Podcasts about open streets

On this weeks program Chris talks to Laura Aston about Wayfinder Labs about finding new ways to unlock potential so everyone has convenient access to safe and healthy transport, topics include systems thinking, Open Streets initiatives and finding ways to travel that are healthy, convenient and safe.Local news includes the weekend festival of electoralism, the floating signifier of now ex LNP leader, Peter Duttons bus getting wedged on a protected bike lane barrier in Pitt Street, Sydney, ongoing Elizabeth Street protected lanes media coverage with our previous 3CR program quoted in a news.com.au article, the example of College Street Cycleway outlasting both a NSW transport minister and now disgraced shock jock and a Coppin Street Cycling Corridor public meeting at 6.30pm, Monday 5th May, Central Club Hotel, Richmond.3CR's annual Radiothon fundraiser is coming! We need to raise a whopping $275,000 to keep the station afloat and with YOUR help, we know we can. No donation is too small (or big!), and all donations over $2 are tax deductible. 3CR is ‘Your Station, Your Voice' and we look forward to YOUR donation during June (or earlier if you can't wait!) 

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Open Streets returns to Minneapolis!

Open Streets returns to Minneapolis!

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As the new Trump regime begins, we talked with Dani Simons—who until recently led the Office of Public Affairs for the federal Department of Transportation—about the Biden administration's legacy on transportation. What are the stakes as we go from Amtrak Joe and DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg to an administration made up of oil barrels disguised as people? What are the last four years' biggest achievements on the transportation front? How do we communicate better about federal investments in active transportation? And how do we hold onto the hard-fought policies aimed at pedestrian safety and mitigating the climate crisis? This episode was recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by Justin Fernandez. It was edited by Ali Lemer. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. Transcriptions are by Russell Gragg. *** Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to bonus content, ad-free versions of regular episodes, free stickers, merch discounts, early access to live shows, and more. ***  Purchase tickets to our April 24th live show in Minneapolis, presented by Our Streets. LINKS: The Wall Street Journal's Dorothy Rabinowitz and the Citibike moral panic (original video here) Eliot Spitzer at the Mayflower Hotel New York City's Open Streets program and Michael Bloomberg's PlaNYC And if you were wondering what Dani meant when she said “NHTSA,” that's the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. TheWarOnCars.org  

