Best Four Degrees To The Streets Podcasts (2024)

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Designing Exclusion: Hostile Architecture with Jonathan Pacheco Bell 54:07

7d ago54:07

54:07

In this episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring, we sit down with Senior Embedded Planner at 4Leaf Inc., Jonathan Pacheco Bell, to discuss hostile architecture. Jonathan recently appeared on the Decoder Ring and KJZZ NPR Phoenix podcasts where he discussed the inequities in public spaces caused by hostile architecture. He defines hostile architectu…

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Navigating Early Careers: Insights from APA 50:50

22d ago50:50

50:50

In this episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring, Sam and Nat are joined by three representatives from various APA California chapters who share their experiences as young and emerging planners and discuss opportunities at the upcoming APA California Conference: Tony Lopez, APA Inland Empire Kyle Wilson, APA Orange County Brittany Montano, APA Los A…

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Porto and LA mobility justice

23d ago

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Alon speaks with Vera Diogo, the Bicycle Mayor of Porto, Portugal. Nedra interviews Lena Williams, the Program Director of People for Mobility Justice in LA.By KBOO Bike Show

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WE ARE SO BACK! 26:26

1M ago26:26

26:26

After a few months off, we're excited to say that Urban Planning is Not Boring is back! In this episode, we're catching up on what we've been up to during the break and sharing some personal updates. Don't worry—your favorite urban planning content is just around the corner. Stay tuned for more deep dives into the world of urban planning in upcomin…

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Women's cycling experiences in Portland and London and the Four degrees to the Street podcast

2M ago

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In the first half of the show our guests are Cathy Tuttle of Utrecht and Kate Bartlett of London. Activists and researchers, they share the findings of their illuminating and important surveys, conducted in Portland, Oregon and London, the U.K. about womenâ��s cycling experiences. In the second half of the show co-host Nedra Deadwyler is joined by …

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Handcycling and Cooperatives

3M ago

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Alon chats with Portlander Max Woodbury, a GIS Specialist with Portland Metroâ��s Research Center, a handcycle rider and a member of Portlandâ��s Bicycle Advisory Committee. In the second half of the show Nedra speaks with ClÃ©ment Rames and Mireia Lozano CarbassÃ©, co-founders of Barcelonaâ��s workersâ�� cooperative aquÃ which aims to â��cultivat…

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Oregon's Scenic Bikeways and Cargo Bikes

4M ago

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In the first half of the show Alon speaks with journalist Dan Shryock, author of Cycling Across Oregon: Stories, Surprises & Revelations Along the State's Scenic Bikeways. In the second half Nedra's guest is Jim Gregory of Iowa's Bikes At Work, a company "devoted to providing bicycle-powered products and services to help people accomplish useful wo…

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Some Cycling History

5M ago

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In the first half of the show Alon speaks with journalist and editor Lynne Tolman, director of the Major Taylor Association, dedicated to the life and legacy of the early African American cycling champion. In the second half our guest is BYU Associate Dean and Professor Corry Cropper, co-author of the book Velocipedomania: A Cultural History of the…

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Bonus Episode: Season 4 Finale 12:44

5M ago12:44

12:44

Thank you to all of our listeners for a great season 4! In this bonus episode, Nimo and Jas recap the season, memorable moments, special guests, and our accomplishments over the last four years. We’ve reached over 10,000 total downloads, 27 countries, and over 6,000 unique listeners. The Podcast will be back with new episodes for season 5 in Fall 2…

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Economic Development of Former Military Bases: Tyler Perry Studios 56:15

6M ago56:15

56:15

It's difficult to argue Tyler Perry's influence in the entertainment industry and Black media. Twenty-four feature films, 20 stage plays, 17 television shows, and two New York Times bestselling books. In this episode, Nimo and Jas uncover the impact of Tyler Perry Studios (TPS) and the physical footprint implications in Atlanta. TPS opened its 330 …

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Planning for a Growing Metropolitan Area while Growing your Planning Career 44:21

6M ago44:21

44:21

Nina Simone sang, "To be young, gifted, and Black." For today's episode, we'll add one more: to be young, gifted, Black, and a planner! Nimo and Jas sat down with Kamau As-Salaam, the Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning for Henry County, Georgia, part of the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, where the population is expected to increase by 1.8 millio…

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Budget Equity in Local Government 49:35

7M ago49:35

49:35

You may remember our first in-person episode, “Where The Money Reside,” from Season 1. In it, we explained the budgeting process in local governments and briefly mentioned examples of how cities can incorporate equity into the budget process. Today, we’re following up with a deeper dive into budget equity as a tool to address historic and present i…

