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3pm: Hundreds pack City Hall, fill overflow room for final public hearing on Seattle's growth plan // Seattle restaurants get creative to make numbers work after wage hike // Seattle’s Ark Lodge Cinemas shutters // AMC 10 movie theater in University District permanently closed last week // After 50 years, The Pepsi Challenge is back

6pm: Hundreds pack City Hall, fill overflow room for final public hearing on Seattle's growth plan // Seattle restaurants get creative to make numbers work after wage hike // Seattle’s Ark Lodge Cinemas shutters // AMC 10 movie theater in University District permanently closed last week // After 50 years, The Pepsi Challenge is back

University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt on the sudden departure of Joseph Gramaglia as Police Commissioner on Monday full 245 Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:30:05 +0000 6OQjZWuTzOCm9LgDZnQfx4kqE56AypH0 buffalo,news,wben,buffalo police department,buffalo common council,joseph gramaglia,rasheed wyatt WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo police department,buffalo common council,joseph gramaglia,rasheed wyatt University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt on the sudden departure of Joseph Gramaglia as Police Commissioner on Monday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

Seattle's escalating public safety crisis has forced King County Metro to shut down bus stops at a notoriously dangerous intersection near 12th Avenue South and South Jackson Street. The area, plagued by rampant drug activity, theft, and violence, has seen mass stabbings and other serious crimes, creating unsafe conditions for drivers and passengers. In a tragic turn, a veteran Metro driver was stabbed to death during a confrontation in the University District, underscoring the urgent need for action. Critics argue Seattle's lax law enforcement and inadequate responses to homelessness and mental health crises have allowed the situation to spiral. This latest incident highlights the broader consequences of defunding police initiatives and ineffective crime policies. As King County officials emphasize transit safety, conservative voices call for restoring law and order and prioritizing public safety over progressive experiments that leave communities vulnerable.

This week Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell fired former SPD chief Adrian Diaz following an investigation by the city's Office of Inspector General. The report found Diaz violated a number of city policies in the course of a workplace relationship that he tried to cover up. We take a closer look at the report, which includes some salacious details and Star Wars references, and talk about the fallout for the city.  Next, the pod discusses the fatal stabbing of a bus driver in Seattle's University District that's sparking a debate about public safety. Plus, the latest graffiti crackdown.  Our editor is Quinn Waller.  Got questions for our next show? Please email us:  realseattlenice@gmail.com Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

What’s Trending: A Seattle bus driver was stabbed and killed while on the job in the University District. King County Metro is suspending its service at a dangerous bus stop in Seattle. Democrats to propose outlandish anti-gun bills. NCAA president Charlie Baker was grilled on Capitol Hill by Republican senators about biological males competing in women’s sports. // LongForm: GUEST: Kittitas County Sheriff Clay Myers is sounding the alarm on a move to change the way Washington would elect Sheriffs. // According to locals, the Syrian prisoner that CNN helped free was an intelligence officer under the Assad regime. A scammer pretended to be MSNBC host Ari Melber to steal $20k dollars from an old woman.

4pm: Biden says he supports a congressional stock trading ban // Metro driver killed in stabbing on bus in Seattle's University District // King County Metro cites safety in closing Little Saigon bus stops // Seattle Times bids farewell to Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien // Diaz releases statement after being fired as Chief // Redacted details of the report published by Publicola // We had AI write a song with the words of their letter… // Hornets apologize for taking back gift of PS5 from 13-year-old fan following on-court Christmas skit

University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt on capital budget discussions Tuesday full 204 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:30:33 +0000 Z0dNF01KLG0scMBUMpYOrLzYIwjmYAg4 buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council,rasheed wyatt WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,buffalo common council,rasheed wyatt University District Councilman Rasheed Wyatt on capital budget discussions Tuesday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://pl

We talk Turkey! // Eliza Ward, owner of ChefShop.com, takes us on a journey through the world of panettone // We dive into the flavors of Down Under // Pastry Chef Brittany Bardeleben inspires us with her take on holiday desserts // Dr. Nathan Myhrvold shares insights from his latest book Modernist Bread at Home // And of course, we wrap it all up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has always been a champion for public education and educators. His daughter, Liz Brown, has had a front row seat to see her dad's leadership and commitment to Ohio's schools, workers, and families throughout her life. And, coming from a family of educators, Liz has carried on the family mission of making lives better in her own career. As Liz Brown explains on this episode of Public Education Matters, Senator Brown will continue to fight for the dignity of workers and a brighter future for all of us when he is re-elected this fall. MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE | Election Day is November 5, 2024. Now is the time to make your plan to vote, whether early in-person at your county board of elections location beginning October 7th, absentee by mail, or in-person on Election Day at your local polling location. Check your voter registration and find your local polling place at VoteOhio.govLEARN MORE ABOUT WHERE SEN. BROWN STANDS | Go to www.sherrodbrown.com to check out Sen. Brown's website and get more information about his campaign. Click here to read why OEA members are enthusiastically recommending Senator Sherrod Brown for re-election to continue his pro-public education, pro-labor work in the US Senate. Click here to watch Senator Brown's full interview on NBC4's The Spectrum that was referenced in this episode of the podcast. Among his many priorities during his time in Washington, Sen. Brown has:Fought to make sure Ohio educators can retire with dignity by passing the Social Security Fairness Act which would ensure teachers, first responders, and other public sector workers and their families receive the full Social Security benefits they've earned.Secured millions to expand high-speed internet access for students and families across Ohio.Introduced the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act to quadruple the amount educators can deduct from their taxes for out-of-pocket classroom expenses.Led the fight to help educators become homeowners so education can remain a sustainable career path that can attract the best talent to serve our state's students.Introduced the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act to help students succeed by helping schools and districts implement wraparound supports – including medical, mental, and nutrition health services, mentoring and youth development programs, technical assistance and continuing education courses.Spearheaded the passage of the SMART Act to reduce excessive testing that robs students and teachers of valuable instruction time.Secured nearly $300,000 to support training programs that prepare Ohio educators to teach life skills.Worked to level the playing field between workers and corporations to protect the right to organize and expand overtime pay for workers.Taken on Ohio's private for-profit schools that take funds away from public schools and fought for charter school accountability.SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: Elizabeth Brown, Sen. Sherrod Brown's daughter, YWCA Columbus CEOElizabeth Brown became President and CEO of YWCA Columbus in 2023, with more than 15 years of experience in non-profits, government, and public policymaking, including as President Pro Tempore of Columbus City Council and as Executive Director of the Ohio Women's Public Policy Network, a statewide collective impact project to improve women's economic security through public policy.During her years on city council, Brown spearheaded laws to protect reproductive healthcare, provide paid family leave, defend residents against threats of deportation, support low-income families through COVID disruptions, erase medical debt, and increase access to early childhood education opportunities. She also commissioned an overhaul of tax incentive policies which resulted in the city's first affordable housing and living-wage requirements. She has additional prior experience in economic development, AmeriCorps service, and state government.At YWCA Columbus, Brown steers the 138-year-old non-profit's front-line work in housing, childcare, emergency shelter, and social justice training, all while serving the organization's mission of eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.Originally born in the Berwick neighborhood of Columbus, Brown was raised in Granville, Ohio. She is a proud public school graduate and a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia University. She and her husband Patrick Katzenmeyer live near Columbus' University District, along with their three children Carolyn, Russell, and Maribell.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on

Two Goodwill locations in Seattle will close in late September due to "escalating theft, safety concerns" as well as rising rents, the company announced last week. The South Lake Union location on Westlake Avenue North and the University District store on University Way Northeast are the two impacted. The locations, open since 2008, will be open for donations and shopping until September 22. “The decision to close these stores was not made lightly,” said Derieontay Sparks, Sr. Vice President, Customer Experience, Retail, and Revenue Growth at Evergreen Goodwill in a release. “Both locations have experienced a troubling rise in property damage, break-ins, and safety concerns for our employees. These challenges, coupled with rising rent and operational costs, have made it unsustainable to continue operating in these areas.”

Chi-Dooh Li (fondly known as Skip) is a founding partner at Ellis Lee and McKinstry, boasting over 47 years of legal practice. He is the author of "Buy This Land," a book recounting the founding narrative of Agros – a nonprofit dedicated to acquiring land in Central America to establish communities enabling individuals to break the cycle of poverty through land ownership. Skip is also a founder of the intentional living community in the University District of Seattle called Vision 16, encouraging students to love God and love their neighbors.

It’s been just over three months since the only hospital in Eugene closed, leaving Oregon’s second-largest city without a dedicated emergency department. PeaceHealth announced the closure of its University District hospital last August and ceased most operations at the facility in December. Since then, emergency patients have been transported to the McKenzie-Willamette Medical Center or PeaceHealth’s RiverBend hospital, both located in Springfield.     Deputy Chief Chris Heppel oversees emergency medical services at Eugene Springfield Fire. He joins us to talk about how the University District closure has impacted EMS in Eugene, along with Rep. Nancy Nathanson, D-Eugene, who joins us with more details about a possible legislative solution to some of those issues.  

Episode 47 Adaptabilty Store June Adaptive John interviews Tara Nelson from the Adaptabilty Store in the University District. He interviews Wendy Wong the creator of June Adaptive an on-line adaptive clothing resource.

Millie Voigtlander is the founder of Adoration House, a house of worship and prayer in the University District of Seattle. In this episode, Millie shares the story of the clear calling she received to move to Seattle for the purpose of gathering people to pray, and how God provided everything needed to make that happen. Woven throughout this story is a hopeful vision for the future of Seattle- a beautiful picture of God's desire for healing and reconciliation.

University District vape shop fed up with repeated break ins, "Fatcon" comes to Seattle, and a new AI show featuring Elvis Presley.//Guest: Jack Stine on the release of names associated with Jeffery Epstein.//Controversial football player Aaron Rodgers has words with comedian Jimmy Kimmel.

On September 20, 1982, Kelly Ann Prosser was abducted while walking through the University District on her way home from Indianola Elementary School. On September 22, 1982, her body was discovered in a cornfield along A.W. Wilson Road in Madison County. It was determined that Kelly Ann had been beaten, sexually assaulted and strangled. Tiffany Jennifer Papesh, also known as TJ by her relatives, was a young girl of 8 years old who vanished on June 13, 1980, in Maple Heights, Ohio. She was a Caucasian child with brown hair and blue eyes, and she measured 4 feet and weighed 58 pounds. She disappeared after buying a pack of hamburger buns at Convenient Food Mart, only half a block from her home. She left the store around 2:45 p.m. and was never seen again. Her father, Frank Papesh, and her brother searched for her at the store about 20 minutes later but found no trace. The Papesh family had planned to go on a camping trip at 6:00 p.m. that day. Nearly 40 years ago, eight-year-old Kelly Prosser left her elementary school in Columbus, Ohio. She never arrived home. Two days later, she was found dead in a cornfield in a case that puzzled the community and police for decades. - USA Today On July 22, 1981, Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Delaware, Ohio, took a report of a missing juvenile, Joanne Hebert, age 14, of Powell, Ohio. On September 29, 1981, a hunter reported discovering what appeared to be the remains of a human body while hunting in a wooded area on McKitrick Road in the area of Mitchell-Dewitt Road. Further investigation and autopsy of the remains determined it was the missing juvenile, Joanne Lynn Hebert. The cause of death was ruled a homicide. Ms. Hebert was reportedly last seen at the former Tag's Market, a Walgreen Drug Store located on Dublin Road on State Route 745 at the intersection of Glick Road in Delaware County, where she reportedly used a pay phone. In cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, we are asking for your help in providing information that may assist in investigating the murder of Joanne Hebert. If you have any information that may help, please call Lieutenant Jeff Stiers at (937) 645-4126 or by email at jstiers@unioncountyohio.gov. Anonymous information may be left via voicemail on the Union County Sheriff's Office Crime Tip Hotline at (937) 642-7653. SOURCES: Thank you to the Akron Beacon Journal's Mary Grace Poidimini for her great work in 1982. https://www.unioncountyohio.gov/media/Sheriff/Investigations%20Division/Hebert%20Homicide%20Unsolved%20Case.pdf - https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1 - https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/10/13/Another-attempted-abduction-of-a-young-girl/2456403329600/ - https://www.cleveland19.com/story/9857062/denied-dna-check-on-evidence-keeps-convicted-killer-in-jail/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/me5ynw/nearly_41_years_missing_who_took_tiffany_papesh/ - https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2020/06/26/investigators-solve-1982-murder-columbus-girl-after-nearly-40-years/3267089001/ - https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=282 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/329381553/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20hebert&match=1 - http://bjretirees.blogspot.com/2004/12/catching-up-with-mary-grace-poidomani.html - https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248242/?terms=Joanne%20Hebert&match=1 - https://www.newspapers.com/image/153248539 - https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit/Unsolved-Cases - https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Law-Enforcement/Bureau-of-Criminal-Investigation/Investigation-Division/Cold-Case-Unit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The tiny Grand Illusion Cinema — or at least, the building it occupies in the University District — has sold to a developer for just over $2 million dollars. The theater's manager said it will probably be torn down in a few years. We went to a recent screening to see why the place has become so important to film fans and filmmakers.

Ready for a deep dive into the truth behind the recent closure of nine Target stores across the United States? Brace yourselves as we expose the myriad of factors that may have led to these decisions. Amid rising rent costs, increasing crime rates, and the infiltration of third-party security guards, we unravel the complex context around these closures. Hold on tight as we shatter the false notion of Seattle's communities being safe and crime-free and shine a light on the city's dark underbelly of stolen goods, drugs, and prostitution.Ever wondered how city dynamics impact large scale retail businesses? We navigate the labyrinth of challenges these retailers often face, such as physical violence and the complications brought on by COVID. Our episode scrutinizes the interesting timing of Target's closures in Seattle's University District, which coincides with the neighborhood's expansion due to zoning changes. We further probe into Seattle's contrasting efforts to present a sanitized image during events like the All Star Game. And if that's not enough, we delve into the murky waters of inconsistent police responses and the worrisome consequences of businesses refraining from calling 911. Buckle up, this is one episode you don't want to miss.Support the show

