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Podcast Four Degrees to the Streets

Four Degrees to the Streets is designed to empower anyone curious about places and spaces, not just persons with professional degrees or backgrounds. Here we will cover a host of topics, including transportation, health, housing, and the environment, through the lens of racism, classism, and sexism and give listeners the tools they need to overcome institutional barriers. Please rate and leave a review! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or connect with us over email at fourdegreestothestreetspod@gmail.com. Tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Views and opinions are our own.

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  1. FOLGE 1

    Inclusive Transportation

    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 with Veronica Davis about her inspiration for the book, questions from our reading, and reflections on her career journey in fields that lack Black women representation. Veronica is an accomplished transportation planner with almost 20 years of experience. She co-founded Black Women Bike and was recognized as a Champion of Change by the White House in 2012 for her professional accomplishments and advocacy. We highly recommend Veronica's book Inclusive Transportation, if you want to learn more about how to improve transportation in your community. You can find it at https://islandpress.org. Additionally, be sure to follow Veronica on X at @VeronicaODavis to stay updated on her work and advocacy efforts.  *Inclusive Transportation represents the author's opinions and does not necessarily represent those of the City of Houston. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us!

    1 Std. 6 Min.

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    Why Aren't Kids Playing Outside?

    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 that the physical design of our roadways, parks, and neighborhoods could have a bigger impact on children's safety and access to outdoor play? Press play to hear: Eye-opening statistics on Child Pedestrian safety and Park AccessExamples of best practices for planning with youth in mindWe'll also take a closer look at how educational systems impact student travel and safety We believe that this is a conversation that needs to be had, and we invite you to join us. Listen to learn more about this crucial issue and help be part of the solutions that can make a real difference for children. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources: Park access among school-age youth in the United States For 30 Years, This Grown-Up’s Office Was the Playground - The New York Times Understanding child-friendly urban design: A framework to measure Playful Learning Landscapes outcomes | Brookings Learning Landscapes: Can urban planning and the learning sciences work together to help children? | Brookings All Children are Pedestrians! Prevention Tips and Recent Statistics American Academy of Pediatrics Lays Out Steps for Improving Child Pedestrian Safety National Highway Traffic Safety Administration | 2021 Data - Pedestrians The Road to School | Urban Institute

    46 Min.

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    An Intro to CDFIs: Compassion, Community, & Financing

    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 equity. Her public health experience covers a wide range including behavioral health, nutritional and physical fitness, maternal and child health, and foodborne outbreaks. Natasha brings her planning and public health training as a lender for a variety of projects, including charter schools and affordable housing developments. Press play to hear: Natasha’s background and career path as well as what community development means to her and why it is critical for Black people in the USThe intersection of public health and the planned + built environment that results in increased access or lack of opportunitiesThe lifecycle of a CDFI project and how an organization makes final decisions. She also shares her hot takes on the biggest problems facing cities and potential solutions This episode provides valuable insights into community development and the role of CDFIs in urban planning. Natasha's experience and expertise make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in community development and urban planning. Feel free to visit the CDFI 101 Toolkit to learn more about the industry. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | What makes a long life?

    1 Std. 3 Min.

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    Transit-Oriented Development East to West w/ Urban Planning is Not Boring

    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 to hear: TOD defined as a mixed-use community that encourages people to live near transit services and decrease their dependence on driving and its key components and historyExamples of TOD programs including BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), NJ Transit, the City of Chicago's ETOD (equitable transit-oriented development) plan, and the Federal Transit Administration TOD Pilot ProgramConsiderations for the future of TOD  Learn more about Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning, at urbanplanningisnotboring.squarespace.com and follow on social media @urbanplanningisnotboring. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources Histories of Transit-Oriented Development: Perspectives on the Development of the TOD Concept BART TOD  Millbrae BART TOD Elevated Chicago ETOD | Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Pennrose Gives Back to Veterans Through Housing Dover officials open new 70-unit affordable family and veterans housing in downtown FTA FY 2023 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development TOD Planning Study (2015-2021) Projects

