Podcasts about municipalities

Even before tariffs and higher interest rates pressured the economy, housing starts were lagging in Ontario's bigger population centres. A look at the obstacles to construction and affordability – including higher fees, taxes and even NIMBYism – with a panel of pros who know what the holdups are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To help unpack what’s at stake and what a successful overhaul would look like, John Maytham is joined by Paul Berkowitz, Director at Hlaziya Solutions. Paul is a local governance expert who’s been closely tracking policy reform, coalition dynamics, and municipal performance across the country. We get his take on what these proposed changes mean for ordinary South Africans. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. In this episode, I discuss my ongoing project aimed at mapping the dependencies municipalities have on major third-party digital services, particularly focusing on Microsoft and Google , given their dominance in the market. The aim of this research isn't about debating the quality of these products—it's assumed that with thousands of employees, these services meet most quality expectations. Instead, the focus is on the critical implications of widespread dependency and potential risks related to service interruptions or supply chain attacks. Why is this important? Supply Chain Attacks : High dependency means higher vulnerability to targeted disruptions. Business Continuity : Significant risks were illustrated by incidents such as the CrowdStrike outage in July 2024 , which forced Brussels Airport back to pencil-and-paper operations temporarily. My Research Approach: Primarily, I analyze the DNS MX records of municipalities: MX records typically reveal if mail services are hosted on Microsoft (Office 365/Exchange Online) or Google (Workspace). A high probability that using these providers for email also means municipalities likely depend on the respective cloud office suite (e.g., Word/Excel/SharePoint or Docs/Sheets/Drive). Preliminary Observations: Belgium, Finland, Netherlands : Over 70% of municipalities rely heavily on Microsoft mail services, a significant warning sign of dependency. Germany, Hungary : Fewer than 5% of municipalities use Microsoft or Google explicitly via MX records, though caution is necessary. Here's why: Challenges Identified: Local MS Exchange Servers : Municipally hosted local installations aren't externally identifiable via MX records. Mail Proxies : Some municipalities use mail proxy services (spam/phishing filters) obscuring the actual mail service used behind proxy domains. Techniques Tested: SPF Records : Often reveal the underlying email service, though they may contain outdated information, lowering reliability. Telnet EHLO Commands : Municipalities commonly obscure their SMTP headers, limiting usefulness. Cloud Provider IP-Ranges : Investigating if mail servers run on Google, Amazon, or Azure infrastructure. Even if identified, this alone doesn't clarify if proprietary or replaceable services are used. TXT Records : Occasionally contain subscription keys or mail-related settings (e.g., MS subscriptions, Mailjet), but again, could be historical remnants. Unfortunately, none of these get to show me all of the third party services. Community Call: I'm reaching out to listeners and the broader community for ideas or techniques on reliably fingerprinting the actual digital service providers behind mail servers. Specifically: How to accurately determine if servers run Microsoft or Google services ? Any ideas to detect deployments of Nextcloud or similar open-source alternatives? Resources: Project Webpage : jurgen.gaeremyn.be/map.html Source Code : gitlab.com/jurgeng/mxcheck I'm looking forward to all your suggestions in the comments! Provide feedback on this episode.

Learn about the life, work, struggles, and achievements of Elena Luzzatto who worked at the Technical Office for the Municipality of Rome. For show notes and more information check out our website https://www.shebuildspodcast.com/episodes/elenaluzzatto Mentioned in this episode:TonicDMInside NBTN

Kristy Asseily joins The Beirut Banyan to discuss her candidacy for Beirut's 2025 municipal elections. Our discussion covers her recent return to Lebanon and passion for grassroots politics, Beirut Madinati's efforts in retrospect, and the short and long-term platform the list is advocating. We also talk about voter engagement, communal concerns, municipal relations with the Muhafez, digitization efforts, learning from NGOs and why the municipality matters. Kristy Asseily is a member of the National Bloc. The podcast is only made possible through listener and viewer donations. Please help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our YouTube channel and your preferred audio platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:32 Professional background 3:13 Return to Lebanon 5:30 Municipal vs national politics 6:38 Decision to join National Bloc 8:26 Beirut Madinati in retrospect 13:23 Coalition disadvantage 15:03 Voter engagement 17:21 Sectarian concerns vs numbers 20:03 Striking names 23:22 Platform & financial audit 27:14 Starting small 30:45 Relations with the Muhafez 35:13 Collecting taxes 37:42 Digitization 40:59 Ghost projects 42:21 Accusations & false assumptions 44:17 Mobile app 47:53 Citizen forums 49:05 Bygone urban planning 53:17 Learning from NGOs 54:14 Reinvigorating the port 58:13 Vacancies & rent rates 1:01:26 Commute & accessibility 1:02:40 Political void & communal votes 1:08:15 Why the Municipality matters