On this Tuesday topical show, Crystal chats with Maritza Rivera about her campaign for Seattle City Council District 4. Listen and learn more about Maritza and her thoughts on: [01:06] - Why she is running [04:46] - Lightning round! [19:29] - What is an accomplishment of hers that impacts District 4 [22:51] - Response to ARTS staff letter complaints [24:58] - City budget shortfall: Raise revenue or cut services? [29:02] - Public Safety: Alternative response [31:24] - Victim support [33:33] - Housing and homelessness: Frontline worker wages [34:49] - Climate change [36:56] - Transit reliability [39:15] - Bike and pedestrian safety [39:52] - Small business support [41:43] - Childcare: Affordability and accessibility [43:40] - Difference between her and opponent As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Follow us on Twitter at @HacksWonks. Find the host, Crystal Fincher, on Twitter at @finchfrii and find Maritza Rivera at https://maritzaforseattle.com/.   Maritza Rivera Maritza is running to make restoring our public safety system a priority because she knows from personal experience that failing to take public safety seriously harms low-income and underserved communities the most. She won't rest until we get to 5-minute response times for priority 911 calls, take home and car break-ins seriously, get guns off our streets and out of our schools and shut down open-air drug markets. Maritza loves Seattle, the small businesses, food, arts, music, and diverse populations that make up our city's rich fabric. Maritza is committed to listening to everyone and working with everyone – to find real solutions to real challenges we cannot ignore any longer.   Resources Campaign Website - Maritza Rivera   Transcript [00:00:00] Crystal Fincher: Welcome to Hacks & Wonks. I'm Crystal Fincher, and I'm a political consultant and your host. On this show, we talk with policy wonks and political hacks to gather insight into local politics and policy in Washington state through the lens of those doing the work with behind-the-scenes perspectives on what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do about it. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast to get the full versions of our Friday week-in-review show and our Tuesday topical show delivered to your podcast feed. If you like us, the most helpful thing you can do is leave a review wherever you listen to Hacks & Wonks. Full transcripts and resources referenced in the show are always available at officialhacksandwonks.com and in our episode notes. Well, today I'm very pleased to be welcoming a candidate for Seattle City Council District 4 to the program - welcome, Maritza Rivera. [00:01:01] Maritza Rivera: Thank you, Crystal. Thanks for having me on the program today. [00:01:05] Crystal Fincher: Absolutely. Well, I wanted to start off by hearing why you are running. [00:01:12] Maritza Rivera: Thank you for the question, Crystal. I'm running because I'm a mom of two teenage daughters who go to Ingraham High School, where - sadly, and I'm sure you know, and everyone else by now knows - there was a shooting in the fall last November. And a student got killed by another student. And our kids were all in lockdown for hours. And as I was sitting - not sitting, standing - at the parking lot waiting for the kids to come out and my girls to come out, it was, you know, a frightening experience. And I thought, you know, the public safety issues in Seattle right now are such that I can't sit around and watch what's happening. And when our current councilmember, Alex Pedersen, decided not to run again, I thought - I have 30 years of public service, I have something I can offer the city council, and I can't sit around and watch - I have to try to do something. You know, I grew up in New York City in the Bronx, in a mainly Black and brown neighborhood - and it was low-income and it wasn't safe. You know, we were safe in our homes, but it wasn't safe walking to and from school. And I moved to Seattle 22 years ago because it was so safe and vibrant and beautiful - and I thought what a great place it would be to start and raise a family, and we did that. And then fast forward - you know, things have really changed in Seattle - and, you know, I got into the race to address what I think is most urgent right now, which is the public safety issues across the city that the D4 is also experiencing, like the, you know, the shooting at my daughter's school, like the - daughters' school - the, there are home break-ins and car break-ins, the businesses on the commercial corridors of the D4 are suffering. Those small businesses - they're getting their windows broken into, there're folks using drugs blocking their entryways. So, you know, these are all the issues - there've been shootings in this neighborhood apart from the school shooting. And so we really need to address that. And, you know, we need to do various things on the, you know, unhoused folks - we need to get folks off the street. I think it's inhumane to leave people living on the street where there's no sanitation and amenities, where women and youth are particularly vulnerable. Lots of folks in those encampments are vulnerable to, you know, the drug dealers who are preying on these folks. We really got to get them indoors. We need to provide services - both mental health and drug addiction services - but we need to have folks off the streets. You know, we need to do better that way. And so for all these reasons, I thought - you know, I'm going to get into this race and I'm gonna do what I can to help get our city back on track. I think the mayor's doing a great job, but he needs a city council that's gonna work with him to actually accomplish positive change. [00:04:45] Crystal Fincher: Thank you. Well, we are going to add a different element into this than we have in some of our prior years' candidate interviews and do a little lightning round here in the interview. Pretty quick and painless - but just some quick yes or no, or quick answer questions. So starting off - This year, did you vote yes on the King County Crisis Care Centers levy? [00:05:08] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:05:09] Crystal Fincher: This year, did you vote yes on the Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services levy? [00:05:13] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:05:14] Crystal Fincher: Did you vote in favor of Seattle's Social Housing Initiative 135? [00:05:21] Maritza Rivera: That's the PDA [Public Development Authority]? [00:05:24] Crystal Fincher: Yes. [00:05:25] Maritza Rivera: No. [00:05:26] Crystal Fincher: In 2021, did you vote for Bruce Harrell or Lorena González for Mayor? [00:05:30] Maritza Rivera: Bruce Harrell. [00:05:32] Crystal Fincher: In 2021, did you vote for Nicole Thomas Kennedy or Ann Davison for Seattle City Attorney? [00:05:38] Maritza Rivera: Ann Davison. [00:05:39] Crystal Fincher: In 2022, did you vote for Leesa Manion or Jim Ferrell for King County Prosecutor? [00:05:46] Maritza Rivera: Oh my God. I'm so sorry, I'm having a - Leesa Manion, Jim - I can't remember, Crystal. [00:06:04] Crystal Fincher: Okay. In 2022, did you vote for Patty Murray or Tiffany Smiley for US Senate? [00:06:10] Maritza Rivera: Patty Murray. [00:06:12] Crystal Fincher: Do you rent or own your residence? [00:06:15] Maritza Rivera: Own. [00:06:16] Crystal Fincher: Should parking enforcement be housed within SPD? [00:06:24] Maritza Rivera: I don't have an opinion on that one. [00:06:27] Crystal Fincher: Are you a landlord? [00:06:30] Maritza Rivera: We are. [00:06:31] Crystal Fincher: Would you vote to require landlords to report metrics, including how much rent they're charging, to better help plan housing and development needs in the district? [00:06:47] Maritza Rivera: You know, I'm gonna say maybe on that one. [00:06:51] Crystal Fincher: Are there instances where you support sweeps of homeless encampments? [00:06:57] Maritza Rivera: I, you know, we need to get people off the streets. So I do support getting folks off the streets and into sheltering. [00:07:09] Crystal Fincher: Will you vote to provide additional funding for Seattle's Social Housing Public Development Authority? [00:07:17] Maritza Rivera: And that one also, I would say maybe, because it depends on - the reason I didn't vote for it was because I feel like we have all these programs for housing and I need to see, you know, where are we with what the investments we're already making before we add another thing. So I just have concerns about adding something else before we know what we're doing with the current investments that we have. But I think that, you know, it passed. So it doesn't matter, you know, it's the law of the land and I respect that. And I think that we should have - you know, let them do a, let us do a project - let us invest in a project and see how it goes. And if it's successful, then great - we should keep funding it. [00:08:07] Crystal Fincher: Do you agree with King County Executive Constantine's statement that the King County Jail should be closed? [00:08:20] Maritza Rivera: You know, to be honest, Crystal - I don't know enough about why he's, you know, he's making the recommendation to close it to be able to answer yes or no on that one. [00:08:31] Crystal Fincher: Okay. Would you vote to allow police in schools? [00:08:37] Maritza Rivera: Depends what kind of police. Like I think if it's community police officers and if it's in a - you know, what the details around it is - I think I might support something like that, but it just depends what it is. [00:08:53] Crystal Fincher: Would you vote to allow any armed presence in schools? [00:08:59] Maritza Rivera: Armed presence. I don't think we need armed presence in schools, but I do need - I think we need to make the relationship between, you know, our youth and schools and the police more - you know, a better relationship. [00:09:16] Crystal Fincher: Do you support allocation in the City budget for a civilian-led mental health crisis response? [00:09:25] Maritza Rivera: I would have to see what that looks like. Civilian-led without any experience working with mental health folks - I'm sorry, with folks that are experiencing mental health crisis - like, I mean, you need mental health professionals to work with folks. So if it's in conjunction working with the mental health professionals, perhaps. But folks experiencing mental crisis really need a mental health professional. [00:09:54] Crystal Fincher: Okay, and for these, we're going for quick yes, no, or maybe answers. We have a whole section to talk about all the details. So I promise you - you'll get the ability to explain yourself on topics in a fuller way after we get done with this. Do you support allocation in the City budget to increase the pay of human service workers? [00:10:14] Maritza Rivera: Sorry, can you repeat the question? [00:10:17] Crystal Fincher: Do you support allocation in the City budget to increase the pay of human service workers? [00:10:25] Maritza Rivera: Maybe. [00:10:27] Crystal Fincher: Do you support removing funds in the City budget for forced encampment removals and instead allocating funds towards a Housing First approach? [00:10:42] Maritza Rivera: Most, I mean, maybe, Crystal. Again, we need to look at what the proposal - these are hard to answer yes or no because without the details, it's hard to say on some of these. [00:10:54] Crystal Fincher: Do you support abrogating or removing the funds from unfilled SPD positions and putting them toward meaningful public safety measures? [00:11:06] Maritza Rivera: We need to hire more police officers. So, I mean, taking money away from being able to do that, and you can't do the money- [00:11:16] Crystal Fincher: Right, this isn't for hiring police officers. This is money that was allocated for unfilled positions that were then not hired yet. So in this year's budget - where there is money there for them to be hired, but they weren't hired yet. [00:11:29] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, but it's not ongoing funding. So, you know, that's a maybe - because if it's, you're funding something temporarily, but then once you hire the officers, you're not gonna have the money to redirect the resources. So if you're saying the funds for this year's budget that haven't been used, and it's a one-time thing- [00:11:51] Crystal Fincher: Well, there would still be money for hiring in successive budgets. It's just if they didn't use it in the current year. [00:11:55] Maritza Rivera: Correct - current, but I mean - yeah. [00:11:57] Crystal Fincher: So you think it should be saved and added to the next budget? Is that- [00:12:01] Maritza Rivera: No, no - what I'm saying is if you're gonna use it for a one-time investment in something, then that's fine. But if it's not for ongoing - if you need to hire the officers, right? 'Cause the problem, Crystal, is sometimes - you know, if you're investing in something, that thing you're investing in, if it's a community thing, that needs ongoing investment as well. So I just wanna differentiate - if we're not using it this year, then we should redirect it to something else, like the budget in general of the City. But then it has to be something that's a one-time because then for the following year, you're gonna need it to fund the thing you originally- [00:12:44] Crystal Fincher: Yes. [00:12:44] Maritza Rivera: -fund, right? [00:12:45] Crystal Fincher: And that is a useful differentiation. [00:12:48] Maritza Rivera: Yeah. [00:12:48] Crystal Fincher: Do you support allocating money in the City budget for supervised consumption sites? [00:12:56] Maritza Rivera: I would support - you know, I've had- [00:12:58] Crystal Fincher: Going for a yes, no, or maybe, yes, no, or maybe. [00:13:01] Maritza Rivera: Well, maybe on that, but- [00:13:04] Crystal Fincher: Okay. [00:13:05] Maritza Rivera: More leaning toward no, because I think the Fire Department actually has a better solution that I would support instead of consumption sites. [00:13:14] Crystal Fincher: Gotcha. Do you support increasing funding in the City- [00:13:16] Maritza Rivera: I'm sorry, the Fire Department, did I say Fire? [00:13:18] Crystal Fincher: I think you said that. [00:13:21] Maritza Rivera: Okay, great. [00:13:22] Crystal Fincher: Do you support increasing funding in the City budget for violence intervention programs? [00:13:28] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:13:29] Crystal Fincher: Do you oppose a SPOG contract that doesn't give the Office of Police Accountability and the Office of Inspector General subpoena power? [00:13:40] Maritza Rivera: I need more information about that, Crystal. [00:13:43] Crystal Fincher: Okay. Do you oppose a SPOG contract that doesn't remove limitations as to how many of OPA's investigators must be sworn versus civilian? [00:13:53] Maritza Rivera: I need more information about the SPOG contract. So anything related to that. [00:14:00] Crystal Fincher: Okay. So again, opposing a SPOG contract that impedes the ability of the City to move police funding to public safety alternatives? Again, not enough information? [00:14:12] Maritza Rivera: Can you tell me the question again? Sorry. [00:14:18] Crystal Fincher: Sure. Do you oppose a SPOG contract that impedes the ability of the City to move police funding to public safety alternatives? [00:14:32] Maritza Rivera: So take money away from the police department to put into police alternatives. [00:14:38] Crystal Fincher: Do you oppose a SPOG contract that prohibits, or impedes, or makes harder the ability of the city to move police funding to public safety alternatives? [00:14:53] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, I do need more information. [00:14:55] Crystal Fincher: Okay. Do you support eliminating in-uniform off-duty work by SPD officers? [00:15:04] Maritza Rivera: Ask me again - sorry - do I? [00:15:07] Crystal Fincher: Do you support eliminating in-uniform off-duty work by SPD officers? So if they're working - doing parking duty, or traffic direction duty - off-duty. Or if they're working in a security capacity off-duty. Do you support eliminating their ability to do that in SPD uniform? [00:15:37] Maritza Rivera: I need more information about that too, Crystal. These are very detailed. [00:15:45] Crystal Fincher: They're specific questions. [00:15:47] Maritza Rivera: Very specific - correct. [00:15:49] Crystal Fincher: Yes. Will you vote to ensure that trans and non-binary students are allowed to play on the sports teams that fit with their gender identities? [00:15:58] Maritza Rivera: Yes, I support that. [00:16:00] Crystal Fincher: Will you vote to ensure that trans people can use bathrooms and public facilities that match their gender? [00:16:05] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:16:06] Crystal Fincher: Do you agree with the Seattle City Council's decision to implement the JumpStart Tax? [00:16:14] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:16:16] Crystal Fincher: Will you vote to reduce or divert the JumpStart Tax in any way? [00:16:24] Maritza Rivera: Need more information about that - it depends. [00:16:27] Crystal Fincher: Are you happy with Seattle's newly built waterfront? [00:16:34] Maritza Rivera: I mean, as a user of the waterfront, I think it's a great project. Obviously, I don't have the details of the investments that are being made and how things are getting completed, but I think it's a great project for the city. [00:16:53] Crystal Fincher: Do you believe return to work mandates like the one issued by Amazon are necessary to boost Seattle's economy? [00:17:02] Maritza Rivera: Yes, absolutely. [00:17:05] Crystal Fincher: Have you taken- [00:17:06] Maritza Rivera: We need to get folks back into the office if we're gonna get downtown back on track. [00:17:11] Crystal Fincher: Have you taken transit in the past week? [00:17:14] Maritza Rivera: Yes. Light rail. [00:17:15] Crystal Fincher: Have you ridden a bike in the past week? [00:17:19] Maritza Rivera: No. [00:17:20] Crystal Fincher: Should Pike Place Market allow non-commercial car traffic? [00:17:25] Maritza Rivera: Actually, I would like to see it closed off to non-commercial, which is a proposal - I know - that's being floated around. [00:17:34] Crystal Fincher: Should significant investments be made to speed up the opening of scheduled Sound Transit light rail lines? [00:17:42] Maritza Rivera: Sorry, ask again. [00:17:43] Crystal Fincher: Should significant investments be made to speed up the opening of scheduled Sound Transit light rail lines? [00:17:50] Maritza Rivera: Yes, we should do all we can to finish the extensions. [00:17:56] Crystal Fincher: Should we accelerate the elimination of the ability to turn right on red lights to improve pedestrian safety? [00:18:04] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:18:05] Crystal Fincher: Have you ever been a member of a union? [00:18:08] Maritza Rivera: I haven't personally, but my dad was when I was growing up. [00:18:15] Crystal Fincher: Will you vote to increase funding and staffing for investigations into labor violations like wage theft and illegal union busting? [00:18:24] Maritza Rivera: I definitely support that. [00:18:27] Crystal Fincher: So you would vote to increase funding? [00:18:30] Maritza Rivera: I mean, I support doing it. I can't say - I mean, I don't know what the current, where we currently are with that work at OLS [Office of Labor Standards], but I definitely support it. And if we need more funding, then we need to look - figure out how to get it. [00:18:47] Crystal Fincher: Have you ever walked on a picket line? [00:18:49] Maritza Rivera: Yes. No - like walked with the picketers. [00:18:53] Crystal Fincher: Supporting. Supporting the picketers, yes. [00:18:56] Maritza Rivera: Supporting - yes. [00:18:57] Crystal Fincher: Have you ever crossed a picket line? [00:19:04] Maritza Rivera: No. [00:19:05] Crystal Fincher: Is your campaign staff unionized? [00:19:12] Maritza Rivera: Campaign - no. [00:19:13] Crystal Fincher: If your campaign staff wants to unionize, will you voluntarily recognize their effort? [00:19:19] Maritza Rivera: Yes. [00:19:21] Crystal Fincher: Well, that's the end of our lightning round. Pretty painless, there we go. So back to other questions. Lots of people look to work you've done to get a feel for what you prioritize and how qualified you are to lead. Can you describe something you've accomplished or changed in your district, and what impact that has had on residents there? [00:19:44] Maritza Rivera: I've worked - so I've worked at the City for a number of years now - I just resigned from my position as Deputy Director in the Office of Arts and Culture, where I primarily was in charge of getting our budget through the budget process. And prior to that, I was in Mayor Durkan's administration - worked in the Mayor's office and worked with a portfolio of City departments - a lot of it related to their budgets and reviewing of their budgets. So I think in general - not just in the D4, but across the city - I've been involved in reviewing department budgets and working to make sure and bring accountability to those budgets. And making sure that I was implementing the mayor's - and the city council, when they passed the budget - implementing the programs and the services that were passed in the budget. So like I'll say most recently, 'cause I was just at ARTS, there was recovery funding for arts organizations and artists across the city. And I worked - our staff did a great job - and I worked with our staff to get those dollars out the door as quickly as possible, particularly post-pandemic. And the department gives grants out to organizations, arts organizations, across the city. So we work to make sure and we were getting those grants out as quickly as possible. So I think these are things that are not just specific to the D4, but do include the D4. True, in the Durkan administration - unfortunately, we were in a pandemic. And one thing that I feel really proud of is - I worked on reopening of the farmers markets after everything was shut down. It was really the first thing that was opened, and I worked with the farmers markets across the city - including the one at the University District - to make sure that they opened it safely during that post-pandemic, not post-, but during the pandemic, actually - I shouldn't say post-pandemic - during that pandemic time. And I'm really proud of the work that I did there because the farmers market was open and available to the residents here in the D4. And I'm proud to say there were no outbreaks at the farmers markets because we were following the public health guidelines, and working with the farmers markets' leaders who did a great job in putting the guidelines - following the guidelines and making sure that they were doing all they could to make sure that there were no outbreaks so we could continue to keep the markets open. [00:22:51] Crystal Fincher: I wanted to ask more about your time at ARTS because there was reporting related to your time there saying that 26 out of 40 ARTS staff at the time signed a letter really detailing complaints against you, highlighted by three - that leadership disregarded City policies, that there was a toxic work environment, and that the staff's ability to do its work for the community was hindered. With over half of the employees there signing their name to this letter publicly and this being handed over to the Ombuds office with their concerns, how do you respond to this? Do you think that accurately reflects your time there? Were there any thing that these employees said that to you was something that you could improve or reflect on? [00:23:39] Maritza Rivera: I'll say, Crystal, that the mayor brought in Director, or former Director - or former Interim Director - royal alley-barnes to direct the office. She, in turn, brought me on - I was backfilling for someone at the time. And, you know, I know that staff - you know, every time there's change of leadership, staff has - some staff have a hard time. And so - you know, we, I feel really proud of the work that I did while I was at ARTS. And I have a lot of respect for the folks that work there. I know change is hard, but we worked together and we were able to get a lot accomplished, and I feel really proud of my personal work while I was at ARTS. [00:24:36] Crystal Fincher: As you consider those allegations in your time there, is there anything to you that you could have done differently to change that outcome? [00:24:47] Maritza Rivera: Again, I just feel really proud of the work that we were accomplished - I mean, that we accomplished together. That's - you know, I feel proud of the work there. [00:24:58] Crystal Fincher: Well, I wanna ask you about the budget, because the City of Seattle is projected to have a $224 million budget shortfall in 2025. The City's mandated to pass a balanced budget, so the options to address this are either raise revenue, cut services, or some combination of those two. Which one of those will be your approach to the budget? [00:25:22] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, thank you for the question, Crystal - and obviously this comes up a lot. First and foremost, I think we need to look at the budget and make sure that we are accountable to the dollars that we're currently investing. So I say that, to say - we need to look at the programs that are being funded and make sure that they're having the outcomes that we intended - because part of budgeting is making sure that the money that you're using is being well spent. And you don't know that if you don't know what outcomes you're getting - How many folks are you helping? Is it really helping? Does the community feel like it's helping? And so we need to do the reviewing of those programs in each of those departments to make sure that the programs that we're funding are actually, like I said, having the intended outcomes. If they are, then we should continue them. If they're not, then we should redirect the resources to something different that will have the outcomes that we're intending. So we need to engage in that exercise before then we look at - excuse me - raising revenue. And so that, to me, is really important - the accountability piece. I feel really strongly - I mean, my dad was a blue collar worker and he paid taxes, and I just, I'm very sensitive - people work really hard for their money and we wanna make sure that we're spending their money, we're accountable to those dollars. And then once we do that exercise, then we can look toward - if we need to raise revenue, then we can look at how we would do that. But I do feel like the accountability piece is really important and it's been missing. [00:27:18] Crystal Fincher: Well, I do wanna get into more specifics here because that is not a small budget cut - pretty significant - so unless that review winds up with some pretty steep cuts or that's the outcome - that will end up, there will also need to be revenue. There were some options presented by a revenue workgroup. Do you support revenue options, and which ones do you see yourself supporting or advocating? [00:27:44] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, Crystal - I can't say now which ones I would support. You know, I'd have to, I'd look at it and see and talk to, you know, folks. And see and then talk to my colleagues and see what makes sense for the city - and talk to the mayor, obviously, as well. So we need to do this working together. We need to find these solutions working together as a city council and working with the mayor. So I can't say today which ones I would support, but I will say that we need to work together to look at which ones make the most sense for the city. [00:28:25] Crystal Fincher: Are there any of the recommendations that you would not support, or what would be the priority revenue options or what you'd be most likely to support? [00:28:36] Maritza Rivera: I don't have - I can't say today what that would be. [00:28:41] Crystal Fincher: Okay, so nothing from the workgroup that you've heard makes it to the top of the list? [00:28:48] Maritza Rivera: There's nothing today that - I wouldn't prioritize it right now. I'd wanna have conversations about it. [00:28:54] Crystal Fincher: Gotcha. I do wanna talk about- [00:28:56] Maritza Rivera: I haven't met with the workgroup and I haven't had the opportunity to have those conversations. [00:29:01] Crystal Fincher: I see. When it comes to public safety, several jurisdictions around the country and in our region have rolled out alternative response programs to better support those having a behavioral health crisis or other issues, but Seattle has stalled in implementing what's a widely-supported idea. Money's been allocated, but it has not been implemented yet. Where do you stand on non-police solutions to public safety issues? And what are your thoughts on civilian-led versus co-response models? [00:29:32] Maritza Rivera: Well, I think that we need to support alternative responses because we know that, in certain cases, a police officer is not trained to handle a situation - but a mental health or social provider or social worker's in a better position to, is trained to respond to those situations and be able to deescalate. In terms of - you know, I think the non-police solutions where there's a co-response - sometimes that's appropriate and that's what we, you know, should support. You know, I think the Health One model is a great model - it's proven to be successful and it's one that we should look to invest more in. Those are the kinds of models that I think have proven results to work and something that we should look at expanding. And then, also - I mean, in terms of in the community - when the police budget got cut, things like the police, the community policing efforts, also - those are the things that kind of go first. And I think those are a really great way of working with community in the neighborhoods to really do, to handle, to address the public safety issues. And so I think that we need to go back to basics that way and make sure that all our neighborhoods have that community policing - community police and those neighborhoods working on the ground with the community folks to address the public safety issues in the neighborhoods. [00:31:24] Crystal Fincher: Now, I do wanna talk about victims and survivors. We talk a lot about victims - people who have been impacted by crime or who have been harmed - but most of what we hear are people speaking for victims or over victims. And we don't often listen to what they're saying, and what they say mostly is that - one, they wanna make sure that what happened to them doesn't happen to them or anyone else ever again. And they want better support, more effective support, in helping to get beyond what happened to them - to help mitigate the harm that occurred, whether it's from an assault or a theft or you name it, some help getting beyond that. What can you do, in your capacity as a city councilperson to better support and help victims or people who have been harmed? [00:32:19] Maritza Rivera: I mean, I think - I mean, we need to listen to folks and we need to listen to - you know, we need to listen to their experiences and we need to listen to, you know, their needs. I think that about victims and also survivors - and just in general, as a city councilmember, your job is to listen to your residents in your - to the residents in your district, in this case district. It used to be they weren't district positions, right? They were citywide. But now you need to listen to folks in your district and make sure that you are, you know, not operating in a vacuum when you are doing the work because really, ultimately, the work is to support the residents of the city. And so that includes victims as well - listening and listening to what their needs are, because you need to be well-informed when you are making these decisions that have an impact across the city. [00:33:33] Crystal Fincher: One thing called out by experts as a barrier to the homelessness response is that frontline worker wages don't cover the cost of living - causing staffing issues, impacting the level of service. Do you believe our local nonprofits have a responsibility to pay living wages for our area? And how can you make that more likely with how the City bids for and contracts for services? [00:33:59] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, absolutely - I think the nonprofits need to make sure that they're paying living wages to the folks that they hire, in the same way that the City does. And, you know, I mean, I think with the bids - that's an area where you can, as you're working with these providers and nonprofits, making sure that you're setting up funding models that require nonprofits and providers to support workers and make sure that they're paying living wages to their workers. [00:34:49] Crystal Fincher: Now, on almost every measure, we're behind on our 2030 climate goals, while we're experiencing devastating impacts from extreme heat and cold, wildfires, floods locally and around the globe. What are your highest priority plans to get us on track to meet 2030 goals? [00:35:09] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, I think my biggest priority in terms of the climate is really on the transportation front. I think - you know, I came from a city where we had a robust transportation system and it meant that I didn't have a driver's license 'til I was 30 years old because I - and I took public transit everywhere. So, you know, Seattle - we need to be investing in a transportation system that's on par and competitive with other cities across the country. And, you know, we've lagged behind - it's taken us a long time to get even where we are, but we need to go further. And it really - I think, is one of the best ways that you can address climate change - is to get people out of their cars and using public transportation. And so I support, you know, the light rail, buses. We really need to get folks, you know, utilizing these services, but we can only do so if we have a robust service. And so we really need to focus on investments in the transportation. So, you know, like Move, the Move Seattle Levy's coming up next year - or not coming up, but, you know, renewal, hopefully. The council, whoever's sitting council, will vote to renew it and put it on the ballot again for folks in the city. But I really do think that we need to continue and we need to expand on the transportation investments, so we can have a robust system that folks will utilize and we can get folks out of their cars. [00:36:56] Crystal Fincher: One major issue that people are saying is preventing them from getting out of their cars right now is transit reliability. Because of staffing shortages, other issues - the reliability of buses has been tanking with buses not showing up when they're scheduled, routes being suspended, some being canceled - and really putting people who are currently riding in a bind, forcing some of them out of transit and into cars. Now, Sound Transit is a regional entity and King County Metro is a county entity, but as you talked about with the Move Seattle Levy and other things, the City does impact transit service in the city. So what can you, as a city councilmember, do to stabilize transit reliability? [00:37:43] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, well, we need to work in partnership with Sound Transit and the county to make sure that we are providing a service to residents that is robust and reliable. But we can only do so if we have strong partnerships, because to your point - we make investments, but Sound Transit is the entity that's responsible for implementing, right? So we need to have really strong partnerships with these entities. And I will say reliability is a huge issue, but I'm gonna say my experience is public safety is a huge issue as well. Right now, public safety, in my opinion, has impacted people's not wanting to take the light rail and buses. And then we've also seen bus drivers that have been impacted because of folks doing drugs on the buses and the light - well, bus drivers on the buses and the operators on the light rail. So we need to do, we need - I think public safety is an equally important piece to address when we're looking at trying to increase ridership of the light rail and buses across the city. [00:39:10] Crystal Fincher: How would you- [00:39:11] Maritza Rivera: And we need to work with our partners on that as well. [00:39:14] Crystal Fincher: Gotcha. How would you improve pedestrian and bicycle safety? [00:39:20] Maritza Rivera: We need to make sure we have the robust bike lanes and we need to do things like the signal - I don't know what you call it - but the signal, when it changes, it lets the pedestrian, it gives some time for the pedestrian to cross before it changes for the driver. And so we need to do more of that across the city. We have that in certain places, but it's not robust. And so we need to do that - those kinds of things - to promote pedestrian and bike safety. [00:39:52] Crystal Fincher: Now, we have a vibrant economy and a vibrant business community in the city and in the district. We have some of the largest companies headquartered here and nearby, but also really diverse and varied small businesses. What are the highest priorities for small businesses in your district, and what can you do to better support those businesses? [00:40:17] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, the small business owners that I've talked to in the district are really concerned about public safety because they've had to deal with, like I said earlier, windows broken into. There's a business in the D5 that I know has gotten broken into five times and have been robbed. And so - those five times - so we need to support the public safety issues. We would need to provide support for the public safety issues that these small businesses are facing. You know, as you said, we have a vibrant economy. And I think that the lifeblood of any city is it's small businesses - it really - the small businesses keep a city vibrant. Obviously big business provides jobs, so that's important too. But right now I think what the small businesses are mostly facing are those public safety issues. And so we need to really work with them to make sure that we are addressing those issues so that folks are coming out and going to those businesses, and the business owners aren't losing money just trying to deal with the public safety issues that they're experiencing. [00:41:43] Crystal Fincher: Now I do wanna talk about another issue crucial to our local economy and that's childcare. Many families are dealing with a high cost of childcare - it's the number two cost behind housing for most families. And we recently got reporting that shows that childcare is more expensive than college now. Families are breaking their budgets trying to afford this, and we can't talk about inflation or affordability without contending with childcare. What can you do to ease the burden on families for childcare costs? [00:42:18] Maritza Rivera: Yeah, so it - I mean, I experienced firsthand just the childcare issues, a lack thereof. And I'm particularly concerned - I mean, I'm lucky that I actually took some time off to be able to care for my children because it wasn't penciling out - what I was making was going toward childcare. And it was difficult to even find the childcare to begin with, so we need to be supporting the opening of more childcare centers. We need to make sure that childcare providers are working - workers I mean, are making living wages because it's a hard job and, you know, folks are not gonna wanna do it if it's not, you know, a living wage. And so we need to support those things. And I know that the City has some childcare subsidies and my understanding is not everyone is aware - so making sure that community folks, you know, in low - in our underserved communities are aware of the services is really important too on the childcare front. But we definitely need more childcare options and we need to make sure workers are making a living wage so that they will want those jobs. [00:43:40] Crystal Fincher: Now, as we move to close this interview, there are still a lot of people trying to make up their minds between you and your opponent. When a voter is asking - Why should I support you? Or what is the difference between you and the person you're running against? - what do you say? [00:43:58] Maritza Rivera: What I say, Crystal, is that there is a stark difference between us in that - my opponent does not support the mayor's proposal to hire more police officers to address public safety. My opponent doesn't support the drug possession law, which is supported by the mayor and which I do support - and which our current councilmember in the D4 brought forward, actually, with Councilmember Nelson as well. That is huge. If folks - public safety, I have a sense of urgency of public safety. I've said, and I've been consistent, this is why I got into the race to begin with - was the public safety issues because of what happened at my daughters' school. And my opponent is not supporting the laws that would address public safety right now in the city - and that's what we're suffering the most from in the city currently - are the public safety issues. So that is a huge difference. I also think that my opponent's rhetoric is divisive. He's named-called councilmembers. And I talked to a voter the other day who said - my opponent went to her door and was, you know, name-calling and being derogatory on some councilmembers and they didn't like that my opponent was doing that. So I don't think that - you know, you can agree to disagree on the city council and still work together. I worked for Tom Rasmussen when Tom was first elected. And, you know, one thing I saw with that group of city councilmembers - they didn't all agree, you're not always gonna agree, but they did work together to find compromise and move forward. And there was civil discourse. And that's what's missing from the city council right now. And, you know, my opponent's divisive rhetoric is more of the same of the city councilmembers who are engaged in that type of behavior. And so those are two stark differences between us. [00:46:31] Crystal Fincher: Well, thank you so much for joining us today, candidate for Seattle City Council District 4, Maritza Rivera. Thank you so much. [00:46:39] Maritza Rivera: Thank you, Crystal. Have a great day. [00:46:42] Crystal Fincher: Thank you for listening to Hacks & Wonks, which is produced by Shannon Cheng. 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This Buffalo, What's Next? features two candidates in this year's Common Council races. Thomas O'Neill-White speaks with Kathryn Franco, the social worker and public health advocate who is challenging for the seat in the University District. And we'll also hear from Matt Dearing, the former state Assembly staffer who is seeking the seat in the Ellicott District where Council President Darius Pridgen is not seeking re-election.