Cyclists and pedestrians take over Latah near the railroad crossing. (Murphy Woodhouse / Boise State Public Radio )Right around noon on a bluebird September Sunday in Boise, a pack of cyclists dozens strong turned south onto Latah Street, a chorus of bike bells sounding. A large group of cyclists cruises south on Latah around noon on Sunday, Sept 22, when Boise held its first Open Streets event.(Murphy Woodhouse / Boise State Public Radio )They cruised past a barricade, where police and volunteers were turning motorists away. Several hundred yards in, the Boise Good Times Street Band welcomed riders with a jaunty rendition of Give My Regards to Broadway. Wide, business-lined Latah is soon packed with bikers, walkers, roller skaters and at least one person on stilts.Food trucks and other stands line the one-mile segment of the street, and long lines stretch out of the cafes and restaurants on the route. Long lines stretched out of the cafes and restaurants on Latah during the event.(Murphy Woodhouse)Lindsey Lind and her family – husband Eric, their two young children, and two dogs – had walked from their nearby home. They're standing in line for some birria tacos.“It's kind of weird,” she said, standing in the middle of the road. “Like, I feel like I keep needing to move over to the side.”Eric described Latah on a normal day.“It's busy, and usually people aren't doing 30 miles an hour,” he said. “It's, you know, 35, 40.”“Or more,” Lindsey interjected.They loved the vibrant sense of community surrounding them, and the promotion of green alternatives to driving.“I think it helps people slow down a little bit and see kind of what's out here as far as businesses and, you know, it kind of puts maybe some of these businesses on the map,” Eric said. Austin Clark, owner of Primal Coffee on Latah, plays fiddle with his friend Matt Hopper's band The Roman Candles in front of his cafe during the Open Streets event. "I think I knew it would be a good coordinated event, so I was happy to be a part of it and see where it goes," he said.(Murphy Woodhouse / Boise State Public Radio )“I think it's really awesome for Latah's business, this kind of exposure,” said Austin Clark, owner of Primal Coffee, located on the street. “Maybe a lot of people don't come up onto Latah ever, you know, because there's no reason to. But now they've got a reason to come.”Sending a messageThese are exactly the sorts of sentiments organizers of Boise's first Open Streets event were hoping to inspire.“All the chips fell into place. It worked out really well. And here we are today with close to, I would say like 3000 people,” said Nina Pienaar, advocacy director at the Boise Bicycle Project (BBP). Several days after the event, organizers later provided an updated figure of over 6,000. Bike racks were packed tight on Latah Street during the event.(Murphy Woodhouse / Boise State Public Radio )BBP worked closely with Ada County, Boise, and other local officials to develop location criteria, then surveyed neighborhoods to find a spot with local buy-in. They ultimately landed on Latah.Pienaar said the strong turnout “sends the message loud and clear that like, ‘Hey, the Boise community, we're out biking, we're out walking. We want to see more infrastructure. We want to be able to choose to bike and to walk rather than choosing to get into our vehicles.'”The second Open Streets event is already planned for next year, according to an official with the City of Boise, which sponsored the event. But with thousands in the street for the first event, Pienaar said there's huge potential for a more regular schedule, perhaps even biweekly during the summer, adding: “The more the better.”Social animals“The concept is really, really simple. You open streets to people and you close them to cars. And the magic happens,” said Gil Penalosa. “You get young and old and rich and poor and fat and skinny, and you get everybody.”Penalosa is an urban planner who now lives in Toronto, where he was the runner-up in the 2022 mayoral election. But as an official in the Colombian capital of Bogotá in the late 1990s, he helped dramatically expand the city's weekly ciclovía program, credited as the seed of the global Open Streets movement. Every Sunday some 1.5 million Bogotanos cruise around 80 miles of car-free roads.“Why is it spreading?” he asked. “I think because humans are social animals, and we want to be with other people.”A winged stilt walker makes their way down Latah. (Murphy Woodhouse / Boise State Public Radio )The many benefits of Open Streets are best achieved with frequent repetition, especially the health benefits, Penalosa argued. But in a time of often ugly divisiveness, he said anything that brings a diverse swath of a community together is good.“The possibility of people meeting as equals is really, really, really important,” he said.He acknowledges that some officials and businesses can blanch at shutting down significant stretches of roadways to cars, but encourages cities that haven't tried it to be gutsy.“I've seen it [be] successful … in cities of 50,000 people or 500,000 or 5 million, 20 million. It works everywhere,” Penalosa said. “I've seen it in poor cities, in wealthy cities, and it makes everybody happier and healthier. And also to keep in mind that this is low-risk, this is low-cost and has very high benefits.”Terra Reed, an organizer of the Albuquerque Open Streets event Ciclovía – now in its 10th year – similarly encouraged other cities to give it a go, saying that it doesn't have to be huge to be a success. From their experience, she said “having strong ties” with local governments is especially important to start and maintain such efforts.“Try to build those relationships early,” she advised.Just keep pedalingIn a parking lot off Latah, young kids are buzzing around a bicycle skills course. 6-and-a-half-year-old Margot Mace makes her way around a bicycle skills course.(Murphy Woodhouse / Boise State Public Radio )Margot Mace, who's 6-and-a-half years old, is getting frustrated trying to ride her bike over a teeter-totter obstacle.“You can do it, keep pedaling,” her mom, Beth Edwards, encouraged.“It doesn't let me do it,” Margot shouted in frustration after another failed attempt.Beth said they had ridden to Latah with dozens of others – and got a taste of the danger cyclists face in the city.“We were trying to get across Orchard (Street) and a car almost ran us down,” she recounted. “We were a big group of bikers, so we weren't just one cycling family or one person. There was 40 of us and a car still almost ran us down.”Edwards had heard of Open Streets, but didn't really know much about the idea until that Sunday. She loved its emphasis on safety for all road users.“We are just kinda constantly living with that ‘Llook out! Look out!'” she said. “Coming here and being free and seeing her just riding safely and freely is a pretty awesome feeling.”After three failed attempts, Margot backed up to give it one more go. She rolled up and over to the applause of spectators.“I just love how she never gives up,” Beth said. “That's all it takes.”This story was produced by the Mountain West News Bureau, a collaboration between Wyoming Public Media, Nevada Public Radio, Boise State Public Radio in Idaho, KUNR in Nevada, KUNC in Colorado and KANW in New Mexico, with support from affiliate stations across the region. Funding for the Mountain West News Bureau is provided in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