Todd Kasenberg, Mayor of North Perth, joins Greg to talk about why he wants the province to ban financial incentives that municipalities use to bring in doctors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, expected to sign memoranda of understanding with three municipalities, in an effort to improve infrastructure delivery at local government level. The signing of the MOUs follows a decision taken at the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Council to embark on this pilot project. Following a meeting late last year, the council had identified a number of priority areas, including the 19 Completed Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs) valued at R26 billion, of those projects, 6 were in the Transport sector, 3 in in the Water and Sanitation, 1 in the Energy sector, and the rest were in the Human settlements and Student accommodation sectors. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson.

Who's babysitting AI? Will it steal your job? What happens when you're rude to a chatbot? Cognitive scientist, Trinity College professor and Artificial Intelligence Ethicologist  Dr. Abeba Birhane lets me ask her not-smart questions about legislation around AI, auditing datasets, environmental impacts, booby traps, doorbell narcs, commonly used fallacies, how the “godfathers' of AI feel about their creation, robots doing your homework, and and whether or not AI is actually the root of all evil. Also: bacon ice cream and why Siri is a girl. Visit Dr. Birhane's website and follow her on Bluesky and Google ScholarA donation went to The Municipality of Gaza and UNRWAMore episode sources and linksSmologies (short, classroom-safe) episodesOther episodes you may enjoy: Neurotechnology (AI + BRAIN TECH), Architectural Technology (COMPUTER PROGRAMMING), FIELD TRIP: A Hollywood Visit to the Writers Guild Strike Line, Futurology (THE FUTURE), Gizmology (ROBOTS), Genocidology (CRIMES OF ATROCITY)Sponsors of OlogiesTranscripts and bleeped episodesBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokEditing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake ChaffeeManaging Director: Susan HaleScheduling Producer: Noel DilworthTranscripts by Aveline Malek Website by Kelly R. DwyerTheme song by Nick Thorburn

John Maytham is joined by public law attorney Michael Evans to unpack his five point plan for rescuing South Africa’s struggling municipalities. With only 13 percent of municipalities achieving clean audits in 2024 and over R107 billion owed to Eskom and water boards, Evans outlines practical structural reforms including cutting the number of municipalities, banning cadre deployment, and changing coalition governance rules to restore service delivery and local accountability ahead of the 2026 elections. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten illegal miners were arrested in a joint operation by the Enchi Forest Division and the military in the Boin Forest Reserve, located near the Ivory Coast border in the Aowin Municipality. The arrested miners have been handed over to the Enchi police for prosecution

An 86-year-old Thamesville man has died following a crash on Longwoods road. One of the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance Foundation's most popular fundraisers is back. The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has released a financial report on the proposed Community Hub project.

Nosipho Radebe is in conversation with Freelance Energy Journalist, Antoinette SlabbertSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the fairest way for municipalities to collect rates in order to provide services and fund important infrastructural projects? Should they go according to property values, or should they base it on household income? Lester Kiewit speaks to Kevin Allan, founder and MD of Municipal IQ. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live – Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/audio-podcasts/good-morning-cape-town-with-lester-kiewit/ Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is continuing to look for ways to combat homelessness in the community. Patients in hospice care in Chatham-Kent will be able to breathe more comfortably thanks to some new respiratory equipment. Public Health Ontario says more than 1,000 people have had measles since the outbreak began last October. Over 180 people in Chatham-Kent will be running through Mud Creek Trail tonight for the first ever "Light up the Night for Noelle" run in CK. More than 250-thousand people made their way to St. Peter's Basilica to pay their respects to the late Pope Francis.