Crews began cleaning a notorious homeless encampment in north Seattle Thursday morning.While the encampment is not being removed, a Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) spokesperson told KOMO News Thursday morning that contractor crews are picking up garbage, repairing fences, cleaning needles and more at the Ship Canal Bridge encampment at I-5 in Wallingford.Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said he wanted to put a halt to the encampment "as soon as humanly possible.""We need action there," Inslee said. "It's unacceptable to have a housing encampment under I-5 and the Ship Canal Bridge. We want to end the encampment as soon as humanly possible. The neighbors deserve that and I think we have a reasonable plan to get that job done."The cleanup began around 9 a.m.The encampment borders both sides of the I-5 express lanes — Wallingford on one side and the University District on the other. It is referred to as the Pasadena Encampment by regional partners because one of the nearby cross-streets is Pasadena Place Northeast. Officials previously told KOMO News they believe about 30 people are living unsheltered at the site.RELATED: What's preventing removal of violent Ship Canal Bridge encampment in Seattle?Neighbors have expressed concerns over the encampment, which is near John Stanford International School, a Wallingford elementary school. The site has seen several recent fires and three shootings.“I've seen the encampment double or triple in size in the last year and it's become a ticking time bomb," parent Eli Hosher recently told the Seattle City Council. "It's clear that the encampments are becoming more and more dangerous."Support the showSign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople

A fire this morning injured a 54-year-old man at an illegal homeless camp under I-5's Ship Canal Bridge along the express lanes. KVI's John Carlson adds the breaking news this morning to the litany of growing complaints and public safety concerns connected to the problematic homeless camps under the freeway. Also, Wallingford resident in Seattle rails against leaders of the King County Regional Homeless Authority for failure to clear out the Ship Canal Bridge homeless camp along the express lanes in the last year as fires/shootings are escalating 1 block away from elementary school. According to KOMO News, the encampment borders both sides of the I-5 Express Lanes, Wallingford on one side and the University District on the other. It is referred to as the Pasadena Encampment by regional partners because one of the nearby cross-streets is Pasadena Place Northeast. Officials told KOMO News they believe about 30 people are living unsheltered at the site.

There is a section in Columbus, just north of the OSU campus that doesn't belong. Deep ravines, rushing creeks, rocky outcrops, things you'd see in Hocking Hills, not the middle of the city. This section is home to a few different places of legend; The Gates of Hell (aka: The Blood Bowl) and Walhalla Rd. Just under 2 miles from each other, these 2 places have more in common than you'd think. But what does Glen Echo Park have to do with any of it? And why do we talk about a murder in 1918 in the University District? Take a listen and find out! **(Mini) Content warning. We don't go into anything super graphic/descriptive like in previous episodes, but this one is full to the brim with depressing stories of murder and suicides and death and occult. Any questions, comments, or submit your local legend or personal experiences at Anatalltales@gmail.com. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074467313758 and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anatalltales/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP46gkhN1x3kjJyikRUDv7Q Don't forget to visit our website for more content! https://anatalltales.wixsite.com/my-site

Matt Johnson, former Mars Hill elder and drummer in the "Christians in a band not Christian Band" bands Roadside Monument, Blenderhead, and Raft of Dead Monkeys talks with us about the pre-Mars Hill 1990s Seattle Christian punk community, centered around Calvary Chapel in the University District, where Damien Jurado, Dave Bazan and many others also attended. We talk about his time in those bands, particularly Roadside Monument, who recently played a reunion show at Furnace Fest. We also talk about his 17 years at Mars Hill, what it was like being on staff as it was imploding, and the lingering trauma of that experience. -Buy Matt Johnson's book "Getting Jesus Wrong" right here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/getting-jesus-wrong-matt-johnson/1124724146 -Matt Johnson writes in Mockingbird while looking back at his experiences at Mars Hill Church and after: https://mbird.com/religion/17-years-at-mars-hill-life-after-disillusionment/ -Follow Roadside Monument on Instagram: @roadsidemonumentband -Read about and see a video of their 2017 Seattle reunion show: https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2017/06/19/532960633/roadside-monument-15-years-and-2-700-miles-later-reunite-a-lost-seattle -Check out Zach's music by going to: https://muzach.bandcamp.com -Buy VCW merch: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VCWHall Twitter: Twitter: @vcwpod Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Podcast music by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Frustration is building regarding Buffalo's snow removal plan as wintry weather approaches.

Seattle Police continue to investigate a recent shooting outside a University District bar that injured four students. So far, no arrests have been made. For now, SPD is increasing its presence in the neighborhood where hopes for a vibrant comeback have been marred by violent incidents in the past month.