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In this episode: We record live at Open Streets! We also meet UWS resident and singer/musician/producer, Adam Huie. He performs one of his singles, Silly Man, LIVE on the show—at Open Streets! You'll also get to hear another track, a bonus, Aquarius. Ultimately, Adam co-hosts this one! Be sure to let us know what you think! We also end up talking about being an artist in general, the challenges artists face, and what to do about it. Today's Topics - Guest/Co-host Adam Huie - Shout-out to the lady in the apartment above Tenzan with the orange spider web in the window. - John Lennon's birthday jam at Strawberry Fields. - Composting and the new bins... How is it going? Will it lead to more rats? Reach out! - This show's 4th anniversary! It's this month, in October! - Small business sandwich boards with clever adages or tips - Is the end of September too soon to put up Halloween decorations? - It's Rosh Shashannah! Shana Tova! - Artists Convo: Self-publishing, putting oneself out there, getting paid, BandCamp, don't wait for someone to say. “No.” Just do it, doesn't have to be perfect. Upload your one track on Spotify, Apple Music for $1.29 or wherever you can get PAID! - “Be rigorous with the process and put it out there!” - Adam Huie - Make your art accessible! Stickers are art for people! - Want an UWS Corner Talk sticker? Click here. - Adam Huie performs Silly Man. His track, Aquarius, can be found there, too. What did you think? Email us! - When opportunity knocks, answer the door! - Please donate to the BID near you, several of which sponsor Open Streets —if you feel so moved! - If you put up a flier, put your main contact info ABOVE the tags! (Refer to our IG for the pic of the one we're talking about!) ⦿ For the complete transcript, email the show.  ⦿ Get your UWS Corner Talk sticker here. ⦿ Get notified of new episodes  here.

In this episode, we're getting caught up from the spring! You'll hear all about what's been going on and what's been observed from the summer and through September 20, 2024! Some items covered: - Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine's free bathroom recos - Fun sandwich board messages - Parades and Street Fairs: Local businesses - Bloco La Conga's outdoor performance - Gluten-free local bakery makes it to retail! - Ginormous camera-truck parks outside of AMNH - Composting starts October 6th - Consider donating to your local Open Streets organizer--the BID in your area! - And much more! For the complete transcript, email the show. Subscribe to the UWSCT newsletter here.

In EcoNet News, Volume 26, Issue #8, Ted highlights the Open Streets movement, with a goal is to transform streets into public spaces open to all to allow for a range of activities: promoting economic development, supporting schools, facilitating pedestrian and bike mobility, and providing new ways to “enjoy cultural programming” and build community.He also highlights a plan to build the world's biggest battery in the State of Maine, Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam's capability to run a soccer match entirely on sustainable energy, record clean tech investment in the U.S., addressing the coal reality, the Passive House Network and standard, Ocean Ark's fish farming vision, and heavy-lift cargo drones servicing offshore wind. 

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Hyde Park becomes the latest home for Open Streets Boston. WBZ's Jay Willett checks it out.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

Clear skies and clear roads for the largets Open Streets Boston event this summer. WBZ's Jay Willett checks it out.For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