Emergencies happen, and sometimes at scales that surprise us. We can shrug, or we can invest that sensitivity. That goes for all of us, and our shared stakes in the kind of local governance that can keep vital functions going for communities amid disruptive wildcards like hurricanes or other natural disasters. More than a basic conversation for our cities and towns, it's filled with varying nuance, science and new technologies for better outcomes. Deeply familiar with the subject is Bill Hollingsed, the former Waynesville police chief and current executive director of the , who joins us on this episode to talk through the points. They include what we've learned about our sense of readiness since the fall 2024 devastation from Hurricane Helene, very much on our minds as 2025's hurricane season is soon to begin.  Visit the NC League of Municipalities and learn about all it has to offer at https://www.nclm.org/.

John Maytham is joined by Francois Viruly, a respected property economist and Associate Professor at UCT. He walks us through how municipal property rates are calculated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South African Weather Services issued a level two and level five weather warnings for all six local municipalities under Amathole District Municipality. The warning includes heavy rains and may be life threatening. A man has narrowly escaped being swept away after attempting to cross an overflowing bridge at a village which falls under the Butterworth-based Mnquma Local Municipality in the Eastern Cape. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku

Election Special: Politics, Real Estate, Taxes, and More! | Episode 88Join Mark and Joey in Episode 88 as they prepare for the upcoming Canadian elections! They dive deep into the political landscape, discussing major topics like real estate, taxes, climate change, and healthcare. The duo breaks down the promises of the Conservative, Liberal, and NDP parties, offering insights into how these policies might impact city life, the housing market, and everyday living. Plus, they share their favorite dining spots this week and introduce a new segment on Amazon finds. Don't miss their special message: Be decisive, not divisive!CHAPTERS (00:00 Introduction and Greetings)(00:06 Podcast Overview and Main Topics)(01:24 Easter Weekend and Real Estate Talk)(01:39 Weekly Catch-Up: Food and Fun)(01:58 Election Talk: Platforms and Debates)(03:55 Deep Dive into Political Platforms)(06:31 Dining Experiences and Recommendations)(10:24 Life Updates and Travel Stories)(13:22 Amazon Finds and Recommendations)(14:51 News You Can Use: Elections and Taxes)(31:44 Landlord-Tenant Dynamics)(32:09 Rent Control Debate)(33:20 Corporate Tax and GST)(34:23 Housing Policies)(37:15 Immigration and Housing Supply)(38:54 Development Incentives)(41:27 NIMBY Fines and Municipalities)(42:07 Liberal Housing Proposals)(46:00 NDP Housing Proposals)(47:43 Climate and Energy Policies)(55:14 Healthcare Policies)(59:16 Gun Control and Border Security)(01:01:58 Media and Culture)(01:04:24 Election Predictions and Final Thoughts)LINKSRestaurant Name: Bao HouseWebsite: https://www.bao-house.ca/Address: 171 Dundas St W.Restaurant Name: And/OreWebsite: https://www.andorerestaurant.com/Address: 1040 Queen St. W Toronto, Ontario. CBC's election platform summary: https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/features/2025/federal-party-platforms/#federal-2025-border-securityUnlocking the Secret to Canada's Tax-Free Home Savings Account:https://youtu.be/wKoexrSwrn0FEEDSPOT TOP CANADIAN REALTOR PODCASTShttps://podcast.feedspot.com/canadian_realtor_podcasts/FEEDSPOT TOP TORONTO PODCASTShttps://podcast.feedspot.com/toronto_podcasts/WHERE YOU CAN FIND US

Cities house over half the world's population and drive more than 80% of global GDP—but many struggle to finance the infrastructure needed for sustainable growth. In this episode of IFC Audio Stories, we explore how IFC helps cities unlock capital through subnational financing. From identifying bankable projects to deploying loans, IFC experts share insights into how municipalities can build inclusive and resilient futures. 

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Business organisation Sakeliga is seeking a court order to force President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet to take direct responsibility for the recovery of a failing municipality. If the court order is granted, power and water must be restored within 30 days and the intervention cannot not stop until the rest of the recovery plan has been successfully executed. In this interview with BizNews, Sakeliga CEO Piet Le Roux explains why this court case would help to lay the foundation for stabilisation and alternative solutions to municipal collapse in the countryside. Should the national executive fail, Sakeliga will ask for new relief under article 172 of the Constitution to restore order in the affected towns: “And I think the people of towns across this country will seize on that new legal terrain to develop the jurisprudence by which businesses and communities themselves must intervene because we cannot sit idly by and let towns go to waste and people's lives be in danger just because the state fails in doing what it should.” With up to 70% of municipalities possibly not going concerns, Le Roux warns: “…if we don't find ways to legitimise and develop recognition and legal protection for communities and businesses to intervene when national executive, the president, the cabinet themselves, fail to do what they should do, we face a destabilised country.”

