more about Latinos and Planning, a division within the American Planning Association. LUGARES, LAP's annual virtual conference will take place November 16-17, 2023 -- registration coming soon! Send us an email at plandulcepodcast@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! or email our division, latinosandplanning2@gmail.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plandulcepodcast/message
This fourth podcast with the LOR Foundation features Dr. Mikaila Pence, Pediatrician & Medical Director of the Children's Specialty Clinic of the San Luis Valley. Joining Dr. Pence is DJ Enderle, Board Member and City Planner for Monte Vista. Listen as Monte Vista Community Officer Ivette Atencio, DJ and Dr. Pence discuss this new children's clinic serving neurodevelopmentally diverse children and their families. We also talk about the outdoor therapy space, slated to open this fall; how it came to be, the result of the LOR grant funding and so much more. Enjoy…
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For a lot of people, their only experience with city zoning is from playing SimCity. While SimCity may have introduced some aspects of zoning, it only scratches the surface of its real-world complexities. In this episode, we delve into the profound impact of zoning on our environment, including its role in promoting urban sprawl and car-dependent lifestyles that contribute to increased carbon emissions. Join us as we uncover the untold environmental consequences of zoning and discuss alternative approaches to create more sustainable and eco-friendly cities. It's time to reimagine the relationship between zoning and the environment for a greener future.Our guest on The Green Hour today is Nolan Gray, a distinguished expert in zoning and urban planning. I had the pleasure of meeting Nolan at an environmental conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he delivered a compelling talk on zoning and discussed his book titled "Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It," which was published in 2022.Nolan Gray currently serves as the research director for California YIMBY (Yes In My Backyard) and has dedicated the majority of his career to the study of zoning. He brings a wealth of practical experience to the table, having worked as a planner in New York City. Nolan is also an Affiliated Scholar with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, where he advises state and local policymakers on land-use policy.With a Ph.D. in urban planning underway at UCLA, Nolan is actively contributing to the academic understanding of urban planning. He is widely recognized for his insightful contributions, with his work appearing in prominent publications such as The Atlantic, Bloomberg CityLab, and The Guardian. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Nolan Gray is a member of the esteemed America's Future 1995 Society, further demonstrating his standing as a respected authority in his field.
Being a Director of City Planning is glamorous, right? Isn't that what Seinfeld taught us?Rob Richardson has been a Planning Director in both Kansas City, Kansas (the Unified Government of Wyandotte County) and Raymore, Missouri. He's also worked as a planner in Independence, Missouri. We discuss the reality of the job in those communities, and the challenges of working in places that aren't wealthy.While in KCK, Rob advanced numerous efforts including design guidelines for development of narrow lots (of which there are thousands in the older part of the city), a Traditional Neighborhood Development ordinance, a Sidewalk and Trail Plan, a Downtown Plan, and much more. We talk about the successes and failures of all this, and also the remarkable success KCK has had in turning its Land Bank around in recent years while working with smaller builders and developers.Rob is now back in the private sector, leading Richardson Brothers Development. Here's his LinkedIn page.Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin's Substack page.Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here. If you'd like a CD for low standards, message me and you can have one for only $5.Intro: “Why Be Friends”Outro: “Fairweather Friend” Get full access to The Messy City at kevinklinkenberg.substack.com/subscribe
Stephanie Monson Dahl, Urban Design and Place Strategies Manager for the City of Asheville, talks with Matt Peiken about the reimagining of Pack Square, keeping West Asheville pedestrian-friendly, the challenges of bringing North Merrimon Avenue into the 21st Century and using creative zoning to stem the effects of mushrooming development. Support The Overlook by joining our Patreon campaign!Advertise your event on The Overlook.Instagram: AVLoverlook | Facebook: AVLoverlook | Twitter: AVLoverlookListen and Subscribe: All episodes of The OverlookThe Overlook theme song, "Maker's Song," comes courtesy of the Asheville band The Resonant Rogues.Podcast Asheville © 2023
On this episode of the Good Roads Podcast Thomas and Jared talk to Brent Toderian, a renowned urbanist and city planner, and keynote speaker at this years Good Roads Conference.In this episode, we discuss some of the most pressing issues facing the transportation industry and how cities can plan and design their roads and transportation systems to better serve their communities.Join us and learn how municipalities and cities both big and small can take a creative approach, as well as ideas from other cities, and apply them at home to create a tighter community. TODERIAN UrbanWORKS (TUW) - https://toderianurbanworks.com/ Brent Toderian Twitter - https://twitter.com/BrentToderian How Cities Make Us Sick: CBC The National - https://youtu.be/jQfC6mKTErg https://twitter.com/Goodroads https://www.instagram.com/on.goodroads/ https://www.facebook.com/goodroads.ca https://www.linkedin.com/company/goodroads https://www.GoodRoads.ca
Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig and City Planner Mikayla Schmidt talk about various projects in the city planning department including the Riverfront Enhancement Plan, Bridge Square plans, and more.
