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On this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Jesse and Leo, co-founders of Maitri, a social infrastructure project focused on fostering interoperability between different social media applications. They explore the limitations of current social networks, the importance of community graphs in building trust and reputation, and how to create a digital environment that prioritizes meaningful human connection over algorithmic engagement. The conversation also touches on AI, reputation systems, decentralized governance, and the future of online coordination in an era of increasing technological acceleration. For more about their work, visit maitri.network.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:13 Founding My Tree: The Vision and Mission01:10 Challenges with Current Social Media02:50 Building Community Graphs04:13 Philosophical Insights on Social Relationships08:32 Interoperability and Technical Aspects13:44 AI and the Future of Social Media23:47 The Philosophy of Reputation28:44 Balancing Inclusivity and Exclusivity29:30 Building Reputation Systems31:16 Financializing Behaviors and Social Media32:24 Open Source and Competitive Benchmarking33:25 Privacy and Positive Attestations44:08 Future of Media and Group Identity53:11 Coordination and Governance Challenges56:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsKey InsightsInteroperability is the Key to Social Media's Future – Jesse and Leo emphasize that current social media platforms operate as isolated silos, preventing users from seamlessly interacting across networks. Maitri is designed as a social infrastructure project that enables interoperability between platforms, allowing for greater connectivity, user control, and shared network effects. Instead of monopolies controlling engagement, they envision a future where smaller, more specialized communities can thrive while remaining interconnected.Community Graphs Offer a More Nuanced Approach to Social Identity – Unlike traditional social graphs that focus on one-to-one relationships, community graphs provide a richer representation of how people engage within groups. These graphs account for the “fuzziness” of social membership, acknowledging that participation in a community is often subjective and context-dependent. This system aims to better reflect how humans naturally form trust and reputations within various groups.Reputation Systems Should Be Positive, Subjective, and Competitive – One of the key challenges in designing digital reputation systems is avoiding the pitfalls of social credit scores. Maitri's approach ensures that reputations are built through private, positive attestations rather than public negative ratings. This system mirrors real-world trust-building, where individuals accumulate credibility over time rather than being permanently defined by past mistakes. Additionally, by allowing multiple reputation frameworks to compete, users maintain agency over how they are evaluated.AI and Automation Will Radically Reshape Online Interaction – With AI-driven bots increasingly indistinguishable from humans, the internet is at risk of becoming an overwhelming space filled with automated engagement. Jesse and Leo highlight that while AI can be useful, there must be clear distinctions between human and non-human interactions. Maitri's reputation infrastructure could help address this challenge by providing proof of unique personhood, allowing people to differentiate between trusted human connections and AI-driven entities.Decentralized Coordination is a Crucial Missing Layer of the Internet – One of the biggest problems facing humanity is the failure to coordinate effectively. Traditional institutions and digital platforms have struggled to balance inclusivity with exclusivity, leading to either centralization or fragmentation. By creating digital primitives that allow for more efficient coordination—whether through financial incentives, reputation mechanisms, or group dynamics—Maitri aims to provide tools that help people organize at scale without relying on monopolistic control.The Future of Media is Many-to-Many, Not One-to-Many – The era of mass culture driven by television and radio, where everyone consumed the same media at the same time, is fading. Instead, we are moving toward a more fragmented but dynamic landscape where smaller communities cultivate their own cultural moments. While this shift eliminates shared cultural touchpoints, it allows for greater diversity of thought and expression. Curation and trust-based networks will become increasingly important as content continues to proliferate.Balancing Privacy, Identity, and Accountability is the Next Digital Challenge – The conversation highlights the ongoing tension between privacy and accountability in online spaces. While anonymous or pseudonymous interactions can protect free speech, they can also enable bad actors. Maitri's approach seeks to give users control over their identities by enabling flexible, context-dependent personas rather than enforcing a single, rigid identity. This allows for a balance between protecting privacy and maintaining trust in online interactions.
In this special Master Builders episode of Navigating Major Programmes, Riccardo Cosentino and co-host Shormila Chatterjee are joined by Marianne Smith, a distinguished partner at Blakes National Infrastructure Group, to celebrate her remarkable career and pay tribute to Judy Wilson, a trailblazer in Canada's infrastructure industry. Judy, a world-renowned procurement lawyer and a champion for diversity, left an indelible mark on the sector before her passing. This episode honors her legacy while highlighting Marianne's own contributions as one of Judy's closest mentees.With over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and procurement law, Marianne has played a pivotal role in shaping public-private partnerships (P3s) across Canada. She shares her journey from working alongside Judy to becoming a leader in the field, emphasizing how mentorship and advocacy for diversity have been central to her success."Judy was a champion of diversity. She was an ally before we had the nomenclature of what an ally is. She used her power, authority, influence. Not just selfishly, but also to promote, women, people of color, anyone who might've felt, that they didn't belong in the boardroom or around the table, talking about tough, infrastructure type issues. She really did impact so many people in that way." – Marianne SmithKey Takeaways:Judy's approach challenges with creativity, focus on client needs, and advocate for diversity to drive meaningful changeHow to leverage your expertise to develop frameworks and processes that can become industry benchmarks.How to build inclusive environments that encourage collaboration and empower diverse teams to succeed.Why investing in mentorship by sharing knowledge and supporting the growth of future leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. The conversation doesn't stop here—connect and converse with our LinkedIn community:Follow Marianne Smith on LinkedInFollow Shormila Chatterjee on LinkedInFollow Navigating Major Programmes on LinkedInFollow Riccardo Cosentino on LinkedInRead Riccardo's latest at www.riccardocosentino.com Music: "A New Tomorrow" by Chordial Music. Licensed through PremiumBeat.DISCLAIMER: The opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints expressed by the hosts and guests on this podcast do not necessarily represent or reflect the official policy, opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of Disenyo.co LLC and its employees.
In today's episode, we explore the importance of community spaces and their role in fostering connection and resilience with Aaron Greiner, a pioneering voice in urban design and social infrastructure. As the executive director of CultureHouse, Aaron has transformed underutilized spaces into vibrant “third places” that bring people together, encourage social interaction, and strengthen community ties. With hands-on experience in urban planning and a passion for creating welcoming, inclusive environments, Aaron has been at the forefront of redefining how we view public spaces in urban areas. Join us for an insightful conversation with Aaron Greiner as he explores the vital role of “third places” in reconnecting our communities and fostering genuine human interaction in a world increasingly dominated by digital connections. How can we reclaim public spaces as hubs for social connection? What are the hidden health and societal benefits of accessible community spaces? Aaron shares his experience transforming vacant storefronts into vibrant pop-ups, discusses the urgent need for social infrastructure, and reveals why gathering spaces are more crucial than ever for individual and collective resilience. Discover actionable ideas to create your own third place, connect with neighbors, and foster a stronger, more supportive community. What to Listen For Introduction – 00:00:00 What inspired Aaron Greiner to focus on third places and create CultureHouse? How do third spaces differ from traditional public spaces, and why are they essential for community well-being? What challenges did Aaron face when starting CultureHouse, and how has the organization evolved over time? The Role of Third Places in Society – 00:03:14 What are “third places,” and how do they foster social connection and community? Why have traditional third places, like dive bars and cafes, declined, and what does it mean for social infrastructure? How does the setup of a third place affect how people interact and connect? The Importance of Social Infrastructure – 00:07:28 How does Aaron define social infrastructure, and why is it vital to society? Why did Aaron choose a popup model for CultureHouse's third places, and what benefits does this approach provide? What impact do third places have on local communities, especially those with limited access to public spaces? The Pandemic's Impact on Community Spaces – 00:08:50 How did COVID-19 exacerbate issues with social isolation and third places? What role did commercial spaces play in social infrastructure before the pandemic, and how has that shifted? How do communities with strong social infrastructure fare better during crises? Research and Evidence Supporting Third Places – 00:10:20 What research highlights the life-and-death impact of social infrastructure in times of crisis? How does the decline in social clubs and organizations contribute to societal division? What can we learn from urban design in cities like Copenhagen to improve third spaces in the U.S.? Suburbanization and Its Effects on Connection – 00:13:41 How has suburbanization and car dependency impacted Americans' ability to connect with each other? What challenges do suburban layouts present for building social infrastructure? How does urban design in Europe foster a greater sense of community compared to the U.S.? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Show host Gene Tunny talks with Emmanuel Daniel, founder of The Asian Banker, about China's evolving economic policies under Xi Jinping. They explore China's state intervention, the country's property sector, and the global implications of Xi's economic vision. Emmanuel also shares insights into Southeast Asia's rise, focusing on Indonesia's growth prospects. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Australia's role in the region, its economic ties with China, and its alliance with the US and UK.If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for Gene, please email him at contact@economicsexplored.com or send a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. What's covered in EP253Introduction (0:00)China's Property Sector and Economic Challenges (6:32)State's Role in Economic Development and Social Infrastructure (15:20)China's Economic Growth and Productivity (29:15)China's Geopolitical Challenges and US Relations (35:58)Southeast Asia and the Rise of the Rest (44:50)Australia's Role in the Region and Economic Ties with China (53:38)Final Thoughts and Future Directions (56:07)TakeawaysChina's State Activism: The Chinese state has reasserted itself in the economy, implementing policies restricting private sector growth with the objective of promoting long-term social stability.Challenges of State-Led Development: There are limitations to what the state can achieve compared to the dynamism of private markets, especially in frontier technologies.The Socialist-Capitalist Tension: China's current policies reflect a unique blend of socialism and capitalism (aka socialism with Chinese characteristics), with the state playing a more prominent role than in Western economies.Global Implications: China's economic trajectory under Xi Jinping will profoundly affect global markets, particularly as the state asserts more control over private companies.Rise of Southeast Asia: Countries like Indonesia are emerging as economic powerhouses, with domestic consumption and political stability driving their growth.Links relevant to the conversationAbout this episode's guest Emmanuel Daniel:https://www.emmanueldaniel.com/biography-and-contact/Economics Explored ep171 on the Enterprise China model:https://economicsexplored.com/2022/12/26/enterprise-china-what-western-businesses-need-to-know-w-prof-allen-morrison-ep171/Reuters report “Indonesia minister says Musk to consider offer to build EV battery plant in country”:https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/indonesia-minister-says-musk-consider-building-ev-battery-plant-country-2024-05-20/Lumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED
What have we learned from millennia of water insecurity, of climate changes and disasters, of building along freshwater ways and the ocean, that we can apply today?That's today's big question, and my guest is Dr. Amber Wutich.Dr. Wutich is an ASU President's Professor, Director of the Center for Global Health, and 2023 MacArthur Fellow. She's an expert on water insecurity, and directs the Global Ethnohydrology Study, a cross cultural study of water knowledge and management in over 20 countries.Dr. Wutich's two decades of community based field work explore how people respond individually and collectively to extremely water scarce conditions. She leads the NSF Action for Water Equity, a participatory convergence study that develops collaborative water solutions with water insecure U.S. communities. Her teaching has been recognized with many awards, including the Carnegie Case Arizona Professor of the Year.As maybe the most important thing that neither you or I can live without, water is both becoming more scarce in Central America, Northern India, Syria and other places, and more prevalent through sea level rise, flooding and storms where we're not ready for it.-----------Have feedback or questions? Tweet us, or send a message to questions@importantnotimportant.comNew here? Get started with our fan favorite episodes at podcast.importantnotimportant.com.-----------INI Book Club:Find all of our guest recommendations at the INI Book Club: https://bookshop.org/lists/important-not-important-book-clubLinks:Connect with Amber on LinkedIn, Twitter, and BlueSkyDonate or volunteer with Water For PeopleDonate to Dig DeepLearn more about Amber's work with NSF-funded Household Water Insecurity Experiences Research Coordination NetworkLearn more about the National Science FoundationFollow us:Subscribe to our newsletter at importantnotimportant.comSupport our work and become a Member at importantnotimportant.com/upgradeFollow us on Twitter: twitter.com/ImportantNotImpFollow us on Threads: www.threads.net/@importantnotimportantSubscribe to our
In this interview, Hugo explains why he established Newcore 13 years ago, explaining its purpose and approach. He outlines why the specific opportunities afforded by investing in UK social infrastructure offers the potential of strong returns, allied to prudent capital management. Hugo discusses the demand drivers, as the appetite for education, healthcare, waste management and even crematoria continues to grow (in line with rising populations & public sector spending). He describes the dislocations in supply, and the headwinds faced by many operating in the real estate and infrastructure space, who employed too much leverage and are struggling to adjust to an environment of higher rates. Hugo then describes how “virtual-resistant” real estate is vital as the internet continues to change consumption trends, why investing with a strong eye is good to governance & sustainability, and their guiding principles (underscored by their B-Corp status). MMP Newsletter | MMP LinkedIn | Contact Newcore -- DISCLAIMER All content on Money Maze Curated Podcasts is for your general information and use only and is not intended to address your particular requirements. In particular, the content does not constitute any form of advice, recommendation, representation, endorsement or arrangement and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making (or refraining from making) any specific investment or other decisions. We try to provide content that is true and accurate as of the date of publishing; however, we give no assurance or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, or applicability of any of the contents. Guests, presenters and other individuals involved in the production of this podcast may have positions in any of the investments discussed. Please note, Money Maze Curated Podcasts are funded by the interviewee or their featured organization, unlike the Money Maze Podcast (which is funded by third party advertising). Full disclaimer here.
Our guest today, Robert Hammond, has dedicated his life to creating vibrant public spaces that foster human connection, wellbeing, and bring out the best in our communities. In the late 90's, Robert, alongside business partner Joshua David, co-founded New York City's iconic High Line, transforming an abandoned rail line into a lush greenway that connects 1.5 miles of Manhattan. After over two decades at The High Line, Robert took on a new role as President and Chief Strategy Officer at Therme US, a global company that is revolutionizing the ancient practice of thermal bathing in order to bring wellness to people from all walks of life. In this episode, we chat with Robert about his incredible career, the importance of public spaces that foster social infrastructure, and his ultimate goal to democratize wellness (and make it a little more fun in the process).Show NotesThe High LineHigh Line Co-Founder Robert Hammond to join Therme GroupTherme Group: A Global Wellbeing LeaderTherme Sustainable TechnologyA magical, green walk along Paris' Promenade Plantee (Guardian)Robert Hammond on InstagramKey Words: High Line, Friends of the High Line, New York, New York City, Green Infrastructure, Social Infrastructure, Therme, Thermal Bathing, Wellness, Biophilia, Biophilic, Nature Based Solutions, Nature
India has ambitiously tasked itself to leap to the next level on the development ladder to a “developed India” tag by 2047. The country is categorised as an “Aspirational Society,” aiming to seize the opportunities provided by an economy that maintains steady and high economic growth. This society aspires for better living standards, including the bare necessities, better health care, education, clean water, sanitation facilities, affordable housing, electricity and the internet. The big tent of India's social infrastructure must reach a diverse and expansive populace, transcending cultures, languages, and geographies, after all! The Government is thus making all efforts to live up to this challenge and demands of society, as economic growth without shared prosperity and well-being is devoid of meaning. A vast ground has been covered to ensure sustainable and equitable economic growth. However, the journey continues with fresh challenges and innovative solutions. In this episode of BIC Talks, Chief Economic Adviser, V Anantha Nageswaran takes us through the journey that the country has made in the recent past and details the steps forward. Subscribe to the BIC Talks Podcast on your favourite podcast app! BIC Talks is available everywhere, including iTunes, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Overcast and Stitcher.
This is such an important piece of advice that Hanli Pretorius offers in this Leadership Amplified episode. Hanli is General Manager, People and Culture – Defence and Social Infrastructure at Ventia. As she says, while she got into HR by chance rather than design - she took on a job, and found herself a career - she's had great leadership support and the freedom to play and experiment to implement new programs or technologies. She's had experience across many different organisations and industries, both partnering in the business as well as working in a centre of excellence. Hanli says ‘This year I have shifted in leaps and bounds in my thinking around my purpose. There's such power in having clarity in your own mind and being able to articulate it.' Since clarifying her own purpose, she's been very aware of noticing when others articulate theirs and how it conveys their focus and strength of direction. She says ‘When you hear someone else able to clearly articulate their purpose it's quite striking.' It's striking to hear the clarity about what they DO want and what they DON'T want. She says, and I can only agree, ‘The inability of people to say no to things comes from not being clear about whatever contribution you want to make to an organisation or society.' (Clarity doesn't always make it EASY, but it does makes it EASIER.) ‘The ability to be clear about my purpose, what I want, to recognise and articulate it, has given me focus, it has been powerful and refreshing.' These are Hanli's three pieces of advice for early-career HR people: Don't specialise too early on in your carer Value in working as both a BP and in a centre of excellence Gain experience with multiple organisations/industries Listen in for access to much more of Hanli's wisdom.
