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With the rise of suburban sprawl and city planning that has prioritized car travel above all else, modern American cities seriously lack comfortable walking and biking infrastructure. It's a massive issue - but solutions do exist and importantly, those solutions are decidedly doable. Today we are so thrilled to be speaking with Jeff Speck, a city planner, who is widely known for his work advocating for and creating more walkable cities. His book, Walkable City, first published in 2012, has been translated into seven languages and is the best selling city planning book of the 21st century. Walkable City is also a winner of the Green Prize for Sustainable Literature.Jeff believes that a thriving city is a walkable city, where cars are instruments for freedom but aren't necessary for the day-to-day basics of living. We would also add that walkable cities are fundamentally biophilic because livability and wellness are at the core of biophilia. In this episode, we chat with Jeff about making cities more walkable, the economic benefits of walkable cities, and demanding more of our environments. Shownotes Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time 10th Anniversary Edition by Jeff SpeckThe Smart Growth Manual by Jeff SpeckWalkable City Rules by Jeff SpeckSuburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream by Jeff Speck The walkable city (TED Talk)4 ways to make a city more walkable (TED Talk)Street Fight: Handbook for an Urban Revolution by Janette Sadik-Khan and Seth SolomonowConfessions of a Recovering Engineer by Charles L. MarohnKilled by a Traffic Engineer by Wes Marshall Andres Duany: Principles of New Urbanism (YouTube)Biophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

Do you prefer to live in a place that provides a more walkable community? Maybe you like to head out your front door and walk to grab a coffee on a Saturday morning instead of driving to the coffee shop. If you've been considering a move to West Michigan, today we're going to be strolling through some of the most walkable communities in our area. SUBSCRIBE LINK: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWLKp_rEg77NKMFthOTVeiw?sub_confirmation=1 Contact us now: Call or Text: (616) 330-2555 Email: info@marketgr.com Moving to Grand Rapids? Pick up our FREE relocation guide! https://mailchi.mp/8b5aff1055a5/relocation-guide More from Group Realtors: Website

Today we talk to Dan Burden, a Blue Zones Fellow and International Walkability expert.  Dan has built a career by helping cities reshape downtown districts and neighborhoods to make them more walkable and bikeable. His efforts are more than just a passion for accessible spaces - these changes increase economic vitality.  In fact, 79% of those looking to buy a home say they want to buy in a walkable area. However, only a small percentage of cities meet that target.For many decades, the US has focused on car-centered travel, which has dramatically shaped the way we live. Shifting focus to walkable spaces has been shown to increase the local economy, overall sense of well-being and happiness, and perhaps most notably, the area's safety.So can Redding become a more walkable city?  Dan thinks so and will host a Walking Audit in August to show Redding residents how small changes can make a big impact.  If Alaska and Yuma, Arizona can have walkable spaces, Redding can too.Read the transcript >>Contact the City of Redding Podcast Team Email us at podcast@cityofredding.org Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Visit the City of Redding website Love the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

Marc Sims talks with John Greenfield about making Chicago a better city. John Greenfield is Editor at Streetsblog Chicago. https://chi.streetsblog.org

It makes sense that if you live in a neighborhood where you can walk to places to do errands and such, that would be good for your health.

In episode 77 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Jeff Speck, a renowned city planner, writer, and lecturer who serves as the principal at the urban design and consultancy firm Speck Dempsey. Together, they delve into a range of intriguing topics, including how Seaside, FL revolutionized urban design, the reasons behind U.S. cities' rejection of European-style planning, and the creation of the master plan for Water Street. Tune in for an engaging episode that explores the nuances of city planning. Jeff Speck is an internationally recognized city planner known for advocating walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts (2003-2007), he launched the Mayors' Institute on City Design and the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Previously, he spent a decade as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., a key player in the New Urbanism movement. Speck co-authored *Suburban Nation* with Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, hailed by the Wall Street Journal as the "urbanist's bible," and authored the best-selling *Walkable City*. His works include *The Smart Growth Manual* and *Walkable City Rules*. His TED talks and YouTube videos have surpassed five million views. 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:13 - How Jeff Speck got his start in urban design 0:07:09 - How Seaside, FL revolutionized urban design 0:12:08 - The Mayors Institute on City Design 0:15:52 - The history of street cars 0:19:08 - Why did U.S. cities reject European styled urban planning? 0:27:52 - The importance of a contributing society 0:36:14 - FDOT and Street Safety 0:50:02 - Creating the Master Plan for the Water Street District 0:56:20 - Why the grid system is superior to other city systems 1:01:06 - Outro