www.commsolutionsmn.com- Property ownership is a bedrock of American society. It has been ingrained in the fabric of our great country since before the beginning. Yet, government has found a way to confiscate our property, despite what the constitution says. Government came up with eminent domain as a way to take that property back. They would just take what they wanted, when they wanted it. Then laws were tightened after the Kelo v New London case at the Supreme Court. This was a terrible decision that set lawmakers to tightening up the laws around eminent domain. Minnesota statutes state that there are certain situations in which the government can take your land. What does it mean when a property is blighted? What is "public use"? Of course these are defined very vaguely, so that the government still has the greatest opportunity to get what they want. The growing fascism in this country (and the world) has brought government and business together to take from the people, so that we are completely dependent on them. It's time for local governments to take action to further protect property rights by narrowing the scope under when eminent domain is allowed. We've got some ideas on how to start. We also discuss how the schools are losing touch with all common sense. With the recent blizzard, Robbinsdale schools closed for three days way too early... but the State High School Girls Hockey Tournament went forward as planned that night. Ummmm...? Our schools are in trouble and they don't seem to be getting any better. They are drifting further into propaganda and losing their neighborhood feel. Somebody help? Have you checked out our Spotify playlist? At the beginning of each episode, Jason quotes some song lyrics that have to do with the subject matter of the podcast. Andrew never knows what they are, but now he can… and so can you! We've launched the Spotify playlist: “Community Solutions Music From the Podcast!” You can listen to Roundabout from Yes after listing to Episode 30 on Roundabouts… or kick back and enjoy a rocking playlist just for the thrill of it. We add a new song every week. Subscribe and enjoy! Don't forget that you can also subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify!
Ever wonder why you can't turn your backyard into a coin operated laundry or how to subdivide that family tract into the next great neighborhood development? When planning and zoning becomes a necessity, there is usually some economic reward at stake and things can get contentious. Whatever side of the decision you are on, our Planning & Zoning department is our first line of defense against “un–smart” growth. P&Z is responsible for maintaining the character of the city the way the majority believes it should be upheld. What I've learned is that when something gets denied, it has to be uncharacteristically bad for the city, like a daiquiri shop next to a church childcare facility. Even still, when something gets approved, it is not unlikely that there won't be sour feelings after the gavel drops. That's business folks, and we're going to explore further.We're explaining the why and the how with City of Zachary's own Planning & Zoning director, and we're going to meet an incredibly even-keeled professional. I'll attest that we are lucky to have him. Steven Villavaso of Villavaso and Associates, responsible for configuring our Unified Development Code said that Dixon is an absolute rockstar. Let's get to know him, as he is here in person with us in the booth. You can usually find him in his element on Tuesday nights at Planning, Zoning, and council meetings.Bryant Dixon has worked in the Urban Planning profession for over 8 years and specializes in zoning/land use planning, economic development, green infrastructure, and stormwater management. Before joining the City of Zachary, Bryant worked as a Sr. City Planner in the Environmental Affairs Department with the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). Bryant has also worked as an Economic Development Analyst for Camoin Associates, an independent economic development firm in Saratoga Springs, New York, and a Sr. Planner with the Baton Rouge City-Parish Planning Commission. Bryant is a graduate of Louisiana State University. There he received a B.A. in Anthropology with a concentration in Socio-cultural Anthropology and a second B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology. He received his Master's in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of New Orleans in 2014 where he specialized in Housing and Community Economic Development. Bryant is also currently a board member on The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans. And now he works right here in the Z.Support the show