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 7th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Alaska volcanoes are sometimes restless. In many cases, activity elevates and then dies back down, but Mount Spurr, near Anchorage appears to be waking up. Scientists now say an eruption near the state's largest city is more likely than not in coming weeks or months. What could a big eruption mean for health, infrastructure and air travel? We hear from scientists and public health officials on this Talk of Alaska.HOST: Lori TownsendGUESTS:Dr. George Conway - Chief Medical Officer, Municipality of AnchorageKristi Wallace - Volcanologist, Alaska Volcano ObservatoryKari Wiederkehr - Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Anchorage Office of Emergency ManagementRELATED:What to know about Mount Spurr's likely eruptionSpurr ashfall could divert flights to Fairbanks. Airport officials say they're ready.Anchorage Schools prepare for Mount Spurr eruptionResources for emergency preparedness | Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management]]>

With any profession, hobby, cause or life experience, there's community. The NC League of Municipalities itself is an expression of that, and so are the many affiliate groups and friend organizations that seek to advance focus on nuanced issues as specifically understood by, for example, municipal clerks, or local government attorneys, or budget officers, or women serving in public office, or the many other groups that represent distinct communities or expertise. These groups create important opportunities for profession-boosting, idea-sharing and individual input that can enhance group perspective. On this episode, we speak with a North Carolina mayor who was one of just a few mayors from around the world selected for a special peer group and leadership initiative. That mayor, Leonardo Williams of Durham, joins us on this episode to talk about his experience interacting with counterparts from different continents, with different forms of government and different dynamics on the ground, to see what they might have found in common and why it was worth the time.  The NC League of Municipalities is a member-driven organization founded in 1908. . 

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The expected eruption of Mount Spurr has prompted the Municipality of Anchorage to upgrade its activation status to Level 2. Here's what that means.

Our friends on Night Pulse are putting together a list of things for their “March, March” they want to protest on your behalf... Let’s add to their list. What have you had it with??? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Metropolitan Municipality of Lima v. Rutas De Lima S.A.C.

One of the highest in-demand asset classes is Small Bay Industrial. In the last several years, most of the new industrial construction has been large warehouses to address the growth of e-commerce. Small Bay, on the other hand, has seen very little new construction since 2008/09. Municipalities generally favor new housing. As a result, there's limited inventory available for tenants, and therefor high occupancy rates across these properties. David Hansel, Founder and Managing Partner at Lucern Capital Partners, started out in multifamily, but now specializes in Small Bay Industrial because of the great attributes of this asset class.

During the second part of our conversation, Shane Epting told me more about how participatory budgeting and how he thinks it’s a useful tool that can be used by municipalities […]

Southern California Edison is facing new lawsuits from municipalities alleging that its equipment started the Eaton Fire. Much of Sierra Madre is under another evacuation warning today. Huntington Beach voters will weigh in this week on who controls the city's libraries. Plus, more.Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Municipalities are not immune to cyber attacks. So what do cities do when one occurs and how do they move forward to ensure that it doesn't happen again? On this episode we talk with leaders in two cities who have been victims of a cyberattack and how they recovered. GUESTS:Mike Land, City Manager, City of CoppellDavid Esquivel, City Manager, City of Tomball Jessica Rogers, Assistant City Manager, City of Tomball

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Feb. 26, 2025 - Municipalities across New York rely on aid from the state government to balance their budgets, but local government leaders argue they need more help from Albany. Syracuse City Auditor Alexander Marion makes the case for boosting aid and updating how its distributed.

