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EngagingCities Fireside Chats

EngagingCities promotes outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their community in creating better places and a brighter future. On Fireside Chats we talk to the people behind the plans and learn how community engagement helped bolster the planning effort. Hosted by Kelly Hickler, AICP Sponsored by Konveio

Épisodes

  1. 13/12/2024

    Episode 12: Grassroots Action - Save Your Small Town With Deb Brown

    Deb Brown is a self-proclaimed “small town enthusiast” and co-founder of Save Your Town. Learn about Deb's journey from a Chamber of Commerce and tourism background to a passionate advocate for small town revitalization. Discover the “Idea Friendly Method”, developed with her associate Becky McCray, which encourages residents to take practical steps and build connections to accomplish their big ideas. Hear success stories from small towns across the U.S., insights on overcoming obstacles, eng...

    49 min

  2. 20/11/2024

    Episode 11: Reimagining the Mall - The Streets at SouthGlenn Story With Michael Gradis

    Michael Gradis, AICP is the Planning Manager for Centennial, Colorado. He discusses the challenges of engaging the public in the Streets at SouthGlenn redevelopment project. Originally a shopping mall built in the 1970s, this center saw various changes over time, transforming into an outdoor lifestyle center in the late 2000s. Despite these efforts, the shopping center faced setbacks, including the closure of key tenants like Macy's and Sears. In response, the developer proposed introducing m...

    48 min

  3. 07/11/2024

    Episode 10: The Future of Democracy - Innovative Civic Engagement with Nick Vlahos

    Nick Vlahos Ph.D. is the Deputy Director of the Center for Democracy Innovation at the National Civic League. Nick discusses his experiences and insights into public decision-making and civic engagement. The conversation covers the role of the National Civic League, the challenges of polarized public meetings, and the practical application of innovative approaches to civic participation. Key projects highlighted include the 'Better Public Meetings' initiative in Boulder, Colorado, and Mesa, A...

    1 h

  4. 28/10/2024

    Episode 9: Beyond Tragedy - Community Memorials and Healing With Dr. Larry Schooler

    Dr. Larry Schooler started his career working for NPR before transitioning into city government. He has over 15 years of experience in facilitation, mediation, and public engagement, and is currently a professor at the University of Texas at Austin. We delve into his work facilitating community engagement for memorial projects, including Virginia Beach and Pulse Nightclub. Larry emphasizes the crucial role of integrating family and survivor feedback, leveraging past experiences to shape the a...

    58 min

  5. 10/10/2024

    Episode 8: Navigating Wicked Problems with Dr. Martín Carcasson

    Dr. Martín Carcasson is a Communication Studies professor at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Founder and Director of the CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD). Dr. Carcasson discusses the role of CPD as an impartial resource dedicated to enhancing local democracy in northern Colorado, training students as facilitators to help discuss complex issues with local governments, school boards, and community organizations. Dr. Carcasson shares insights on tackling “wicked problems” – compl...

    1 h 4 min

  6. 26/09/2024

    Episode 7: Community Heart & Soul - Building Stronger Small Towns with Mark Sherman

    Mark Sherman is the President of Community Heart & Soul, a nonprofit organization based in Vermont dedicated to community development in small towns. Mark shares his personal journey from Vermont to Seattle and back, and how he became involved with Community Heart & Soul, founded by Lyman Orton of the Vermont Country Store. The organization focuses on a resident-driven process to identify what residents love about their town, their future goals, and how to achieve them. The program fo...

    29 min

  7. 10/09/2024

    Episode 6: Demystifying Local Government - Inside San Jose's Civics Masterclass

    Jasmine Hartenstein, Betty Nguyen, and Ellina Yin discuss the creation of San Jose’s Civics Masterclass. Discover how this free, online, self-paced course equips residents with essential knowledge on local government, parliamentary procedures, and the California Brown Act, and more. Available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, the course aims to empower diverse community members to participate in local governance. They highlight the course's development, the community feedback received, and...

    47 min

  8. 27/08/2024

    Episode 5: Pier Pride - Building Partnerships to Preserve the San Clemente Pier

    Amber Gregg is the CEO of Community Catalyst and Vice President of Pier Pride, which is a non-profit organization in San Clemente, CA that works in partnership with the city and community stakeholders to help preserve the San Clemente pier. Amber talks about the challenges and successes of Pier Pride, community engagement strategies, and the importance of building partnerships and trust. She emphasizes how critical partnerships and collaborations have been in advancing Pier Pride's mission. F...

    33 min

  9. 14/08/2024

    Episode 4: Elevate Commerce - How Commerce City Engages With the Local Business Community

    Stew Meek is the Local Business Manager for the City of Commerce City in Colorado. Our conversation centers around 'Elevate Commerce,' a business retention and expansion program aimed at fostering relationships with local businesses to help the local economy thrive. Stew explains the foundational strategies behind the program, the importance of proactive and relationship-based community engagement, and the innovative aspects of creating a smart, interactive website. We also touch on the chall...

    41 min

  10. 31/07/2024

    Episode 3: Youth Engagement in Planning with Corrin Wendell

    Corrin Wendell is the Founder and Executive Director of YEP! (Youth Engagement Planning). YEP! ​is a non-profit organization focused on educating young people in grades K-12 about urban planning and civic engagement. They create opportunities for youth to meaningfully advocate for change in their own communities and built environments. Corrin discusses the importance of involving young voices in community decisions and creative ways for planners to include youth perspectives in urban planning...

    29 min

  11. 17/07/2024

    Episode 2: How Signal Hill Achieved Zero Functional Homelessness with Carlo Tomaino

    Carlo Tomaino, the City Manager of Signal Hill, California, discusses the successful initiative to achieve zero functional homelessness in the city by coordinating internal efforts and partnering with service providers. Though we spoke with Carlo prior to the June 28, 2024 Supreme Court ruling on City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, our conversation highlights how the City of Signal Hill’s compassionate approach is relevant regardless of any court ruling. We also discuss the previous court...

    31 min

  12. 28/06/2024

    Episode 1: Sensory Solutions - Overcoming Fear and Enhancing Inclusivity in Yolo County

    James Rojas and John Kamp talk about engaging people through their hands and senses for the Yolo County Active Transportation Corridors Plan (YATC) which aims to create multi-use trails, enhance mobility, and break down barriers for low-income and minority residents in this rural California community. The project leverages public interest design of transportation services to address the needs of the region's most isolated and disadvantaged areas.Contact InformationJames Rojas: placeit.org or ...

    51 min
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EngagingCities promotes outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their community in creating better places and a brighter future. On Fireside Chats we talk to the people behind the plans and learn how community engagement helped bolster the planning effort. Hosted by Kelly Hickler, AICP Sponsored by Konveio

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