EngagingCommunities

APA Community Engagement Interest Group

EngagingCommunities is the official podcast of the APA Community Engagement Interest Group, which shares outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their communities in creating better places and a brighter future. Host Kelly Hickler talks to leaders who are paving the way in civic engagement and shares strategies you can implement in your own community. Hosted by Kelly Hickler, AICP Sponsored by Konveio

  1. 2025-03-07

    Season 2, Episode 4: Incremental Urbanism With Rik Adamski

    Rik Adamski is the President of Ash & Lime, as well as a co-founder of the  Storefront Renaissance League. He emphasizes the importance of bottom-up, incremental approaches to planning, highlighting the significance of understanding and enhancing the human experience in urban spaces. He discusses the nuances of practical urban planning, from the importance of getting the details right to fostering community pride through small, impactful actions.  Rik underscores the importance of empowering local stakeholders. By engaging with community members and small business owners, planners can identify immediate actions that make a meaningful impact. Whether it's enhancing storefronts, introducing pop-up retail, or activating public spaces, Rik’s approach advocates for tangible results through iterative, community-engaged processes. This episode is rich with examples, principles, and actionable steps for policymakers, planners, and community leaders aiming to create vibrant, resilient places. Contact  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikadamski  ASH+LIME: https://www.ashlime.com  Resources https://storefrontleague.com  https://www.neighborhoodevolution.com  https://www.incrementaldevelopment.org  https://street-plans.com/our-firm/people  https://saveyour.town  Monte Anderson: https://www.monteanderson.org   Marci Goodwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcigoodwin   Evan Snow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansnowfl   Kathleen Minogue: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-minogue  APA Community Engagement Interest Group: https://www.planning.org/divisions/groups/community-engagement

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EngagingCommunities is the official podcast of the APA Community Engagement Interest Group, which shares outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their communities in creating better places and a brighter future. Host Kelly Hickler talks to leaders who are paving the way in civic engagement and shares strategies you can implement in your own community. Hosted by Kelly Hickler, AICP Sponsored by Konveio