In this episode, Steve sits down with John Curp, the City Manager of Largo in Pinellas County. Largo, a vibrant city with a population of 85,000, is nestled in the densest county in Florida. In Largo, John is pioneering efforts to enhance community livability and walkability. He discusses a partnership with local bars and restaurants to establish an entertainment district with open container allowances. Tune in to discover how John Curp's vision and strategic initiatives are transforming Largo into a dynamic, walkable community that prioritizes local business growth and resident engagement.

This time we're talking with our guest about life across the Pond. If early US cities were inherently walkable, what on earth happened? Is an active travel revolution possible in such a car-centric nation? Why are there parking minimums in new developments? And what on Earth is Euclidian zoning?!John Simmerman, of the Active Towns podcast and YouTube channel, joins Adam and Laura at the start of a two month European odyssey, to talk about his work promoting active lives in the US.John spent the first 15 years of his career promoting healthy living among employees in the corporate world, before shifting his focus to the built environment and its impact on health. In the USA, roads and motor traffic dominate public space, and interstate freeways divide and segregate communities, often along racial and socioeconomic lines. John's videos and podcast promote the benefits of walkable, bikeable costs both in terms of health and beyond, to quality of life and community vibrancy.Links:You can find out more about Active Towns, and John's work, here: https://www.activetowns.org; and his YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/activetownsEuclid, it turns out, is a US village where zoning powers were first established by a local government.And Adam shared that Simpsons clip on Twitter a while back: https://twitter.com/i/status/1347530929816932353By the way, if you want ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes and bonus content and to help support the podcast - head to (https://www.patreon.com/StreetsAheadPodcast). We'll even send you some stickers! We're also on Twitter and welcome your feedback on our episode: https://twitter.com/podstreetsaheadIf you're reading this, please can you take 1 minute to give us a rating and write a review? It helps us more than you probably think.Episode edited by Clare Mansell. Support Streets Ahead on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this memorable chapter, Merlin walks from the Palace down to the Harbor district, and we are shown a completely different version of Amber than we've ever seen before. It's fun, but somewhat of a departure from the Corwin series.

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On this week's program, we bring you highlights from a great event that took place at the Main Public Library on May 21st called "Walkable Louisville: a conversation with urban planner and author Jeff Speck." The University of Louisville's Urban Design Studio Sustainable City Series presented renowned urban planner and author Jeff Speck as he shared his insights on reimagining downtown Louisville through the lens of walkability and why fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment is imperative for a flourishing city. Jeff Speck is a city planner and author who advocates internationally for more walkable cities. As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, he presided over the Mayors' Institute on City Design and created the Governors' Institute on Community Design. Prior to his federal appointment, Mr. Speck spent ten years as Director of Town Planning at DPZ & Co., the principal firm behind the New Urbanism movement. Since 2007, he has led Speck & Associates — now Speck Dempsey —an award-winning urban planning firm serving public and private clients around the world. With Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, Mr. Speck is the co-author of Suburban Nation, which the Wall Street Journal calls "the urbanist's bible.” His 2012 book Walkable City was the best selling city planning title of the past decade and has been translated into eight languages. He is also the principal author of The Smart Growth Manual and Walkable City Rules. Jeff Speck has been named a fellow of both the American Institute of Certified Planners and the Congress for New Urbanism. In a recent Planetizen poll, he was voted one of the ten “most influential urbanists of all time.” Mr. Speck was the 2022 recipient of the Seaside Prize, whose former awardees include Jane Jacobs and Christopher Alexander. His TED talks and YouTube videos have been viewed more than six million times.

Emmanuel Nunez is a biomedical engineer who is advocating for improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructre in Houston. He is currently focused on the preservation of recent pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure improvements on a portion of 11th Street that goes through the Houston Heights neighborhood. These improvements are under threat as Mayor John Whitmire who was elected in 2023 has expressed disdain for similar projects across the city.