The heat‘s not the only thing rising in the Treasure Valley: eviction filings jumped significantly, according to a new report. Our Hey Boise newsletter editor Blake Hunter joins host Lindsay Van Allen to discuss what this means after the city council announced plans to spend $436,000 more on temporary hotel housing for families — but with a one-year time limit. Plus, a local company is booming after reports of toxic chemicals found in tampons — and Latah Street is getting a carless makeover (for a day).  Want some more Boise news? Head over to our Hey Boise newsletter where you'll get a rundown of the news you need to know every weekday morning. Learn more about the sponsor of this July 19th episode: Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan. Interested in advertising with City Cast Boise? Find more info HERE. Reach us at boise@citycast.fm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Friday news roundup! Ben Roethlisberger is being talked about in connection with Donald Trump's first criminal trial, and it's not the first time the former Steelers QB has faced unsavory allegations. There's a ton of literary love coming to our city this weekend via the Pittsburgh Festival of Books, and we're recommending a few by local authors. Plus, a few last minute ideas ahead of Mother's Day. Come see us at Open Streets tomorrow on East Carson between 19th and 21st! If you show us you're a subscriber, you'll get a sticker. Plus, we'll have the mics open and we're giving away a few memberships.  We always cite our sources: Politico's tracking all of former President Donald Trump's criminal cases, including the hush money trial.  Stormy Daniels took the stand during Trump's trial this week and talked about her alleged sexual encounter with him – and how she met former Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault twice – including an incident in Georgia where the responding police officer allegedly berated the accuser. The Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books is taking place this Saturday, May 11 at the Pittsburgh Theological Center in East Liberty.  Ever wonder why the East End is flatter than the rest of Pittsburgh? It all goes back to rivers.  One of the Heinz ketchup bottles is in hot water again. Learn more about our sponsor! It's almost time for the 25th Mattress Factory Garden Party. It's an epic annual fundraiser and costume party, and the theme this year is MAKE/BELIEVE. Get your tickets now for Friday, June 7 at mattress.org. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is the All Local 4pm update for April 19, 2024