I'm joined by Elio D'Amato to discuss Ventia Services ASX:VNT. Ventia Services Group Limited is an Australia-based essential infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand. It has four segments: Defence and Social Infrastructure, Infrastructure Services, Telecommunications, and Transport.Shares for Beginners and Stockopedia proudly present "Weekend Watchlist" where each week we dissect one company using Stockopedia's Factor driven analysis process. Go to https://why.stockopedia.com/sfb/ for your free trial and special discount offer. Why not join Stockopedia today and take advantage of this special offer of 10% off the first year of membership and see for yourself why Stockopedia is the essential tool for every serious DIY share investor. 14 day free trial included, then a no-quibble 30 day money back guarantee. https://why.stockopedia.com/sfb/ Find out more about Stockopedia by going to my review: https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/stockopedia-aunz-reviewDisclosure: The links provided are affiliate links. I will be paid a commission if you use this link to make a purchase. You will receive a discount by using these links/coupon codes. I only recommend products and services that I use and trust myself or where I have interviewed and/or met the founders and have assured myself that they're offering something of value.Shares for Beginners is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd. The advice shared on Shares for Beginners is general in nature and does not consider your individual circumstances. Shares for Beginners exists purely for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon to make an investment or financial decision. If you do choose to buy a financial product, read the PDS, TMD and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored towards your needs. Philip Muscatello and Finpods Pty Ltd are authorised representatives of Money Sherpa PTY LTD ABN - 321649 27708, AFSL - 451289. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Bank chats with Musa Mabesa, head of South Africa's Government Employees Pension Fund, in the latest conversation from the “Connecting capital to communities” gathering at the Salzburg Global Seminar, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Host Monique Aiken has the headlines. Read the full story: https://impactalpha.com/putting-africas-pension-funds-to-work-for-africas-social-infrastructure/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha/message
David Bank chats with Musa Mabesa, head of South Africa's Government Employees Pension Fund, in the latest conversation from the “Connecting capital to communities” gathering at the Salzburg Global Seminar, sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Host Monique Aiken has the headlines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/impact-alpha-briefing/message
Alpha is a specialist real assets investment manager focused on secure income strategies with over £4 billion of assets under management. They invest in UK and European assets with predictable secure long term cash flows – these investments cover commercial ground rents, UK renewable infrastructure, social real estate and secured lending, combining operational real estate expertise and fixed income skills. Anne is an experienced fund manager and has worked at Aegon Asset Management, Aviva and Schroders in one guise or another. She studied Land Management and Development at Reading University and is a Chartered Surveyor, and even finds the time to sit on the AREF Corporate Governance Committee. I sat down with Anne to discuss a broad range of subjects which covered some of the following topics: How she got into Real Estate NOIR (Not Office, Industrial or Retail) Impact investing Niches within niches Oh, and one last question - who are the People, what Property, and in which Place Anne would invest should she have £500m of equity at her disposal. Catch the newest episode on Spotify and Apple Podcast every Thursday. Who do you want to see on the Podcast? The People Property Place Podcast is powered by Rockbourne. If you're loving what you hear, we kindly ask you to take a moment and show your support by leaving a rating and review for the People Property Place podcast. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
REDESIGNING CITIES: The Speedwell Foundation Talks @ Georgia Tech
Kai-Uwe Bergmann, partner at BIG, the Bjarke Ingels Group, and host, Ellen Dunham-Jones, discuss the how, what, and why of designing joyful social functions into practical infrastructure at all scales. How did their ideas of hedonistic sustainability embolden them to convince clients to build a ski slope on top of a power plant in Copenhagen, build a concert hall on a highway intersection, turn storm surge fortifications around lower Manhattan into public parks and gardens – let alone design new cities in the desert, on the ocean, and on the moon?
decent.land is a set of protocols for building social networks and social infrastructure on Web3. It enables cross-chain communication and verification of ownership on different blockchain networks. One example of its use is enabling a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) on the Aurora network to use down tooling on the NEAR network. The ARK Protocol, a component of decent land, allows for the creation of a master identity that contains all of a user's other identities on different chains. This helps to solve the problem of identity verification on new chains. In addition, decent land allows for more robust and tested down tooling on other chains, such as NEAR's Astro Down and Sputnik Down. Overall, decent land aims to improve interoperability and collaboration between different blockchain networks, making it easier for users to access a wide range of tools and resources. Connect with decent.land https://twitter.com/decentdotland https://www.decent.land/ Some overall points in the podcast. decent.land is a set of protocols for building social networks and social infrastructure on Web3. It enables interoperability between different blockchain networks, allowing them to communicate and exchange information. One use case is allowing a DAO on the Aurora network to use tooling on the Near network. decent.land includes the ARK Protocol, which allows a single identity to contain identities from multiple chains. The tooling and infrastructure on some smaller chains, like NEAR, are more robust and tested than on larger chains like Ethereum. decent.land aims to solve the problem of identity on new chains. It enables the use of cheaper and more fully featured tooling from smaller chains by larger ones. It allows for value exchange to happen on multiple different chains. Ready Layer One Podcast https://readylayeronepodcast.com/ twitter.com/ready_layer_one Joe https://twitter.com/joespano_ Jared https://twitter.com/jarednotjerry1 NEAR near.org/ Aurora https://aurora.dev/ NO FINANCIAL ADVICE– The Podcast, is provided for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only, without any express or implied warranty of any kind, including warranties of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. The information contained in or provided from or through this podcast and podcast is not intended to be and does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. You should not make any decision, financial, investment, trading, or otherwise, based on any of the information presented on this website without undertaking independent due diligence and consultation with a professional broker or financial advisor. You understand that you are using any and all Information available on or through this podcast at your own risk. RISK STATEMENT– The trading of Bitcoins, and alternative cryptocurrencies has potential risks involved. Trading may not be suitable for all people. Anyone wishing to invest should seek his or her own independent financial or professional advice.
Built environment professionals organisation the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has released its '2022 Infrastructure Report Card (IRC)', which gives the country's infrastructure an average rating of D, on a scale of A to E, with A being world-class infrastructure and E being failed or failing infrastructure. The D rating means that the infrastructure is not coping with normal demand and is poorly maintained, with risks of any incidents having severe impacts on operations. However, the report authors emphasise that: "[w]ith the notable exception of energy generation, South Africa's economic infrastructure remains in a satisfactory (or better) condition. "However, social infrastructure continues to deteriorate," they state. It is important to note that there is a difference between social and economic infrastructure, said SAICE 2022 IRC convenor and former SAICE president Sam Amod. "If we do not invest enough in social infrastructure, but have good economic infrastructure, the wealthy get wealthier and inequality gets wider. Unless we invest in social infrastructure properly, people will not have the mobility to find jobs and keep jobs, and we will not keep them healthy and educated, as examples," he said during the launch of the document. While the quality of national roads has improved dramatically, rated at B+ or future fit, up from a C rating previously, paved roads in urban areas have deteriorated from a C rating down to a rating of D, and other municipal paved roads have remained at a D- rating. By contrast, airports, ports, oil and gas pipelines and heavy haul freight lines are rated at B or B-, albeit that heavy haul freight and airports deteriorated from A- to B-, and fishing harbours have improved from a C rating to B. In terms of social infrastructure, public schools have remained at a rating of D, while public hospitals have deteriorated from a C rating to a D+ and clinics have dropped from a C- rating to a D rating. Similarly, passenger rail lines have deteriorated from a C- to an E rating, which means the infrastructure is unfit for purpose and either has failed or is on the verge of failing. "Infrastructure is at the centre of what we do socially and economically and has a direct impact on development. We often get asked why we produce this IRC. If we do not measure the quality of infrastructure, we cannot manage it, and if we do not have transparency, we will not have informed citizens able to make good decisions about what they want to do as citizens," said Amod. Similarly, infrastructure delivery and management play an important role in addressing the triple challenges of inequality, unemployment and poverty, he noted. "It is essential for SAICE to produce this IRC on a regular basis to encourage us to look after our infrastructure and to keep citizens informed about the status and trends of their infrastructure, and to highlight areas of excellence," SAICE IRC steering committee member Errol Kerst agreed. At the inception of the IRC in 2006, South Africa's overall infrastructure rating was D+. With investment for the World Cup 2010, the rating improved to C- in the 2011 IRC. However, since this peak, the trend has been downwards, falling to D+ in 2017 and a D in 2022, said SAICE president Professor Marianne Vanderschuren. "We need to be more aware of our infrastructure and the investment and maintenance or lack thereof, as, without infrastructure, the economy and society cannot function," she said. Out of the 32 infrastructure subsectors rated in the 2022 IRC, there was only one A rating (for the Gautrain), eight B ratings and six C ratings. There were also 13 D ratings and four E ratings. "This means more than 50% of the infrastructure is at risk of collapsing or has collapsed. We need to take action as soon as possible. We should have started," she highlighted. South Africa needs engineers, technicians and technologists and needs to encourage young people to remain in the country....