Port KC and the KC Current on Monday announced a district to surround CPKC stadium, which opened last month. The development will break ground at the end of this year and wrap up before the World Cup in 2026.

Over the past few years, you've probably heard the term “walkability” thrown out. For those who have lived in big cities, this is a common factor to use when deciding where to live or work. If you can catch a quick bus or walk to the office, the grocery store, restaurants, or a movie theater, there's a fair chance you'll pay more for where you live. But, most real estate investors aren't thinking about this, and their ignorance could cost them. Jeff Speck, city planner and writer, is on the show to discuss how walkability, smart urban planning, and intentional property design can help you make much more money while improving the lives of your tenants and neighbors. Jeff has seen time and time again how smart urban planning leads to higher home appreciation and rents and a safer, happier community. The problem? Most of us are stuck in car-reliant American suburbs with little walkability and lacking public transportation. After hearing this episode, you'll easily be able to spot the properties that will grow faster in value due to smart city planning. So, before you go out and buy your next property, make sure it aligns with Jeff's four components of walkability because if it does, you could have a valuable property on your hands that most other investors won't even notice! In This Episode We Cover: Walkability explained and why this is such a crucial factor in home and rent prices The four components of walkability and how to ensure your property fits The huge portion of Americans who want walkable properties and communities Mixed-use development and why Americans want more than big yards and big houses Urban design trends to pay attention to that could change the real estate landscape How to get your city leaders to take the steps to building more walkable communities  And So Much More! Links from the Show Find an Agent Find a Lender BiggerPockets Forums BiggerPockets Agent BiggerPockets Bootcamps Join BiggerPockets for FREE On The Market Join the Future of Real Estate Investing with Fundrise Connect with Other Investors in the “On The Market” Forums Subscribe to The “On The Market” YouTube Channel Dave's BiggerPockets Profile Dave's Instagram BiggerPockets' Instagram Connect with Jeff Jeff's Instagram Jeff's LinkedIn Jeff's X/Twitter Jeff's Website Books Mentioned in the Show: Walkable City by Jeff Speck Walkable City Rules by Jeff Speck Suburban Nation by Andrés Duany The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs Homelessness is a Housing Problem by Clayton Page Aldern and Gregg Colburn The High Cost of Free Parking by Donald Shoup   (00:00) Intro (01:07) Why We Need “Walkability” (07:32) Americans WANT Walkable Spaces (09:49) Bringing Back Walkable Cities (15:19) Profit Potential to Look For (19:33) Will This Increase Affordability? (25:13) Urban Design Trends to Watch (33:01) What Investors Should Do Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/on-the-market-210 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sue has today's Sue's News on the most recent Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee nominees, how 'Pulp Fiction' came to be, and the Random Fact of the Day on America's second election ever!

In this episode, you'll meet the duo behind the newest urbanism super-firm, Speck Dempsey, Jeff Speck, author of Walkable City, and Chris Dempsey, former Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Massachusetts. We talk about what prompted them to partner up and how they plan to help cities and towns create more walkable and bikeable environments. I hope you enjoy it.Thank you so much for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform. Also, don't forget to check out the Active Towns Channel for more video content.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- Speck Dempsey- Jeff on LinkedIn- Chris on LinkedIn- My first episode with Jeff- Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk - DPZ- Suburban Nation- Walkable City 10th Anniversary Edition- Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU)- Logo design animation - Ethan Pidgeon - Ethan on Insta- Ethan on LinkedIn- The Color of Law book- E-bike Library- Cargo Bike Share- CargoB on Twitter- My Carmel, IN video- My interview with Brandon Lust about Carmel- Brandon's Channel - Lancaster Blvd Redesign- My Mueller Community PlaylistIf you are a fan of the Active Towns Podcast, please consider supporting the effort as an Active Towns Ambassador in the following ways:1. Join our Patreon community. Contributions start at just $1 per month(Note: Patron benefits include early, ad-free access to content and a 15% discount in the Active Towns Merch Store)2. If you enjoyed this episode, you can also "leave a tip" through "Buy Me a Coffee"3. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:- Video and audio production by John Simmerman- Music via Epidemic SoundResources used during the production of this video:- My recording platform is Ecamm Live- Editing software Adobe Creative Cloud Suite- Equipment: Contact me for a complete listFor more information about the Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit our links below:- Active Towns Website- Active Towns on Twitter- Periodic e-NewsletterBackground:Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I'm a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.Since 2010,  I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2024 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How important is "walkability" for you in a city? We spoke to Nat Henry , a former UW researcher turned entrepreneur who created a interactive walkability map of neighborhoods in Seattle The website: close.city