Ginny met Steve at a wooden boat festival in the 1990's when he was selling his book, Three Years in a 12-Foot Boat. She thought something like, “The crazy things people do!” Fast forward to 2022 and retired City Planner, Stephen Ladd (who married Ginny) shares an amazing story of the 5-years they spent exploring the coasts and inland rivers of South America in a 21-foot yacht and gave birth to a baby during their travels. They sailed from Florida to South America following coasts and islands, then they got into the big river systems down there. Using those rivers they went up and over a big hump called the Guyana Massif, which is the highland between the Orinoco and Amazon watersheds. Then they went up and over another big hump: the high ground south of the Amazon and north of Argentina. Then they crossed that second hump again, coming back northwards into the Amazon, but following different rivers this time. Steve's approach to minimalist sailing, and the challenges of getting off the grid, should inspire anyone with big adventuring dreams and a small budget. Find out more about podcast content and sailing opportunities: https://www.oceansailingpodcast.com
Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Ass’t City Planner Revee Needham talk about a $1 million Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant Program. Grants will be used to support economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and other challenges that have arisen since March 15, 2020. To apply or to view frequently asked
Northfield Mayor Rhonda Pownell and Ass't City Planner Revee Needham talk about a $1 million Main Street Economic Revitalization Grant Program. Grants will be used to support economic recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and other challenges that have arisen since March 15, 2020. To apply or to view frequently asked questions and a full list of criteria, visit the city's Main Street Grant webpage: Main Street Grant Program
Are you interested in creating proper urban connections? What do you think is the architect's job in the urban fabric? What kind of approach is needed for the future of cities? Interview with Chris Maher, an architect and city planner and the director and national portfolio leader for urban development at Hames Sharley. We will talk about his vision for the future of cities, urban vital energy, distinct urban characteristics, and many more. The last 30 years has seen Chris Maher working in architecture and urban design throughout the UK, Hong Kong, and Australia. Now, he resides in Perth, Western Australia where he is a Director and the National Portfolio Leader for Urban Development at Hames Sharley. Chris is on a mission to continue to articulate the importance of economic rigour and social understanding in the delivery of environmentally responsive place-based design. The value of good design innovation and creativity is more important than ever and is essential to ensure sustainable outcomes in the future of our built world. Strategic thinking and careful, considered leadership has enabled Chris to build teams ready to imagine and deliver well researched contextual designs. These designs include city centre waterfronts, educational, heritage and mixed-use developments in the UK, Hong Kong, and throughout every major city in Australia. Understanding clients and their values together with an ability to collaborate and clearly communicate with the community and all stakeholders is a unique and vital skill Chris provides throughout each project lifecycle. Chris is also a Design Advisor to many local and state government agencies such as the WA State Design Review Panel, The MRA and Development WA and has sat on the Board of several non-for-profits, dedicated to ensuring Western Australia becomes a state of creativity. You can find out more about Chris through these links: Chris Maher on LinkedIn; @ as Chris Maher on Twitter; Chris Maher at Hames Sharley; Connecting episodes you might be interested in: No.012I - Interview with Kieran Leong about people's natural experiences and connections No.018I - Interview with María Yanez about new types of housing; No.031R - City attachment and use of urban services: Benefits for smart cities; No.046R - Analysis and comparison of Smart City initiatives; No.072I - Interview with Dr Tamás Mezős about urban character; No.087I - Interview with Paul Brookbanks about creating connections with nature What wast the most interesting part for you? What questions did arise for you? Let me know on Twitter @WTF4Cities or on the wtf4cities.com website where the shownotes are also available. I hope this was an interesting episode for you and thanks for tuning in. Music by Lesfm from Pixabay
In this podcast, Jessi Stringer, the City Planner for the City of Collinsville, OK, and Ambre Gooch, Associate General Counsel at OMAG, discuss the basics of municipal zoning.Learn more by visiting www.omag.org