On today's episode of The Financial Commute, Chris Galeski is joined by David Sifford, Managing Director of Social Infrastructure at Ecofin. Ecofin is a sustainable investment firm that unites ecology and finance; they invest in education, climate impact, healthcare, senior living, waste transition, and other sustainable/social incentives. David says many of the fields they invest in can be difficult to understand; for example, loans to charter schools can be complicated. Ecofin benefits its clients by handling the complexities of underwriting. David finds fulfillment in knowing their firm is helping teachers, students, and senior citizens obtain a higher quality of life. Furthermore, Ecofin's waste transition deals mainly take place in rural communities and create jobs while benefiting the environment. Chris and David also discuss the current state of fields like education, senior living, and sustainable waste management. Enrollment in charter schools has increased because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, COVID has also slowed construction for affordable senior living residences which worsens the housing issue for a rapidly aging population. Regarding waste management, David says there is a huge opportunity for anaerobic digesters (the process of converting organic matter into renewable natural gas) to grow in the United States, as countries like Germany have 8000+ digesters while the U.S. currently only has 300. Disclosure: Information presented herein is for discussion and illustrative purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by the speakers are as of the date of the recording and are subject to change. These views are not intended as a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be relied on as financial, tax or legal advice. You should consult with your attorney, finance professional or accountant before implementing any transactions and/or strategies concerning your finances. Any investment strategy including the private investment opportunities discussed herein are speculative and involve a high degree of risk. References to specific investments are for illustrative purposes only and should not be interpreted as recommendations to purchase or sell such securities. The referenced investment strategy is speculative and entails substantial risks. There can be no assurance that the strategy's investment objectives will be achieved or that its investment program will be successful. Target returns or other forecasts contained herein are based upon subjective estimates and assumptions about circumstances and events that may not yet have taken place and may never take place. If any of the assumptions used do not prove to be true, results may vary substantially from the target return. There is no guarantee that the investment objective will be achieved, and Morton Wealth makes no representations as to the actual composition or performance of any security discussed herein. Past results are no guarantee of future results. All investments involve risk, including the loss of principal.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are playing an increasingly important role in the development of social infrastructure in the Middle East. As governments seek to address the region's growing infrastructure needs, PPPs offer a flexible and innovative way to finance, design, build, operate, and maintain vital infrastructure assets. From hospitals and schools to water and sewerage systems, PPPs are being used to deliver social infrastructure projects across the region.In this episode of the Anticipate Podcast, Andrew Thomas, Advisory Director, at WSP in the Middle East is joined by Nasser Mahmoud, Founder & CEO of Concept Realisation to discuss the challenges facing PPPs in the region and uncover the massive opportunities they offer in delivering efficient social infrastructure.
In challenging markets for a 60/40 portfolio boost private assets allocation to include Infrastructure Assets As investors look for diversify from the traditional 60/40 portfolio with rising stock markets and falling bond yields, examine infrastructure as an asset class. · In an inflationary world with stable, inflation-adjusted cash flows, in critical asset backed, defensive assets complimented with income distributions and potential equity upside. · With growing deficits world-wide the public sector will need to private infrastructure to build out critical areas including especially pertinent today energy independence. Until 2040 there will be a $12 trillion financing gap for infrastructure globally. Private Infrastructure: private infrastructure offers a more defensive profile with potential private equity like value-creation upside complimenting a private assets allocation. 1. RESILIENT UNDERLYING ASSETS: Invest in assets providing essential services with high barriers to entry. Energy & Utilities, Transport, Social Infrastructure, Telecoms, and Renewables 2. INFLATION-LINKED REVENUES: Infrastructure investments are structured with revenues indexed to inflation (naturally or contractually) 3. DIVERSIFICATION IN A PRIVATE INVESTMENT ALLOCATION: Infrastructure offers an exposure to different assets compared with traditional companies or real estate assets 4. A GROWING ASSET CLASS: Private Infrastructure asset class is significantly growing, with USD101bn raised between Q1 and Q3 2021 5. REGULAR INCOME DISTRIBUTIONS: Stable and predictable cash flows of underlying assets allow infrastructure to make regular distributions 6. LOW VOLATILITY IN REVENUES: Infrastructure deals generate revenues through concessions and long-term contracts with counterparts (governments, blue-chip infrastructure service providers, etc.)
In this episode, Eric and Sara Joy chat with Pastor Scott Woller about the model of building both a church and a coffee shop. While Pastor Scott does not say it directly, in essence, he aimed to develop a "third place." Third place is a term coined by Ray Oldenburg to describe those places that we find ourselves visiting on a fairly regular basis that are not our homes and not our places of work. Third places can take a variety of forms. They can be coffee shops, pubs, barber shops, or even a collection of mailboxes near some seating. Third places play a crucial role in connecting people in a neighborhood and breaking down barriers presented by demographic differences. With a mission to reach the urban dweller who may have little interest or experience with a church, Scott and his wife started Corner Coffee as a way to connect with neighbors and build relationships within walking distance of where they live and worship. He started Corner Church alongside Corner Coffee in order to reach regular customers in the neighborhood with the gospel.A distinctly different model than a church with a coffee shop in the lobby, Corner Coffee is the main user and lease holder on the property and Corner Church leases space from the coffee shop in order to meet there on Sundays. The pastoral staff of Corner Church also serve in management, service, and administrative capacities for the coffee shop. The financials between the church and the coffee shop are completely separate, and Pastor Scott shares about the risky and sometimes tough road it has been to build both a profitable business and a sustaining church. Despite the difficulties, they have been dedicated to creating a place that cultivates regular, consistent interactions with the neighborhood so they can make a difference in people's lives. A coffee shop has been their chosen venue for turning a localized customer base of "regulars" into friends and community members. He also discusses their church's foundation of evangelism being centered on "redefinition." This approach means they want to be at the forefront of redefining what is means to be a follower of Christ, what it means to be the church, and walking relationally with people through the learning process. This is their "why" and what motivates them to continue pressing into the daily grind of coffee shop work and pastoring. Since its inception in the North Loop in 2005, Corner Church has planted three additional coffee shops and churches in walkable neighborhoods in the Minneapolis metro area.Eric and Sara Joy also speak with two field guides who expand upon the concept of third places in communities and the important role these play in our civic relationships and well-being. Hazel Borys with PlaceMakers shares her definition of third place, why these spaces matter, and important characteristics that make them successful. Rich Heyman from the University of Texas provides the historic background on the development of third places and the positives and negatives that can be associated with these communal spaces. Episode ContributorsScott Woller is the North Loop Pastor of Corner Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Rich Heyman is a Lecturer in the Department of American Studies at University of Texas at Austin. His research interests include cultural geography, urban geography, critical theory and Marxism, history of geography, pedagogy, and public space. He recently contributed to an article in The Atlantic entitled Do Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place'.Hazel Borys is the Managing Director at PlaceMakers. As Managing Principal, Hazel inspires the company to deliver an exceptional product to a developing marketplace. She guides governments through zoning reforms — allowing walkable, mixed-use, compact, resilient places to develop by-right — and helps developers get things built under the increasingly-prevalent form-based codes and character-based land use laws of the new economy.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode. Sign up for the free online Community Forum on August 23, 2022 to discuss this episode with Eric, Sara Joy, and Chris and other podcast listeners. Register today!More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesCorner ChurchCorner CoffeePlaceMakersDo Yourself a Favor and Go Find a ‘Third Place' - The AtlanticThe third place: What is it & how does it relate to coffee shops? - Perfect Daily GrindThe Great Good Place by Ray OldenburgSeason 5: Episode 2 - Social Infrastructure and the church - The Embedded Church PodcastFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Pedestrian Shed- Proximity- Third Place- Social Capital- Suburbanization- ZoningShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative
In this episode, Eric and Sara Joy talk with Pastor Scott Pontier about how Jamestown Harbor Church has explored the needs and opportunities for creating a "center" in their suburban community. After a few years of conversation with the local township board and other organizations, they landed on partnering with a local sports program to design a facility that provides gathering space for the church and also serve as a sports complex. Though not using the term specifically, it is evident through this interview that the missional heart of Jamestown Harbor Church has been to create "social infrastructure" in order to be a blessing to their community.Social infrastructure is a term coined by Eric Klinenberg, a sociologist from NYU, which refers to the physical spaces and places that are the venue for the formation of civic, social bonds with those in living in proximity to one another. The journey of Jamestown Harbor Church demonstrates a church leadership team and congregation that has sought to identify where there is a deficit of social infrastructure in their community and discern how their church can play a super important role in creating a venue that fills the void and builds opportunities for people to form relationships in their suburban context. Pastor Scott stresses the importance of being flexible and being more in love with your mission than your stuff as essential qualities for taking on partnerships and building places that are to be used freely by the local community. He acknowledges that the process has been arduous at times with dead-ends or outcomes that look vastly different than anticipated, but trusting that God is at work and staying laser-focused on the mission of blessing the community has enabled this vision to move forward despite the unplanned pathways. At Jamestown Harbor Church they are intent on creating a place where relationships are formed and deepened among members of their township so that people can experience the fullness of shalom found in Jesus.Eric and Sara Joy also speak with a couple of field guides who provide professional expertise to expand upon the sociological and design facets of social infrastructure. Eric Klinenberg of NYU shares his definition of social infrastructure, why it is so important, and how it differs from social capital. He also discusses the ways churches can either support or detract from building cohesive and integrated communities with their facilities and programs. Greg Snider with Aspen Group gives more color to the community process that Jamestown Harbor Church engaged before landing on their current plan for to include a sports complex. He also highlights several avenues churches can pursue when considering the type and design of social infrastructure elements on their properties. Episode ContributorsScott Pontier is the Lead Pastor of Jamestown Harbor Church in Hudsonville, Michigan. Eric Klinenberg is Helen Gould Shepard Professor of Social Science and Director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University. A New York Times bestselling author, he has written several books including Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life (Crown, 2018), Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone (The Penguin Press, 2012), Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America's Media (Metropolitan Books, 2007), and Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago (University of Chicago Press, 2002).Greg Snider is a Ministry Space Strategist at Aspen Group. He has more than 20 years of construction experience in residential, light commercial, and interior build-out. Fifteen of those years were spent building churches, including Living Water Church in Bolingbrook, Illinois, West Side Christian Church in Springfield, Illinois, and Community Christian Church in Naperville, Illinois. At Aspen Group, he works diligently to obtain an intimate understanding of the mission and vision of each church. He then uses this knowledge to guide the project team as they translate that vision into effective design and ultimately into a finished, ministry-enhancing facility.Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode. Sign up for the free online Community Forum on July 26, 2022 to discuss this episode with Eric, Sara Joy, and Chris and other podcast listeners. Register today!More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesJamestown Harbor ChurchAspen GroupPalaces for the People by Eric KlinenbergThe Celtic Way of Evangelism by George G. Hunter IIISeason 1: Episode 2 - Community Collaborations (Third Church Community Charrette Process) - The Embedded Church PodcastSeason 3: Episode 6 - Reading Palaces for the People - The Embedded Church PodcastFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Charrette- Civic Sphere- Fragmentation- Public Belonging- Social Belonging- Social Capital- Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)- Social Infrastructure- ThresholdShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative
Guest: Eric Klinenberg When we talk about preventing deaths from natural disasters, we often look at our physical infrastructure and how to build it to withstand withering conditions. But what about our social infrastructure: the network of spaces, institutions, and groups that help foster social connections? What role do they play in protecting the vulnerable? Our guest today is Eric Klinenberg, author of Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago, and it's an in depth look at the factors that led to one of America's deadliest heat waves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode, the Ann Zhang from the YPP is joined by Rayhan Haque from the Local Trust, Emily Nielsen from Frontier Economics, and Zineb Ziani from the National Infrastructure Commission to discuss social infrastructure. We answer the questions of what is social infrastructure, why does it matter, and how can we make sure that we have enough of it?
Jeff Meyers is a lifelong Citi banker and founding member of Citi's $200 million Citi Impact Fund, investing in for profit, for purpose venture scaleable businesses driving impact. Jeff's volunteer role with StreetWise Partners, a NYC-based nonprofit – bringing job skills to the unemployed – served as the impetus to bring impact into his role at Citi. The Fund invests in four areas: Environment/Sustainability, Financial Inclusion, Physical and Social Infrastructure and Workforce Development from Series A and B to pre-IPO. Citi also allocated $50M to investments in black founders.
Innovation disproportionately happens in cities. What is it about packing people together that makes them so innovative?This is an audio read through of the (initial version of the) article Urban Social Infrastructure and Innovation, published on New Things Under the Sun.Articles mentioned:Carlino, Gerald A., Satyajit Chatterjee, and Robert M. Hunt. 2007. Urban density and the rate of invention. Journal of Urban Economics 61(3): 389-419. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jue.2006.08.003Berkes, Enrico, and Ruben Gaetani. 2020. The Geography of Unconventional Innovation. The Economic Journalueaa111. https://doi.org/10.1093/ej/ueaa111Roche, Maria P. 2020. Taking Innovation to the Streets: Microgeography, Physical Structure, and Innovation. The Review of Economics and Statistics 102(5): 912-928. https://doi.org/10.1162/rest_a_00866Andrews, Michael. 2019. Bar Talk: Informal Social Interactions, Alcohol Prohibition, and Invention. Available at SSRN. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3489466
The purpose of Fields & Futures is to ignite hope and confidence throughout Oklahoma City Public Schools by showing kids they are capable of rising above their circumstances. We believe that when students find a team, they find the classroom. And when they commit to the classroom, they put themselves on a better path to graduation and life beyond high school. Can a quality, maintained athletic field put all that in motion?
Our panel examines how President Biden's $1.75 billion Build Back Better social infrastructure package could impact families, climate change, and healthcare in North Carolina and offers light commentary on the growing number of Black Santa Clauses. Senator Natalie Murdock, Dr. Mark Little, and Steve Rao join.
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In collaboration with CAIA, our new podcast explores how fund managers, investors, and other industry professionals are looking to do good while doing well Every city needs hospitals, schools, civic facilities, and homes that working families can afford. But due to fiscal constraints, European governments have cut back on investing in social infrastructure. That's left private capital funds to step in. Over the last decade, the number of private capital funds investing in European social infrastructure has more than tripled, while the amount raised has more than doubled, from $2.1bn in 2011 to $4.5bn in 2021, Preqin data shows. But what exactly are fund managers doing to improve essential services, other than providing capital? And how possible is it to make a return? In our first episode John G. Levy, Director of Impact at Franklin Real Asset Advisors, shares why what he calls “mission alignment” is so important, the challenges of measuring impact, and how he expects the social infrastructure space to change over time. For even more ESG insights and analysis, visit our ESG Content Hub.
Longest standing sponsor for Kim's show, Karen Levine (303-877-7516), realtor with RE/MAX Alliance, and show sponsor Lorne Levy, mortgage specialist with Polygon Financial, join Kim in studio to discuss the current housing shortage and interest rates. This weekend listeners will have the opportunity to hear three separate America's Veterans Stories interviews. Sunday at 3pm Kim will interview Nellie Paler, a Vietnam Marine pilot veteran. Saturday and Sunday evenings at 10pm the show will feature veterans from previously recorded interviews. All shows are on KLZ 560 AM and KLZ 1007 FM. Kim's quote from John Maynard Keynes leads to a robust conversation on Keynesian economic theory. Keynes was a supporter of government intervention, including deficit spending, during periods of economic instability. Kim, Karen and Lorne look at Keynesian theory during 2008 and now. Economist Dr. Murray Sabrin analyzes inflation as seen today. We are seeing monetary inflation because of the infusion of trillions of dollars by the government in the money supply. The biggest scandal today is that inflation is running at 6.2% annually while interest rates have not increased for savings accounts. Dr. Sabrin is advocating for a tax deduction on the loss of interest for those savers with Congressional members. Housing prices continue to rise with income increases lagging behind. The government is working to micromanage the economy with central planning. We need a free market focused on lower taxes, less regulation and no infusion of government money so that the economy will run effectively. Karen, on the heels of her returning from the National Association of Realtors convention, reports that the 1031 Exchange has not been dissolved in the infrastructure bill signed by Biden on Monday. This is good news for middle class investors. Additionally, the tax on unrealized gains was not included in the bill. The “Social Infrastructure” bill is yet to be determined. There is limited housing inventory. This has led to the average price of homes in the Denver metro area increasing by 15% over the past year. Refinancing, reverse mortgages and home equity loans have helped many homeowners in various investments. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, federal government agencies that back home mortgages, will increase their loan limit to almost $1 million due to home appreciation prices in some areas of the nation. Karen and Lorne agree that this is good for home buyers; without the increase in loan limit, people would not be able to afford homes. Zillow spent big in buying homes at an inflated prices. They realized their mistake and are withdrawing from their program of buying and flipping homes. Karen invites listeners to give her a call at 303-877-7516 if you would like your family to visit Santa with all the trimmings on Saturday, December 11th. Karen stresses that not all realtors are members of the National Association of Realtors. Karen is the person to help you buy or sell your home. Lorne advises potential buyers or those who want to leverage the equity in their home to call him at 303-880-8881.