We know walking is good for our bodies, our communities, and our planet. But our car-centric cities and screen-filled lives keep us sitting. Can we change? In this special bonus episode from the TED Radio Hour, we explore ideas to get us moving—including some special appearances from the Body Electric family.Guests include author Vybarr Cregan-Reid, computer historian Laine Nooney, exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, urban planner Jeff Speck, activists John Francis and Vanessa Garrison.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

We know walking is good for our bodies, our communities, and our planet. But our car-centric cities and screen-filled lives keep us sitting. Can we change? This hour, ideas to get us moving. Guests include author Vybarr Cregan-Reid, computer historian Laine Nooney, exercise physiologist Keith Diaz, urban planner Jeff Speck, activists John Francis and Vanessa Garrison. TED Radio Hour+ subscribers now get access to bonus episodes, with more ideas from TED speakers and a behind the scenes look with our producers. A Plus subscription also lets you listen to regular episodes (like this one!) without sponsors. Sign-up at: plus.npr.org/tedLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Hear what it's like to live on one of the windswept Orkney Islands off the northern tip of Scotland, where people have lived since before recorded history. Then learn how redesigned traffic patterns in Europe have had a positive impact on quality of life — and get ideas for making your own city a more enjoyable place to be outdoors. Plus, a historian examines the underappreciated role of nomadic societies and their struggles in the modern world. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

In a new study, Boston nears the top of the list for one of the most walkable cities in the U.S.. WBZ's James Rojas reports.

Adam, Joanna, and Zach reflect on the fact that after years of trying to hype up Sherry, the wine trade seems to have largely forgotten about it, relegating it to producing casks for Scotch and an occasional cocktail ingredient. Please remember to subscribe to, rate, and review VinePair on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your episodes, and send any questions, comments, critiques, or suggestions to podcast@vinepair.com. Thanks for listening, and be well.Joanna is reading: A Decent Martini Is Finally Arriving at Your Airport, But Expect DelaysZach is reading: From the Alabama Slammer to the White Russian: Were Any Good Cocktails Created in the '70s?Adam is reading: Exciting, Affordable, and Walkable, Athens Has the Most Exciting Cocktail Scene In Europe Right NowInstagram: @adamteeter, @jcsciarrino, @zgeballe, @vinepair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Schaffer — President and CEO of Downtown Indy Inc. — is in good traffic to share an ongoing story on the proliferation of placemaking, urbanism, walkability, and the potential to live car-free or car-lite in Indianapolis, Indiana. This is the first-ever episode of the new good traffic subseries: Walkable Pockets. We'll traverse underrated, often unsuspecting, pockets of the U.S. where one can find walkability at the crossroads of affordability. The usual suspects for walkable community are often either too pricey, too far, or too impractical for many folks to move or travel to. This series will bring walkable neighborhoods (or, pockets), and the potential of a less car-dependent lifestyle closer to home, and within budget. We discuss: 00:31 — A background on the current state of urbanism in Indianapolis. 01:34 — Indianapolis' walkability and sense of place. 02:29 — Exploring Monument Circle and its placemaking transformation into car-free, activated space. 04:21 — The role of events and community engagement in urban planning. 12:21 — Data collection and analysis in placemaking and urban design. 13:26 — The cruciality of active management in public spaces. 26:13 — The trajectory of downtown Indianapolis. 35:05 — Living in downtown Indianapolis, and the potential to live car-free or car-lite both practically and affordably. 36:40 — Indianapolis' Cultural Trail and active transportation infrastructure. 40:33 — Current and future development projects, ongoing. Further context: Find all discussed projects and progress here (via Downtown Indy, Inc.). Downtown Indy, Inc. Connecting with me, Brad: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On TikTok⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠On LinkedIn⁠⁠.