THE THESIS: In Seattle, the government now decides who is and is not a journalist. In the case of Jonathan Cho, a well known Seattle TV reporter, the government decided he was “fired as a journalist.” Cho is Asian. Conveniently, The Party is turning on Asian communities. They tried to make Asian people victims by pretending Trump supporters were attacking them (when the reality is most attacks on Asian people are undertaken by black people). That failed. Now, people accused by The Party of being “white adjacent” are seeing a part of town in Seattle known for Asian people and culture being decimated. Why? Equity. LOL. I meant, money and power and destroying our cities. THE SCRIPTURE & SCRIPTURAL RESOURCES: Romans 1: 18-32God's Wrath Against Sinful Humanity18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of people, who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20 For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.21 For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images made to look like a mortal human being and birds and animals and reptiles.24 Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another. 25 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than the Creator—who is forever praised. Amen.26 Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. 27 In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.28 Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done. 29 They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant and boastful; they invent ways of doing evil; they disobey their parents; 31 they have no understanding, no fidelity, no love, no mercy. 32 Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things deserve death, they not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them.THE NEWS & COMMENT:This is life in a City entirely owned by The Party. An activist playing his bureaucrat role refuses to let a journalist enter a media tour of a massive facility the taxpayers are funding to house people who will continue to take drugs, sell them, be trafficked and engage in sex trafficking. Sadly, the Salvation Army has allowed themselves to be defiled into this abuse of the least of these:[AUDIO] - DANGER TO DEMOCRACY: Today, a King County elected official's handlers blocked me from entering a MEDIA event saying, "You're not a journalist." It happened to be a tour of Dow Constantine's(@kcexec) HOMELESS MEGAPLEX, being opposed by #CID. They also blocked my view w/umbrellas.That facility will decimate the Chinatown area. It was already viciously targeted by Black Lives Matter, Inc. and Antifa when those two terror groups were allowed to seize six blocks of Seattle. Asian people have refused to line-up as intersectional victims to help The Party so King County has no use for them and will sacrifice that largely Asian neighborhood.It's not just the underlings who decree Cho to no longer be a journalist. Dow Constantine, the blatantly corrupt King County Executive, the author or sponsor of every evil policy in that Maoist village tells Cho he is no longer a journalist. Why? Because Jonathan Cho asks serious questions:[AUDIO] - ACCOUNTABILITY: While other media members toured Dow's(@kcexec) HOMELESS MEGAPLEX, watch the local news tonight. See how many challenging questions were asked/answered by public officials. When I'm at a presser, I always ask on behalf of the community.In this video you will see a woman who appears to be a sheriff. But, she isn't really that. Under The Party, the people of King County surrendered their right to have an elected Sheriff. That woman was appointed by Constantine and answers to Constantine. He, not her, is the Sheriff. She is a bureaucrat. [AUDIO] - ZERO PUBLIC SAFETY PLAN: I'm always the reporter in the room asking tough questions and trying to hold elected officials like Dow Constantine(@kcexec) accountable. Dow's team has yet to articulate a legitimate PUBLIC SAFETY plan for the HOMELESS MEGAPLEX.. . . This is why The Party wants appointed rather than elected sheriffs. They intend to free every criminal they can and they will continue to refuse to prosecute crime. Judges--many appointed by the dictator of Washington, Jay Inslee--happily play their roles. This panel of activists pretending to be judges freed a drug dealer because cops used a common phrase, a “Mexican ounce.” Rantz: WA judges side with accused drug dealer over ludicrous claim of racismUnder The Party, cartels shoot at each other over drug territory and that violence leads to other shootings and murders:1 killed, 7 injured in Seattle shootings over the weekend; One person was killed and seven others injured in six separate shootings in Seattle over the weekend. Police do not believe any of the shootings are related.Ana Mari Cauce, the rabid leftist grifter who runs the disgraced U of W pretends so-called “gun violence” is a “public ‘health' issue:Our University is committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty and staff, including in the neighborhoods near campus. We've been working with the city, Seattle police and the U District Partnership to address the root causes behind the increase in personal and property crime in the University District, and to ensure immediate responses to incidents when they occur. No one should have to fear for their safety as they go about their daily lives. Gun violence is a public health crisis and we're committed to working with our partners – including by providing evidence-based policy and health research – as we collectively work to make our community a safer place for everyone. So much of what The Party does is paraded as an answer to racism. But, their evil policies often harm black people more than any other groups of people. Could that be why Democrats are losing black votes?[AUDIO] - 'A Huge Drop': CNN Reports on Black Voters Running Away From Democrats - Harry Entan, data guy at CNNKammi Harris decided a few years back that she was no longer Indian, and was suddenly black. A good member of The Party, the told government-approved journalists that hurricane relief should be given out based upon racial equity. [AUDIO] - Here is Kammi Harris talking about giving aid to hurricane victims based upon race.Politifact pretends Kammi didn't say what you just watched her say:Politifact pretends Kammi Harris did not talk about giving financial aid to hurricane victims based upon race. One of her fixers, Andrew Bates tweeted that. That's why Politifact is a government approved fact checker and Jonathan Cho is told he has been fired as a journalist.

4 injured in University District shooting were UW students // Guns Aren't a Public Health Issue // Don't Believe the White House's Promises About Who the New IRS Will Audit // 'Worst Political Ad Ever!': Video For GOP Candidate Goes Viral For Wrong ReasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 injured in University District shooting were UW students // Guns Aren't a Public Health Issue // Man claims he was paid $21,000 for 3D-printed guns at New York AG's buyback event in Utica // Starbucks barista slams customer's ‘hack': ‘We delete the order' // John was in the newspaperSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show: 00:48 What are we drinking? It's Negroni Week. Many local bars are participating. https://www.negroniweek.com/find/ 03:20 Checked out the home tour in University District and ate at Beppe in Royal Oak. https://eatbeppe.com/ Devon went to Bar Pigalle. 05:36 Eric went to the Detroit Auto Show's media day and reports back on the cars, the scene, and what's different this year as it's definitely got a different feel. Devon talks about changing expectation with what the show is, and we all wonder should it be tied together with the Grand Prix? 18:56 We talk about the $105 million in Federal money for I-375 and some of the implications. Oh, and here's a link to that history lesson about Cobo from a 2019 episode of the podcast. Oh, the before times. http://www.dailydetroit.com/2019/02/20/why-albert-cobos-legacy-is-a-racist-one-with-detroit-historian-ken-coleman/ Thanks so much for listening! It's people like you who keep this thing going, so don't forget to tell people about the show. Feedback is either dailydetroit at gmail dot com or use this form: https://forms.gle/MnwUf8uJEtpyG9m2A  

If it's Friday, It's Theater Talk- today with Anthony and Peter talking about the managment changes at Shea's Buffalo Theater in light of several resignations and accusations of a toxic workplace. Also, hear Thomas O'Neil_White report on how in advance of the school year, and with an eye on what people need to do since 5/14, Black barbers in he University District are hosting an event to stress community. And Karen DeWitt lookks at the state's first round of retail cannabis licenses - being sent to those who were harmed by prosecution for marijuana offenses.

Devon O'Reilly is in as he is on Fridays: - Jer checked out the renovated SpkrBox (former Urban Bean) and it's quite the mid century modern spot in Capitol Park - Devon went to the Traverse City Whiskey tasting room in Ferndale - We get into the nitty-gritty of the Hudson's tower situation; the request for additional incentives, the complicated factors at play with the DDA and how that works, and why the University District is looking to tax itself extra for basic services the city doesn't provide. - Devon chimes in after the episode this week with Dr. Paul Thomas about another secondary reason that the Roe v Wade decision and how Michigan deals with it matters: The race for talent, and how Michigan can either go up or down - There's a new shuttle running on Belle Isle from the Scott Fountain to the Conservatory to help alleviate traffic issues. You can help us rebuild after the studio fire: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dailydetroit Our you can become a monthly member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DailyDetroit  

As with many things in our society, Covid accelerated the revolution in church economics that was already coming. Mark DeYmaz joins the pod to share from his book, written before Covid, about what inspired him to write the book and why he thinks it's all the more important as a result of the Covid-related changes. In our conversation, we talk about the change in mindset church leaders need to have, how churches can develop multiple streams of income and leverage their assets, and why churches need to stop begging for money! A thought-leading writer and recognized champion of the Multiethnic Church Movement, Mark planted the Mosaic Church in 2001 where he continues to serve as Directional Leader. In 2004, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network with Dr. George Yancey, today serving as its president and convener of the triennial National Multi-ethnic Church Conference. In 2008, he launched Vine and Village and remains active on the board of this 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on the spiritual, social, and financial transformation of Little Rock's University District. Mark also has academic partnerships with Wheaton College and is an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Phoenix Seminary, where he earned a D.Min. in 2007. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Rainy Hamilton Jr., is captivated by trains — so much so that he has transformed the basement of his English Tudor home in Detroit's University District to make room for a massive model train setup.Trains are colorful, he says. They move people and goods. And they are always going somewhere."I'm tempted to actually write a song or a poem in terms of what is the attraction to model railroading," he said. "People that know me have come to listen to the sound of the train whistle..."Hamilton's career is definitely on track these days, with his architecture firm Hamilton Anderson Associates having a hand in one of the largest projects in the city, the Hudson's site development, as well as smaller efforts like The Hamilton apartments, his firm's building at Harmonie Park and the Motown Museum expansion, among others.Hamilton was born, raised, and educated in Detroit – and built his business here in the city. He's a graduate of Cass Tech and The University of Detroit Mercy. His firm, started in 1992, is one of the largest African-American-owned architectural firms in the U.S. He is committed to sustainable architecture and planning projects — and he's remained committed to building up his hometown and preserving its history.He never wanted to leave the city where he was born."I'm glad I didn't leave," he said, "because adding to that lifelong knowledge of Detroit just added to our ability to craft design solutions for any project that occurs in the city."Listen in to hear Hamilton talk about:1:30 - Updates on his current projects4:25- Trends he has seen in workspace design after the pandemic6:35 - Diversifying the field of architecture10:30 - Keeping local jobs with local firms14:05 - His passion for model railroading and opening his hobby store16:40 - Why he stayed in Detroit and what he sees in his hometown19:50 - His favorite projects21:35 - How he found his dream home23:30 - Succession planning24:30 - His biggest failure in business and how he overcame it25:10 - How he came up with one of the catchiest political slogans in Michigan

Ok y'all I'm wrapping up the tour of the Psychedelic City and then we are getting started with the real show next Monday.

Mark DeYmaz talks about diversifying income streams for greater community impact, creating multi-ethnic teams and church, and incarnational missions. A thought-leading writer and recognized champion of the Multiethnic Church Movement, Mark planted the Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas (mosaicchurch.net) in 2001 where he continues to serve as Directional Leader. In 2004, he co-founded the Mosaix Global Network (mosaix.info), with Dr. George Yancey, today serving as its president and convener of the triennial National Multi-ethnic Church Conference. In 2008, he launched Vine and Village (vineandvillage.org) and remains active on the board of this 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on the spiritual, social, and financial transformation of Little Rock's University District.Mark has written seven books including his latest, The Coming Revolution in Church Economics (Baker Books, 2019); Disruption: Repurposing the Church to Redeem the Community (Thomas Nelson, 2017); and Multiethnic Conversations: an Eight Week Guide to Unity in Your Church (Wesleyan Publishing House, 2016), the first daily devotional, small group curriculum on the subject for people in the pews. His book, Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church (Jossey-Bass, 2007), was a finalist for a Christianity Today Book of the Year Award (2008) and for a Resource of the Year Award (2008) sponsored by Outreach magazine. Other works include, re:MIX: Transitioning Your Church to Living Color (Abingdon, 2016); Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church (formerly Ethnic Blends; Zondervan, 2010, 2013), and the e-Book, Should Pastors Accept or Reject the Homogeneous Unit Principle? (Mosaix Global Network, 2011). In addition to books, he is a contributing editor for Outreach magazine where his column, "Mosaic" appears in each issue. He and his wife, Linda, have been married for thirty-two years and reside in Little Rock, AR. Linda is the author of the certified best-seller, Mommy, Please Don't Cry: There Are No Tears in Heaven (Multnomah, 1996), an anointed resource providing hope and comfort for those who grieve the loss of a child. Mark and Linda have four adult children and three grandchildren. In 2019, Mark launched an academic partnership with Wheaton College (wheaton.edu/mosaix) through which students seeking to earn an M.A. in Ministry Leadership with an emphasis on establishing healthy multiethnic and economically diverse, socially just, and financially sustainable churches. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (Charlotte Campus) and at Phoenix Seminary, where he earned a D.Min. in 2007.Mark's Recommendation:Beyond Racial Division by George YanceyMosaix.infomosaixconference.comFind Joshua at:All Nations Kansas City5QCentralThe Mx PlatformConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcastSupport the show

On Tuesday February 15th 2022, Queen's University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Patrick Deane announced the formation of a task force that will see university and local community partners work together to find new approaches to address large unsanctioned gatherings in the University District.   In this episode, Principal Deane joins CFRC to discuss Kingston community and stakeholder […]

On this episode of The Resident Historian with Feliks Banel: does All-American tackle Huber “Polly” Grimm belong in the Husky Hall of Fame? Then, on “All Over The Map,” how an Auburn family communicated by locomotive and dish towel. And, From The Archives: the closure of the Guild 45th and other theatres with 'second acts.' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ravenna Park, one of Seattle's oldest parks, was one of the few places that managed to avoid the logger's axe during the late 1800's, resulting in the preservation of magnificent instances of old-growth Douglas fir. In 1887, Ravenna Springs Park was established as a privately owned and operated resort just north of the University District. The park is centered around a steep ravine that was covered in moss and ferns and overlooked the city. It included natural paths as well as mineral springs that were advertised as having health-promoting properties. Throughout the following decades, park owners William and Louise Beck promoted the park under a variety of names, including Big Tree Park, Twin Maples Lane, and Ravenna Natural Park, before finally naming it Ravenna Park. The park was purchased by the city of Seattle in 1911, and the city later lowered the lake that supplied its stream (Green Lake) and felled many great trees. Since then, Ravenna Park and Cowen Park, which is adjacent to it, have been designated as public city parks.Listen now to learn more!Check out the podcast's Facebook page to stay up to date on the show:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryoftheevergreenstatepodcastA special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube.Find merchandise for the podcast now available at:     https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.comYou may notice the podcast no longer has ads in it, so I'm not making any money from the show, so if you'd like to become a monthly supporter or just give a one time donation, it would be greatly appreciated and will go towards research materials for future episodes:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EvergreenpodIf you have any questions, episode ideas you'd like to see explored, or just have a general comment, please reach out at Historyoftheevergreenstatepod@gmail.comThank you for listening!

Recorded live at Blue Moon bar in the University District. Blue Moon describes itself as Seattle's most infamous dive bar, and this historic tavern doesn't disappoint. This longtime UW watering hole let us in after-hours while setting up for a post-COVID-lockdown reopening. If you listen real close, you can hear the faint sound of customers being kicked out! Includes staples "Whatcha drinkin?" and an extended "Whatcha got?" segment where we dive into the awesome-even-by-Seattle-standards selection of craft beers on draft and the brand spankin' new row of tap handles. Recorded live at the Blue Moon bar on 10/14/2021.Follow the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast on Facebook (DLandSD), Twitter (@divebarsseattle), and Instagram (seattle_dive_bar_podcast). Share, like, follow, and subscribe!And check out the Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks podcast website (/dim-lights-stiff-drinks) for more details and additional episodes. Support Dim Lights & Stiff Drinks with PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/dim-lights-stiff-drinks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bryan Ranstad joins the podcast as a (remote) interview guest. Randstad and his wife, Kelly, are the owners of Hybrid Real Estate, who recently acquired an historic real estate property in the University District of Eugene, Oregon (originally built in 1905). After partnering with Looking Glass Community Services, the folks at Hybrid Real Estate have restored and fully furnished the 9 unit property and are utilizing it as transitional housing for youth in our area (ages 16-21). For more info Or to donate to the project go to lookingglass.us/alder Special Appearance by Santa Ken Major Hosted by Patty Rose To support the podcast with a one time or monthly donation go to strpod.com/sponsors Ending Track “Pride Gone” By Cor 1 Sponsored by Oregon Cash Flow Pro More Wealth, Less Debt… Fast! Oregoncashflowpro.com Check out the podcast official website strpod.com To listen to all previous episodes, buy merch, and more go to strpod.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/strpod/support

KUOW's Bill Radke did some comparison commuting. The new light rail line to Northgate opened on Saturday. It includes a stop in Seattle's University District, two blocks from KUOW.

Growing up in very different worlds, Kristi and Grant Gustafson met and married not quite two years ago. They currently live in the University District in Seattle where they serve together in student ministry at University Presbyterian Church.  Grant and Kristi partner with different ministries, forming needed connections between groups of people who often hold vastly different perspectives.  They also work with a team to design the Washington State Governor's Prayer Breakfast and help with the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. VERGE 2021 - October 9, 2021.  Click for more information or to registerCREDITSJean Chaumont is producer, composer, recorder of all original music is https://www.jeanchaumont.comCorey Schlosser-Hall is host and editor. https://www.northwestcoast.org/coreys-bioJenine Taylor is copy editor https://www.northwestcoast.org/jenines-bio"On the Verge: From Inspiration to Incarnation" is sponsored by the Northwest Coast Presbytery. 

As students return to classes and a new light rail station opens, the bustle is coming back to the University District.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today's podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com BROKEN VT IN DOWNTOWN SEATTLE TRANSIT STATIONS AN ISSUE A dozen escalators and one elevator in the four downtown stations of the Seattle transit tunnel remained broken as of the first week of July, Mass Transit reports. When 2021 began, 28 of the 58 escalators and elevators, all more than 30 years old, were inoperable at the stations when King County Metro handed over maintenance duties to Sound Transit. Sound Transit has hired a new contractor and budgeted US$8.7 million to nurse the old equipment along through 2023. Nearly all escalators will receive new step chains this year, and the first new escalators will arrive next year. The agency will replace every escalator over five to seven years, the biggest cost in its US$96-million tunnel-renovation budget. Replacement parts for the elevator should arrive this summer. But the source reports that full access to the train platforms will become essential by Oct. 2, when new Northgate, Roosevelt and University District stations attract opening-day riders, followed by Husky football and Kraken hockey fans. The University of Washington's fall semester and South Lake Union tech firms also will bring commuters back. When full demand returns, which could take years, the three new stations are projected to boost pre-COVID ridership of 80,000 daily trips to 125,000. Sound Transit has set a goal of 70% performance by the end of 2021. Image credit: by Steve Morgan for Wikipedia To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

A well-known landmark in Seattle's University District is being turned to rubble. But as hard as it may be to say goodbye, it will return.

A man was killed in a shooting early Monday at a homeless camp in the Ravenna neighborhood at the north end of Seattle's University District, officials said.Police and medics responded to the scene, in the 1400 block of NE Ravenna Boulevard, at about 5:10 a.m. after receiving several reports of shots fired.A 31-year-old man was found with multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Medics attempted life-saving efforts but were unsuccessful, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene, said David Cuerpo of the Seattle Fire Department.According to witnesses, the victim left his tent to speak with the suspect right before the shots were heard. After shooting the victim, the suspect fled the scene, police said.Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/seattlepodcast)

Friends and family are mourning the sudden death of Tom Suanpirintra. He was founder and chef of Thai Tom, a beloved Thai restaurant that’s been a mainstay in Seattle’s University District for nearly 27 years.

