EngagingCities Fireside Chats

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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

  1. HÁ 1 DIA

    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 em...

    1h9min

  2. 20 DE FEV.

    Season 2, Episode 3: Fashion Meets Mobility With Fatima Elkott

    Fatima Elkott is the co-founder of Conscious Community Connectors. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots community engagement and the power of creativity in urban planning projects. From her early experiences in Hillsborough County to founding her own consultancy, Fatima highlights the necessity of building genuine connections and compensating residents for their contributions. We uncover how collaborative efforts, like the innovative Tampa Connect Fashion Week, can make city planning e...

    47min

  3. 4 DE FEV.

    Season 2, Episode 2: Urban Renewal and Community Connection With Mark Christensen

    Mark Christensen, AICP is a Senior Planner with AVI in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He shares his journey with various planning roles, including his tenure with AmeriCorps. The discussion focuses on Mark's experience in establishing an Urban Renewal Authority in Cheyenne and the challenges associated with urban renewal and tax increment financing. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement, transparency, and utilizing technology such as ArcGIS Story Maps and QR codes to enhance public underst...

    34min

  4. 23 DE JAN.

    Season 2, Episode 1: The Triangle Effect - Equity, Environment, and Economy With Nader Afzalan

    Nader Afzalan is a city planner, educator, and researcher at UC Berkeley who runs his own firm called The Triangle. He shares insights on his background and work in urban planning, historic preservation in Iran, and policy focus in California. He details his involvement in designing public engagement processes to reduce emissions and air pollution in disadvantaged communities for the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Nader emphasizes the importance of genuine community engagement, trust-...

    59min

  5. 9 DE JAN.

    Season 1 Highlights

    Check out these highlights from all 12 of last year's episodes. Enjoy!

    15min

  6. 13/12/2024

    Season 1, 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...

    49min

  7. 20/11/2024

    Season 1, 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...

    48min

  8. 07/11/2024

    Season 1, 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...

    1h
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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

Informações

  • Criado por
    EngagingCities
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2025
  • Episódios
    17
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Konveio LLC
  • Site do podcast
    EngagingCities Fireside Chats

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