Are you ready to challenge conventional wisdom? This episode is a journey into unexpected climate change solutions. We're shaking things up by talking about deconstructing highways and replacing them with multi-use neighborhoods. Imagine a world where highways, traditionally seen as symbols of progress, are torn down to make way for sustainable, human-scale neighborhoods that breathe new life into our cities and revolutionize the way we view urban planning. This isn't just an ecological endeavor. It's a socio-economic one, too.We then get a little eccentric, veering into the world of panic rooms. But we're not talking about your average panic room. We're reimagining apartments with multiple panic rooms, each designed to cater to different fears. It's an outlandish concept, but one that makes for an engaging conversation. We'll also share a remarkable success story from Madison, Wisconsin, where the city's natural features were ingeniously used to create a dense, vibrant downtown area. As if tearing down highways and designing panic panic rooms weren't enough, we also delve into the world of cloning and its implications on our perceptions of reality, drawing references from films such as "The Prestige." We illuminate the moral dilemmas of cloning and the captivating science of memory. In a lighter vein, we reflect on the benefits of martial arts and Mark Zuckerberg's foray into jiu-jitsu. Come, join us on this rollercoaster ride of an episode that's sure to make you question, laugh, and perhaps even transform your thinking.Help these new solutions spread by ... Subscribing wherever you listen to podcasts Leaving a 5-star review Sharing your favorite solution with your friends and network (this makes a BIG difference) Comments? Feedback? Questions? Solutions? Message us! We will do a mailbag episode.Email: solutionsfromthemultiverse@gmail.comAdam: @ajbraus - braus@hey.comScot: @scotmaupinadambraus.com (Link to Adam's projects and books)The Perfect Show (Scot's solo podcast)The Numey (inflation-free currency) Thanks to Jonah Burns for the SFM music.

Jeff Speck is the author of the classic book now in its 10th edition entitled Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time. I want to learn from Jeff why some cities are more walkable, what design changes can radically improve city life, why bike lanes and active pedestrian traffic make cities more vibrant, and why speedy cars are so problematic. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

Casey Mericle is a real estate investor out of Missouri who specializes in deal structuring, negotiating, and putting people and resources together to solve real estate puzzles. He's been in real estate for about 15 years now and has done hundreds of deals. We discuss: How to find out what a seller wants Note structures Walkable debt Nontraditional negotiating Creative ways to finalize deals We'd appreciate you filling out our audience survey, so we can continuously work on providing relevant content to our listeners.  https://www.thefortpod.com/survey Links Casey on Twitter/X Casey's mentor: Jack Shea Topics (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:55) - Poker & real estate (00:05:02) - How do you find out what a seller wants? (00:10:24) - Installment sales (00:14:13) - Characteristics of deals Casey plays in (00:15:33) - Sourcing deals (00:19:31) - Why is now the best time for seller-financing? (00:21:07) - Note structures (00:23:26) - Walkable debt (00:27:18) - Foreclosing on yourself (00:33:32) - Nontraditional negotiating (00:42:25) - What do you know that most people in RE don't? (00:46:29) - Thoughts on the market (00:49:28) - Paying more to a seller than the asking price (00:51:14) - Creative ways to get things done (01:07:07) - Building trust with people (01:08:30) - Creating debt and making money off the debt rather than the deal Support our Sponsors Better Pitch: https://bit.ly/42d9L0I RE Cost Seg: https://bit.ly/3oC7JcY Fort Capital: https://bit.ly/FortCapital Follow Fort Capital on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/fort-capital/ Chris on Social Media: Twitter: https://bit.ly/3BYIjcH LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/45gIkFd   Watch The Fort on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3oynxNX Visit our website: https://bit.ly/43SOvys Leave a review on Apple: https://bit.ly/45crFD0 Leave a review on Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Krl9jO  The FORT is produced by Johnny Podcasts

This week we present a critique of two very contrasting machinima productions - one took literally months to make and the other just a few days.  In our first pick, the creator has asked: just how big are the maps in games these days?  Well, vast actually - and quite frankly it blows our minds to think that so much effort has gone into answering the question.  The film is called Longest Walkable Distances in a Video Game, by How Big is the Map.  Our second film is a review of a creative experiment in Unreal Engine, called The Alchemist's Confession by Cory Williams - it was inspired by a found marketplace asset and is experimental in a number of ways, not least in the five days it took to make it. Ricky highlights the  weakness in the writing albeit the film is technically masterfully produced and acted, using mocap and LinkedIn (yep, you heard that correctly!).  We also start this episode with some links we hope you enjoy and a discussion about the voice characterisation of G Man in the Half Life series.2:03 The unmistakable character of G Man and his speeches in the Half Life series6:12 Longest Walkable Distances in a Video Game discussion25:05 The Alchemist's Confession discussionCredits -Speakers: Ricky Grove, Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood, Damien ValentineProducer: Ricky GroveEditor: Damien ValentineMusic: Anno Domini Beats

