Podcasts about General plan

Sacramento, California, is at the forefront of zoning reform, tackling some of the biggest challenges in housing supply and affordability. Tom Pace, the city's director of community development, shares how the city has embraced policies to remove barriers to housing production, modernize outdated regulations, and promote sustainable growth. And, he offers ideas for how other places can approach zoning reform to build more equitable and livable communities. In this episode of People Behind the Plans, Pace shares insights on the city's ambitious approach to infill and transit-oriented housing, as well as how to eliminate parking requirements and simplify the approval process for new developments. He also reflects on the evolution of Sacramento's General Plan and how planners can balance community engagement with bold policy changes. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on the power of planning to shape more accessible and vibrant cities. Episode URL: https://planning.org/podcast/tom-pace-on-zoning-reform-and-housing-innovation-in-sacramento/

Hey everyone and welcome back to Summit County News here on Summit in Six. Today, we've got some interesting findings based on community feedback from the General Plan updates, more info on the 2025 Legislative session and its impacts on Summit County and a reminder for Summit County Parents. Let's get into the news! GENERAL … Continue reading February 7, 2025 – General Plan and Legislative Updates, SHARP Survey Reminder →

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The Way It Is Now: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City closed certain public streets to private motor vehicles, reserving the streets as public open space for recreational purposes. These closures included the Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Boulevard (Upper Great Highway), adjacent to Ocean Beach. In May 2022, the City replaced the pandemic restrictions on the Upper Great Highway with a pilot program closing the Upper Great Highway to private motor vehicles on Friday afternoons, weekends and holidays. The closure does not apply to emergency vehicles, official government vehicles, intra-park transit shuttle buses and similar vehicles authorized to transport people. This pilot program is scheduled to end on December 31, 2025. When the pilot program ends, the Upper Great Highway will be open to private motor vehicles. The City's General Plan sets objectives and policies for land uses within San Francisco, including streets. The California Coastal Act guides land uses along the California coast. Changes in use to the Upper Great Highway may require amendments to the General Plan and approvals under the California Coastal Act. The Recreation and Parks Commission has jurisdiction over most public parks and other recreational facilities in San Francisco, including the Upper Great Highway. Under the Commission's direction, the Recreation and Parks' General Manager oversees the use of those recreational facilities. The Proposal: Proposition K is an ordinance that would allow the City to use the Upper Great Highway for public open recreation space, permanently closing it to private motor vehicles seven days a week, with limited exceptions. It would continue to allow emergency vehicles, official government vehicles, intra-park transit shuttle buses and similar authorized vehicles to access the Upper Great Highway at all times. The General Manager of the Recreation and Parks Department would have the authority to determine an emergency exists and allow private motor vehicles to use the Upper Great Highway. Proposition K would require, within 180 days of voter approval of this measure, the City to seek any other approvals necessary to permanently close the Upper Great Highway to private motor vehicles. Those approvals may include amendments to the City's General Plan and approvals under the California Coastal Act. If Proposition K is passed by voters, the current pilot program would remain in place until all necessary approvals are obtained and permits granted, or, until the pilot program is scheduled to end on December 31, 2025. A "YES" Vote Means: If you vote “yes,” you want the City to use the Upper Great Highway as public open recreation space, permanently closing it to private motor vehicles seven days a week, with limited exceptions. A "NO" Vote Means: If you vote “no,” you do not want the City to make these changes.

"It's really important for arts advocates and tradition bearers, artists, and cultural organizations to participate in the visioning and guiding principle process in your community plan, to get named in the vision statement of the community" - Tracy HudakJoin Tracy Hudak, Director of Field Engagement for California for the Arts, and Jackie Melendez, Assistant City Manager of the City of Chino, for an insightful discussion in "Casemaking for Collaboration." This episode explores the intersection of arts advocacy, economic development, and urban planning. Discover how artists, cultural organizations, and advocates can effectively engage with local governments to ensure that arts are recognized as a vital part of inclusive economic development and community growth. You'll learn practical tools and strategies for making a compelling case for arts and culture as essential contributors to a region's economic vitality and quality of life.Watch, Listen and Discover how you can support and shape the future of the creative economy!- Make a Donation: Support Voices of the Community, fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and enjoy tax deductions for your contributions. Stay Connected:- Participate: Join our next virtual and live in-person community dialogue event.- YouTube: Watch this episode on our YouTube channel- Newsletter: Sign up to stay updated on future episodes and events - Feedback: Share your thoughts and show ideas at george@georgekoster.com. Delve deeper into our Voices of the Community Series: explore episodes, speakers, organizations, and resources on our dedicated page. Watch and learn from all five series now!