Principal Los Angeles City Planner and author Ken Bernstein joins the podcast to talk about all things historic preservation. Who decides what is historic? How does the desire for historic preservation get balanced with the need for new development, particularly housing? Ken also talks about some memorable historic preservation battles, discusses the differences between historic preservation laws in Los Angeles compared to other big cities, and also chats about his new book "Preserving Los Angeles: How Historic Places Can Transform America's Cities." Ken is donating the proceeds from Preserving Los Angeles to support three organizations that are dedicated to enhancing representation and inclusion in historic preservation: * Latinos in Heritage Conservation* Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Historic Preservation (APIAHiP)* The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Brief Episode Summary: When it comes to a fruit being acknowledged with its own special day, National Mango Day in India to be precise, the mango is in a class of its own, its diversity unmatched! “Each mango season provides a symbolic reminder, that nature and the things we cherish experience disruption, uncertainty, and change. All natural systems have a cycle with a beginning and a definite end.” There is a “Last Time” for all things! #mango #NationalMangoDay #diversity #disruption #uncertainty #change #cycle #surviving #thriving #seasons #adversity #inspiration #traumatic #forgiveness #nature #lifelessons #breastcancer #marriage # heart #fear #graftingKey Topics:Tanya's book is titled "Living the Mango-Licious Life, Sips and Tips on Surviving and Thriving Beyond Seasons of Adversity." What was the inspiration for the title? How is the mango a metaphor for the pain, emotional bruising and trauma Tanya experienced as a young woman and the role forgiveness of her Dad played?Tanya's Mom. a nurse of some 40 years, had just retired, but the Divine miraculously needed her once more, at just the right place and time... taking the lead role in the saving of her critically ill infant grand daughter!Right behind the miraculous saving of Tanya's daughter, was a breast cancer diagnosis and a marriage gone bad. Discover what Tanya learned regarding renewal, restoration and refocus.The mango with its multitude of characteristics, has much to teach us about life. Tanya shares what she's learned.There are important lessons for us to learn when it comes to grafting.Profit from the tools Tanya freely shares when it comes to surviving and thriving beyond one's seasons of adversity!Resources: Email link to episode...https://www.buzzsprout.com/859273/11495477Connect with Tanya on her website at http://www.tanyathemangolady.com Get your own copy of Tanya's life-changing book, "Living the Mango-Licious Life, Sips and Tips on Surviving and Thriving Beyond Seasons of Diversity" at Amazon Alan's link to register to receive new podcasts and other updates: http://eepurl.com/g1DSf9 Link to tell us what podcast themes you'd like to see us cover: https://form.jotform.com/210597899275071 Sheri Sperry's website to connect with her, https://sellsedona.com/sedona-lifestyleCall to Action If you enjoyed this week's podcast episode, I would greatly appreciate it if you would rate and review it where you listen to your podcasts. Thank you! Sheri Sperry is YOUR SOLUTIONS REALTOR!A Realtor in AZ for 10 years, her main goal is to take the stress off you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=NYYG9FE928BF6) Support the show Link to podcast website and all the podcast episodes https://discoveringandlivingthebestversionofyou.buzzsprout.com Link with Alan's Facebook Business Page at facebook.com/interviewswithheart/ Link with Alan's Twitter page at @interviewforeyou Link with Alan's Instagram page at @alanfreedman26
You are about to listen to Alejandro, Joaquin, and Charlie (AKA Three Brown Jotos) talk about their personal experiences and views on LGBTQIA+ topics, current events, and all the good joteria that play out in their lives.Que onda listeners, on today's episode, we talk with our special guest, Ulises Gonzalez, AICP, City Planner, City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning. Ulises joins the Three Brown Jotos for a candid conversation about what it takes to make Jotangeles the vibrant city it is. They discuss how YOU can get involved in planning bike lanes, zoning laws, and parks. And yes, they also discuss the 6th St Bridge and how gentrification has impacted our comunidades. So agarren sus bebidas, sus chucherias y subanle Al volumen porque se va a armar…Three Brown Jotos InstagramThree Brown Jotos TwitterThis podcast is a product of Three Brown Jotos and is produced by mejia.tv.
Two years ago, there was a lot of excitement when the design for the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia was chosen. Now that project has been paused indefinitely, due to ballooning costs. Urban planner Tristan Cleveland talks about what this means for public spaces in Halifax.
Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig introduces new Assistant City Planner Revee Needham who talks about her background and the new position.
Northfield City Administrator Ben Martig introduces new Assistant City Planner Revee Needham who talks about her background and the new position.