    1 Std. 6 Min.

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

    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 UrbanPlan curriculum, press play to hear how he cultivated a five-year education path for 8th-12th grade students at Dallas Townview School of Business and Management. Mr. Miles's lifelong mission is to establish a National Career and Technology Student Leadership Organization (CTSO) and a “feeder pattern” of skilled and diverse Student Leaders to positively impact the future of the built environment that includes the cultural needs of a place, rather than an outdated pipeline model. In addition to teaching, Mr. Miles serves as the Director of External Relations for Townview School of Business and Management. He is also Chair of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Dallas Fort Worth Pathways to Inclusion (PTI) Committee and works closely with National ULI’s DEI team to help promote and develop PTI and BIPOC members. Questions for Kevin Miles? Send him an email at epicc2030@gmail.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. To volunteer or add UrbanPlan to your school, contact urbanplan@uli.org. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us!

    1 Std. 4 Min.

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    The Economic Impact of the Beyoncé Renaissance World Tour

    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-grossing tour for any female artist and the highest ever of any artist per show, averaging $10.3 million per show. The New York Times estimated the tour generated $4.5 billion dollars for the US economy. As our listeners know, places and spaces don’t come together without resources. Press play to hear:  A closer look at a few cities and their transportation plans for the concert, including Santa Clara, DC, and Houston, to accommodate the influx of visitorsThe importance of addressing urban design and providing safe and equitable transit options for all riders during eventsAn Urban Planning Renaissance: Recommendations for planners and policymakers based on the economic impact of Beyoncé's concerts on local economies and the direction of the field in 2024 You can watch this full episode on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe!   Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources: Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour Has 'Inconsistent' Hotel Impact From Market to Market Hotel performance standouts during Beyonce’s world tour | STR  Beyoncé's "Renaissance World Tour" nears Olympic success with its multibillion-dollar impact on the US economy  Beyonce at Levi's Stadium: VTA, BART, Caltrain to have extra service - CBS San Francisco Metrorail Ridership Summary | WMATA Who Rides Public Transportation Transit Score Methodology The Beyoncé Bump a href="https://www.americanprogress.org/article/african-american-women-in-the-u-s-economy/" rel="noopener...

    44 Min.

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    Walk Score & More: Tools to Measure Environmental Quality

    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 Agency, or EPA, is the source for most of the tools below. EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring clean air, land, and water with federal regulations. Press play to hear:  Walk Score: An online tool that allows you to determine the pedestrian, biker, and transit user accessibility of a location.EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculator: Helps you calculate your home or small business carbon footprint and identify ways to reduce it.CoolClimate Maps: An analysis of household carbon profiles for each zip code, city, county, and state.EPA Environmental Justice (EJ) Screen: A mapping tool that helps identify areas where residents may be disproportionately affected by environmental pollution.EPA How’s My Waterway?: Interactive data/mapping about the condition of local waters based on federal, state, and local government reporting Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources Walk Score EJScreen Tool What is EJScreen? | US EPA Carbon Footprint Calculator | Climate Change | US EPA Simplified GHG Emissions Calculator | US EPA CoolClimate Maps

    53 Min.

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    Genealogy and Urban Planning with MORFBOSS

    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. According to the American Bar Association, as an example, by 1997, Black farmers lost more than 90 percent of the 16 million acres they owned in 1910. This massive decline was possible through white privilege, power, and influence with local government officials to exploit laws. This presents itself in urban planning and real estate through government misuse of eminent domain, compensation below market value, discriminatory tax assessments, and coordinated discrimination. Press play to hear:  Nimo & Jas share personal stories of ancestry and land ownership  Arlington Freedman’s Village (now Arlington National Cemetery) and its history of slavery and emancipationLand loss related to Pio Pico, the last governor of Alta California under Mexican rule Learn more from Ross and follow him @morfboss on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources Property Rights: The Neglected Theme of 20th-Century American Planning Property Rights in American History - Hillsdale College Know Your Price: Valuing Black Lives and Property in America’s Black Cities (Book) Taking on State Law in Defense of Family Farms - The Piedmont Environmental Council Freedman's Village - Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) Whose Land? Claims at Arlington Estate - Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (U.S. National Park Service) John Bryce Syphax  Freedman's Village a...