In this episode, Amber covers the Café Racer shooting,  On May 30, 2012 at approximately 11:00 am, a customer, who had been recently 86'd from the establishment, walked into Café Racer in the University District of Seattle, Washington and open fired. He then fled the scene to a parking lot on First Hill, shooting one more innocent victim before fleeing in her stolen vehicle. Amber pulled her sources from:Active Shooter - Podcast - Season 1, Episode 12 "The Café Racer Shooting"Evil Lives Here - Season 5, Episode 5 "He's Still My Son"Wikipediawww.seattletimes.com "Gunman - A Life Full of Rage, A Shocking Final Act" by Jennifer Sullivan & Johnathan MartinThen Erika covers The Holiday On Ice Disaster. In Indianapolis, Indiana  in 1963, The Holiday On Ice skating exhibition was just wrapping up at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum when a propane tank used for keeping popcorn warm, exploded.Erika pulled her sources from:www.indystar.com - Dawn Mitchell January 15, 2014www.gendisasters.com Stu Beitlerwww.wrtv.com (video clip)www.kokomotribune.com

Each of Us, the Thin Waist of the Hour Glass through which the Past & the Future are Passing. Power of Words as Writer, Wordsmith, Storyteller, Parson. Death & Dying. Ancestors, Elders, Descendants - Sacred Circles, Continuations from the Past to the Future. Family Memories - Grandparents, Parents, Children, Grandchildren. Connections across the Centuries. Each of Us, the Thin Waist of the Hour Glass through which the Past & the Future are Passing. (Music: Courtesy of Adrian Von Ziegler, “Your Dying Heart.” )

Matt and Jessica interview special guest Lars Gilberts, CEO of the rapidly developing Spokane University District. What is the U-District all about? This 770-acre area is centered around the Riverpoint Campus focusing on the connection of the community, professional development and innovation. Lars talks about the vision of sustainability in building and creating jobs in the process. We touch on the many organizations that are making this possible and the challenges being faced along the way. The Sprague Ave rebuild proves to be a crucial piece of the puzzle helping fulfill the University District vision. A vision of the future, where it's fun to live, work and play in and around Downtown Spokane. But is Spokane out of touch with reality? Our value proposition has changed, we aren't cheap anymore, it's all about the balance of value and quality. One of the lofty goals is changing the mindset from, “do I need a car?” to “when do I need a car?” reducing transportation costs. Will we become victims of our own success? Rental rates increasing, cost of living rising, traffic, parking scarcity. How do we react intelligently to change? We answer these pressing questions and more in this one-hour special episode! Learn more here- https://www.spokaneudistrict.org/

On this episode, the guys celebrate GCP's 3-year anniversary!! They give shout out's, talk about the latest haps in the area, and reflect on the past 3 years. 02:42 – The guys introduce themselves, Justin shares what he's learned recently on TikTok, and the types of TikTok he's tuned into. They discuss how it's different from Instagram, Brogan talks about standing up to racism, and gives an update on how the business is coming along. He shares where people can find pictures on how Cosmic Bottles is coming along, Justin gives a shout out to GCP's friend Ken Carlson, and Brogan talks about the types of cider that he'll have at the shop. 21:18 – Brogan talks about the updates that are happening at Owen's Beach, Justin reflects on changes that have happened in University District over the years, and they talk about their love of Tacoma's 5-mile drive. Scotts shares how Biloxi, Mississippi beach is a fake beach, Justin talks about Tacoma's other improvements, and Jeff shows the guys the tribute to GCP's slide show he put together. 47:12 – Justin talks about shaving lately, they encourage Brogan to run for city council, and Brogan encourages Justin to stop shaving. Jeff reflects on when his mom joined the podcast, Brogan and Scott talk about the episodes they did in Reno, and they share episode 23 when Bill Baker joined them. They each talk about episodes that stuck out to them over the years, gives props to Destiny City Comics next to Kings Books, and reflect on the Streetball Supe episode. 68:28 – They talk about the episode with the producer of Once Upon a Superhero (/67), their Boot To Boot (/76) event, and Justin suggests listeners to donate to Real Art Tacoma. Scott and Jeff reflect on riding the train together, Brogan talks about his struggles with branding vendors he's been dealing with, and they close out opening up to the listeners to join the conversation.

Cody Fletcher joins Eric Barnes on The Sidebar.

Here’s your CFRC daily news brief for Thursday, December 10 2020! We now have 67 active cases of COVID-19 in the KFL&A region. This is the highest case number we have reached. Several cases are linked to the Third day worship centre, as well as some parties that took place in the University District on […]

Ordering in but not sure from which restaurant? Listen to this episode! :) A champion of supporting locally owned businesses, Monica B Seattle's most influential food content creator shares what the food scene in Seattle has been like, the past couple of years. With 115+ episodes in 2 years, "The Seattle Foodie Podcast" which she co-hosts has featuring some of the best local restaurants, the most talented chefs and the best of what Seattle has to offer in terms of food! Be it ordering the right flavour of the most decadent hot chocolate at Fran's or the right time to hit a boba place to get fresh brown sugar boba, Monica shares LOADS of information with me about getting the right dishes in the right restaurants all over the city. University District, Downtown, Capitol Hill, Chinatown, Japantown, Fremont, South Lake Union - We visit each of these areas one by one and list locally owned restaurants and their top notch dishes for you to try! I'm already hungry! ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Follow us on Instagram: @guestofhonorpod Follow Monica on Instagram: @monybseattle Follow the Seattle Foodie Podcast on Instagram: @seattlefoodiepodcast Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2t9bifudEBdsxNHPoJNKSn?si=W90dHsnMTT26bUA5Tn3LeA ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ******************************************************************************************************************************************************************** --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/guestofhonor/support

In her decade in Memphis working with Innovate Memphis, and (currently), the Memphis Medical District Collaborative (MMDC), Abby Miller -with her colleagues and collaborators - has helped pioneer a number of innovations designed to spur neighborhood economic vitality and reduce the barriers for emerging creative businesses. Abby visits Memphis Metropolis to reflect on how small-scale strategies such as pop-up shops, facade beautification, and pedestrian improvements can help unlock the "lovabilty" and economic potential of a street or neighborhood. Later in the program, Emily and commentator Charlie Santo talk about the efforts of the MMDC and whether similar so-called "anchor strategies" (based around one or more institutions) could be deployed in the University District, as well.

Brooke Anderson and Kristi Brumbaugh, owners of Seattle's creative gem StudioLife, share their literal and metaphorical journey of creating space for themselves and others by way of their neighborhood shop. What's it like to shut the doors to your dream, thriving business (gulp) and start something new in uncertain times of pandemic? They share the personal struggles and triumphs, the strength of a neighborhood friend network, and unexpected places of flourishing that have come from making the brave transition from in person to virtual creative workshops.

The pandemic is changing the way we use and access our city. So many businesses are struggling to survive.On the Ave in the University District, it’s a double whammy. There are far fewer workers and returning students, and businesses on the Ave are dependent on both.Stranger writer Charles Mudede tells us what we’re losing and what we can do to possibly save it.

Sustainable Building at Heart of Collaborative Project. The South Landing project in Spokane, Washington, has been called “the five smartest city blocks in the world.” The development is said to feature “the most sustainable large building in North America.” Known as the Catalyst Building, it is intended to anchor a planned “innovation hub.” The five-story, 150,000-square-foot building features two wings around a light-filled collaborative atrium. Catalyst will host dry labs, offices, classrooms, and common study areas. The Catalyst design team reportedly emphasized sustainability as a core value. The building features cross-laminated timber (CLT)—a mass timber building material made of laminated wood panels—for major structural elements. The design reduces the buildings environmental footprint by reducing energy use and prolonging the expected lifespan of the building. The Catalyst Building connects to Spokane's growing University District by way of the Gateway Bridge, designed to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. The South Landing project is a joint development of Avista Development and South Landing Investors LLC. Other stakeholders include Katerra (maker of the CLT), Eastern Washington University, McKinstry, and Michael Green Architecture. The sustainable features include an energy-efficient radiant heating and cooling system throughout the building, heat recovery of all exhaust air, high-performing building envelope design, LED lighting, sun shading in the lobby, and a smart building management system to maximize building operations efficiency. Heather Rosentrater, senior vice president of Energy Delivery and Shared Services with Avista Utilities, and Ash Awad, Chief Market Officer from McKinstry, were guests on The POWER Podcast. They explained why the project is important for the community and the many ways all the stakeholders collaborated to make it a success. “As a utility, we recognize that a healthy community creates a healthy utility,” Rosentrater said. “And so, that's at the core of being involved in this kind of a development is recognizing the value that it can bring to the community in terms of attracting businesses and just providing economic development in this area. So, that's a big piece of why we're involved.” “Typically, when a development is happening, the developer and the general contractor and the architect are really working from a top down perspective,” Awad said. However, the South Landing stakeholders worked together in atypical ways. He said Avista and McKinstry collaborated “to think differently about how energy moves.” The two also worked closely with Katerra to bring CLT strategies into the building. “But then, we actually worked with the community, and we thought a lot about ‘What does this southern part of the University District need?' and working quite closely with the higher ed community and the greater Spokane area to think about some of those elements,” Awad said.

Peace, love, soul, and Good News! In this episode, the Rev chats with Mark DeYmaz, a recognized leader in the Multi-ethnic Church Movement and founder of Mosaic Church in Central Arkansas, where Mark continues to serve as Directional Leader. In 2004, Mark co-founded the Mosaix Global Network with Dr. George Yancey and today serves as its president and convenor of the triennial National Multi-ethnic Church Conference. In 2008, he launched Vine and Village, a non-profit focused on spiritual, social, and financial engagement and transformation in Little Rock's University District and continues to remain active on its board.With his written work, Mark has sought to provide timely solutions for the church's cultural issues. His works include: The Coming Revolution in Church Economics: Why Tithes and Offerings Are No Longer Enough, and What You Can Do about It (2019), Repurposing the Church to Redeem the Community (2017), Multiethnic Conversations: An Eight Week Guide to Unity in Your Church (2016), Building a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church (2007- finalist for Christianity Today Book of the Year Award in 2008 and recipient of Resource of the Year Award in 2008), reMIX: Transitioning Your Church to Living Color (2016), Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church (2010, 2013), and the e-Book, Should Pastors Accept or Reject the Homogeneous Unit Principle? (2011). In addition to books, he is a contributing editor for Outreach where his column, "Mosaic" appears in each issue.Away from the rigor of ministry, you'll usually find Mark spending time with his family. He and his wife, Linda, with four children,  reside in Little Rock, AR. Linda is the author of the best-seller Mommy, Please Don't Cry: There Are No Tears in Heaven, a resource providing hope and comfort for those who grieve the loss of a child. Connect with Mark DeYmaz: Instagram Facebook Twitter Email: mark@mosaicchurch.net Connect with Mosaic Church: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with us at TWU Student Ministries

On the 86th episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast, we interview one of the two co-founders of Sugar + Spoon Cookie Dough, William Hubbell. One of the most popular food trucks in Seattle and having a location in the University District before the pandemic, Sugar + Spoon is now doing the majority of their sales through their online store. William chats with us about how they've had to transition these past several months to devote most of their time to deliveries and online orders. He also tells us how Sugar + Spoon Cookie Dough started and what they're currently featuring. Be sure to go to www.sugarspoondough.com and place your order today! In addition, Monica and Nelson recap a week where they got a delivery from Pyramid Brewing where they sampled their newest Hazy Pale Ale, Subliminal State. Also, they tell you all the places they grabbed takeout including SUSU Dessert Bar, Cut and Cook BBQ/Mangosteen, Sticky Treats, Pho Bac, Ellenos, Dickey's BBQ, and YiFang Tea. Nelson has also been doing some cooking at home as well. Finally, Monica tries to convince Nelson to jump onto the Tik Tok craze. Listen in as she provides several compelling arguments. Thank you so much for listening and we hope you enjoy the latest episode of the Seattle Foodie Podcast. Happy eating, Seattle!

Follow John on Instagram @jpmonten & if you live in Seattle, check out Supreme in either West Seattle or University District.The books John chose were Artisan Baking Across America: The Breads, the Bakers, the Best Recipes by Maggie Glezer & Ben Fink, and The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. Other books discussed were Team of Rivals and No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin, Five Billion Years of Solitude: The Search for Life Among the Stars by Lee Billings, & Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe.Food places referenced were Acme in San Francisco; Chez Panisse Restaurant; The Bread Farm in Edison, WA; Dahlia Bakery, Le Panier, Columbia City Bakery, & Macrina in Seattle.

Amy Currotto is a recent law graduate from the University District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law in Washington DC, where she specialized in international investment law. During her time in law school, Amy work at the World Bank at the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). Amy also spent time working at the United States Congress in the House of Representatives. Amy has lectured on international topics across the country relating to international business, human rights, and dispute resolution.

Carolyn Harding (host)with Marquis Jones, Vicky Abou-Ghalioum and Michelle Hendricks, all first time candidates for the Franklin County Democratic Central Committee for their respective Wards. Running with the Franklin County Grassroots Democrats' campaign RepYourBlock2020. Marquis Jones - is a University District resident, Ward 16. He wants to be a progressive voice for his community. He will advocate for environmental justice, a living wage, and racial justice. Vicky Abou-Ghalioum - is from the Clintonville community, Ward 20. She will advocate for political reform for environmental and social sustainability, infrastructure, education and affordable housing. She sees a future in Franklin County where the quality of life is greatly improved for all, not only the wealthy. Michelle Hendricks is a lifelong Democrat who has lived in Ward 84 for over 15 years. She graduated from Capital University with an MBA. She's a working mother of two. She envisions investments in stronger schools, safer communities, living wages, and renewable energy. Michelle loves volunteering with her kids and driving her electric Chevy, and is the executive director of a charitable non-profit organization for kids. In full disclosure, I'm also running with RepYourBlock2020 in my neighborhood, Bexley Ward 2. And we all are on the ballot for this coming March 17 Primary election. RepYourBlock2020.org LISTEN HERE to ALL #GrassRootOhio radio podcasts archived on SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/user-42674753 New shows air Friday evenings at 5:00pm, EST, at 94.1 FM, Columbus and simultaneously online @ wgrn.org. Join Us! Conversations with every-day people working on important issues, here in Columbus and all around Ohio. Like our Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/GrassRootOhio/.

Jake and June discuss one of their favorite haunts, the University Heights Center in the University District, Seattle, Washington. Four haunted hotspots are discussed in detail. We also add the best gear to use and go over some evidence collected by AGHOST team members. One spot, the fan room in the basement, has some of the most consistent haunting activity anywhere in Puget Sound.To read a ghost hunt report, visit https://www.ghostlyactivities.com/ghost-hunt-university-heights-center-seattle/To book a tour with Spooked in Seattle, visit: https://spookedinseattle.squarespace.com/tours-hunts/universityheightsTo join AGHOST, visit: https://www.aghost.org/become-a-memberTo contact June Nixon with questions, email her at aghostjunevp@gmail.com

Jake and June discuss one of their favorite haunts, the University Heights Center in the University District, Seattle, Washington. Four haunted hotspots are discussed in detail. We also add the best gear to use and go over some evidence collected by AGHOST team members. One spot, the fan room in the basement, has some of the most consistent haunting activity anywhere in Puget Sound.To read a ghost hunt report, visit https://www.ghostlyactivities.com/ghost-hunt-university-heights-center-seattle/To book a tour with Spooked in Seattle, visit: https://spookedinseattle.squarespace.com/tours-hunts/universityheightsTo join AGHOST, visit: https://www.aghost.org/become-a-memberTo contact June Nixon with questions, email her at aghostjunevp@gmail.com

How do you revitalize a city without gentrifying it? In this episode of the Laura Flanders Show, Laura goes to Buffalo, New York, where years of post-industrial stagnation have recently yielded to new economic growth. She interviews grassroots activists working to make sure that this local renaissance leaves their city more inclusive and equitable—not less. She explores how progressive, intersectional organizations are helping to create affordable housing and provide job training while fighting for social and environmental justice. Music featured in the middle: “Keep It Moving” by Lady Alma from her album Twilight, courtesy of MashiBeats.Guests:Kathryn Franco, City Council Candidate for the University District of Buffalo New YorkRachel Dominguez, Buffalo Parent Teacher OrganizationWhitney Crispell, Community ActivistLarry Scott, Buffalo School BoardVanessa Glushefski, Deputy ComptrollerJohn Washington, PUSH BuffaloAsim Johnson, PUSH BuffaloHarper Bishop, PUSH BuffaloRahwa Ghirmatizion, CEO PUSH BuffaloLuz Velez, PUSH BuffaloGeovaira Hernandez, Climate justice organizer, Push BuffaloIndia Walton, Executive Director, Fruit Belt Community Land Trust Goal, reach 100 Patrons by end of year. You down? For as little as $3 a month support, be a part of our crowd.

In this episode we talk with Chris Priest and Lolly Kunkler, the founders of Safe 35th. They are a group of people who support safety improvements along 35th Ave NE, a busy arterial street connecting the neighborhoods of Lake City, Maple Leaf, and University District. The avenue underwent a major re-pavement project this year using the city’s transportation budget and the design leading up to construction was for a protected bike lane traveling north and an unprotected bike lane moving south downhill. These bicycle lanes were on the Bicycle Master Plan for Seattle. It was a plan that took hundreds of hours of community engagement, volunteer hours, and lobbying effort to secure. 35th Ave NE was identified as a street that should include bicycle infrastructure improvement. However! What we now have is possibly a more dangerous road after re-pavement and laying paint on the road. No bike lanes have been constructed. Travel lanes have been widened, encouraging faster speeds. A center lane was introduced instead. Some dubbed it the Durkan Speedway, named after Seattle Mayor, Jenny Durkan. As the one to appoint the director of the Seattle Department of Transportation, and with the Mayor’s hands off involvement with neighborhood conflicting interest, she has had to accept some responsibility for the numerous crashes taking place on this street now and with people being hospitalized because of it. This corridor in the northeastern part of Seattle is a case study for the entire city, as we have seen injuries related to car crashes the highest they have been for nine years. Fortunate for us, we have Chris and Lolly here to help inform us with what occurred during the year leading up to construction, how the decision to scrap the bike lane plans came about, and what has happened to the street in the interim. Welcome to the show Chris and Lolly.

The Building Committee of Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, begins meeting. Mrs. Ruth A. Densmore, Mrs. Helen R. Lantz, Mr. Robert A. DeCou, Mr. Horace P. Chapman, and Mr. Byron B. Haviland are on the committee. Takes place at the Lantz residence in the University District, and the 10th floor of the Empire Building downtown. Visit CindySafronoff.com to learn more about Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story. Facebook: @DedicationCentennialStory

Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, purchases a building lot at Eighth Avenue and Seneca Street on First Hill in July 1914. They move their services to the new Hippodrome at Fifth and University. Christian Science branch churches spread to downtown Ballard, Columbia City, West Seattle, and the University District.  Miss Georgian Elouise Wiestling is First Reader in Columbia City. Mr. Charles A. Griffith gives a report at First Church. Mr. Bliss Knapp, Mr. Willis T. Gross, Rev. William P. McKenzie, Mr. Jacob S. Shields, Mr. William R. Rathvon, and Prof. Hermann S. Herring give lectures at the Hippodrome. Visit CindySafronoff.com to learn more about Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story. Facebook: @DedicationCentennialStory

Mrs. Mollie Gerry starts a church in the University District in Seattle in 1914. Takes place at the Gerry residence near Ravenna Park, the College Inn, and University Masonic Hall.  Visit CindySafronoff.com to learn more about Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story. Facebook: @DedicationCentennialStory

The High Ground News editorial team reflects on their four months of embedded research and reporting in the University District with neighborhood leader Cody Fletcher.