From Sparks to Light - Inspiring Stories for Challenging Times
Today we're talking to D'Lynda Fischer, a city council member for the city of Petaluma, a community in northern California about 45 minutes north of the Golden Gate Bridge. But the truth is, this could be a conversation about any community across America, and many places in the world as well. This is a conversation about climate, about our environment and the steps we can take to make a difference in the world we live in. We talk about honoring the planet and paying attention to the choices we make. It's about living intentionally so that our children, grandchildren and the generations to come have a place to call home. I learned so much during this conversation. For one thing, (and I'm slightly embarrassed to admit this) I've never actually been to a city council meeting, in this city or in any other of the many places I've lived. Perhaps I should have, because the more we know about what goes on at city hall, the more we can demand that our elected officials make decisions that benefit all of us. This conversation allowed things to come together for me, like the pieces of a puzzle that I'd struggled to understand. Does recycling really matter? Are paper straws better than plastic? It all felt so insignificant, but this conversation left me feeling energized, with actual steps I can take to help my community become carbon neutral and it left me wanting to learn more.D'Lynda grew up in a politically active family in the foothills of Anchorage, Alaska. She became an adult while living in New York City and migrated to Southern California where she had a successful career as an Urban Planning Consultant. She moved to Sonoma County nine years ago and worked as a consultant to non-profit environmental organizations. She is passionate about healthy food systems, connected communities, and being a leader in this changing world.To learn more about D'Lynda Fischer you can check out her website.To learn about the Cool City Challenge, check out coolpetaluma.org.Read Social Change 2.0 - A Blueprint for Reinventing our World by David Gershon.To learn more about Robert Maggio, the composer of our theme music, please check out his website.To learn more about the inspiration for this podcast, please check out Suzanne's memoir, Estrellas - Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de Santiago. Find Suzanne on Social Mediahttps://www.suzannemaggio.comOn Instagram: @mamasuzannaOn Facebook: @suzannemaggioauthorOn Twitter: @bottomofninth
This week on the Build Blue Podcast, we're talking to Matt Lassonde, North Mankato City Planner. We're discussing the growth and future of North Mankato as well as some exciting redevelopments that are happening in the area. Plus, Matt explains how his career has come full circle from being an intern at the city of North Mankato to now being the City Planner.
8:55 | Astronaut Chris Hadfield shares about his journey into writing books since retiring from space travel, including his new Cold War thriller, The Apollo Murders. 37:21 | #RealTalkRoundTable: Photo Radar, Urban Design & Road Safety We get evidence-based perspectives on how effective speed enforcement is, from City Planner and urbanist, Brent Toderian, City of Edmonton's Director of Safe Mobility's Jessica Lamare, and active transportation advocate Stephen Raitz with Paths for People. 1:32:15 | #TrashTalk | Ryan lets 'er rip on Real Talkers' emails about bad drivers, anti-vaxxers, and more. Presented by Local Waste
Almost every kid that graduates from high school struggles with getting the training they need to have a good job. But you don't have to struggle to gain the experience. And you can learn the skills you need to go in the direction you want to professionally. Jim Benson realized that being an angry punk rocker wasn't going to be a lucrative career choice. He decided to go to college and met two professors that changed his life. Now he runs a consulting firm that teaches people the skills they need to become the professional they want to be. In this episode, discover how you can learn the skills you need to have a great career. Show highlights include: How failing to submit an escalation to your manager teaches you the true leadership power you have as an individual (1:23) Why helping teams be effective gives you a bigger zone of control and sphere of influence (even if you are unwilling to take risks) (3:23) How attending the college you hate forces you to find new people and systems that are interesting and important (and how they change your life for the better) (4:24) Why watching the interactions of co-workers lets you understand fear or hope (and how you can apply them become a better problem solver) (5:56) If you found a golden nugget of wisdom in this episode, share it on social media with the hashtag #ResultsLeaderFM to help spread the word. If you loved what Jim revealed in this episode, you'll find more of him online at https://www.modusinstitute.com.