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I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or invest after clicking a link here, we may earn a commission. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Eve: Probably my biggest superpower is ignoring people when they say, “No, you can't do this.” Actually, that probably gets me going. If someone says “no” to me, then I put blinders on, and I'm going to make it happen.In today's episode of "Superpowers for Good," I had the pleasure of speaking with Eve Picker, the visionary Founder & CEO of Small Change. Eve shared some groundbreaking insights on how her platform is transforming real estate investment.Eve's company is a beacon of innovation in the finance sector, leveraging crowdfunding to make real estate investment accessible to all. This model isn't just about raising funds; it's a robust approach to community building and social equity. "What I really love about this regulation," Eve explained, "is that it's the SEC's first attempt to democratize investment." Through Small Change, individuals from any background can invest in projects that reshape their own neighborhoods.This democratic approach is crucial. Traditionally, real estate investment has been a bastion for the affluent, often inaccessible to the average person. Small Change disrupts this norm by empowering people from diverse backgrounds to have a stake in the development that affects them directly.The impact of Eve's work extends beyond financial returns. It's about creating inclusive communities and revitalizing areas that traditional developers might overlook. It's also a testament to the power of innovative financial tools to create real, positive change in society.As we wrapped up our conversation, it was clear that Eve's dedication to democratizing investment is more than just business; it's a passion for social impact. With leaders like Eve at the helm, the future of real estate investment is not only promising but inclusive.Eve will be one of the distinguished participants in SuperCrowd24, a two-day virtual conference beginning tomorrow. This event is a dynamic assembly aimed at revolutionizing the way we think about crowdfunding and investment and Eve's involvement is particularly noteworthy. At SuperCrowd24, she will be engaging with other CEOs in a panel discussion, exploring the complexities and challenges faced by leaders in the crowdfunding sphere. Eve's insights, drawn from her extensive experience as a founder of a crowdfunding platform that emphasizes social impact in real estate, will undoubtedly highlight her commitment to innovation and democratizing investment opportunities. It's an event designed to empower attendees with knowledge and networking opportunities, making the complex world of crowdfunding more accessible and actionable. This is a pivotal moment for anyone interested in the intersection of real estate, social impact, and investment. Register now with the discount code SuperCrowd to save 50 percent!AI Episode Summary1. Devin Thorpe introduces Eve Picker, CEO and founder of Small Change, a crowdfunding portal for real estate projects with social impact.2. Eve discusses recent expansion at Small Change, including the addition of five new partners from another real estate crowdfunding platform.3. The short-term effect of this expansion is increased busyness and the need to align the new partners with Small Change's processes and compliance issues.4. Long-term implications include the ability to handle more and larger listings and to take on a broader range of projects.5. Small Change leverages Regulation Crowdfunding, which enables developers to raise capital from the public for projects with emphasis on democratizing investment.6. The platform focuses on overlooked neighborhoods and developers, often unable to access capital through traditional means, by allowing them to raise money from people who care about their projects.7. Small Change has a unique rubric to ensure that listed projects make some form of social impact, whether through the team, the neighborhood, the creation of public spaces, or environmental contributions.8. Examples of diversity in projects include a developer helping his community buy neighborhood shopping centers and another who is purchasing and restoring great estates in the Berkshires.9. Investing through Small Change offers possibilities of equity ownership or debt investment in real estate projects, but like any investment, it comes with inherent risks.10. Devin and Eve discuss her determination and persistence, especially in the face of resistance, as her superpower that led to the creation of Small Change, aiming to disrupt the traditional system and to empower overlooked developers and communities.How to Develop Persistence As a SuperpowerIn today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Eve, a remarkable pioneer in real estate crowdfunding, about her superpower.  She articulates it with inspiring clarity as “persistence."Eve's superpower of persistence is evident in her tenacious approach to overcoming barriers in the traditionally exclusive field of real estate investment. This resilience has not only propelled her career but also enabled her to create Small Change, which aims to democratize access to real estate funding. By refusing to accept 'no' as an answer and continuously pushing forward against adversity, Eve has innovated ways to support underserved developers and communities.One illustrative story that Eve shared demonstrates this superpower vividly. As the only female commercial real estate developer in Pittsburgh for some time, she faced significant challenges, especially during the 2008 financial crisis. Unable to secure necessary funding due to restrictive traditional lending practices, Eve's real estate development practice was at risk. Her response was to create Small Change, inspired by the potential of the JOBS Act and Regulation Crowdfunding to change her fate and that of others facing similar hurdles.To develop persistence as a personal strength, Eve suggests a methodical approach, breaking down large visions into manageable tasks. Key tips include:1. **Envision the End Goal:** Start with a clear vision of what you aim to achieve.2. **Break It Down:** Segment your vision into smaller, actionable parts to avoid feeling overwhelmed.3. **Work Systematically:** Tackle each segment one at a time, ensuring thorough attention to detail and steady progress.By following Eve's example and advice, you can make persistence a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileEve Picker (she/her):Founder & CEO, Small Change.coAbout Small Change (dot) co: SmallChange.co has helped 49 developers raise $14.5 million for projects in 27 cities, big and small, across the United States. SmallChange.co uses its proprietary Small Change Index™ to measure a broad array of factors to determine the project's social impact with the goal of creating more affordable, more equitable and more innovative communities. To date, 62% of the deals funded via the Small Change platform have either a minority and/or female sponsor, and all of them score above 60% on the Small Change Index.  Additionally, 68% of the mixed-use or residential projects listed on the platform have included affordable housing, and almost 90% have been located in underserved communities.Website: www.smallchange.coEve's Podcast: www.rethinkrealestateforgood.coBiographical Information: Lover of cities. Architect. Urban Designer. Real estate developer. FinTech pioneer. Urban change agent.I'm the founder of Small Change, a real estate equity crowdfunding platform. We raise funds for meaningful real estate projects building better cities everywhere. We match developers to investors, providing investment opportunities for everyone who cares about cities and wants to make change. All through a fluid and compliant technology platform.My world has always been wrapped around cities and change. My background as an architect, city planner, urban designer, real estate developer, community development strategist, publisher, and all-around instigator gives me a rich understanding of how cities work, how urban neighborhoods can be revitalized, what policies are needed to do it, and the unique marketing that creates the buzz needed for regeneration.Amongst my many urban (ad)ventures, I've developed a dozen buildings in blighted neighborhoods, founded a non-profit, cityLAB, built Pittsburgh's first tiny house, organized a speaker series, launched a Pittsburgh e-zine called PopCity, and established downtown Pittsburgh's first co-working space. I also co-founded Pittsburgh's wildly successful Open Streets program and now host a weekly podcast series called RethinkRealEstateforGood.Some honors I'm proud of include Small Change ranking as one of 7 top Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms of 2020 by US News, nabbing Top Innovator in the “Capital” category by HIVE, my tenure as a Fellow at the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center Residency Program and our recent participation in Village Capital's FinHealth US 2021, an accelerator program for early-stage startups. Most recently, Connect CRE made me one of their National 2022 Women in Real Estate Awards winners.All of these experiences have led me to become one of the foremost thinkers on urban change.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/evepicker/Upcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* SuperCrowd24, April 17-18: This two-day virtual event is our biggest of the year. Don't miss it. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 50 percent.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on April 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. Everyone is welcome to join these free events.* SuperCrowdHour, April 24, 2024, at 1:00 Eastern. We'll talk with Chip Hauss, Emily Evans and Nick Zuroski about the role of investment crowdfunding in community building.* SuperCrowdChicago, June 12, 2024. This in-person event at Columbia College Chicago features some of Chicago's prominent citizens and community leaders, along with crowdfunding experts. Use the discount code “SuperCrowd” to save 30 percent!* Recently, we created an AI GPT to help you learn more about The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, and our upcoming events. Click here to try it.SuperCrowd Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET * Investment Crowdfunding Demystified, Crowdfund Better, April 23 at 2:00 PM ET* Move Your Money Month, April 2024, American Independent Business Alliance* How to Design an Equitable Retirement Plan: A Guide for Nonprofits, Foundations, and Mission-Driven Businesses, April 25, 3:00 PM ET.* Crowdfunding for Small Business, April 25, Crowdfund Better* Crowdfunding Professional Association Webinar, May 8, 2:00 PM ET* The Reg A & Crowdfunding Conference, June 20, Westchester Country Club (Save 20% with the code Super20)* Crowdfunding Professional Association, Summit in DC, October 22-23If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 4,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Recreation Supervisor for the Town of Carrboro Galen Poythress spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey. He discussed this weekend's Open Streets event that will see the closure of Weaver Street to car traffic. He outlined several of the features of this year's event, talked about the history of the event, and talked about the value of having open public spaces in town. He also talked about other upcoming parks and recreation events for Carrboro, and more. The post Carrboro: Recreation Supervisor Galen Poythress appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