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Hello, I'm Mayor Phil Goode of Prescott with your weekly update. Public comments on Prescott General Plan Annual bulk item collection City Council sessions and other meetings Prescott Public Safety Needs and Prop 478 Police and fire stations open houses OpenGov software Committee openings The City of Prescott is seeking public comment on the draft 2025 General Plan document. The required public comment period lasts 60 days, beginning September 23 and ending November 21. An 11-member City-appointed committee has been working to update the Prescott General Plan over the last 2 years. The City will host two public Open Houses... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/weekly-update-with-mayor-goode-of-prescott-september-9/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Today's question comes from Steve who asks: "What is the purpose of a city having a general plan?   Does the law require it and what benefits and disadvantages does it provide the city and developers." ----------------- **Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Today we have some information around some upcoming roads projects, the conversation about Lake Rockport Estates Request to connect with Mountain Regional Water, a reminder for The Eastern Summit County General Plan Open House, and an announcement on Vote Early Day. Let's get to it! Upcoming Roads Projects It's no secret in Utah that if … Continue reading June 14, 2024 – Upcoming Roads Projects, Lake Rockport Estates request to connect with Mountain Regional Water ✔️ The Eastern Summit County General Plan Open House, Vote Early Day, June's second Weed of the Month →

Hi everyone and welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six. This week, we'll discuss some upcoming open houses for the Eastern Summit County General Plan Update process, some important information regarding your ballots for the upcoming primary elections, and, finally, we'll wrap things up with some information on some of … Continue reading May 31, 2024 – Eastern Summit County general plan, information regarding your ballots for the upcoming primary elections & most-wanted noxious weeds →

Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! We hope everyone is gearing up for a fun and safe Memorial Day Weekend with friends and family. In today's episode, we are going to cover some opportunities for a virtual birding class with the County Lands and Natural Resources Department, … Continue reading May 24, 2024 – Virtual birding classes, Eastern Summit County General Plan, →

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What is the General Plan and how does it affect you? Hear from Vice Mayor Laura Kaino as she discusses the upcoming General Plan election on May 21 and how it provides the city and residents with a blueprint for the future. Plus, hear from a General Plan committee member about what was important to residents when crafting this latest plan. 

This is a continuation of our series on the Oro Valley 2026 General plan. Let's get involved.

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Our guest today is Peter Abraham the Director of the Oro Valley water utility. In addition, Bayer Vella provide some interesting statistics on the recent survey. It's a great listen.

In case you missed it, the Redding City Council passed the 2045 General Plan and community input is needed for State Route 273 improvements. This and more news from the week of 3.25.34.Read the transcript>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Salt Lake City is rapidly changing, but the plans that guide our growth haven't kept up; some haven't been updated for decades. Now, the city has newly defined “general plan” in its code. Salt Lake City planning director Nick Norris joins host Ali Vallarta to explain the do's and don'ts of general plans and how neighborhoods can work together toward a common vision for our city.  Resources and references: Mayor plans to roll out citywide form-based zoning this year [Building Salt Lake] Learn more about Salt Lake City's recently approved community benefit policy  What's in SLC's 5-Year Housing Plan? [City Cast Salt Lake] Could This Plan Revive SLC's Rio Grande Station? [City Cast Salt Lake] Consider becoming a founding member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we're around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Shop Workspace Harmons Grocery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The City of Redding Podcast is starting a new series called In Case You Missed It to recap city departments' and community partners' weekly news stories. This recap from the week of 3.18.24 features news about REU's new online bill pay system,  a special City Council Meeting to review, discuss, and approve the 2045 General Plan, and more.Read the Transcript>> Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