On the show today, we have the weekly News Reel where we talk to other local journalists about what they reported this week. Today, we speak with Andrew Christiansen of the Moab Times-Independent about where the Kane Creek developers are in the process of becoming a preliminary municipality within Grand County. We also touch on the life and legacy of Moab geologist Lin Ottinger, who passed away last week at 97. And we finish up discussing changes to transient room tax that are making their way through the Utah Legislature. - Show Notes - • Kane Creek town proposal moves forward, public hearing set https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/kane-creek-town-proposal-moves-forward-public-hearing-set/ • Lin Ottinger, Moab's ‘Dinosaur Man' and rock shop founder, dies at 97 https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/lin-ottinger-moabs-dinosaur-man-and-rock-shop-founder-dies-at-97/ • State could give Grand County more flexibility over tourism tax revenue https://www.moabtimes.com/articles/state-could-give-grand-county-more-flexibility-over-tourism-tax/

The Mayor, Hollies Winston, and the Police Chief, Mark Bruley, talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images

Municipalities say "screw you" by blocking provisions to reduce property taxes. Trump strength leads to hostage Marc Fogel being released by Russia. Handcuffs for sale. Elon Musk presserSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Senate Committee Guts Property Tax Bill. The Pope doesn't like Trump immigration policy. Tom Homan responds. The Chinese spy balloon had U.S. tech in it. Doug Boles now President of Indycar. New congressional task force believes two shooters were involved in JFK assassination. Where is that Epstein list? Everything is a Constitutional Crisis to Dems. Municipalities say "screw you" by blocking provisions to reduce property taxes. Trump strength leads to hostage Marc Fogel being released by Russia. Handcuffs for sale. Elon Musk presser. ISU Sued Over Lack Of Response To Requests For Pride Fest On Campus. Jordan's King Abdullah II offers to take in thousands of Palestinian children in a sign of openness to Trump's Gaza plan. Ayanna Pressley Says She Will Work with Anyone "Serious" About "Censoring" Americans. Inflation is still with us. The tariffs aren’t helping. The left won’t learn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Municipalities around the world have increasingly used inclusionary housing programs to address their housing shortages. Inclusionary Housing and Urban Inequality in London and New York City: Gentrification Through the Back Door (Routledge, 2024) problematizes those programs in London and New York City by offering an empirical, research-based perspective on the socio-spatial dimensions of inclusionary housing approaches in both cities. The aim of those programs is to produce affordable housing and foster greater socio-economic inclusion by mandating or incentivizing private developers to include affordable housing units within their market-rate residential developments.  The starting point of this book is the so-called “poor door” practice in London and New York City, which results in mixed-income developments with separate entrances for “affordable housing” and wealthier market-rate residents. Focusing on this “poor door” practice allowed for a critical look at the housing program behind it. By exploring the relationship between inclusionary housing, new-build gentrification, and austerity urbanism, this book highlights the complexity of the planning process and the ambivalences and interdependencies of the actors involved. Thereby, it provides evidence that the provision of affordable housing or social mixing through this program has only limited success and, above all, that it promotes – in a sense through the “back door” – the very gentrification and displacement mechanisms it is supposed to counteract. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of housing studies, planning, and urban sociology, as well as planners and policymakers who are interested in the consequences of their own housing programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Municipalities around the world have increasingly used inclusionary housing programs to address their housing shortages. Inclusionary Housing and Urban Inequality in London and New York City: Gentrification Through the Back Door (Routledge, 2024) problematizes those programs in London and New York City by offering an empirical, research-based perspective on the socio-spatial dimensions of inclusionary housing approaches in both cities. The aim of those programs is to produce affordable housing and foster greater socio-economic inclusion by mandating or incentivizing private developers to include affordable housing units within their market-rate residential developments.  The starting point of this book is the so-called “poor door” practice in London and New York City, which results in mixed-income developments with separate entrances for “affordable housing” and wealthier market-rate residents. Focusing on this “poor door” practice allowed for a critical look at the housing program behind it. By exploring the relationship between inclusionary housing, new-build gentrification, and austerity urbanism, this book highlights the complexity of the planning process and the ambivalences and interdependencies of the actors involved. Thereby, it provides evidence that the provision of affordable housing or social mixing through this program has only limited success and, above all, that it promotes – in a sense through the “back door” – the very gentrification and displacement mechanisms it is supposed to counteract. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of housing studies, planning, and urban sociology, as well as planners and policymakers who are interested in the consequences of their own housing programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Municipalities around the world have increasingly used inclusionary housing programs to address their housing shortages. Inclusionary Housing and Urban Inequality in London and New York City: Gentrification Through the Back Door (Routledge, 2024) problematizes those programs in London and New York City by offering an empirical, research-based perspective on the socio-spatial dimensions of inclusionary housing approaches in both cities. The aim of those programs is to produce affordable housing and foster greater socio-economic inclusion by mandating or incentivizing private developers to include affordable housing units within their market-rate residential developments.  The starting point of this book is the so-called “poor door” practice in London and New York City, which results in mixed-income developments with separate entrances for “affordable housing” and wealthier market-rate residents. Focusing on this “poor door” practice allowed for a critical look at the housing program behind it. By exploring the relationship between inclusionary housing, new-build gentrification, and austerity urbanism, this book highlights the complexity of the planning process and the ambivalences and interdependencies of the actors involved. Thereby, it provides evidence that the provision of affordable housing or social mixing through this program has only limited success and, above all, that it promotes – in a sense through the “back door” – the very gentrification and displacement mechanisms it is supposed to counteract. This book will be of interest to researchers and students of housing studies, planning, and urban sociology, as well as planners and policymakers who are interested in the consequences of their own housing programs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/public-policy