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This year, Open Streets will take place in Dorchester, Roxbury, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, East Boston, and Allston-Brighton starting on May 5 and ending October 20. WBZ NewsRadio's Emma Friedman reports:

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Creating “safe spaces” was a selling point in the city's decision to close down the 400 block of Gay Street to vehicles on select weekends in November and December. But there are two things Gay Street business owners and urbanites are whispering about even if the city isn't addressing them directly in this effort: That open streets seems like a natural segue to open container and that redirecting traffic would cut down on excessive car noise. Downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz and visuals journalist Brianna Paciorka discuss their experience trying out the open streets concept, including some suggestions for how to make this concept work longterm.   "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by Knox News. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

All Local Morning 12-10-23

Suzanne Colucci has the afternoon's top local stories from the WCBS newsroom.

Fifth Avenue Open Streets Program 2023, Cristina Macaya by Uptown Radio

A conversation with Ember Rasmussen about Save Open Streets. Car Free Midwest is a podcast exploring the stories, barriers and joys of getting around the midwest without a car. Building community around more transportation equity and less car dependency. Hosted by: @sj_obc Produced by: @joshualabure Theme song: The New Deal by Big Quiet https://open.spotify.com/track/4rPvzZzNhhnWDnNFhoFPJ4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carfreemidwest/message

Residents went to East Boston on Sunday to enjoy the final Open Streets Boston weekend, soaking up the good weather.

A spontaneous unscheduled episode recorded with John's dear old friend Anton Schieffer at Open Streets on Lyndale Avenue. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://twitter.com/wedgelive Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

Becky and I went on a tempestuous drag race at Gebhard's Beer Culture Bar as we dug down into Drag culture with two young NYC Drag Queens following their command performance for an Open Streets event. We talked with Drag artists Ann Arky and Vampy Von Thickums Galore who had recently performed at the International Drag Queen Celebration on West !03rd Street organized by Park to Park 103 and Open Streets. Before talking to our guest performers we spoke with Bella Gallo a coordinator of the event.Alan Winson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hour 1: Henry Lake was in for Jason. He talked about getting Target workers back downtown, ending "open streets" and Cook brings you "3 Disasters... and Puppies!"

A conversation with José A. Zayas Cabán, the executive director of bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization Our Streets Minneapolis, about the future of Open Streets. The City of Minneapolis confirmed on Monday they're ending the partnership with Our Streets that makes the popular annual series of street festivals possible. We talk about the 12 year history of the event, the work that goes into putting them on, the importance of partnership with the city, why continuing to put the events on for free was unsustainable for Our Streets, and what people can do to keep Open Streets alive into the future. We also talk about whether this is about politics. Just last week, Mayor Frey announced $600,000 in his 2024 recommended budget for the Downtown Council (a group allied with the mayor) to continue putting on a series of underwhelming, sparsely attended block parties called Warehouse District Live. Watch: https://youtube.com/wedgelive Join the conversation: https://twitter.com/wedgelive Support the show: https://patreon.com/wedgelive Wedge LIVE theme song by Anthony Kasper x LaFontsee