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Second in a series in a conversation with Milini Simms and Bayer Vella. How does the general plan affect future development in the Oro Valley community WWW.OVpathforward.com 

Todays guest is Margarita Gonzalez Macedonio, a Principal Community Planner with the City of Santa Ana Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services Program.  Margarita has been a part of the City of Santa Ana team for over 16 years.   As an advocacy planner, Margarita is a solution-oriented leader focused on ensuring an inclusive process for delivering equitable outcomes in many communities. Margarita prioritizes strengthening her network of interagency and community stakeholders on public policy and community planning projects that bring light to  environmental health equity and perceived impacts to the built environment and neighborhoods' quality of life. Margarita facilitates capacity-building, collaboration, grant support, networking and project investments to bring about equitable resources to neighborhoods and community-based groups to accomplish their organizational objectives.   In her new role, Margarita has worked with City Management to create a new Environmental Justice (EJ) section in the Planning Division as part of the City Council's adoption of a new General Plan in April 2022. Margarita is the City's EJ staff person hired to manage and monitor the implementation of all of the City's General Plan EJ policies and actions, which include the formation of a new resident-focused team to guide and prioritize EJ actions.  Margarita continues to build her team to provide training and support to neighborhood leaders and delve into the research, education, and collaboration needed to address complex environmental justice issues working with departments, regulatory agencies, and community members from areas challenged by a combination of racial, economic, health, and environmental burdens. Prior to her work with the City of Santa Ana, Margarita administered affordable housing, strategic planning,community engagement initiatives in unincorporated communities, and Community Development Block Grant-funded programs at the Los Angeles Community Development Authority. Earlier in her career, she supported public housing resident and youth initiatives at the Housing Authority City of Los Angeles.  Margarita received her MA in Urban Planning and BA in History and Chicana/o Studies from UCLA. Outside of work, Margarita enjoys quality time with her family and channels her energy through live music with her band and church bands in her community. ---------------------------------------- Plan Dulce is a space for elevating projects, issues and initiatives taking place within Latino communities across the U.S. Episode co-hosts: Anna Vidal (featured in the previous episode) and Vidal Marquez, Chair of Latinos and 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 -- register here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/plandulcepodcast/message

Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Also in the family attic is the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730. The name for the winery came as a tribute to the Smith brothers who pursued their dream and to the Madrone trees which distinguish the property.In May 1971, with a partnership of family and friends, Stuart Smith bought the 'terroir' which today is Smith-Madrone Vineyards & winery. He was 22 years old and had just received his B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley and was taking classes towards his Master's in Viticulture at UC Davis. In trying to find land to plant vineyard in the Napa Valley, through a family friend he explored a forest on the remotest and highest part of Spring Mountain and discovered that the land had been a vineyard in the 1880s and in fact had been part of the wagon trail route between Napa and Santa Rosa. Today he is respected for his expertise and leadership as a mountain vineyardist.Stuart was born and raised in Santa Monica. Every summer during college, from 1966 – 1970, he worked as a lifeguard on the beaches in Santa Monica. He started at Tower #1 just north of POP Pier, spent some time at the tower just south of the Santa Monica Pier (Muscle Beach) and later spent most of his lifeguarding time north of the Santa Monica Pier. One summer Stu worked on the rescue boat and became friendly with the boat's operator, Lt. Tommy Zahn. Tommy was a legend in the surfing world and also famous for winning the Honolulu-Molokai paddle board race twice, first at age 20 and then again at age 40. Tommy was also famous as Marilyn Monroe's true love. In 1971 the Santa Monica Lifeguards were folded into LA County's lifeguard program.While pursuing his master's at UC Davis, Stuart was the first teaching assistant for wine industry pioneers Maynard Amerine and Vernon Singleton in 1970-1971. He taught enology at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College; he has chaired the 1986 and 2006 Napa Valley Wine Auctions. He is an active member of the G.O.N.A.D.S. (the Gastronomical Order for Nonsensical and Dissipatory Society), a group of Napa Valley vintners who started getting together for monthly lunches in the 1980s. He served on Napa County's Watershed Task Force for several years, appointed by the Board of Supervisors; in 2006 he was appointed again by the Board of Supervisors to sit on Napa County General Plan Steering Committee, responsible for updating Napa's General Plan, a three-year project. Stu has also served as auctioneer for an Omaha (NB) charity auction for many years.Stuart served as Scout Master for St. Helena's (Boy Scout) Troop One for many years and continues as the Troop's Chair today. He is an avid canoeist, having canoed through the Quetico Wilderness in Canada many times and often canoes the Klamath and Trinity Rivers in California. He has five children and four grandchildren.Follow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_NoireI'm 