It's November 10th and Bob Ney and Steve Bowers discuss the Social Infrasture Bill (Build Better) - Should We? Trump & January 6th .. and the "Normal" Democrats ..
After months of talks, President Biden today outlined the details for a compromise social infrastructure plan, with a pared down price tag from $3.5 trillion to $1.75 trillion. But while negotiations have been ongoing with Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona, some key provisions of Sen. Bernie Sanders have been eliminated.
Highlights this week. Some interviews may be abbreviated. For the date and hour podcast to hear more, see the note 0:48 Casa Maria video about gentrification and Chris's comment (9/27 Hour 1) 12:04 Steve Moore on Social Infrastructure $3.5T Bill (9/27 Hour 2) 18:18 Andy Biggs debrief on his trip to Del Rio (9/27 Hour 2) 26:11 Bruce Ash on the Arizona Senate election audit (9/28 Hour 3) 38:42 Joe Higgins 3 step plan how to improve K-12 education (9/29 Hour 2) 46:12 David Schweikert on $3.5 Spending Bill (9/30 Hour 2) 56:44 Chris takes Pima County to the woodshed over dangerous road and sidewalk conditions for disabled people as reported on KOLD. (9/30 Hour 2)
Six months into Biden's presidency, he's facing numerous challenges: a resurgence of COVID-19, mainly among the unvaccinated, a nation still highly polarized, and a battle to get both a bipartisan infrastructure bill, and a highly ambitious, democrats-only package of social programs through Congress. NewsHour Weekend special correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins from Santa Barbara to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Six months into Biden's presidency, he's facing numerous challenges: a resurgence of COVID-19, mainly among the unvaccinated, a nation still highly polarized, and a battle to get both a bipartisan infrastructure bill, and a highly ambitious, democrats-only package of social programs through Congress. NewsHour Weekend special correspondent Jeff Greenfield joins from Santa Barbara to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Wertpapiervorstellung des Charter Hall Social Infrastructure REIT: Einstieg, Unternehmenshistorie, Wertpapiere, Fundamentaldaten, Dividenden, Kursentwicklung, Handelskonditionen, Besteuerung, Chancen, Risiken, Zusammenfassung und Stammdaten Der Sponsor dieser Podcast-Folge ist LYNX Broker. Anleger, die Wert auf ein kostenloses Wertpapierdepot, günstige und transparente Gebühren und Zugang zu mehr als 100 Börsen weltweit legen, sind hier gut aufgehoben.
1Our hosts are joined by the hosts of Different Thought podcast hosts, Michael Hayes and Justin McBath. This unique episode tackles the important topic of a social infrastructure that seems to fail Black Americans, as well as the importance of an evolving Black social infrastructure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rtconsult/support
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In this episode, Eric takes the lead in expounding on the book Palaces for the People written by Eric Klinenberg in 2018. Klinenberg is a sociologist at NYU who coined the term "social infrastructure" to capture the idea that shared physical places shape the way people act and the relationships people develop. He has studied how the presence of social infrastructure or the lack thereof can have direct implications on the well-being and resiliency of our local communities. His early research discovered that during the Chicago heat wave in the 90s, when controlling for neighborhood demographics, communities with more thriving public spaces fared better than those without because neighbors knew one another and kept tabs on the health of each other.Klinenberg contends that libraries, in particular, have played a valuable social infrastructure role in our local neighborhoods. Unfortunately, government budget cuts have discounted the value of these places and libraries are increasingly going by the wayside. He argues that we would be wise to invest in these places of social infrastructure, such as libraries, parks, schools, and churches because they are accessible to everyone and provide tangible resources to the community while encouraging the formation of social bonds. Investing in places like these presents an effective place-based solution for the crime, disconnection, and polarization we are experiencing in our current cultural climate. Access more Show Notes with pictures and resources related to this episode.More information about this podcast and helpful church and urbanism resources can be found on The Embedded Church website.Related ResourcesPalaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg99% Invisible Podcast interview with Eric KlinenbergDignity: Seeking Respect in Back Row America by Chris ArnadeThe Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community by Ray Oldenburg"Learning Virtue Through Public Transit" by Sara Joy ProppeDefensible Space Theory by Oscar NewmanBroken Windows Theory by James Q. Wilson and George KellingAndrew Carnegie - a Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who made his wealth by leading the expansion of the American steel industry in the late 19th century. He is one of the most prominent philanthropists in the history of U.S. and funded the building of numerous public libraries across the country.John 4 - Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the well storyFind these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:- Social capital- Social infrastructure- Third PlaceShow CreditsHosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy ProppeEdited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice ProductionsTheme Music by Jacob ShafferArtwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative
Roanoke resident Thomas Fellers offers two books for a conversation on social infrastructure as we continue an exploration of Alone / Together: What draws us into community and sets us apart. Books discussed in this third episode of the season are Chang-rae Lee's On Such a Full Sea (Riverhead Books, 2014) and Palaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg (Broadway Books, 2018). On investing in a strong locality, Fellers says, "Everyone who's a part of it has a seat at the table and feels there's going to be enough." That, he says is what social infrastructure can help do. Hear the full conversation wherever you get your podcasts, and pick up a copy from an independent book seller like our podcast sponsor, Book No Further.
V Ravichandar returns to The Pragati Podcast to talk about the dire need to create more public spaces and social infrastructure in Indian cities. He talks to host Pavan Srinath on Episode 149 about the role that governments, citizens, and the city elite can play in making urban lives richer.Ravichandar is the Honorary Director of the Bangalore International Centre and Chairman, Feedback Consulting. He has been active in urban reforms and governance for the last two decades, most recently as a part of the 3-member Government Expert Committee tasked with reimaging governance and administration for Bengaluru. Apart from his role at the Bangalore International Centre, Ravi helped start the Bangalore Literature Festival, the Chennai International Centre, and other public-oriented initiatives.Disclaimer: Host Pavan Srinath works with Ravi and the Bangalore International Centre in running the BIC Talks Podcast.Since Episode 143, The Pragati Podcast has been releasing interactives episodes with in-audio links, polls, references, and more that go beyond the usual podcast experience. Listen to the episode on the IVM Podcasts Android App, the Adori iOS App, or from www.tiny.cc/pragati149 for the full experience. You can access all links and references within the app or web players.For further listening:Pragati Podcast #95: Working with Government: https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-pragati-podcast-episode-list/2019/5/9/ep-95-working-with-government
We're continuing to spotlight a few of our all-time favorite episodes of The Neighbor Next Door. Last week, we re-released an episode on social capital. This week, we're re-releasing an episode in which hosts Adam and Matt further the concept of social capital through the use of a new term: social fabric.As we stated last week, this is a busy time of year for us at the Neighboring Movement, so we decided to take a few weeks off from new recordings and instead re-release some of our all-time favorite episodes from the podcast. We'll be back on August 18th with original episodes, but in the meantime, you won't want to miss the episodes we're choosing to re-release! Last week, we presented a July 2019 episode in which Adam and Matt took a deep dive on the concept of social capital. This week, we're presenting an episode that was originally released on August 13, 2019, in which Adam and Matt continue their conversation about social capital but instead start using the new term of social fabric. Because information from last week's re-released episode is referenced in this episode, we would suggest listening to last week's episode first, if you have not already. Next week, we will re-release a favorite neighboring tip episode, before then returning to original content on the 18th. Until then, we hope you continue to enjoy these re-released episodes! Happy listening and happy neighboring!
For the next three weeks, we're spotlighting a few of our all-time favorite episodes of The Neighbor Next Door. This week, join us on the front porch as hosts Adam and Matt have a hilarious conversation about a concept that's important to our work: social capital.This is a busy time of year for us at the Neighboring Movement, so we've decided to take the next three weeks off from new recordings and instead re-release some of our all-time favorite episodes from the podcast. We'll be back on August 18th with original episodes, but in the meantime, you won't want to miss the episodes we're choosing to re-release! This week, we're presenting an episode that was originally released almost exactly a year ago, on July 23, 2019. In it, Adam and Matt take a deep dive on social capital, which is a concept that can seem confusing at first, but we think we have a fantastic way of talking about it, which Adam and Matt present in this episode. It's a concept that's very important to our work, and hence, we think it's important to share with you all! It's also quite related to the subject of next week's re-released episode, so we would highly suggest listening to both this week's and next week's, as they play off of one another. The following week, we will re-release a favorite neighboring tip episode, before then returning to original content on the 18th. Until then, we hope you enjoy these re-released episodes! Happy listening and happy neighboring!