This is a continuation of the recapping of recent events to get all caught up! And guest co-host Harry Leff carries us through again. Mentions: - National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day across from Lincoln Center - Aquarius Hardware at West 90th/Amsterdam Avenue - Notable Fliers on Street Lamp Posts: Knife Sharpening from Pro Chef New York - Grammar Table lady, Ellen, has a tip for us: "Stop capitalize the seasons!" - Harry's dog ice cream recipe mix - It's Restaurant Week (or month, rather) - Columbus Avenue's Open Streets - Read street signs carefully to avoid getting a parking ticket for taking up carshare service spots - Citibike / Lyft / Revel convo What do you think of our guest co-host and the chemistry? Send us an email and let us know. Today's show is sponsored by Utopia Diner, open every day. Located at West 72nd Street and Amsterdam Avenue. Listener Opportunities - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Hire Lee as your emcee/moderator for your next event. Click HERE. Favors: - Check out NYCPodcasters.com for more NYC indie shows like this one! - Please do share the show with at least two -- or three -- other neighbors and friends. And, please do give the show a 5-star rating in your podcast app if you feel it deserves it. And if you're not following the show, please do so : ) Show Sponsor: - This could be YOU, too! Click HERE. - Buy Lee a cup of coffee. Click HERE. - Today's sponsor is Utopia Diner at 267 Amsterdam Ave at West 72nd Street. Get your breakfast platter or waffles -- YUM! (212) 873-6233 or on Seamless. Submit YOUR Neighborhood News and Story Ideas: Also, please submit your corner news, school news, and story ideas to: info@uwscornertalk.com. Or, leave a voice memo at the website by clicking on the orange tab: http://www.UWSCornerTalk.com. You can follow the show on social media: Instagram: @uwscornertalk; Twitter: @uwscornertalk. You can also join the show's Facebook group and like the Facebook page.  

In late June we hosted a private tour of the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport. The hotel is located in the former TWA Flight Center, which was designed in 1962 by Eero Saarinen. It's known for its iconic, wing-shaped roof and sleek, retro aesthetic. The terminal closed in 2001, but it had been designated a New York City landmark a few years earlier. Then in 2019 the TWA Hotel opened its doors to the public. In this episode we share conversations with attendee's of our private tour. Both had unique connections to the space. We'll also share more on a food focused event we held in partnership with the Asian American Federation, NYC's Open Streets and the Department of Transportation. The TWA Hotel at JFK is an aviation enthusiast's dream: https://epicenter-nyc.com/the-twa-hotel-at-jfk-is-an-aviation-enthusiasts-dream/ Find your Seoul with Murray Hill's Korean Delicacies: https://epicenter-nyc.com/find-your-seoul-on-murray-hills-korean-delicacies/ Asian American Federation: https://www.aafederation.org/ Epicenter-NYC membership: https://checkout.fundjournalism.org/memberform?org_id=epicenternyc&campaign=7018a000000yJx6AA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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During the covid-19 pandemic, many US cities made streets off-limits to cars and opened them to people walking an cycling. These "open streets" were loved by urbanists everywhere, but now that the lockdowns are over, many of these places are being given back to motor vehicle traffic. In this episode, I talk to Dave from the YouTube channel City Beautiful about these closed open streets and what the future of "open streets" might look like in the US and Canada.How New York City Lost 63 Miles of Pedestrian-Friendly 'Open Streets'https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/11/nyregion/open-streets-nyc.htmlNot Just Bikes: https://youtube.com/@notjustbikesCity Beautiful: https://youtube.com/@citybeautifulSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sara Lind, co-executive director of Open Plans, joined the show to discuss the group's vision for a more livable New York City, including specific programs, like Open Streets and Open Restaurants, state and city legislative and budget priorities, and more. (Episode 399)

I know it'd be a monumental lift, but the City really needs start exploring how to break up with natural gas.