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Reimagining Downtowns in a Post-Pandemic World 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

Welcome back to "Urban Planning is Not Boring"! We'll examine the historical context of downtown "ghost towns" and how this phenomenon is not entirely new but rather a cyclical pattern in urban development. From white flight to suburban sprawl, we'll trace the trajectory of downtowns over the last few decades, from decline to revival and now to unc…

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Genealogy and Urban Planning with MORFBOSS 1:11:34

7M ago1:11:34

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Happy Black History Month! This week, we have a special guest, Ross Murph, aka MORFBOSS, a professional genealogist born in New York with Southern roots. He uses his research to uplift people and uncover overlooked parts of history. Ross shares examples from Los Angeles, CA, and Washington, DC, to tell the history of Black and Latino land loss. Acc…

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Walk Score & More: Tools to Measure Environmental Quality 52:46

8M ago52:46

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The podcast often discusses how human activity and policies impact the natural and built environment. In today’s episode, Nimo and Jas share vital tools and resources to help you understand the environmental condition of your community and how to use the tools to make decisions in your personal life. The United States Environmental Protection Agenc…

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VMT 101: Understanding the Basics of Vehicle Miles Traveled 38:34

8M ago38:34

38:34

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! In this episode, we dive into an acronym many of you are likely familiar with, VMT. We start by breaking down the concept of VMT - vehicle miles traveled - which essentially measures the total distance traveled by vehicles, typically on a daily basis. To illustrate, imagine driving 20 miles to work, 5 m…

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Beyond Home and Work: Exploring the Importance of Third Places 44:20

8M ago44:20

44:20

Welcome back to Urban Planning Is Not Boring! In today's episode, we delve into the concept of third places – those vital social hubs that bridge the gap between our homes (first places) and workplaces (second places). Join us as we uncover why third places are essential to fostering vibrant, connected communities. American sociologist Ray Oldenbur…

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The Economic Impact of the Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour 44:23

8M ago44:23

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The Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour was more than ticket sales, metallic outfits, horses in outer space, and a showcase of a timeless album. In this special in-person episode, Nimo and Jas discuss the tour's impact on urban planning and local economies. The Renaissance World Tour influenced ten countries, with 56 shows in total. As the highest-gross…

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Spotlight on APA Inland Empire 42:47

9M ago42:47

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! In this episode, Nat and Sam sit down with representatives from the American Planning Association (APA) Inland Empire Section to dive into the excitement surrounding the upcoming APA California Conference in Riverside from September 28th through October 1st. Discover the purpose and vision behind APA an…

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Empowering Community Development Education through ULI's UrbanPlan: An Interview with Kevin Miles 1:04:18

9M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

How old were you when you discovered urban planning? Maybe it was listening to our podcast, attending a community meeting for a proposed development change, or a class you took in school. In today’s episode, Nimo and Jas interview Mr. Kevin Miles, a dynamic teacher and DEI facilitator based in Dallas, Texas. By using the Urban Land Institute’s Urba…

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Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) East to West with Four Degrees to the Streets 1:06:07

9M ago1:06:07

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Happy New Year! Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! We are back from our break with a very exciting episode! In this joint episode, the Four Degrees to the Streets and Urban Planning is Not Boring podcasts come together to discuss Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Hosts Nimo, Jas, Sam, and Nat use their expertise and experience living i…

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Transit-Oriented Development East to West w/ Urban Planning is Not Boring 1:06:05

9M ago1:06:05

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Happy New Year! In this special joint episode, the Four Degrees to the Streets and Urban Planning is Not Boring podcasts come together to discuss Transit-Oriented Development (TOD). Hosts Nimo, Jas, Sam, and Nat use their expertise and experience living in TODs as a backdrop to give a coast-to-coast perspective on this complex subject. Press play t…

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An Intro to CDFIs: Compassion, Community, & Financing 1:03:13

10M ago1:03:13

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In this episode of the Four Degrees to the Streets podcast, hosts Nimo and Jas interview Natasha Dowell, a Loan Officer at a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) located in the Southeast US. Natasha has over a decade of public health experience and is passionate about bringing to life community development projects that advance health…

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Why Aren't Kids Playing Outside? 45:54

10M ago45:54

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Hello, and welcome back to the fourth season of the Four Degrees to the Streets Podcast! We are truly grateful for your support since 2020, and we're excited to bring you something truly special this season. In today’s episode, what if we told you that technology might not be solely to blame for why kids don't play outside anymore? What if we said …