On this episode we talk to Sasha Anderson about their campaign for Seattle City Council in the 4th District. The 4th includes Eastlake, University District, Wallingford, Windermere, and Laurelhurst. Support Talk to Seattle: Patreon Follow Twitter: @talktoseattle Or Call The Voicemail Line: 425-835-2766  

A box of historical records is opened at the Christian Science church in the University District in Seattle in 2016 in preparation for the church's centennial. Takes place at Third Church of Christ, Scientist, Seattle, and at the home of author Cindy Safronoff. Visit CindySafronoff.com to learn more about Dedication: Building the Seattle Branches of Mary Baker Eddy's Church, A Centennial Story. Facebook: @DedicationCentennialStory

After 14 years of being stay-at-home moms and recently having launched their youngest kids off to full-day school, best friends Kristi Brumbaugh & Brooke Anderson wanted something more out of life. They had worked hard to create more space in their lives to do the things they loved and wanted to help others do the same. Out this vision, Studio Life Seattle was born. Studio Life is a premier event, workshop and class space in the University District.  On today’s episode we talk with these two inspiring Mom-prenuers redefining their next season in life with art and beauty. After the interview check out studiolifeseattle.com for upcoming classes their offering and use the offer code RISE for 10% off.

Cole Bradley sits down with two members of a planning team working on a playbook for community development in the University District that puts the University of Memphis at the center of equitable neighborhood growth.

Mike Jordan is a Detroit native with $100 million in transactions under his belt. He started in real estate on the construction side, before becoming a property manager and then a broker. Now, he helps investors from all over find great deals in the rebounding Detroit market. On this episode, he shares how his firm Strategy Properties looks for the path of progress in Detroit, the due diligence investors need to take when buying out of market and how to find the right team to be your boots on the ground.   Key Market Insights Started in construction, saved up money and then got into real estate Became accidental landlord in 2008 and looked to scale Bought notes, foreclosures, buy and hold and then had investors buying from all over the world Became a property manager and then built out a brokerage Finding the Path of Progress: Look for stability in rental demand and home ownership demand and 5-year growth 140 square miles large – can fit Boston and San Francisco inside of it Lots of factories, new development opportunities such asFord factory just bought the old police station Detroit is ranked Top 20 in tech jobs in the US Large healthcare industry with diversifying economy Growth driven by a strong mayor in Mike Dugan, and investors like Dan Gilbert and Mike Ilitch Downtown is thriving, but is trickling out to the suburbs Looks at police force, schools, location, days on market for sales Company meets daily to review properties and changes Buying paper returns is the biggest mistake investors make Most PM companies aren’t that great If buying out of market, have an independent inspection company go out Key Detroit Neighborhoods: Grandmont, Rosedale Park, Aviation, University District, and Bagley Key Suburbs: East point, warren, Dearborn, Dearborn heights, Southfield, Ferndale, Southgate, Taylor, and parts of Inkster     Bull’s Eye Tips: Winning Your Market: Work with people of integrity Tracking Market Changes: Boots on the ground Daily Habit: Reviewing Flow of Inventory and KPIs   Resources: Best Business Books: Traction by Gino Wickman   Digital Resources Use keywords when putting contacts in his phone   Tweet This: “The right team managing the property is important”   “If you’re not going to hold a property for 5+ years, turnkey isn’t for you”   “Buying paper returns is the biggest mistake investors make”   Places to Grab a Bite: Joe Muer   Connect with Mike: Website: Strategyproperties.com Phone: 734-224-5454 Email: info@strategyproperties.com   Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com.    

The On The Ground team kicks off its coverage of the University District and learns more about the neighborhood's assets, opportunities and issues from a community leader working on the area's revitalization.

Our August 22, 2018 features an interview with Sean Mann, CEO of Detroit City FC. The season may be over, but there's still a lot of activity with the organization, including efforts to go professional and to roll out their sports complex and bar on the east side of the city. Our stories: - Ford Motor Company has added another piece to its emerging Corktown campus. - Detroit is about to get a giant floating bar of light. The new art will connect two historic downtown buildings: One Woodward, designed by famed World Trade Center architect Minoru Yamasaki, and the Guardian Building, the famed Art Deco masterpiece designed by Wirt C. Rowland. - In Troy, the owners behind Berkley’s Vinsetta Garage and Clarkston Union just opened a Latin American fusion eatery called Gran Castor, which is Spanish for “great beaver.” - In Detroit, the owner of Supino Pizzeria is planning a new pizza joint on Woodward in the New Center. - And finally in Ferndale, a large sign recently went up on the roof of a vacant storefront along Woodward announcing the coming of Brooks Brewing, a microbrewery and pizza oven.  - National coworking and remote office outfit WeWork is expanding in Detroit again. They’re adding another floor in 1001 Woodward. - Detroit is known for its unique animals. For instance, it was just a year ago that there was a Kangaroo running around just a couple blocks from our University District digs. Then there was that whole Tiger thing in the Packard Plant. This one isn’t as crazy, but it does involve a parrot that knows the theme to Game of Thrones and the Addams Family. Don't forget to subscribe to the show in your favorite podcast app.

Photographic walking tours to writing workshops, “disruptive” art to small groups talking through modern masculinity—our 2018 Inside/Out Neighborhood Residents created some of the most interactive programs in Town Hall’s history. Now, Town Hall invites you to take part in their capstone evening as they reflect on their experiences during this experimental year. Join this season’s Residents—Jordan Alam, Peter DiCampo, Erik Molano, and Shin Yu Pai—as they share a behind-the-scenes look at the triumphs and challenges of their Residencies. Each of our Residents offered us a presentation on the season’s surprising and inspiring moments: Peter DiCampo presents a visual exploration of his photography-centered events, with a focus on the power of representing everyday truths through a visual medium. Shin Yu Pai brings author Donna Miscolta back to the stage for a conversation reflecting on their 4/13 event, History is An Act of the Imagination. Erik Molano presents a recollection of his events elevating the stories and futures of Capitol Hill and the Central District, along with community conversations on the nature of masculinity. Jordan Alam has left Seattle to attend grad school (and we wish her the best of luck!). She will not be present for a stage appearance, but instead she offers us a video reflection of her time programming for our season accompanied by a live presentation from her collaborator, Nic Masangkay. Jordan Alam is Town Hall Seattle’s 2018 Inside/Out Resident representing Hillman City and Columbia City. She is a writer, editor, doula, and social change educator who grew up at an intersection of Bangladeshi American, Muslim, queer, and femme identities. Her work focuses on social forces such as poverty, racism, and trauma, and finding ways to articulate how those experiences live in our bodies and shape the course of our lives. Jordan urges us to engage with subtle moments of transition and transformation in our own lives and the lives of others. Peter DiCampo is Town Hall Seattle’s 2018 Inside/Out Resident representing the University District and Ravenna neighborhoods. Peter is a documentary photographer whose goal is to contribute his work to a dialogue on international development and perceptions of Africa. He began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer and a traditional photojournalist—now, his work seeks to deconstruct that experience. He is a co-founder of Everyday Africa and he is a regular speaker in classrooms and workshops on media stereotypes and the promotion of localized storytelling. Erik Molano is Town Hall’s 2018 Inside/Out Neighborhood Resident representing the Capitol Hill and the Central District neighborhoods. Erik is a graphic designer, prolific event organizer, and co-founder of Photon Factory (a hybrid organization that is half design studio and half community space). He lends his design background to connect Seattle’s creative professionals with social justice organizations. His current focus is on building authentic human connection while understanding and transforming toxic masculinity. Shin Yu Pai is Town Hall Seattle’s 2018 Inside/Out Resident representing the Phinney Greenwood neighborhoods. Shin Yu is a poet, cross-media artist, and curator for the collaborative global exploration project Atlas Obscura. Her poetic origins inform an artistic style that has grown beyond the written word—manifesting in photography, installation and public art, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and sound. She encourages us to reflect upon the essential questions of our own lives, and to explore how we see that interrogation expressed or mirrored around us. Nic Masangkay, who has just released an EP “A Hundred Setting Suns,” creates  music and performance poetry that explores the challenging relationship to their own body as a queer Filipinx femme. Donna Miscolta is an author currently based in Seattle whose writing has been featured in over a dozen journals, including Seattle Magazine, America’s Review, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal, and others. She is the author of the story collection Hola and Goodbye and the novel When the de la Cruz Family Danced. Recorded live at The Summit by Town Hall Seattle on Thursday, June 7, 2018. 

The photographic Everyday Africa project has inspired photojournalists all over the world to follow the Everyday model to fuel conversation and connections between seemingly disparate groups of people. Now Peter DiCampo—co-founder of Everyday Africa and Town Hall’s Inside/Out Resident representing the University District and Ravenna neighborhoods—convened a panel of Everyday project founders to discuss the changing world of journalism and the power of photography to reframe narratives about communities. These photographers presented images from their Everyday projects and shared their inspiration for telling the stories of their community. They took us on a visual journey through the lives and realities in their Everyday, and then came together to examine what it means to create art that is truly collaborative. Join these diverse artists and activists united in the goal of creating social change through a showcase of the Everyday, and explore the power of photography to overcome media stereotypes and bridge social divides. Moderator Zaki Barak Hamid is KUOW Public Radio’s new Director of Community Engagement. He was previously the Program Director for Humanities Washington. He teaches mass media and film courses at Everett Community College where he specializes in multi-ethnic films. Rhynna M. Santos is a Bronx-based freelance photographer, 2018 En Foco Fellow, and an educator at the Bronx Documentary Center. She is the founder of Everyday Bronx, an Instagram-based project which depicts the everyday life, geographies, emotions and realities of people of color in Bronx, New York. Zara Katz is a Brooklyn-based independent photo editor and video producer who has worked for The New York Times, TIME, Newsweek, and Narratively, among many others. She is the co-founder of Everyday Incarceration, a collaborative project looking at 40 years of mass incarceration in the United States. Nicole Craine is a documentary photographer with a body of work ranging from social issues in the American South to international stories in Nepal, Jamaica, and the Middle East. She is the founder of Everyday Rural America. She is based between Brooklyn and Atlanta. Zoshia Minto is an independent photographer based near Baltimore. She is the founder of Everyday American Muslim, a project that aims to show the reality of the American Muslim community and contribute to a more positive understanding of American Muslims through daily-life images. Peter DiCampo is Town Hall Seattle’s 2018 Inside/Out Resident representing the University District and Ravenna. He is an award-winning photojournalist whose goal is to contribute his work to a dialogue on international development and perceptions of Africa. He began his career as a Peace Corps Volunteer and a traditional photojournalist—now, his work seeks to deconstruct that experience. He is a co-founder of Everyday Africa, and he is a regular speaker in classrooms and workshops on media stereotypes. Recorded live at University Prep by Town Hall Seattle on Saturday, May 19, 2018. 

Today’s guest is Jevona Watson, Owner of Detroit Sip. Detroit Sip is a coffee shop and community magnet for the University District in Detroit. Detroit Startup Week is a free five day celebration of entrepreneurship in the Detroit community, and even though Detroit is in the name, everyone in our community is welcome to attend, volunteer, and even speak. That’s right, even us in Ann Arbor, Lansing, Grand Rapids, Toledo, you name it. Our goal with Startup Week is to provide as much value as possible to the entrepreneurs in our ecosystem. So folks, we hope you set aside the dates of June 18-22nd for a week full of impact. Now if you can’t make it out the whole week, no problem, we’d love to see you for even an hour of your time. More info: www.detroitstartupweek.com Detroit Sip: www.detroitsip.com