Brothers Stuart and Charles Smith are the vineyard managers and winemakers of Smith-Madrone Winery. Also in the family attic is the Fetherolf family, German farmers from the Palatinate region, who came to America on the Good Ship Thistle in 1730. The name for the winery came as a tribute to the Smith brothers who pursued their dream and to the Madrone trees which distinguish the property.In May 1971, with a partnership of family and friends, Stuart Smith bought the 'terroir' which today is Smith-Madrone Vineyards & winery. He was 22 years old and had just received his B.A. in Economics from UC Berkeley and was taking classes towards his Master's in Viticulture at UC Davis. In trying to find land to plant vineyard in the Napa Valley, through a family friend he explored a forest on the remotest and highest part of Spring Mountain and discovered that the land had been a vineyard in the 1880s and in fact had been part of the wagon trail route between Napa and Santa Rosa. Today he is respected for his expertise and leadership as a mountain vineyardist.Stuart was born and raised in Santa Monica. Every summer during college, from 1966 1970, he worked as a lifeguard on the beaches in Santa Monica. He started at Tower #1 just north of POP Pier, spent some time at the tower just south of the Santa Monica Pier (Muscle Beach) and later spent most of his lifeguarding time north of the Santa Monica Pier. One summer Stu worked on the rescue boat and became friendly with the boats operator, Lt. Tommy Zahn. Tommy was a legend in the surfing world and also famous for winning the Honolulu-Molokai paddle board race twice, first at age 20 and then again at age 40. Tommy was also famous as Marilyn Monroes true love. In 1971 the Santa Monica Lifeguards were folded into LA Countys lifeguard program.While pursuing his master's at UC Davis, Stuart was the first teaching assistant for wine industry pioneers Maynard Amerine and Vernon Singleton in 1970-1971. He taught enology at Santa Rosa Junior College and Napa Valley College; he has chaired the 1986 and 2006 Napa Valley Wine Auctions. He is an active member of the G.O.N.A.D.S. (the Gastronomical Order for Nonsensical and Dissipatory Society), a group of Napa Valley vintners who started getting together for monthly lunches in the 1980s. He served on Napa County's Watershed Task Force for several years, appointed by the Board of Supervisors; in 2006 he was appointed again by the Board of Supervisors to sit on Napa County General Plan Steering Committee, responsible for updating Napa's General Plan, a three-year project. Stu has also served as auctioneer for an Omaha (NB) charity auction for many years.Stuart served as Scout Master for St. Helena's (Boy Scout) Troop One for many years and continues as the Troop's Chair today. He is an avid canoeist, having canoed through the Quetico Wilderness in Canada many times and often canoes the Klamath and Trinity Rivers in California. He has five children and four grandchildren.Follow The Swirl Suite:SwirlSuite@gmail.com@SwirlSuite www.swirlsuite.comSarita @VineMeUpTanisha @GirlMeetsGlassLeslie @Vino301Glynis @Vino_Noire