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Challenges and Controversies: The Homelessness Crisis and Supreme Court Appeal 27:12

11M ago27:12

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! In this episode, we delve into the bipartisan alliance formed to address a growing crisis: homelessness. Inspired by a recent New York Times article titled "In Rare Alliance, Democrats and Republicans Seek Legal Power to Clear Homeless Camps," we explore the pressing issue of homelessness in the United …

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A Brief Introduction to Affordable Housing 36:34

12M ago36:34

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Welcome back to "Urban Planning is Not Boring." In this special episode, we're revisiting an essential topic that we recently covered in our class for Abundant Housing LA: "Introduction to Affordable Housing." Affordable housing is a pressing issue in cities worldwide, and it's crucial to understand the fundamentals of this complex and multifaceted…

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Small Steps, Big Impact: Incremental Development 57:21

1y ago57:21

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Cities across the United States have opted to implement policy for community development gradually, rather than undergoing expedited construction and housing reform. Brooklyn Heights, Charleston, Savannah, New Orleans, and Austin are just a few names you might recognize of cities undertaking something called incremental housing development. The ter…

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Discover civicX with co:census 29:31

1y ago29:31

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Welcome to another episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring. Today, we have the privilege of exploring the world of community engagement, design, and planning with some remarkable guests from co:census. They're here to discuss an exciting new product, civicX, which promises to transform public feedback into meaningful insights in real-time. Joining …

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Inclusive Transportation 1:05:58

1y ago1:05:58

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Season Four is almost here! In the meantime, we have a special interview to share. This July, Veronica O. Davis, PE, transportation expert and Director of Transportation and Drainage Operations for Houston, Texas*, released her book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities. Nimo and Jas had the pleasure of speaking w…

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Exploring Equitable Zoning Reform with Urban Land Institute 45:09

1y ago45:09

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Welcome to another episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring. Today, we're diving deep into zoning reform and its implications for our cities. We're thrilled to have special guests from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) with us to discuss their latest groundbreaking report titled "Reshaping the City: Zoning for a More Equitable, Resilient, and Sustainab…

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Bridging Architecture and Planning with Shiva Ghomi 25:30

1y ago25:30

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that delves into the dynamic interplay between architecture and planning. In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Shiva Ghomi, Director of Planning and Community Development at Aufgang, an esteemed architecture and planning firm. Shiva's unique background as both an architect …

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Unpacking MOVE Culver City's Controversy 23:25

1y ago23:25

23:25

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that delves into the exciting world of urban planning. In this episode, we take a close look at MOVE Culver City, a city-led initiative that envisions reimagining streets as public spaces, prioritizing efficient and safe mobility options for everyone. Join us as we explore the project's goal…

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Catching up with Sam and Nat 47:51

1y ago47:51

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! After our mini 'summer break', we're excited to bring you a special episode titled "Catching up with Nat and Sam." In this episode, your hosts Natalie and Sam reconnect and share their experiences adjusting to post-grad life. Natalie kicks things off by discussing her transition into the working world. …

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Intersections of Design and Planning with Shruti Shankar 35:39

1+ y ago35:39

35:39

Welcome to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban design and planning. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Shruti Shankar, the urban design director at Studio One Eleven, a renowned interdisciplinary architecture, interiors, urban planning, and landscape architecture practice based in Long Beach,…

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Do We Need to Develop More Market Rate Housing? Exploring the Concept of Filtering 31:29

1+ y ago31:29

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Welcome to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. In this episode, join your hosts Sam and Nat as they dive into a crucial concept in housing production: filtering. They explore why it is essential to produce housing at every income level, not solely focusing on affordable housing. Sam and N…

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Sitting down with Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE) 37:11

1+ y ago37:11

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. In this episode, we are joined by Maria Patiño Gutierrez, Director of Policy and Research at Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE), a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California that works to build power and community …

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Let’s Learn About Grief Urbanism with Ryy Dickerson 41:22

1+ y ago41:22

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. In this episode, we sit down with Ryy Dickerson, an urban planner from Providence, Rhode Island who recently wrote his thesis entitled "Grief Urbanism: Placemaking, Surrealism, and Freedom Inside Protest Camps." Ryy's work explores the r…

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Our Streets Action Committee: Advocating for Safe and Accessible Streets in Los Angeles 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

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Happy National Bike Month and welcome back to "Urban Planning is Not Boring," the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. In this episode, we are joined by representatives from three non-profit organizations based in Los Angeles, California: Eli Kaufman from Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (BikeLA), John Yi from Los Ange…