As the Plaza enters its second century, stakeholders have plenty of ideas for how to address concerns about the shopping district. Among them is increasing walkability in the area, which could provide a stronger sense of community.

As Chinese cities continue to swell with inhabitants, the concept of walkability has stepped into the limelight. In the meantime, rapid urbanization has brought forth challenges such as traffic jams, pollution, and urban sprawl. Our discussion today focuses on the significance of walkable cities in solving these urban issues. On the show: Niu Honglin, Xingyu & Josh Cotterill

Alyssa Marchant - actor, teacher, and my beautiful urbanist girlfriend - is here this week for an important conversation on how walkable cities, bikes, and public transportation have been the life-changing foundation for our relationship and love life. We discuss: Building a relationship and an active lifestyle at the same time. Solving relationship problems by taking long walks with your partner. Simple, fun, and cheap dates. Walking and biking as a creative exercise for actors and creatives (Timothee Chalamet spoke on this, recently). How density helps art, with Austin's rising comedy scene as an example. A practical route to longevity with your romantic and life partner. Connecting with Aly: On Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alyssa.marchant/?hl=en Online - https://www.alyssamarchant.com/ Connecting with me: On Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bbiehl/⁠⁠ On TikTok - ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@citiesforpeople⁠⁠ On LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradbiehl/⁠

Travis Robbins is about to embark on a monumental feat that no other human being, dead or alive, has ever done. He is planning to walk the longest road in the world, spanning over 14,000 miles from South Africa to Russia. Travis has a background that doesn't necessarily connect with this endeavor, as he currently helps coaches with systemizing their operations. However, he believes that what he offers is an extension of who he is. Travis grew up in a small town in Maine and served in the Marine Corps for four years before transitioning to civilian life. After facing personal challenges and making positive changes in his life, Travis felt called to embark on this extraordinary journey. He sees it as a way to walk through different aspects of his life, learn from his past, and move forward with purpose.   In this episode of The BriteVibe Podcast, we have a truly extraordinary guest, Travis Robbins. Travis is embarking on a monumental feat that has never been attempted before in the history of mankind. He is planning to walk over 14,000 miles from South Africa to Russia, traversing 15 countries along the way. But this journey is about more than just the physical challenge. Travis's walk is a personal odyssey of self-discovery and growth, as he seeks to leave behind a troubled past and find his purpose in life. Join us as we delve into Travis's inspiring story and learn about his motivations, preparations, and the incredible adventure that lies ahead.   Learn more from Travis Robbins by visiting theconnectionodyssey.com   00:01:09 Pushing boundaries, inspiring others.  00:07:56 Unprecedented 14,000-mile walking journey.  00:10:45 Personal growth through adversity.  00:15:57 Walking through life, finding purpose.  00:25:54 Documenting epic walking journey.  00:28:07 Adventure travel and serving others.  00:32:23 Cultural immersion through walking.  00:40:59 Walking journey as extraordinary adventure.  00:45:40 Inspiration to step outside comfort zone.  

Amy King hosts your Tuesday morning Wake Up Call. Joel Larsgaard of 'How To Money' joins the show to give some advice when it comes to the best ways to save and spend money, from automobiles to gift cards. Then, ABC's Tom Rivers chats with Amy about North Korea threatening 'unprecedented large-scale nuclear war'. Tucker O'Neill and Wes Brumbaugh come on to talk about L.A. Walkable, where they took a 41-mile stroll through Los Angeles to determine if the city is entirely walkable. And Rebecca Corry highlights the problem on skid row when it comes to dogs.