This week, the Tiny Towns designer harnesses the power of gravity, Rio Grande watches the Watch, CMoN teases the biggest Kickstarter ever, and UNO plus motor oil and a dash of eSports equals $50,000 TOP STORIES (1:45) Asmodee licenses books, puzzles, housewares and more New edition of Dungeon Bowl coming from Games Workshop Wormholes coming from AEG and Peter McPherson Gangster title Wise Guys coming from Gale Force 9 Watch from designer Daniel Newman and Rio Grande Games Digital Version of Empires of the Void II coming to Steam CMoN teases a Marvel title for its 50th Kickstarter First UNO championships held in Las Vegas CROWDFUNDING (9:20) Honey Buzz: Fall Flavors from Elf Creek Games and designer Paul Salomon Snake: The Board Game from Maarten Krijgsman Hanamikoji: Geisha's Road by Jerry Chiang and Eros Lin with EmperorS4 Railways, City Planner, and Empire by designer Alban Viard and Nano9Games Karigar-E-Taj: Artisans of the Taj Mahal by designer Amit Ghadge Star Fighters from designers Michael Dunsmore and Jordan Nichols with Alley Cat Games SPONSOR UPDATE (16:55) Black Friday Sale at Lucky Duck NEW RELEASES (18:50) Marvel Champions: War Machine from Fantasy Flight Games Rush Out by Thomas Dupont and publisher Sit Down! Clank! In! Space! Adventures: Pulsarcade by Paul Dennen and Evan Lorentz, published by Dire Wolf and Renegade Cuphead: Fast Rolling Dice Game from TheOP and designer Patrick Marino Coded Chronicles - The Goonies: Escape with One-Eyed Willy's Rich Stuff by Jay Cormier and Sen-Foong Lim, published by TheOP EXIT: The Game - Kidnapped in Fortune City by Inka and Markus Brand, published by Kosmos Machi Koro 2 from designer Masao Suganuma and Pandasaurus Games CONNECT: Follow our Twitter newsfeed: twitter.com/dicetowernow Dig in with Corey at DiceTowerDish.com. Have a look-see at Barry's wares at BrightBearLaser.com.
On today's episode, we set out how we'd design our dream city, who we'd have play us in a movie and we pick two artists who've not worked together to collaborate on an album. Is a hotdog a sandwich? is a debate style improv podcast featuring Jed and Ethan discussing a range of anything from mullets to public proposals. #podcastuk #growth #improv #city #cityplanner #actors #collaboration #album #kendricklamar #Sampha #KennyHoopla #Maneskin #Rivers #Podcast #Findme
Interview with Christelle Rohaut – Christelle is the CEO at Codi. She is a City Planner and entrepreneur and works in the intersection of the workplace and HR providing strategies that give the employees the possibility to work from anywhere they want.
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City Planner, Urbanist, MTA Transit Planner and Community Activist Weston Stroud discusses Greenwood Bottom, his life influencer and his vision for the community.
Are you a parent like me? You planned for where you would like to raise your kid and even what public school he or she might attend. It is certainly a luxury to be able to plan this way, when you think globally…...but here in Vancouver it's pretty do-able…..or at least it used to be Guest: Brent Toderian City Planner, Urbanist at Toderian UrbanWorks
From Zipcar to Ford, the Detroit Mobility Lab, and the Michigan Mobility Institute, Jessica Robinson is one of the most popular and most respected experts in urban transportation. Robinson is a strong advocate for earning a Masters in Mobility, but before you run off to grad school, tune into this episode to learn the basics of solving mobility challenges, whether lessons from one city are portable to another, and what it means to collect too much data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shopping centres and malls like Limeridge Mall on the mountain are constantly searching for new opportunities that'll bring lots of attention and foot traffic their way. Opportunities like an arena on-site are surely a good idea, right? Guest: Brent Toderian, City Planner & Urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS - We've heard from Justin Trudeau that you won't see or hear the Liberals engaging in any nasty politics and yet we've seen him go against those exact words! Throughout the years, politics has gone hand-in-hand with name calling but as the political game has evolved throughout the years, how too has the ways of referring to one's competition? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Lawyer, National Post Contributor and former president of the Liberal Party - The Beatles are famous for many things and as with most things that come with fame, they're the centre of many conspiracy theories. One of which is called "Paul is Dead" and it traces its roots back to September of 1969. Guest: Alan Cross, Music Journalist & host of 'The Ongoing History of New Music'
She thought everything he said was a joke!