Neighborhood Matters

Jack Craver

Jack Craver talks with local leaders and everyday people about rebuilding community in cities and towns across America.

  1. May 29

    Why do people choose to bike?

    I talk with Austin bike advocate Alejandro de la Vega about whether it's culture or infrastructure that prevents Americans from biking. And what arguments will make people support taking space away from cars to give to bikes?

    1h 9m

  2. May 7

    What would a fair justice system look like?

    I talk with Jessica Brand, executive director of the Wren Collective, about wrongful prosecutions and why America's uniquely punitive justice system hasn't resulted in greater safety. But what does the alternative look like?

    58 min

  3. Apr 28

    Why aren't American apartments built for families?

    In many American cities, the only alternative to single family houses are massive apartment complexes. Why aren't we building the beautiful, family-friendly apartments that we admire in Europe? Alicia Pederson of Courtyard Urbanist explains.

    1h 32m

  4. Apr 21

    An undocumented American

    Itzel Hernandez grew up like any other American kid in Red Bank, NJ. She only realized she was undocumented when applying to college. We talk about why anti-immigrant politics doesn't reflect how Americans actually feel about the immigrants who are their neighbors, coworkers, and friends.

    1h 31m

  5. Apr 13

    AI-enabled urbanism

    I talk with Kyle Vansice, founder of Cedar, an Austin-based startup that uses AI to help builders figure out what they can build on a given piece of land. We have a broader conversation about the damage done to American cities by 20th century planning and zoning.

    1h 17m

  6. Mar 29

    How America is failing its elders

    America is increasingly handing off care of our elders to private equity-backed longterm care facilities. Judy Karofsky, author of "Diselderly Conduct: The Flawed Business of Assisted Living and Hospice" says it's only going to get worse. We also reminisce on her colorful political life, including the time she was the ONLY woman mayor in Wisconsin (Middleton!) and why she enjoys living among young people in old age.

    1h 23m

  7. Mar 15

    How community gardens can save the world

    Amy Seponara, co-founder of the Ambler Community Garden, talks about the tremendous value of community gardens and the vociferous pushback she encountered from longtime residents of Ambler, Pa.

    1h 29m

  8. Mar 8

    AI & Austin

    Alexander Pasch talks with me about starting a career in tech in the midst of the AI revolution and why he devotes all of his political energy to local government.

    1h 25m
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About

Jack Craver talks with local leaders and everyday people about rebuilding community in cities and towns across America.

Information

  • Creator
    Jack Craver
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023, Jack Craver, Urban Affairs
  • Show Website
    Neighborhood Matters

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