Today we are hoping you stick with us through an update on the General Plan.  Now before we lose anyone, the General Plan is 20-year planning document that has a massive impact on the future of our City. And community involvement plays a key role in how the plan is put together.Steve and I joke all the time that our podcast topics aren't always super interesting to most people, but believe me, you'll want to understand what this document does - and doesn't - do so you have a better understanding of how the City makes decisions.In today's episode, we talk with Kent Manuel and Jeremy Pagan about what might change in this General Plan, and why you should care. After all, 20 years is a long time and, while nothing is set in stone, the General Plan is a guiding document that will be referenced long into the future.  Fun fact, Kent oversaw the general plan development for Redding 20 years ago, so this isn't his first Rodeo. He has a wealth of knowledge and can speak to what has been done in previous plans and what's new in this version.We don't expect you to take notes, but you should know what the General Plan is and how to get involved if you feel so inclined.  To take the community survey visit: cityofredding.org/generalplanRead a transcript of the episode here>>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

This is part one of the town Council meeting on March 15, 2023. I've gone over the highlights of the meeting because it was quite long. And if I brought you the detail, you would fall asleep listening to this podcast. Hopefully, I have made it interesting enough for you to listen. You can always go to the town web site and listen to the 4+ hours of video. They do break it down by agenda item.

In a stunning turn of events, the Pod On Lansdowne boys decided to talk almost exclusively about baseball this episode! We didn't know that a certain shortstop would be signing in Queens when we recorded this, but hey--what can ya do? The OTM show from out of left field had to get real for an episode. Prior to the holiday celebrations this weekend, decided to have ourselves a little vent session. Why are the Red Sox "galaxies apart" on a Rafael Devers contract extension? What is the culture of this club, shoutout to Boy George? What is the, I dunno, GENERAL PLAN going forward for Boston?! Your guess is as good as ours, buckaroo. We also aim to answer the age old question: why wasn't Liam at elf practice? Follow us on Twitter baby: @PodOnLansdowne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Measure W, also known as the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative, is a voter initiative on the November 8th ballots for Nevada City residents. The initiative would adopt an ordinance that amends the City's General Plan and Municipal Code to designate a portion of the City as an Historical Neighborhood District or HND. This means that more land, specifically residential neighborhoods, would be within HND territory and require an architectural review permit to be altered or removed. The residential neighborhoods that Measure W would identify as within HND territory would be exempt from California's SB9 and would potentially restrict, or narrowly prohibit, housing developers from building new homes in any areas contained by the HND. The boundaries of the HND can generally be described as residential neighborhoods surrounding downtown Nevada City. KVMR Intern News Producer Julia Gem spoke to two Nevada County residents with drastically different views of the initiative.

Unsatisfied with progress, Governor Gavin Newsom announced he's placing a pause on a billion dollars in state funding for housing.Details on The California Report. You'll hear a new voice over the airwaves. The KVMR News Desk welcomes Intern News Producer Julia Ggem. In a special KVMR News segment, Julia hears from both sides of local ballot Measure W, also known as the Nevada City Historic Neighborhoods District Initiative. Measure W appears on Nevada City voters' Nov 8th ballots and in language from an Impartial Analysis from Nevada City's Attorney would “adopt an ordinance that amends the City's General Plan and Municipal Code to designate a portion of the City as an Historical Neighborhood District. KVMR's Felton Pruitt speaks with acoustic quartet Beaucoup Chapeaux who'll play the Nevada Theatre Saturday night.