We opened the show by asking listeners their take on Boston's expanded Open Streets program. We spoke with Oliver Stone and Joshua Goldstein to discuss “Nuclear Now”, a new film based on Goldstein's book “A Bright Future”. It makes the case for nuclear energy as a solution to climate change. Then, we asked listeners to call in with their thoughts on nuclear power. We aired last night's After Hours event: a wide-ranging conversation with Rep. Ayanna Pressley, a chat with Boston Arts Academy Spirituals Ensemble director Michael Bradley, and performances from the ensemble.

Officials are investigating after a man died following a fight on an F train Monday afternoon, new details emerge from the state budget bills published by lawmakers in Albany Monday night about the plan to make some MTA buses fare-free, and the Department of Education is planning to move an Upper West Side alternative school with a childcare center into an East Harlem building without a childcare center. Also, WNYC's Community Partnerships Desk and the nonprofit, Street Lab, are working together to highlight stories from neighborhoods across New York City. We recently set up shop at an Open Streets event in the Tompkinsville neighborhood of Staten Island.

NYC Open Streets And Public Space: Streets are often seen as a place of transit, exclusively for the person on the move, but streets also have a history as spaces for community, as public spaces where people come together rather than just pass by one another. This podcast episode shares a brief history of the New York City Open Streets program and how it has shaped public space in New York City since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Talk to us on Instagram and Twitter @MASCLab! Check out www.masclab.org/podcast-working-group for the episode transcript and to learn more! Episode produced and edited by: Michael Cerda Music: Grandma's Impala by Sarah, The Instrumentalist The views expressed in this episode are solely those of the speaker to whom they are attributed. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the faculty, administration, staff or Trustees either of Teachers College or of Columbia University.

As reported in the New York magazine earlier this year -- the Upper West Side of Manhattan above 96th Street is a pedestrian death zone. Reporter Justin Davidson described the many victims of the “neighborhood's out-of-control traffic -- a Bermuda Triangle of pedestrian death” – Davidson wrote that “nine years into the Vision Zero era, we should really be calling it Vision 125 -- the average number of pedestrians killed each year in New York since 2014. One every three days.Organizations like Park to Park 103 are working to change this deadly dynamic by designing a walker- / biker-friendly 103rd Street from Riverside Park to Central Park. For this Bar Crawl Radio program Becky, Alina, and I ambled over to 103rd Street on the UWS to an exciting street fair promoting Open Streets. In a city filled with walkers and cars it is time we found an equitable balance.We spoke with Gale Brewer--UWS City Council person -- Shelly Fine -- unofficial "mayor" of the Upper West Side -- Peter Frishaut -- creator of Medscape and coordinator of the Open Streets Community Coalition -- Richard Robbins -- founder of Upper Westside Strategies -- and Cidalia Acosta -- a Magnet School Specialist at West Prep Academy. And we talked with the young Park to Park 103 Ambassadors of West Prep Academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. The Problem With Elite Colleges (First) | DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez on Open Streets (Starts at 21:40) | Everything You Need to Know About New York's Ballot Proposals (Starts at 56:20) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.

Ydanis Rodriguez, commissioner of the New York City Department of Transportation, discusses the future of open streets and outdoor dining sheds, plus explains what the DOT can do to help address street safety concerning cars, scooters, and e-bikes.

Topical Smoothie is adding a double drive-thru restaurant that could help drive franchising growth for the brand. Existing franchisees are also behind 70% of the company's total cafe openings this year, and have helped increase its year-to-date opening by 25% compared to the first three quarters of 2021. The chain also is one of the rising stars in consumer sentiment, growing to #28 on the Foodable Labs top 150 list.In 2021, the company opened its 1,000th location and reported same-store sales growth of 22%. Last year, digital sales made up 76% of the company's sales growth, after it introduced customizable online and mobile ordering. Sales RisingIn the first three months of the pandemic, NYC taxable sales from bars and restaurants dropped over 50% (70% in Manhattan) since restaurants were not allowed to offer outdoor seating. This trend changed once Open Streets launched in June 2020, with a continued uptick in sales.The uptick in sales compared to pre-pandemic levels reflect the growing impact of inflation and rising menu prices on company operations. Full-service meal prices were up 8.8% during the last 12 months compared to an increase of 7.1% for limited service, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Taking part in New York City's "Open Streets" program on Columbus Avenue, Tom Kelly meets a couple from Boston who just moved to New York City. Why would someone move to New York City in their sixties and at the end of a pandemic? Tom Kelly Show listeners give the couple advice!