Connecting with and providing counselling to irregular migrants, especially those living on the streets or in transit, is crucial for addressing irregular migration. Yet it remains a challenging and underexplored area, due in part to the difficulty engaging with a population often living in precarity and avoiding contact with authorities due to fear of deportation or past negative experiences. A pervasive lack of trust coupled with a concealed lifestyle often prevents irregular migrants in Europe from accessing critical information about existing services, pathways to regularization, and voluntary return options. As a result, many remain unaware of the support available to help them exit irregularity. In recent years, various stakeholders have sought to strengthen outreach and counselling for irregular migrants, whether to encourage voluntary return, provide information on regularization, or raise awareness about access to services. However, the fragmented nature of these initiatives, combined with a lack of evidence on their effectiveness, highlights the need for greater collaboration and dialogue. This webinar brings together policymakers, practitioners, and other experts to explore the value of outreach and counselling to irregular populations and the policy goals and approaches used. The conversation includes key findings from an MPI Europe brief, offering valuable insights into challenges for those involved in outreach and counselling activities aimed at irregular migrants. The brief offers some recommendations as well as a proposed framework to advance the knowledge base in the field. The conversation also discusses the first steps towards a more solid evidence base made under the Reaching Undocumented Migrants (RUM) project carried out by the Return and Reintegration Facility (RRF), an EU-funded entity that supports EU Member States and other Schengen countries as they seek to increase the effectiveness of their return and reintegration programming. The RUM project aims to develop and promote evidence-based tools, datasets, and processes that can be used by a wide European community of practice to improve outreach to irregular migrants within the European Union. Speakers include: Jan Braat, Senior Policy Advisor, Migration, Diversity, and Integration, Municipality of Utrecht, the Netherlands Giulia Bruschi, Data and Research Project Manager Europe, Mixed Migration Centre Christina Jespersen, Senior Project Manager, Return and Reintegration Facility Jeroen Vandekerckhove, Head of International Relations, Fedasil, Belgium Moderator: María Belén Zanzuchi, Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute Europe

Host Alex Pierson is joined by Stephanie Bakker, the Lead of the Westlock Neutrality Team to talk about why members in her community want rainbow crosswalks and special interest flags removed, and not for any other reason other than actual inclusivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's nice to have a car, for all the practical reasons. But cars can be a bummer, too. They cost a lot up front, need regular maintenance, require insurance, lose on resale value, might have varying degrees of reliability along the way and bring other kinds of risks and exposures.  What if that kind of stress went away for everyday folks? What if your town grew to be car-optional? Greensboro is one U.S. city looking at that possibility -- not as some kind of thought experiment, but as a reality. Two transportation officials with the City of Greensboro join us on this episode of Municipal Equation for a conversation about how the idea formed and how other cities and towns might think about it.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is brought to you Cybercrime Magazine, Page ONE for Cybersecurity at https://cybercrimemagazine.com. • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Sam Sells is based in Austin Texas where he specializes in impact investing across multiple markets. Municipalities are playing a role in providing the incentives to solve the affordable housing crisis with specific populations in mind. This includes criminal rehabilitation, veterans, asylum seekers, to name just a few. On today's show we are talking about the economic model that makes impact projects viable in the current environment. To connect with Sam and to learn more, visit impactgrowthcap.com or learn more about his fund at impactgrowthfund.com. ----------- **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)  

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