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Dr Zieve talks with local community organizers about creating and maintaining organizations to support healthier communities. Al Carter is an organizer for Americorps. He and Gary Stokes work with the Yavapai Community Collaborative, an organization working to "develop and support collaborative partnership opportunities that vitalize our communities." Read more at yavcc.org. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element
During times of crisis, from Chicago during the 1995 heat wave to New York during the coronavirus pandemic, the disruption of physical spaces yields a new kind of social engagement with both friends and strangers. Eric Klinenberg, director of the Institute for Public Knowledge at New York University, explains how a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic reminds us how interconnected all aspects of public life really are.
Goodness gracious me oh my, do we have a few episodes in store for you! Today, we are releasing the first episode of a three-episode series in which hosts Adam and Matt sit down with, quite literally, the founder of asset-based community development, John McKnight.John began community organizing when he was in his early twenties, and since then, he has done everything from training Barack Obama in community organizing to developing an entirely new model of community development. This model that he developed is of course asset-based community development, or ABCD, and we, the Neighboring Movement, consider ourselves asset-based community developers. That being said, John has always been a hero of ours, and over the years, we have followed his work closely and been deeply inspired and influenced by his practices. He is incredibly kind, absolutely brilliant, and a gifted teacher who always tells the perfect story in order to illustrate a point. We are so very honored that John was willing to sit down on the front porch with us, and we are so excited to share these next three episodes with you all!In this first episode, John introduces what ABCD is, talks about what asset-based community developers seek to do, and explains how ABCD differs from needs-based approaches. He then details the first two of the five categories of assets that all communities possess. We hope you enjoy this episode, and don't forget to tune in next Tuesday for Part 2!If you would like to learn more about John and his work, please check out the following resources:His website - Here you can learn more about John and access his learnings, publications, videos, and blogs.His instituteHis blog
Along with residents of other states, Michiganders have been advised by state leadership to stay at home to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. This means that people are not able to visit many of the places they typically frequent. Those social infrastructure sites where people gather, connect, and socialize are often called “third places”— locations outside the home and workplace that facilitate social interaction, community building, and social support. In this episode of Michigan Minds, Jessica Finlay, postdoctoral research fellow at the Institute for Social Research, explains how third places provide a social glue to society, and shares her thoughts on how the pandemic is impacting them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This week, we're pumped to present a new series: Catherine's Porch Ponderings! Periodically, Catherine Johnson will pop in on the podcast in order to ponder various subjects on the porch with producers Adam and Matt!For this first episode, Catherine ponders Eric Klinenberg's book Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life. Having read the book recently, Catherine presents and ponders some of Eric's main points and his case for the extreme importance of social infrastructure. We are so honored to be able to ponder on the porch with Catherine, and what she draws out of the book is so illuminating. We are so psyched to share this episode with you all!If you would like to learn more about Eric's work, or read Palaces for the People, please visit Eric's website: https://www.ericklinenberg.com/
This week Amy and Morgan dive into how an election year can affect business, relationships, and their thoughts dealing with the uncertainty from each of their point of views.
December 3rd Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys Co-Hosted an event in the East Lansing vicinity. Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Through P3s. Shared here are excerpts from the morning presentation "Infrastructure Challenges & The State of P3s in MI". You'll hear the wrap-up of material presented by Todd Fenton, Economic Development Manager for Royal Oak, MI, and then the information delivered by Teresa Bingman, The Bingman Group LLC. Her presentation focuses on the ongoing water issues of Flint, MI, and those potentially faced by many other Michigan communities. State of current laws, what is permitted and what is not P3 successes in Michigan How to address challenges with P3s in Michigan Michigan Infrastructure Council and Asset Management
December 3rd Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys Co-Hosted an event in the East Lansing vicinity. Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Through P3s. Shared here are excerpts from the morning presentation "Infrastructure Challenges & The State of P3s in MI". You'll hear the wrap-up of material presented by Todd Fenton, Economic Development Manager for Royal Oak, MI, and then the information delivered by Teresa Bingman, The Bingman Group LLC. Her presentation focuses on the ongoing water issues of Flint, MI, and those potentially faced by many other Michigan communities. State of current laws, what is permitted and what is not P3 successes in Michigan How to address challenges with P3s in Michigan Michigan Infrastructure Council and Asset Management
December 3rd Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys Co-Hosted an event in the East Lansing vicinity. Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Through P3s. Shared here are excerpts from the morning presentation "Infrastructure Challenges & The State of P3s in MI". You'll hear the wrap-up of material presented by Todd Fenton, Economic Development Manager for Royal Oak, MI, and then the information delivered by Teresa Bingman, The Bingman Group LLC. Her presentation focuses on the ongoing water issues of Flint, MI, and those potentially faced by many other Michigan communities. State of current laws, what is permitted and what is not P3 successes in Michigan How to address challenges with P3s in Michigan Michigan Infrastructure Council and Asset Management
December 3rd Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys Co-Hosted an event in the East Lansing vicinity. Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Through P3s. Shared here are excerpts from the morning presentation "Infrastructure Challenges & The State of P3s in MI". You'll hear the wrap-up of material presented by Todd Fenton, Economic Development Manager for Royal Oak, MI, and then the information delivered by Teresa Bingman, The Bingman Group LLC. Her presentation focuses on the ongoing water issues of Flint, MI, and those potentially faced by many other Michigan communities. State of current laws, what is permitted and what is not P3 successes in Michigan How to address challenges with P3s in Michigan Michigan Infrastructure Council and Asset Management
December 3rd Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys Co-Hosted an event in the East Lansing vicinity. Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Through P3s. Shared here are excerpts from the morning presentation "Infrastructure Challenges & The State of P3s in MI". You'll hear the wrap-up of material presented by Todd Fenton, Economic Development Manager for Royal Oak, MI, and then the information delivered by Teresa Bingman, The Bingman Group LLC. Her presentation focuses on the ongoing water issues of Flint, MI, and those potentially faced by many other Michigan communities. State of current laws, what is permitted and what is not P3 successes in Michigan How to address challenges with P3s in Michigan Michigan Infrastructure Council and Asset Management
December 3rd Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC Attorneys Co-Hosted an event in the East Lansing vicinity. Building Michigan’s Infrastructure Through P3s. Shared here are excerpts from the morning presentation "Infrastructure Challenges & The State of P3s in MI". You'll hear the wrap-up of material presented by Todd Fenton, Economic Development Manager for Royal Oak, MI, and then the information delivered by Teresa Bingman, The Bingman Group LLC. Her presentation focuses on the ongoing water issues of Flint, MI, and those potentially faced by many other Michigan communities. State of current laws, what is permitted and what is not P3 successes in Michigan How to address challenges with P3s in Michigan Michigan Infrastructure Council and Asset Management
Host Claudia Hirtenfelder chats with PhD Candidate Nathalia Santos Ocasio about her research pertaining to social infrastructure in Santiago. The pair also consider challenges and opportunities of language, culture, and representation in research processes that stretch beyond international borders and some of the power dynamics involved therein. Host: Claudia Hirtenfelder (the International Student Affairs Commissioner Continue Reading
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A solo run with Ainle Ó Cairealláin that includes an update on the Palestine Community Gym, the impact of positive and negative social infrastructure, and deconstructing the 'fitness industry'.
Jyri Engeström is a Finland-born, California-raised entrepreneur who has built online social networks since the dawn of the web 2.0 era. With Yes VC, the early-stage venture fund he started together with his partner Caterina Fake, Jyri now invests in the next generation of the web's social infrastructure. In our call with Jyri, we talk about him growing up in the Silicon Valley of the 90s, the roots of the social web, communities as essential building blocks of society, the role of venture capital in helping social movements grow, future trends and how the internet, at its best, helps people help other people.
REDESIGNING CITIES: The Speedwell Foundation Talks @ Georgia Tech
Episode 3: Redesigning Cities' Parks as Social Infrastructure is a discussion between Mitch Silver, Parks and Recreation Commissioner of New York City, and Maurice Cox, Planning Commissioner of Detroit, on building social equity through the development of parks. For more information visit: https://arch.gatech.edu/redesigning-cities-speedwell-foundation-talks-georgia-tech-0
Social Infrastructure is the glue that binds communities together, and it is just as real as the infrastructure for water, power, or communications, although it's often harder to see. But Eric Klinenberg says that when we invest in social infrastructures such as libraries, parks, or schools, we reap all kinds of benefits. We become more likely to interact with people around us, and connected to the broader public. If we neglect social infrastructure, we tend to grow more isolated, which can have serious consequences. Palaces for the People Articles of Interest, Avery Trufelman’s acclaimed podcast mini-series about what we wear, now has its own feed. Subscribe to AOI on Apple Podcasts and RadioPublic. Please leave a review and spread the word. Thanks!
