Master Planning and Community Development with Josh Sanabria

In this episode of Construction Disruption, hosts Todd Miller and Ryan Bell sit down with Josh Sanabria, an expert in master planning and urban design from Go Architect and Engage. Josh shares insights into the importance of intentional community planning and the critical role of thorough surveys in shaping public spaces. From school districts planning for future growth to city downtown revitalizations, Josh's firm specializes in strategic community development. 

Learn how they use innovative tools like Engage’s survey software to gather qualitative and quantitative data to inform and support master plans. Josh also opens up about his journey in architecture, the challenges of leading a startup, and his passion for community improvement through art and design. Don't miss this deep dive into the complexities and rewards of creating cohesive, vibrant communities.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Introduction

01:57 Master Planning with Joshua Sanabria

02:31 Josh's Background and Career Path

04:33 Importance of Good Planning

05:15 Chicago's Master Planning Success

06:50 Go Architect's Projects and Approach

14:32 Community Engagement and Surveying

18:19 Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

26:56 Understanding Project Support

27:40 Engage: Open for All

27:58 Versatile Applications of Engage

28:57 Author and Photographer

29:59 Lessons in Leadership

32:37 Future Trends in Design and Construction

36:15 Final Thoughts and Farewell

36:54 Rapid Fire Questions

Connect with Josh Online

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpsanabria/

Website: https://www.goarchitect.com/

Survey Software: https://engagebygo.com/

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