Poway Mayoral Candidate, Delta Esparza, joined me for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation in the JRP podcast studio. Delta is one of four challengers attempting to unseat Poway Mayor Steve Vaus. Our 1.5-hour discussion offers great insight into Delta's background, values, character, and vision for Poway. Highlights include: Delta's family background growing up in South LA to immigrant parents. Delta was the first person in her family to achieve a college degree. She later went on to a master's degree and a career in computer science in the defense industry. Delta Esparza shared her experiences visiting Poway's trails, open spaces, restaurants, and the Poway Bowling Alley for years as a resident near Camino Del Norte and Paseo Lucido. She valued Poway so much, she purchased a home here in 2019 and began establishing her roots in our community. But as she began witnessing the changes in Poway, she realized that something was awry. She looked around for viable candidates that represented her values but could find none. So, she took the brave step to enter the race herself. We discussed her thoughts on Poway's General Plan and the overall vision the mayor has for the city. She shared her positive experiences in nearby cities like Carlsbad and Escondido that had strong, community-driven City Plans that were being implemented consistent with that vision. Why is Poway falling so short? Delta Esparza strongly values getting the residents of Poway involved. She wants to open the dialog and encourage input in less formal settings like town hall meetings and small gatherings. She does not think the Poway City Council properly listens to the people of Poway. We covered her thoughts on development all over Poway including along Poway Road, Twin Peaks Road, on the side of Twin Peaks, The Farm in Poway, The Outpost, and much more. Delta shared so much more including her vision on the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, Poway's lack of a Climate Action Plan, city infrastructure, traffic calming measures, parks, recreation, and the overall community vibe she wants to encourage in Poway. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #DeltaEsparza #Election2022 Relevant Links: Delta Esparza for Mayor of Powayhttps://www.deltaforpoway.com/ Delta Esparza for Mayor of Poway – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/deltaforpoway Delta Esparza for Mayor of Poway – YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUM6n5M3x3cYW_VbyFlpaqQ Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It is FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Poway City Council Candidate, Kevin Juza, joined me for a fun and informative podcast conversation. Kevin is one of three candidates running in my own District 3. We chatted for nearly 2 hours and had terrific input from the live audience spanning topics like: Kevin's family background in Indianapolis, Northern California, Minnesota, and eventually coming to Poway. His career as a business consultant/coach and his volunteer roles in the Poway community. His thoughts on City Planning, the city's General Plan, smart development, negotiations with developers, and the construction projects on Poway Rd and The Farm. We dove deep on issues to address The Outpost development (aka The Hole in the Ground) and the alleged violations of developers at The Farm building too close to other people's parcels. Kevin really focused on common sense solutions and transparency of policy details for the people. Kevin Juza shared his concern that Poway does not have a Climate Action Plan. He wants to have an open conversation to understand what the people want and then put together a plan that reflects the desires of the community. We discussed the issues facing District 3 including Twin Peaks, Old Poway Park, trails, open space, and ADUs (Granny Flats). Kevin shared his concerns about how walking paths and trails are often disconnected or getting disrupted by development. Kevin wants to preserve those paths and expand them. We got into the lack of affordable housing in Poway, it's impact on first responders and other workers, and the challenges that may be coming from Sacramento. This then led to a discussion about the Big Stone Lodge property, it's non-viability as a housing site, and its historical significance in Poway. (and our brain freeze failing to remember the name of the facility. LOL.) Kevin Juza shared his thoughts on addressing water infrastructure, strategies to capture and preserve water, ideas on lowering water rates, and the possibility of a water infrastructure bond in Poway's future. With a city council of five people (4 council members plus a mayor) and three of those spots up for election, we discussed various scenarios of what the council dynamic would be like with new voices offering innovative ideas and perspectives. We also got into crime, the Poway Candidate Forum on October 11th, the newly constructed, walking path along Espola, and what Kevin loves about Poway. Thanks to the livestream audience for so many great questions and comments. We value your input! Thank you! #Poway #KevinJuza #Election2022 Relevant Links: Kevin Juza for Poway City Councilhttps://kevinjuza.com/ Kevin Juza for Poway City Council – Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Juza4Poway Kevin Juza - LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinjuza Kevin Juza – Twitterhttps://twitter.com/kevinjuza Get proven and easy-to-implement strategies to build your business and pursue your happiness. Sign up now. It's FREE! https://johnrileyproject.com/ Be sure to share this video with a friend! Sponsors Happiness76.com – your source of gear that celebrates Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. https://happiness76.com/ ☆☆    STAY CONNECTED    ☆☆ SUBSCRIBE for more reactions, upcoming shows and more! ► https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJSzeIW2A-AeT7gwonglMA FACEBOOK ➡ https://www.facebook.com/johnrileyproject/ TWITTER ➡ https://twitter.com/JohnRileyPoway INSTAGRAM ➡  https://www.instagram.com/johnrileypoway/ Sponsorship Inquiries https://johnrileyproject.com/sponsorship/ Donations https://johnrileyproject.com/donations/donation-form/ Music https://www.purple-planet.com