Social Infrastructure is the glue that binds communities together, and it is just as real as the infrastructure for water, power, or communications, although it's often harder to see. But Eric Klinenberg says that when we invest in social infrastructures such as libraries, parks, or schools, we reap all kinds of benefits. We become more likely to interact with people around us, and connected to the broader public. If we neglect social infrastructure, we tend to grow more isolated, which can have serious consequences. Palaces for the People Articles of Interest, Avery Trufelman's acclaimed podcast mini-series about what we wear, now has its own feed. Subscribe to AOI on Apple Podcasts and RadioPublic. Please leave a review and spread the word. Thanks!
India's social infrastructure is stuck in the industrial age. Creating social services for the twenty-first century will require looking beyond the existing models of developed countries. Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane discuss.
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You asked, Chris answered! In our inaugural mailbag episode, we talk about the organizing power of county fairs, why members of Congress contradict each other on Yemen, whether there’s any hope for the Internet, and more. Can you guess which WITHpod revelation Chris thinks is the most shocking yet? Also, the first ever appearance of WITHpod producer Tiffany Champion.EPISODES WE TALKED ABOUTWho Broke the Internet? with Tim Wu (released May 29)America's Role in the World's Worst Crisis with Shireen Al-Adeimi (released September 4)Investigating the President with Nick Akerman (released September 18)Social Infrastructure Week with Eric Klinenberg (released September 25)RELATED READINGThe Curse of Bigness by Tim WuPalaces for the People by Eric Klinenberg
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Can a library save your life? Could public parks help address crime and addiction in your neighborhood? Think about libraries and churches and crowded subway trains – they’re shared spaces that can push all types of people together, playing a crucial role in civic life. Eric Klinenberg calls this phenomenon social infrastructure. And, while crumbling bridges and roads can mean the difference between life and death, so too, argues Klinenberg, can the crumbling of our social infrastructure.Email us at WITHpod@gmail.comTweet using #WITHpodRead more at nbcnews.com/whyisthishappening
Eva Galperin, Maya Indira Ganesh Over the last year the world has witnessed a series of security breaches that have compromised massive repositories for personal information: the Equifax hack that compromised the should-be-secret social security numbers of over 140 million Americans; a breach of India's Aadhaar biometric ID database of 1.2 billion citizens; the hack of the South Korean ID database; the 2015 US Office of Personnel Management hack; the effects of WannaCry on the British National Health Service; of vulnerabilities in Estonia's ID chip card. And there is no guarantee there won't be more in the future. The breaches and hacks of these databases tend to be discussed in terms of implications for personal privacy, and cybersecurity since data is viewed as a commodity to be bought and sold. Many of these databases are in fact public assets. How does the notion of ‘critical infrastructure' scale beyond physical assets like bridges and roads or water supply systems? How do we rethink design, ownership, liability and security when large national databases are viewed as critical social and public infrastructure? As a national ID number is used to access a variety of services, we seek to show how this layer of ‘social infrastructure' creates challenges for a variety of industries, social and public systems. We will parse tensions - and competing interests - at different levels of the infrastructure stack. Panelists will map the technical, social and personal impacts of database compromise, and in doing so will look at the role of various stakeholders and response strategies, as well as address what governments and individuals can do to take preemptive security measures. As these systems do not offer citizens a way to ‘opt-out', discussion will discuss philosophical notions of privacy and security, and try to rethink ethics and accountability in these contexts. The panel will also assess the new challenges these large hacks have for digital security trainings and infosec best practices at the individual and organizational level given the increasingly asymmetrical power dynamics between citizens, states, corporations, and large digital artifacts like databases
Eva Galperin, Maya Indira Ganesh Over the last year the world has witnessed a series of security breaches that have compromised massive repositories for personal information: the Equifax hack that compromised the should-be-secret social security numbers of over 140 million Americans; a breach of India's Aadhaar biometric ID database of 1.2 billion citizens; the hack of the South Korean ID database; the 2015 US Office of Personnel Management hack; the effects of WannaCry on the British National Health Service; of vulnerabilities in Estonia's ID chip card. And there is no guarantee there won't be more in the future. The breaches and hacks of these databases tend to be discussed in terms of implications for personal privacy, and cybersecurity since data is viewed as a commodity to be bought and sold. Many of these databases are in fact public assets. How does the notion of ‘critical infrastructure' scale beyond physical assets like bridges and roads or water supply systems? How do we rethink design, ownership, liability and security when large national databases are viewed as critical social and public infrastructure? As a national ID number is used to access a variety of services, we seek to show how this layer of ‘social infrastructure' creates challenges for a variety of industries, social and public systems. We will parse tensions - and competing interests - at different levels of the infrastructure stack. Panelists will map the technical, social and personal impacts of database compromise, and in doing so will look at the role of various stakeholders and response strategies, as well as address what governments and individuals can do to take preemptive security measures. As these systems do not offer citizens a way to ‘opt-out', discussion will discuss philosophical notions of privacy and security, and try to rethink ethics and accountability in these contexts. The panel will also assess the new challenges these large hacks have for digital security trainings and infosec best practices at the individual and organizational level given the increasingly asymmetrical power dynamics between citizens, states, corporations, and large digital artifacts like databases
Alex Slade, Alison Murray and David Foot discuss securing funding for infrastructure in Wales at 'Building the Future: Sharing and Developing Infrastructure Solutions for Wales', a day conference held by the Institute of Welsh Affairs and Capital Law. 28 September 2017, Radisson Blu hotel. Alex Slade, Head of Social Infrastructure, Innovative Finance Team Welsh Government Alison Murray, Economic Development Consultant, Arup David Foot, Director - Infrastructure, InfraRed Capital Partners Lynn Pamment (chair), Senior Partner, PwC
In episode 45, we discuss the latest hardware from Snapchat, coined “spectacles”. We also dive deep into the term “Social Infrastructure” that Facebook is now focusing on in their mission statement. Plus, Apple WWDC 2017 is right around the corner. This and a whole lot more on #Technocrats.
In episode 45, we discuss the latest hardware from Snapchat, coined “spectacles”. We also dive deep into the term “Social Infrastructure” that Facebook is now focusing on in their mission statement. Plus, Apple WWDC 2017 is right around the corner. This and a whole lot more on #Technocrats.
Software development has a very large scope, you can quickly become focused on a single technology and stay there for 10 to 20 years doing that. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that, it’s what gives software developers security in their jobs. My goal with this podcast is to create content that takes a deep dive into programing (best practices, design patterns, algorithms) but does not stay there instead I ask the following questions ★☆★PODCAST★☆★ http://codewithintent.com/category/podcast/ ★☆★FOLLOW ALONG★☆★ Blog → http://goo.gl/eEuWa7a Twitter → http://goo.gl/oX8kJz Goggle+ → http://goo.gl/bqXqp1 Facebook → http://goo.gl/aEZzPE ★☆★VIEW THE BLOG POST★☆★ http://codewithintent.com/episode-1-social-infrastructure-travel-and-then-some/
Awake 2 Oneness Radio with Dr. Barbara Fields, Friday June 26, 2015 at 7:00 PM EDT. Barbara is the Executive Director of The Association for Global New Thought (AGNT) and she will be speaking about MetaCivics and how we can build social and physical infrastructre in Oneness. The Association for Global New Thought was co-founded in 1996 to represent the leading edge of the New Thought lineage. Its constituent member churches and centers (700-800 in network) among Unity, Religious Science, and nondenominational New Thought spiritual communities are called forth by a deep commitment to bring the principles and practices of cocreation to a sacred and troubled world. "Out of a deep conviction and pure passion to give our movement a clear voice and commanding presence on the global stage, the Association for Global New Thought has been born." The goal of the Association for Global New Thought’s programs in spiritually guided activism is to support concerned and informed citizens in their emerging role as ethically motivated community leaders. Spiritually guided activism is a term pioneered by the Association for Global New Thought and like-minded organizations to describe individuals who are spiritually grounded AND also believe we need to take action in our communities to create positive change in this nation and beyond. To learn more about Barbara and The Association for Global New Thought (AGNT) go to: http://www.agnt.org/
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