In Episode 42 of the Princeton Podcast, our host, Mayor Mark Freda, welcomed David Keddie, founder of Walkable Princeton.Founded in 2013 to raise awareness of issues relating to zoning and the built environment in Princeton, Walkable Princeton is an independent group that advocates a positive vision for Princeton's future, taking full advantage of Smart Growth principles adapted to our community, with the goal of reducing automobile traffic, increasing pedestrian activity, enhancing the tax base, preserving open space, encouraging sustainable living and enhancing a vibrant Princeton downtown.I enjoyed meeting David Keddie and learning about Walkable Princeton. As a daily walker myself, I appreciate David's efforts to advocate for smart growth principles that help make Princeton an even greater pedestrian-friendly community. ~ Kenneth Greenberg, Princeton Podcast Producer

Walkability expert Dan Burden took Humboldt by storm last week, leading walk audits in Blue Lake, McKinleyville, Arcata, and Eureka. Dan joins the show to talk about how we can rethink our road system to be safe for all people on foot, on bikes, and in cars. Read more! How Do We Make Our Communities More Walkable? Dan Burden Knows, and He's Coming to Humboldt to Help Us Out - Lost Coast OutpostIn Conversation With an Expert: Dan Burden - Strong Towns Support the show

In North America, there are laws in place that make it more difficult to connect.Zoning and parking laws impact the amount of foot traffic in a town, which consequently affects the number and kinds of third places in a town. People often talk about how these laws impact things like home values or crime – but rarely do they touch on their social implications.Joining me today is Nathan Allebach, a creative director, marketer, and lover of walkable communities. He has a wealth of knowledge on this topic, and of third places; at the end of this interview, I felt like I'd taken a college course on third places and walkable communities – even though I'd already read up on quite a lot of this.Want to see more third places? Listening to this podcast is a step. Build awareness for yourself. Follow the organizations Nathan mentions. Talk to local businesses about it. Big changes start with awareness, followed by small changes.In this episode you'll hear about:How so many people are having to choose between their financial goals and social wellness – and how third places can be a solution for thatOur own “third places” growing up – Walmart, Target, the mall, a car – and what millennials have done to try to create their own third placesMixed-use zoning, which means shops existed where people lived, and the affect Post World War II America had on thisBuilding regulations that impact third places: single family zoning, setback requirements, minimum lot size/square footage requirements; parking requirementsThe roles of race and class in third places, and the impact cars have had on them in history and todayGuerilla activism, and small things you can do to make an impact: plant street trees; advocate for public art, new benches, zoning and parking reforms; pay attentionResources & LinksBe sure to follow Nathan Allebach on Instagram and TikTok!Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram! Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

Joined by guest host Antonia Malchik, essayist and author of the book “A Walking Life” (42:47), Adam and Antonia discuss the profound impact the pioneers of the auto industry had on our walking world and how short-sighted decisions from modern day politicians mirror the historical exploitation of public lands. First, Adam and Antonia work through conspiracy and navigate the odd relationship between the anti-bike brigade and QAnon, unraveling their protests against the concept of a 15-minute neighborhood (06:33).  Then, the conversation shifts to the short-sightedness of Utah politicians', as they point fingers at trees for using too much water, highlighting the crucial need to redefine our understanding of water rights to help shape effective policy (01:21:11). Tune in now and enjoy the type of conversations you wish you had around the workplace water cooler!   [Episode Stories] Plans For A More Walkable, Bikeable Oxford Anger Conspiracy Theorists Are Trees ‘The Enemy?' Some Utah Lawmakers Claim Overgrown Forests Suck Too Much Water   [Episode Links] Antonia Malchik (Antonia.Substack.com) The Flathead Warming Center (Website) Instagram (@WaterCoolerTalkPod) Artwork (www.Kohney.com)   Water Cooler Talk Podcast | Episode 083

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Lisa (aka Woody) and Jim Challenger were looking to move away from the freezing Chicago weather but finding little success - until Lisa stumbled across a TikTok of Serenbe that showed off the distinctive architecture, farm-to-table meals, and easy access to nature. They first visited in June of last year and were full-time residents by August. Lisa played a central role getting Serenbe holiday-ready, the pair have already moved into a second home, and they are loving life in their new forever-community. In this episode, Steve and Monica catch up with Lisa and Jim about why they chose Serenbe after looking all over the country, their famous family business The Challenger Bread Pan, and finding a devoted following on social media. Show Notes & Further Reading Serenbe Events CalendarOfficially Woody on Tik Tok Officially Woody on Instagram The Challenger Bread PanThe Challenger Journal Acton Academy at SerenbeLesley Graham on Tik TokMister + Mrs SharpKey Words: Social Media, Tik Tok, Instagram, Influencer, Bread, Sourdough, Breadmaking, Baking, Martha Stewart, Blog, Blogger, Serenbe, Nature, Biophilia, Biophilic Design, Community, Placemaking, Halloween, Halloween Decorations, Farm, Horses, Equestrian, Walkable Community