EP128 - TopHatter CEO Ashvin Kumar We caught up with Ashvin Kumar at the ShopTalk 2018. Ashvin is the co-founder and CEO at Tophatter an innovative live action site for mobile shoppers.  With the engagement and psychology of a game and the economics of a marketplace, Tophatter generated over $300 million of GMV in 2017 (100% up on 2016) and sells 100,000+ items every single day.  We talked with Ashvin about his background, including his previous start-up Blippy.  The pros and cons of various auction format and how Tophatter appeals to it's entertainment seeking value oriented shoppers. Episode 128 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. http://jasonandscot.com Join your hosts Jason "Retailgeek" Goldberg, SVP Commerce & Content at SapientRazorfish, and Scot Wingo, Founder and Executive Chairman of Channel Advisor as they discuss the latest news and trends in the world of e-commerce and digital shopper marketing. New beta feature, Google Transcription: Transcript Jason: [0:25] Welcome to the Jason and Scott show this episode is being recorded on Tuesday March 20th 2018 I'm your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I'm here with your co-host Scott Wingo. Scot: [0:37] Hey Jason and welcome back Jason Scott show listeners we are live live live from shoptalk and Las Vegas excited to have on the show. Ashvin is the top Hatter co-founder and CEO and tophatter is the world's most entertaining Marketplace they've raised over 35 million in venture capital and we're really excited to hear your story hear about tophatter and talk about, marketplaces machine learning in a variety of other topics welcome to the show action. Ashvin: [1:06] Thank you and thanks for having me Jason Scott have to be here. Jason: [1:10] We are thrilled to have you so one of the ways we almost always start out the show is get a little bit of the background of our. So can you tell us sort of how you started your career and found your way to this. Ashvin: [1:23] Sure so I'll let I'll start at the at the very very top so I was born and raised in in Silicon Valley. Local kid that that that never left the Bay Area basically there's there's not too many of us a lot of lot of folks descending on the Bay Area these days so I got to grow up in Palo Alto. Went to Palo Alto High School I was in I was in the valley and that the.com. Bubble and I remember I'm there is just remember there was a big there just weren't enough programmers and like the in hanging like the 99 2000 time and I remember getting your coffee. When your programmers you know how to write Java and I was like. Yes and I had no idea when got a book studied about the week before got in there and started learning job at up the I make great money that sell rather this is awesome and so that's where the bug started for me. Jason: [2:23] Will assume job I was like a required freshman class at Palo Alto High School now. Ashvin: [2:27] You know what's interesting at we we did do a little a little programming it at pellets high school so we had a little bit of that there but not a ton it wasn't quite as in Vogue as it is now. I know I think computer science is like Stanford's largest major by far and certainly the flavor of play for the decade. Yeah so after Polly Went to went to Stanford computer science Stanford actually while I was there I was interned at Amazon. That's where that's where my co-founder and I first spent a lot of time together he was an internet. At Microsoft and I was an intern at Amazon and so we decided to split the difference in. And find a place to live in between the two so we lived in the University District in Seattle. And every every night we come back and talk about the differences between Microsoft and Amazon which is awesome and I had a fantastic 2003. Does neutering there for a few months and it was it was already felt like a fairly big company with a lot of but still plenty of opportunity ahead of them and I remember. I want one thing I'm a Jeff Bezos would talk to the entire episode that has been. Like one of the treats was he come and talk to all the entrance and we talked about some some the company values and that there's two that I'm a really well as a frugality and Trust. And an enzyme I'm ever just wanted to hit like a soda need to go pay for stuff. Jason: [3:55] Obviously like I'm imagining you comparing notes with your roommate and like the cafeteria on the Microsoft campus was a little fancier than the free bananas at Apple at Amazon. Ashvin: [4:04] Do it what about that but what I found fascinating was that they were proud of that fact and so it just it just. You got me so it got me excited. Three different perspective than one person's proud of their reality and Microsoft obviously was touting there free food and free soda just two companies with very very different mindsets obviously. So after I graduated from Stanford where I worked at a small startup Enterprise social networking startup for for 3 years I would some of the so my friends from Stanford is the 3rd engineer. When I join we had about 7 people. I reread the series day we spend three years building the company in about. 3 years 23 years and my co-founder and my current co-founder and I decide to leave our job he went to. You went to a different start up use also 3rd engineer there so between us we had seen a couple we felt like we were the ground for a couple companies. Scot: [5:07] Is this the same guy that was also a Microsoft intern. Ashvin: [5:09] Single room the other after after college to and so after. Scot: [5:13] This is like Millennials like this. Ashvin: [5:16] Under that bastard us. Scot: [5:17] Best friends for life come on get with the lingo your conversation. Ashvin: [5:25] Do we have till we die. After after work it out of respect of guys to come back and jam on ideas together and eventually about two and a half years and we decided that we we want to. Tried on a run so we are we just started working hacking on various different projects and all all we knew is that we wanted to work together and that we wanted to build something fun. I interesting that people are going to like those sort of but that was a starting point but we didn't really know what that look like. And so we just are working on stuff we build stuff and we just put it in front of anybody that would it would see for feedback. We that weed weed send users to it and all sorts of ways that we can find a post on Facebook and post on Twitter viral things to try and get user to user experience. In the process of that was like right around $2,000 this is like the financial crisis. Scot: [6:18] Great time to start compass. Ashvin: [6:19] Yeah. Scot: [6:21] Just leave her jobs and start a company in early 2000s. Jason: [6:24] Frugality. Ashvin: [6:27] Actually move back in with my with my parents my co-founder you move back here. You also trying to save money on on rent so he moved in with his girlfriend at the time. Way too early to move in with a girlfriend and they're married now so everything worked out but. Be trying to be frugal a hack on stuff share with anybody that would see it in the process we met if you see it at CRV and they weren't like they were doing a lot of deals at the time of the crisis. So things are a little slow there and they had a spare office in at the their office is on Sandhill and so is he invited us to come work out of their office. Scot: [7:16] Sweet and nice. Ashvin: [7:18] CBS on basic being in Resident entrepreneur I don't like to say I don't like say unfriend resident because that's like a fancy title where you actually get paid we were at in Resident on foreigners. Jason: [7:27] That's like the difference between a country club and a club in the. Ashvin: [7:29] Exactly. I got a big chunk of our day was figuring out which coffee shops wife I wasn't going to cut out so having like condition Wi-Fi and free lunch actually was really helpful. Scot: [7:46] I spent a lot of time at the Starbucks in Palo Alto on I'm picturing you guys when I go in there it's like funny it's like all these startup books just kind of like you know you can see the founders and they're just like you know. Hey they have big red circles on it. Jason: [8:07] And now everyone has to be in the official Patagonia down vest. Ashvin: [8:11] But siding I stack that standard BC attire. Scot: [8:14] Yeah that's a b c. Ashvin: [8:15] Tina Turner wearing the Patagonia vest. Scot: [8:17] Depth of funny humorous t-shirts yes I write Piper. Ashvin: [8:22] So much of products in 2000 and in 2008. And when the benefits was being a b c Verma said we could we just walked down the hallway and showed us these. The folks there in got their feedback and eventually we found we we built something that they got really excited about that's why if we actually ended up raising money for it so it's probably called blippi, and it was a it was a social network for the type for the things that people are buying so the idea there was that we would. We would Connect into your your Amazon account your iTunes account and we basically passed we published your friends the stuff that you were buying so if you download something about the man so I'm kind of out your friends way of discovering what your friends are by. As I was going by first foray into Discovery shopping and we got really excited about that and and CRV got really excited about that and they wrote us a check to see if from the company and that's how we got started so they put. Scot: [9:25] Serbia's Charles River Ventures for those of you that aren't in that VCU Palo Alto. Ashvin: [9:30] So what we raise money for that and and actually we got a lot of traction initial traction a lot of hype around that product. And 6 months later we raise another round for that sweet we actually ended up raising $12 additional for that. Unfortunately six months after that after spending so this one year into the journey with blippi like we realize it but the product wasn't really going to work. So the retention numbers weren't there the engagement just wasn't there when we tried a bunch of things so by the end of that year we had a we had a lot of money in the bank but filled product. And so we have to figure out what we're going to do next and Mike O'Connor and I we just kind of went back to what we were doing before it was hacking on all sorts of different projects. Scot: [10:16] It's a blippi was a consumer, thing did you try pivoting till like retailers integrating with their platform to do a staring contest. Ashvin: [10:23] Yeah could question so there were a few different ways we could have hit it I think that at that time we we still felt really strongly that we wanted to be if your consumer experience and we didn't want to have a component where we were doing an Enterprise Integrations or working closely with. With folks without us having restaurant user base. Scot: [10:42] Did was of oxidation like to an affiliate program. I think so Jason shares of cool GadgetEase bought I buy it you guys have been coded in the affiliate link. Ashvin: [10:51] That would be one possible promise at scale and then we it was such a treasure Trove of information. Jason: [10:56] I can say there's probably a data play where you're quick. Ashvin: [10:59] It was it was. Is really fun products only only first build it and then other things that we buy every single day at the amount of like apps I download on the Play Store things that I just go on Amazon buy. Based on a recommendation from a friend or you know somebody recognizes me a book I'll just go buy it on the Kindle right now and have so I can have it there with one when I'm on the plane to like you're buying things all the time and are. Product would pull all that information in Niagara that information published in a structured way to other people could benefit from it. Scot: [11:34] Remember Facebook Beacon where they tried this and then a people to buy gifts for their wives or wife's. Ashvin: [11:42] Storage associate with it too but but all in all it was really fun product with a lot of information associate with it and there were a lot of different directions we could take it, the reason why we like there's a guy that had the fun engaging element that also had fantastic quantization potential. If you want use a product then so I can work and then that's where but we found we found it we can get people to initially engaged to the product but we couldn't get them to retain overtime. And so at the end of the year we've had some decisions to make when we decided to have basically Sunset the product and work on other things but we were really excited about probably really excited about the space of Discovery Commerce. I'm just at this the area that we stayed in and we started working on other ideas in an e-commerce so the next idea we tried we tried a bunch of things in between the next thing that we got a little bit of traction was we we we took the idea of Groupon and. Combined it with base e tried to build a Groupon like experience for Etsy sellers because he's at the sellers have fantastic. Merchandise they can make me a sandwich. But I have no distribution so we that will look spell the distribution list. For people that want to be introduced to new types of Pepsi products and so that actually was awesome we lost that in 2011. And I had really great traction for a few months but then a few months in we realize that this is actually hitting a ceiling that we just we can't. We can't attract enough Sellers and we can't get enough people on the distribution list to make this a scale at at a meeting for 8. [13:12] I've been so 6 months after that we realize I can't wait this business or the tapped out even though it had some initial traction and we work and we went back to the drawing board works on a bunch of other consumer. Consumer products all in all in Discovery shopping and then 2012 is when we launched tophatter. And I'm we launched tophatter I had to lift head like a consumer heads consumer attraction in a list that we had not seen before. And then we'd work to my way to work then we work on so many different projects up to this point that when we when we initially launch shop in and saw the numbers were like wow there is something special here, I wouldn't know exactly what about it is Piggly special but there's something really special here that we want to that we want to make sure that we capture in Foster. Scot: [13:53] And so as a as a function or in the consumer space What are the numbers you're looking at so you've talked about you. Retention stuff are you looking at KLTV are you looking at cohort analysis helplessness can't understand how someone building. Ashvin: [14:08] So these days as a as a business scales at those are all really important numbers for us or we look at court we look at when we say chords for provokes international. We look at when a person signs up in month 1 how do they perform in 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 so we look at how that how, how to progress over time. We also look at tactile TVs we look at all that stuff but it's mainly like numbers as rescaled up initially When You're Building Products it's it's a little bit more like trying to find love. Scot: [14:42] Just some Mau movement. Ashvin: [14:43] Yeah you look at you looking for you looking for something special in the product trying to capture trying to capture Magic In A Bottle. And I think if you don't have that initial magic in the model of then all that other stuff doesn't really all that other stuff doesn't really make sense. It's hard to optimize for that other stuff. And so I think the thing that was special. Tophatters at it did have magic in the bottle really early on and and then as we scaled up we use all of you know we look at CAC LTV we look. All that fancy Jazz figure out if we're doing work on the right things. Jason: [15:19] Tell her what's my little bit about tophatter and sore what the value prop is and what what makes you guys doing. Ashvin: [15:24] Yeah so tophatter is a I just got to shopping app I always encourage people to to take to go download the app to get the full experience because it's a it's a it's a very differentiate experience we sell things in an in an option where I'm at. So we're on live auctions 24/7 I think the average eBay auction takes 2 weeks to complete our average auction takes 90 seconds and get us some other price so it's real time is fast. How are average price points 10 to 15 bucks so it's in like an Impulse impulse purchase. I don't feel they can make a decision within 90 second see if they want something. And we sell across the a variety of categories from jewelry to electronics to accessories. Scot: [16:07] It seems like it's raining towards of value kind of consumer, like that wish kind of a Marketplace and you'll see some of that wants to have something cool for like under 20 bucks or something. Ashvin: [16:16] So are consumers also shop at Walmart and Kohl's and and QVC and HSN and yeah it's it's at the dollar store TJ Maxx when these are all these are all of her consumers so they say it's about you wanting to customer. Scot: [16:30] Never while they're there is he's really weird auction sites where you would like by kind of a currency to go to bed and you know I think they gave options are really bad name kind of there. Ashvin: [16:38] And we're constantly kind of fighting yeah so we're like we we had to fight that kind of band brand misperception. Lots of people see that we're not inside that's the first place that's what one of the first question that we get his ass a penny auction sites with a pay for my beds and doing a lot of them are can we make make really clear. Beds are free. Only pay if you win so it's just an old-fashioned auction but it's not it's not an option for. For the reasons of price discovery on most items that we sell their free commodity items it's an option because it's engaging and we find that again we think about how we build an engaging experience that's what we started. It's just fun everything starts at a dollar and so you pick the price they want to pay you know so you like something at a dollar there's no reason why you won't like it at 2 and then if you like it at 3 instead. Scot: [17:26] Is it a 1 winner wins got a thing or is it more of a Dutch auction so if Jason did six and I bid 7 we both kind of win or. Ashvin: [17:32] Right now it's one winner of the challenge too is that is that if there has to be losers in the auction for you to feel free to feel good when you actually win something. Scot: [17:44] That that hurts the you know the pack because she got to go acquiring up cat x x yeah and then it could hurt LTV cuz if I'm a loser lose so many times year. Ashvin: [17:54] Better interest in their data shows that the folks that compete for items are the ones that are there are more likely to come back so if you if you try and win something you win something with no competition less likely to come back and if you competed for anyone, cuz there's a little bit of social validation in the fact that somebody else wanted to sing. Scot: [18:11] I saw an article that said you're you guys had over 300 million in DMV in 2017 it was an idea the sky. Ashvin: [18:18] Jessica sent a scale so we're going to do so last year we did over 300 million in Top by in this year right now like we're focused on doing a billion dollars in 2019 this year will do at least a half a billion dollars. It's a no it's not it's not like an Amazon CEO business but it's not like a small business either so. Scot: [18:39] And your business model is typical take rate kind of a random. Ashvin: [18:43] It's a it's a Marketplace business model we take roughly 25% depending on the category. Scot: [18:49] So then I can figure out your revenues by multiplying GMB by 25% just making sure I understand. Jason: [18:59] That would assume that Scott can do math. Scot: [19:01] Yes and then are you guys a mix of first party and third-party entirely third party. Ashvin: [19:11] It's an entirely third-party give me like our sellers do we sell things ourselves. Scot: [19:13] Yeah yeah. Ashvin: [19:15] So we don't take any inventory your Marketplace we just connect buyers and sellers so we asked her sellers to give us all their inventory so we tell sellers. Give us a spreadsheet everything you got and then destroy those into how we use data. Do we have it we have a big pool of them in Torrey millions and millions of items that we can potentially share with their buyers and then from that we Whittle it down to a small set of a relatively small so excuse that we show fires when they open. Jason: [19:45] So how are you soliciting sellers. Ashvin: [19:50] Are sellers are Swedish settlers faced in the you asked me if sellers we also have a team in China to work with our sellers in China today, about 70% of our sales come from sellers that are based in China and leave it to you in there that helps find and work with our sellers. They're actually found is just. Just looking at the broader internet. And selling like as a as a third-party sell on the Internet it's just very challenging to find places to sell on the internet there just aren't enough places to sell. There's some when we go and talk to our sellers in China they're always looking to diversify where they're selling and nobody wants to just be on Amazon. I prefer for obvious reasons but if you look but you look down unless there's actually not a lot of options Beyond Amazon you got the Amazon you got eBay. You got a Bye Baby I wish the list rise up pretty quickly and so when we come in there and say that we have no we're going to have to I know ours this year and we've got reasonable volume every two years. Because a that good volume and be that they wanted they don't want to be wholly dependent on on their Amazon sales. Jason: [20:58] So when is Big trans here at shop talk has been Ai and machine learning. And you guys are like getting a significant amount of data now so that I imagine within an able the possibility of you ever drink some of those techniques. Ashvin: [21:15] Death till we have it we have a fantastic day it is at and we have a dataset that's that's different and bigger than a lot of e-commerce. Players are size because we've got people spinning history to so not only do we have people buying things we have people expressing interest at various different price points along the way. We have a really expect all data said they're only be getting this to leverage as we get better and better at at machine learning. But for us via the business is only improved as its scale. And I attribute that to obviously improvements in logistics and operations that you get his knee Converse business scaling but just as much to to being able to leverage or data in more intelligent. Jason: [22:01] When are you likely using that for merchandising as well I cute like so you mentioned like there's a big inventory of potential stuff to offer to your buyers. Ashvin: [22:11] Yeah so like internal in our in our company we have nobody we have Noah merchandisers so I think this is one of the one of the Hallmarks as I see it if I can modern. The modern retail company is it is one that's going to use data my data is the new merchandiser us for one of our internal mottos so. And we can we learned this the hard way we actually it a few years ago we we did hire some folks with more traditional retail backgrounds and we had a hard time internally reconciling. The air intuition was laughing right we just had a hard time reconciling that with with the day that we were seeing. And so it's trying to get these Two Worlds 2 that's it come together as challenging but I think just are we got nowhere we're engineer's by training and that sort of our DNA. And out we we like to call the numbers and and and only talk about you comes and retail merchandising is like the core piece of that where we do spend a lot of time. Jason: [23:09] So have you guys developed any of your own models are you using any of the commercial or Open Source Tax like what's the jewels that you're using. Ashvin: [23:17] We use while he's a lot of Open Source. We do use a lot of open source code to take glue iron machine together but we're not using any off-the-shelf solutions for Ray I so we we build their own data model as we've got Folks at experience machine learning. I bet spend time tuning the models and then also thinking about how do we like what what types of data would make this model even better, and how do we go capture that data so a lot of what we talked about internally is Howard data structure and how can we structure it better to make it more effective writing everything. A lot of people ask me about about data and about a I and I always tell them that it just starts with structured data you got to have a data set and you got to have a schema that's easy to work with. Jason: [24:04] We have lots of the sort of more old-world clients in the the starting points for a machine learning isn't even doing any machine. Ashvin: [24:12] That can you get the data. Jason: [24:13] Just about getting a. [24:14] Attributes for your data and another thing we talked a lot about because it's a coming problem is it a government so I can just making sure you have the the right rights to leverage that date on all the way she. Scot: [24:26] She mentioned can I join in on this so you mentioned you get this did data, do you actually didn't go and and go to like the manufacturer and say hey your price is too low if you know you're at $12 and if we did 899 you are model tells us we could sell twice the volume is that is that a example to use case. Ashvin: [24:45] Yes so we have got me so that is like an example of division we haven't actually gotten it we haven't actually done that just yet but yeah if the core piece of our technology is that we can look at it and I didn't estimate the price that were going to get for it so. We like to have a good sense of what we're going to sell something for before we even put it up for auction before I buy or even sees it. And so we can look at our in our million just using save this these are the things that are going to perform well, I'm can we go get them for for better prices or can we how do we make this how we make these price-points works and they're there two ways that we can figure out how to how to make advertise ask you to sell it at a higher. Price that we think we can get a better price for or how do we lower the cost on the supply side. Scot: [25:28] I'm convinced this is what drives a lot of Amazon private label you know the, the brands would tell you that they're just stealing their data and stuff but I think what happens is you know I think Amazon looks at like khaki pants and they see there's this conversion gap down at you know X dollars and then they will go and recruit Chinese sellers to fill that Gap and then. And we're like lahren you know some private label at that price point in there and I think they're looking more of conversion day that you kept getting data with sexy little bit. Ashvin: [25:54] What's interesting about Amazon so like we we get compared to when we talk to investors obviously Amazon's the Shelf in the room and they want to talk about how we are different from Amazon Amazon everything is Sartorius on Amazon. Amazon has his wealth of kind of search oriented conversion day that somebody types in khaki pants and they can see what percentage of the khaki pants search volume has been fulfilled. We don't have that meeting we just have people open up the app and it's almost like a news feed of products and so we have to clean and we have to clean and make inferences in in in different Amazon. Scot: [26:32] So just to change topics little bit so a lot of people contact me cuz I'm known in the marketplace world marketplace. That's great it's going to be harder than you think it is because unlike you know what say you were going to build like a Dollar Shave Club or something like that what's nice about that business is you you you control one side of the equation right you control the supply Dave's go to bring demand. You chose the what I would say is at least twice as hard if not for ex's heart of building Marketplace you have to not only do have to go build the buyer side if you could build the seller side so it's kind of like simultaneously building to businesses and you. There's probably some. Scot rule of the square of the number of sides to marketplaces you know that the exponent of the equation has that been your experience that is kind of getting to the school you're at. Arrow on one side of the boat too hard and they end up going in a circle to acquire all these fires the bars I have a terrible experience cuz there's not enough Supply logo acquire Ali suppliers they won't sell anything till at RIT because I didn't. Selling a product you have some scar tissue to share with us. Ashvin: [27:37] I absolutely I mean this is like this is what working on all the time so try not trying to climb the ladder on demand and Supply at the same at a similar rate. On the challenging and visit this is why it's really hard to grow a Marketplace faster than it is very hard to grow, American pit playset and I can exponential rate it takes time to grow marketplaces until we've been fortunate enough to, the mostly double the business year of the year and even as we try and double the business of feels like the wheels are about to fall off either on the supply side or on the demand side. And interrupt you to see some of the conversations that go on internally it's always will be one channel screaming about not enough buyers in another slack Channel screaming about like not enough to use for a certain type of visors just like, constantly it is it feels like a battle everyday and then when you take a step back and look at the business we actually like. We actually got some stuff done and we grew even though that every single day feels like it feels like a dog fight. Scot: [28:39] Is that the hardest thing about building tophatter or have you been surprised by the back end scale it's taken or the customer Discovery what's been the hardest problem in hindsight that the kind of surprise you. Ashvin: [28:56] I made a promise to be changed your every year right now one of my biggest challenges around is trying to understand or Supply better and if so can I go to the data model we see that are 21 a big challenge is this your process. Dish Network Network routing with this this year is that we are our customers tell us that they want to see more things in the marketplace. When we first launched in 2012 and keep my everything we do is real time so when you open up that app everything that you're seeing is is available right now in this moment is going to sell the 90 seconds or anybody in the world named in the world that opens up the apps in the sea. Scot: [29:29] Just have a QVC as kind of a model. Ashvin: [29:32] It's like QVC. And in a when we first launched in 2012 because we had such a small demand days we can offer that much to fly so if you open up the app in Primetime you know if you open up the app there might be like 5 things for sale. Because that's all that our demand could so bored and that year, going to see more than these five things available and then in 2013 or demand a screw and we can put our supply base also and they said the same thing we want to see little bit more so every year it's it's kind of the same thing this year if you'll stick. because we we see the we see the option to break into all these different categories of issue with this deal that we do have and so, a lot of what we spoke Asana is trying to understand what categories do art buyers want to see, how do we get them how we brought in our category how do we go deeper into categories that we do have to sell better and better things so it's it's, trying to trying to build that Insight while then why like I'll mark while I system is is evolving is it super challenging and we have a pretty big. You're pretty big team of of analyst that. Are there looking at data all the time trying to trying to understand how the system is functioning and build more insight into what we should do tomorrow. Scot: [30:47] We have a lot of entrepreneurial type sellers that sell on eBay and other platforms give us like the Quick 90-second Pitch like how do you pitch a seller to be on your platform. Ashvin: [30:57] Yeah we say jeezy I use give us all your montuori and will we we we we connected with our bye week we look at what are bars in Taiwan. I'm willing to stop everything is going to do on you can tell us also if you've got a floor for the the things that you want to be like that price that you expect to sell it at and we won't listen unless our production models are telling us that it's and it's all about that rice. Scot: [31:19] Set a three hundred million kind of run rate at a lower aov do you have like 30 million to buyers and sellers how many buyers like I kind of wanted to 30 minutes. Ashvin: [31:32] Papyrus like last year we had I mean an exact numbers but last year we had over 2 million buyers on the. Scot: [31:40] Are the churches buying for a minister. Ashvin: [31:42] Did buy a lot of stuff. Scot: [31:43] That's awesome yeah that's cool yeah. Ashvin: [31:45] Dad and Elvia to get to the point like a 10 lb of 10 bucks I got 10 to 15 hours every transaction size to make this business work they better be buying a lot of things, and remember the classic thing about e-commerce businesses, 1015 years ago is the first question to ask you what's your HIV and if you're able V is like in the ten to $20 range like. Scot: [32:07] Does the seller I would ask one thing that scares me is you know I give you all my inventory and I see all the stuff going on there for a dollar can I have a reserve or or do you guarantee if I want 10 bucks you'll deliver 10 bucks. Ashvin: [32:19] Yeah so today on today I currently back a lot of the risk is taken by the sellers but we just Asher sellers that we're not going to run unless we think you're going to get a. We are prediction models think that you're going to get a price above the price that you want but I want to go rolling. Scot: [32:35] Give you a desired price point. Ashvin: [32:36] Writes about wanting a rolling out this year is for us to take the risk and so were you know we got all the data we're confident are predictions into at some point in time we feel really comfortable taking the rest and so from. From from a perspective a seller can treat our platform just like they treat any other. Marketplace so just like you work with eBay just like you were Vans I just give it everything at the best price that you have and what will sell it and will give you the price for it. We also have the option to take apps out on it too so. Scot: [33:05] So if I'm if I've got a like a great price on this widget and we we, do this I know when a lot of sellers are working with like the Amazon and eBay deals team there's a certain kind of death what what kind of depth would you ask a seller to provide do you want like 10 of a widget a hundred a thousand and one. Ashvin: [33:22] So today we don't work with our Salvage closely for volume commitments that's another opportunity we can have so we we anticipate that as we start to take as we start to give sellers commitment and we're trying to get better prices from seller anticipated volume of famous will go. Along with it today we do today we get more volume to the sellers that are willing to take more risks. And they don't have to take that rest me like we're happy to take that risk and so it's a little bit of a kind of value proposition mismatched right now they were excited to address this year. Scot: [33:51] The last one is one of the knocks on some of these folks like an AliExpress or a wish is you in this thing and you you're all excited and then like it takes 6 months for the. How to get to do something you've got that feedback on in and have you work with your sellers on how fast you expect them to ship these things and get them to a consumer. Ashvin: [34:10] So we expect the sellers to ship right away doesn't necessarily mean they're going to get it right away the customers that we have. Longer for value and so we haven't seen the shipping times be a huge problem and I really think there's a Class A customer that wants to get their item right away but those are nicer of those aren't really our customers broadly speed. Our customers though want value one thing that we we sound is that our Logistics are going to improve what scale. And so as we scale up we found that are sellers are willing to open up warehouses closer to the man. And we're willing to give them more volume if they open up their warehouse closer to man into labor faster different ways to get the products to the customers faster and are using a Marketplace model are sellers are willing to, I'm investing that are averaged it just be clear are average time delivery times are in a couple weeks if it's coming from from China and if it's coming from the US with a bunch of our inventory comes from the u.s. to is Justina today. Jason: [35:13] And does the buyers see that delivery time before they did. Ashvin: [35:17] And it's an important component so if we tell our sellers that if you can ship faster you're going to do something more to man on your products. Jason: [35:25] Cuz I feel like that's an incremental fly in the wish model is like you're off and pretty far in the purchase funnel before you find out. Ashvin: [35:33] Yeah you know I think they experimented both ways so I think that take a fairly similar mindset. Some terms of trying to figure out where it where to break this news to the customer quote on quote, and obviously it's it's pretty bad experience if you break it too late in the funnel but I'm sure they're trying to learn to an experiment with where's the right place though. Frostburg to share it right up front so people so we set expectations right away. Jason: [35:58] So you mention in the beginning I always encourage people to download the app so I'm assuming that's just the sort of preferred iteration of the experiences the mobile app. Ashvin: [36:11] Yeah so most of our business is done I mean the real time experience and so we saw things we sell things that are only available for 90 seconds. And so we do have experience but most are web expenses primarily for our seller so all of our seller tools are on the web and that's how sellers access it and our our website works just the same way that are at this. Vast majority of our business is done on our apps on on our Android app Android or iOS. Jason: [36:40] So almost everybody that has a strong mobile experience I get the metrics are. [36:45] They're on the mobile app experience the challenge usually is maintaining that that high active user base on the mobile app it sounds like. [36:57] In your case it kind of matches pretty well to the demographic because he's. [37:02] People that are that are going to want to be frequent purchase orders are you seeing like significant turn like what are you doing and try to maintain. Ashvin: [37:11] Yeah I mean we got a liver specialist Discovery shopping experience together. We focus on engagement I think this is a big difference between us and Amazon we like to ourselves as the anti Amazon. And anyways Amazon focus on making things Amazon focus on the buying experience we focus on the shopping experience. Games on focus on efficiency they want to get you in the app and out of the act like my could you and find something quickly get it boom you're out where the opposite where did we help custom we help our. Jason: [37:41] I want to go lighter. Ashvin: [37:42] Yep we want we. Amazon helps you save time tophatter helps you spend time we want to go for us like we want our customers to be in the eyeball time we want them to be discovering great things even if they're not buying and I were constantly iterating on on that experience. The primary feedback from our customers that they end up turning out is the fact that we don't have the breakfast apply that they're looking for. And every year that challenge every year like we're able to offer more and more Supply obviously we want to have it overnight love love to have it happen tomorrow but it's it's it's just a process of building outdoor supply this. Jason: [38:16] It's interesting the VC's are comparing you to Amazon they may be should be comparing you to like Clash Royale or some. Ashvin: [38:21] Maybe there's a there's a game like experience to us. Scot: [38:27] Chef fortnite wear like everyone's on an island at the Battle for the deal. Ashvin: [38:30] There's a will there's a. Scot: [38:32] Fortnite Meats products. Ashvin: [38:33] People love the competition. Jason: [38:34] Gamification for sure. Scot: [38:36] A quick disclaimer Jason Scott show takes 10% of any ideas that utilize from the show that are lawyers make the same things. Jason: [38:42] Do you disclose like roughly like what the active monthly users are on the mobile app is it like just I'm just trying idea border magnitude vs. Traditional shopping site. Ashvin: [38:54] Yeah I don't want to get there like that monthly numbers. Scot: [38:58] Denis Entre Nos RMA you there. You and you you probably know like time of day. Ashvin: [39:07] They're absolutely is in and where it where are part of our business is making clever matching the right amount of Supply with the right amount of man so we have two man models that tell us. How much how many buyers we expect to be showing up, at this very moment and then what Supply we should be showing in this 90 second time frame so we have these models that tell us how much we should be listening to get that information so we have to know. We had an all the stator in terms of sharing though we sell over a hundred thousand items today and I just give you a sense. Scot: [39:42] Are you limited by the time of anything since 90 seconds there's only so many things you like so many slow. Ashvin: [39:50] One the middle the night there's less people on the side there's like less people on the app. Scot: [39:53] Like let's say there's 10 people on at anyone given second do they they all see the same thing going for 9 year to you now start just going to say there's some point where it starts to make sense to show some audience maybe a ring and another people at electronic item. Ashvin: [40:07] Right so ever so there's there's a everybody has a different sort experience so you can sort down and see you could do that access to everything. But it was me different place in this world so it's personalized to the person the information we have they said about the person based on what's available at this very moment. Scot: [40:25] So you can go broader category and get more personalized and leverage those 90 seconds it seems like. I going deeper would be good too because you know a lot of sellers I've talked to you the kind of have these fees opportunities to. They don't see no volume come in there from you which is like where these deal platforms gets these really crazy great prices. Ashvin: [40:46] We can sell things in volume to it just won't part of the Beauty from my buyer respective is that if you don't win right now you don't know when that's going to come up again. And people in by arbovirus and set reminders on certain items so even if they don't win it right now will send the notification the next time it comes up and sometimes the next time it comes up is in the next hour sometimes it. Scot: [41:05] Never lose our kind of you know to notify them cuz I've expressed interest yeah for the show it the first thing. Ashvin: [41:10] Exactly exactly so so we do we are able to sell things in volume but it isn't this really happen like in the same 90 seconds. Scot: [41:17] What what categories do you want to add the most. Ashvin: [41:20] Your work cited going to break into apparel for us like we find that. We think that the experience that we have or what we're trying to cater to a broad mass-market audience but our audience today is limited by the supply that we do sell so a few years ago we were only selling jewelry, and our audience is 90% women. I'm now we're selling a lot of electronics in her audience is closer to 6040 male female because there is something for guys to buy and sell. I'm excited like break into apparel and a bunch of other categories shoes. Scot: [41:56] Pro tip hair extensions so hair. Ashvin: [42:00] 10% for you guys. Scot: [42:01] Go to hair extensions of the number one seller on AliExpress and it's like crazy volumes there's something about the price point in quality of imported from China hair extensions Jason's more of an expert than I am. Ashvin: [42:13] I got high. Scot: [42:16] It's all about the weave I think you should definitely look at this hair extensions. Ashvin: [42:24] We saw a lot of drunks video. Scot: [42:24] So drones are second only to two hair extensions. Ashvin: [42:30] And I also tried to break in international markets so today were were 85% based in the US we think in many ways the business and be a lot more interesting outside the US. Jason: [42:45] Very interesting is a trance personalized at all I can like do you use what you know about the user to decide what gets merchandise on that home page. Ashvin: [42:54] Yeah we so so there's there's a set of items is available to everybody that's that is on the app at this given moment but we stored it based on the information that we have about you. I didn't know if it's you bid on a lot of electronics items you're probably see Electronics items do kind of times that are available you probably see sword at the top so we do our best to personalize it in that way. We make decisions about the demand that we're seeing today in the supply that we have available we're also. At Ross magnesia know what from that pool we should be listening to sell at this given moment in time. Jason: [43:31] Well this is been super fascinating as men we really appreciate you coming on and talking to us, but it does happen again we've used up all that a lot of time so blisters want to continue the conversation we encourage you to jump over to our Facebook page and if you enjoy Today Show please jump on the iTunes give us that 5-star review and then you can download, tophatter from there. Scot: [43:53] Yeah and obviously people should go in and try the platform do you do you publish stuff online where can people find you online if they're interested in learning more. Ashvin: [44:01] Yeah you can that you can find us on our Facebook page fault on Twitter. Where are we have a were active on medium so we're publishing content everywhere we're also we're also watching it national TV campaign also so we're about to roll out a pretty big TV ad campaigns of silver, TV channel near you too. Scot: [44:21] Congrats I'll be fun I look forward to. Jason: [44:23] Going to star in the first. Ashvin: [44:25] Yes absolutely. Scot: [44:27] Just can you give listeners a little preview of a little little sneak peek. Ashvin: [44:33] Yeah I think the world were appealing to the folks that want to have a fun experience shopping and so. Scot: [44:41] Awesome watching NBA jerseys. Ashvin: [44:43] Not yet. Scot: [44:44] Okay well we really appreciate you joining us I know you've been really busy here at the show out recruiting sellers for the platform so we really appreciate take your time. Ashvin: [44:53] Thank you Jason thanks God. Jason: [44:55] Until next time happy Commercing.