    1 Std. 12 Min.

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    Budget Equity in Local Government

    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 inequalities throughout programs and plans that lead to effective change and implementation. PolicyLink’s Equity Manifesto defines equity as just and fair inclusion into a society in which all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. Press play to hear: An overview of budget equity best practices and how to use itExplanations of how six cities across the country used a budget equity tool: Dallas, Seattle, Nashville, Tacoma, Portland, New York City Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Where to find us this month: March 14:  Women Entrepreneurs in Urban Planning - Zoom (American Planning Association Women and Planning Division) March 28: Smart Growth America Equity Summit - In-Person Resources: Where The Money Reside (S1E8): Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Instagram Visuals Los Angeles Budget Review: How-to video The Equity Manifesto | PolicyLink Dallas: Big Audacious Goals Dallas Equity Indicators Report Dallas Racial Equity Plan  Dallas 2022-2023 Budget  a...

    50 Min.

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    Planning for a Growing Metropolitan Area while Growing your Planning Career

    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 million by 2050. Kamau participated in and facilitated Henry County's 2045 Comprehensive Plan, zoning code updates, housing affordability measures, and diversification of Henry County's housing stock. Kamau has a bachelor's degree in History with a minor in Geography from Tennessee State University and a master's degree in City and Regional Planning from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Press play to hear:  Unique challenges and solutions when working at the county level with competing growth prioritiesKamau's motivation for working in the planning field and local government experienceNavigating the industry as a Black male planner and recommendations for diversifying future generations of planners Planning hot takes in 30 seconds or less Questions for Kamau? Send him an email: ksalaam@co.henry.ga.us Thank you for listening. Tune in every other Tuesday, when Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Announcements Smart Growth America's Equity Summit is March 27-28. Nimo will moderate the panel: "Building momentum: Lessons from frontline advocates & government leaders" Stay tuned for APA Women Entrepreneurs in Urban Planning March 14 recording featuring Jas and fellow women entrepreneurs

    44 Min.

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    Economic Development of Former Military Bases: Tyler Perry Studios

    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 acres in 2019 after purchasing land that was the former Fort McPherson military base. Press play to hear:  History of Fort McPherson and Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) that led to closing multiple bases across the countryExamples of other military base redevelopments, consistent themes, and community concernsA review of the benefits and consequences of Tyler Perry Studios over the past five years  Thank you for a great Season Four! Episodes will return in Fall 2024.   Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us! Resources The effect of film production studios on housing prices in Atlanta, the Hollywood of the South Oakland City Fort Mac  Fort McPherson Draft Master Plan 2021  Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)  Once feared, redevelopment of Myrtle Beach Air Force Base has been resounding success Governor Murphy and Netflix Announce Plans to Build State-of-the-Art East Coast Production Facility at Fort Monmouth Netflix moving ahead with plan to build N.J. mega studio 'Hollywood of the South:' After a decade, industry leaders succeed in making Atlanta a hub for filmmakers of color Tyler Perry on Building an Entertainment Empire in Atlanta - BNN Bloomberg

    56 Min.

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    Bonus Episode: Season 4 Finale

    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 2024. News for next season: Nimo will be taking a break. However, Jas will continue to host Season 5.  Thank you for listening and tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Follow us on X and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or send us an email to connect with us!

    13 Min.
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Four Degrees to the Streets is designed to empower anyone curious about places and spaces, not just persons with professional degrees or backgrounds. Here we will cover a host of topics, including transportation, health, housing, and the environment, through the lens of racism, classism, and sexism and give listeners the tools they need to overcome institutional barriers. Please rate and leave a review! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @the4degreespod. Or connect with us over email at fourdegreestothestreetspod@gmail.com. Tune in every other Tuesday where Nimo and Jas keep it Four Degrees to the Streets. Views and opinions are our own.

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