Author Bill Bryson describes how buying an old house in England has made him appreciate how dramatically domestic life has changed in just a few generations. Then writer Pico Iyer explains why visiting difficult destinations can shed light on where — or what — "paradise" might be. And urban planner Jeff Speck celebrates some of the North American cities that are catching up with their European cousins in designing pedestrian-friendly streetscapes. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

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Is your neighborhood or town walkable? When Reset asked that question on Twitter, most people said yes — with room for improvement. Plus, a recent report shows that the demand for walkable neighborhoods far outstrips the supply. That, combined with today's housing crisis, emphasizes the need for more mixed-income and well-connected real estate. Reset digs into what makes communities walkable, with Courtney Cobbs, co-founder of Better Streets Chicago, Sam Kling, a fellow and director of global cities research at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Jose Manuel Almanza, director of advocacy and movement building for Equiticity

When you think of a big city in the U.S. and Canada, which come to mind as the most walkable? On this episode, Nick Emel welcomes back lifelong friend, Alex Johns, to discuss the ten cities in the U.S. and Canada that you could most easily live in without a car. PLUS... what makes each city so walkable?, each city's transit and bike-friendly score, the cost of living in each city, Alex goes on several rants about cars, National Treasure, walking butt-in-butt, lobbying in D.C. for peanut butter, and MUCH more. ---------------------------------------------- AD-FREE EPISODES: https://www.10ishpod.comp/plus NEWSLETTER: https://www.10ishpod.com/newsletter MERCH: https://www.10ishpod.com/merch REDDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/10ishPod ---------------------------------------------- Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase. Go to athleticgreens.com/10ISH ---------------------------------------------- TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@10ishpod YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/10ishpodcast TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/10ishpod INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/10ishpod ---------------------------------------------- Read a full transcript of this and all 10ish Podcast episodes at https://www.10ishpod.com/blog. ---------------------------------------------- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 1432, Jack and guest co-host Jamie Loftus are joined by comedian and host of Lady to Lady, Brandie Posey, to discuss… The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory: Explained, The Supreme Court's Student Loan Hearing Is Already a S**tshow, Chris Rock Will Talk About The Slap In His New Special and more! The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory: Explained No, 15-Minute Cities Aren't a Threat to Civil Liberties How ‘15-minute cities' turned into an international conspiracy theory Fringe Conspiracy Theories Target 15-Minute City Push in Edmonton, Toronto The Supreme Court's Student Loan Hearing Is Already a S**tshow Supreme Court Skeptical of Biden's Student Loan Cancellation Plan The Supreme Court showdown over Biden's student debt relief program, explained US Supreme Court conservatives question Biden student debt relief Supreme Court considers fate of Biden's student loan relief plan Chris Rock Will Talk About The Slap In His New Special Chris Rock to address Will Smith slap in live Netflix special material Chris Rock's first comedy show since Will Smith slapped him is sending ticket resell prices way up What Did Chris Rock Say? Comedian Responds to Slap During Boston Show PRE-ORDER Jamie Loftus' new book Raw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs here! LISTEN: P's & Q's by Mick JenkinsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck Marohn welcomes back Jeff Speck, city planner and author, to talk about a brand-new version of his book, Walkable Cities: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time. It's the 10th anniversary for the book, and a lot has changed in the U.S. since the original was published. While the content from the first edition is still relevant today, this updated version holds over 100 pages of new information useful to those actively working to make their cities stronger. Listen to Chuck and Speck talk in depth about some of those book additions, including (but not limited to) COVID's impact on cities, the reckless driver narrative, and a simple truth about street trees. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Get the new edition of Walkable Cities: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time. Jeff Speck (Twitter). Charles Marohn (Twitter).