Here’s your Daily Detroit News Byte For Tuesday, April 17th, 2018.  Northville Downs is becoming luxury apartments Luxury apartments are coming to Detroit’s University District. Shianne has the Daily Detroit exclusive. Yet another boutique hotel is coming to Detroit TEDxDetroit is returns for a 10th year of spreading ideas The Motor City Makeover cleanup project is back and focused on alleys And we talk with the managing partner of PWC in Detroit, Ray Telang, about diversity training and its relation to attracting talent And a bonus: We couldn't let the passing of the legendary NPR newsman Carl Kasell go happen without a tribute. All of us here grew up listening to him on the news and on Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me.

The city of Detroit served as the face of the U.S. recession, but has seen revitalization in recent years. Today’s guest moved from the state of Washington to invest in Detroit in May 2007 and lost everything within the first three months. Through pure hustle and perseverance, he managed to wholesale one deal and subsequently built an entire business around it. Jeremy Burgess is the founder of Renegade Detroit Investors, and shares his roller coaster experience living through the ruin and now the renaissance of Detroit. Key Market Insights Jeremy went from frying donuts at $12.76 per hour to wholesaling his first deal Moved from the state of Washington to Detroit in May 2007 Find out how he lost all of his savings within three months of moving to Detroit Why he prefers the Westside of Detroit between 5 mile – 7 ½ mile on Evergreen Road How he leveraged a $50,000 investment to launch his business and crushed it in 2008  Areas Jeremy likes in Detroit: East English Village, Morningside, Indian Village/West Village, New Center, Woodbridge, Midtown, Boston-Edison, University District, Bagley, Palmer Park, Sherwood Forest. Green Acres Areas Jeremy likes in the suburbs: Ferndale, Clawson, Hazel Park, Madison Heights Find out how Jeremy missed out on the Detroit “dinosaurs” and how Dan Gilbert and the local, state and federal government worked to turn the city around. #1 Target Market Insight on Detroit: Cash flow is hard to pass up with solid infrastructure, rails and freighters One thing Jeremy does to stay focused on his goals? Time blocks his week every Sunday   Resources Best Business Books: The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller http://a.co/grmxRen   Digital Resources Evernote - https://evernote.com/ Follow Up Boss - https://www.followupboss.com/ Google Calendar What’s App - https://www.whatsapp.com/ Facebook Messenger   Tweet This: “We got to Detroit just in time to lose all of our money”   “That Westside pocket has great home owners, lots of colonials, lots of bungalows, lots of bricks, lower crime and friendlier feel.”   “Sometimes it feels like we’re living in the shell of a better civilization, like when Rome was destroyed and you’re living there years later.”     Places to Grab a Bite in Detroit: Roast - http://www.roastdetroit.com/ Chartreuse - http://chartreusekc.com/   Connect with Jeremy: Website: renegadedetroit.com Phone: 313-600-2133 Facebook: Facebook.com/DetroitInvestmentClub     Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com.    

On todays podcast I continue "Zim's Tips" with a somewhat deep dive on the importance of and how to use YouTube.  I would love to hear if you agree or disagree with what I have to say.  Post your thoughts in the comments!We have Thomas Erwin as our guest on the podcast today.  Thomas is a musician and podcaster.  We sat down in his apartment in the University District and talked about his band Niagara Moon and his podcast Talkin About The Passion.  He filled us in on what brought him to Seattle and his impressions of the local music community.  We got into why he started the podcast and how it's been going for him, and so much more.  I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.Featured music:"Eating Peaches" by Niagara Moon off Eating Peaches"Nothing Is Coming From Me" by Niagara Moon off Eating PeachesLearn more here: https://www.niagaramoonmusic.com/You can find, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes for iOS, Google Play Music, Stitcher Radio and Spreaker for Android.Become a Patreon partner to the podcast! https://www.patreon.com/thezim

What are the benefits to a mixed aged community? What are empty nesters looking for when they downsize? University District has been doing a lot of research and it putting that research into practice with their new development Guest: James Robertson, President and CEO of West Campus Development Trust

Seattle City Councilmember Rob Johnson and University District Community Council activist Matt Fox debate the huge upzone proposed for one of the city's most important neighborhoods. Johnson is pushing for the proposal, while Fox has problems with it.

In these exciting days for Mosaic Church, Pastor Mark DeYmaz proclaims a season of momentum, preparation, thanksgiving and celebration as we anticipate a long awaited move of our main campus into a permanent home in the University District of Little Rock. Nine years in the making, Mark declares "to God be the glory, great things He has done... and is doing!" This message was presented on September 13, 2015 at Mosaic's Little Rock campus.

Stemming from our series in Romans, Mark DeYmaz details Mosaic's unique and balanced approach to community transformation for the glory of God. He explains why so much rhetoric more often than not fails to produce results in this regard, as well as Mosaic's three-dimensional strategy of community engagement addressing spiritual, social and financial needs of the community. In addition, he shares just where we are in terms of the purchase of a facility and current plans for initial renovations of a new, permanent, home for the church in 72204, Little Rock's emerging University District. This message was presented on October 7, 2012, at Mosaic's Little Rock campus.

This message provides an overview of Mosaic's Community Transformation strategy by providing an overview of the Mosaic's sister organization, Vine and Village. This organization, lead by Executive Director Jon Harrison exists to improve the quality of life for the people living in and around Little Rock's emerging University District by helping to meet their spiritual, social, and material needs. The message features the leadership of each of the Vine & Village program leaders and was presented on February 26, 2012.

James Howard Kunstler shares his observations of Seattle based on his recent trip to that city. He believes that the Queen Anne Hill neighborhood gives one an idea of what the best of American urbanism can be, inspite of some clunky housing types. Though downtown is active and fairly pleasant, JHK has ominous feelings about the future of its many glass apartment towers. Kunstler also describes the Capitol Hill neighborhood, University District, Pike Place Market and Pioneer Square. He talks about riding the bus and the lessons we can learn from the lame monorail. Seattle is also home to the ubiquitous coffee chain Starbucks, which has many downsides to it, but which has also introduced some culture to certain places that had previously lacked any sort of "third place."

Click here to download this episode! Episode 18 is in the barn!  The Barnhouse was an awesome, short-lived house show venue in the University District of Seattle, WA.  Michael, the dude what made it happen, still puts on shows occasionally at his new digs, but it doesn't have a fancy name that I know of, so I'm lumping it all under The Barnhouse!  In addition, you get two extra songs from bands that haven't played the venue, because I'm cool like that.  Enjoy!