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APA National President Angela Brooks Sits Down with UPINB 55:01

1+ y ago55:01

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring!! In this episode, we are joined by Angela Brooks, the new national president of the American Planning Association National organization. We are SO excited to have her on the show (we were fangirling a little). In this interview, Brooks shares how she came to find planning, her insights on the most press…

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The Intersection of Content Creation and Urban Planning 27:33

1+ y ago27:33

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Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. This episode, Sam and Nat sit down with Brittany Simmons, an urban planner and creative based in New York City, to discuss her journey into creating urban planning content and how it can help raise awareness about the importance of city …

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Make the Plan, Find Your Purpose 1:13:02

1+ y ago1:13:02

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Boy, we had a time this season! And just like that, we’re on our last episode of season three. We got to catch up with Nina Idemudia, AICP, before she presented several sessions at the American Planning Association (APA) National Planning Conference that took place April 1-4, 2023. Nina inspired Nimo and Jas in their planning careers long before th…

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The Importance of People-Centered Planning with RAYO Planning 41:01

1+ y ago41:01

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Attention all urban planning enthusiasts! In the latest episode of "Urban Planning Is Not Boring," co-hosts Sam and Nat sit down with Victoria Ferrell Ortiz, Executive Director, and Evelyn Mayo, Co-Chair, of RAYO Planning, a non-profit planning firm based in Texas. RAYO Planning is a 501(c)3 urban planning nonprofit that is committed to closing the…

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And The Winner Is...: Reactions to RCP Awardees 54:57

1+ y ago54:57

54:57

Earlier this month, we met with a special guest and Professional Planner, Byron Nicholas, to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, regional planning, and the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (RCP). We discussed MPOs and USDOT funding. However, we want to dive deeper to give an overview of federal transportation authorizations and why the…

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The Finale of the USC MUP Program: Capstone 45:26

1+ y ago45:26

45:26

Sam and Nat sit down to discuss all things Capstone! With graduation right around the corner, the capstone project is a pivotal element of the MUP graduate program at USC. This episode dives into the project’s components and all the ups and downs Sam and Nat faced during the process of writing their reports!…

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AMERICA HAS A [Infrastructure] PROBLEM 57:52

1+ y ago57:52

57:52

One of President Biden's top priorities was to build better infrastructure. To start, he signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on November 15, 2021, that allocated funding to over 350 distinct programs across more than a dozen federal departments and agencies. One may wonder how this historic $1.2 trillion investment in roads and bridges, broadb…

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Disaster Planning and Community Engagement with Dr. Santina Contreras 47:37

1+ y ago47:37

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This week, we are so lucky to have Dr. Santina Contreras a researcher and adjunct professor at the USC Price School of Public Policy. Santina's work focuses largely on environmental justice, disaster planning, and community engagement. With a background in structural engineering, Dr. Contreras has a unique subset of skills in the planning field, an…

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Free to Move with ACE YOGA LA 1:03:47

1+ y ago1:03:47

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Thank you to all of our listeners for a powerful Black History Month focused on health and wellness. We’ve enjoyed sharing health-related content and meaningful conversations with guests. This episode is no different. We’re joined by Alicia “ACE” Easter, certified yoga and meditation instructor and master Reiki practitioner. ACE also hosts the JOY …

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Gendered Experiences on Transit with Meghna Khanna 43:05

1+ y ago43:05

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"The role of transit in shaping urban form is as important as its role in meeting transportation needs." - Meghna Khanna In this episode, Sam and Nat chat with the amazing Meghna Khanna, a Senior Director at Los Angeles Metro. After seeing Meghna's keynote address at the APA Los Angeles Awards Ceremony, we knew that we wanted her to come on the pod…

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Free Flo Fit 50:11

1+ y ago50:11

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Happy Black History Month! Places and spaces that are accessible for people to be physically active directly impact health, wellness, and quality of life, as discussed in our last episode, where we used the Atlanta Beltline as a case study. This week, the hosts are joined by the founders of Free Flo Fit, Shontia Walton and Adaeze Medani, a non-prof…

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Let's talk about Placemaking with Dee Powell 44:08

1+ y ago44:08

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Desiree (Dee) Powell does it ALL! From working with full-time with Congress for the New Urbanism, starting her own planning and placemaking group Do Right By The Streets (DRBTS), heading up the Sunny South Dallas Food Park activation and community space, and founding the Black Planner Collective, we quite frankly don’t know how she manages it all! …

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