Wilf serves on the Board of Directors for APA Utah “APA Utah provides vision and leadership for the future development and re-development of Utah communities.” -www.apautah.org As co-chair of the APA Utah Legislative Committee, Wilf advises the Utah League of Cities and Towns and provides critical updates to municipal leaders across the state.  Wilf blogs about Land Use and Legislation in the Utah Land Use Politics Blog: https://utahlanduse.org/blog/ In this episode we discuss Kaysville City-specific land use trends, policies, and the impact and effectiveness of public engagement.  Wilf is currently serving as a Planning Commissioner for Kaysville City and has been instrumental in guiding the commission through the most recent draft update of Kaysville City's General Plan    

Though near the Bay Area, Contra Costa County has very different political dynamics when it comes to climate change. And yet a group of organizations are collaborating to get climate action language into cities' general plans and even getting climate emergency resolutions adopted. We interview Lynda Deschambault, President and Co-founder of Contra Costa County Climate Leaders and Zoe Siegel, Sr. Director of Climate Resilience at Greenbelt Alliance, about their approach and specifically how they're using Sustainable, Mixed-use, Affordable, Resilient, and Transportation-friendly (SMART) housing to make progress.ResourcesContra Costa County Leaders website (LOTS of resources)Greenbelt Alliance websiteThe Resilience Playbook - from GreenbeltContra Costa County Climate Emergency Resolution and Announcement

Alameda news and information with host, Scott Piehler. for the week ending May 6. Stories include rent hike increases at Barnhill Marina, an update on the General Plan and Draft Housing Element, and classic cars and coffee… at the mortuary.  For podcast information, visit AlamedaPost.com/Podcast or visit AlamedaPost.com for more Alameda news and information.

As San Luis Obispo grows, the city must decide where to build housing, how residents will get around, how to manage water and open space, and more. The roadmap for that growth and development is called the General Plan. SLO City Council will hear an update on the city's General Plan next week. My guest, Steve Peck of Peck Planning and Development, talks about what's in the plan, and why this meeting is an opportunity for community members to check in. Action item: Find the General Plan Annual Report in the city council agenda packet, and read it—yes, read it. It's written in plain language that will help you understand what progress has been made on the issues you care about. If you have questions, email city council or city staff, or come to the April 19 city council meeting to give public comment. This episode was produced by Francisco Martinez with original music by Wes Bisheff. Follow Agenda Breakdown on Instagram for update and action opportunities. Subscribe to Agenda Breakdown on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts. New! You can now support Agenda Breakdown by becoming a subscriber for 99 cents per month. Details at agendabreakdown.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/agendabreakdown/support

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden announces more sanctions against Russia for it's invasion of Ukraine. Democrats propose legislation to create a code of ethics for Supreme Court Justices. Democrats grill big oil executives over record profits amidst high gas prices at House hearing. Senate hearing considers corporate greed as cause of high food and gas prices. White House press secretary slams Republicans for stonewalling $10 billion in COVID-19 aid. Lawmakers call for criminal justice reform and a $3 billion investment in re-entry programs. Attorney General Rob Bonta puts Fresno on notice for housing discrimination in its General Plan. The post Democrats propose code of ethics for Supreme Court; Democrats grills oil executives for price gouging at gas pumps; Fresno County on notice for housing discrimination in General Plan appeared first on KPFA.

Mayor Ortega is focused on safeguarding public health and safety; maintaining Scottsdale's family-friendly neighborhoods; protecting the McDowell Sonoran Preserve and strengthening Scottsdale's world-renowned reputation. As mayor, he is committed to equal rights for all, responsive city government and adoption of citizen-driven General Plan 2035 to support economic vitality. Mayor Ortega is a registered Arizona architect and designed many landmark buildings in Old Town. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona and was an apprentice architect to Bennie Gonzales FAIA, the award-winning designer of Scottsdale City Hall, Civic Center Library and Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.