The Neighbor Effect

Urban Therapy

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Welcome to a podcast about neighborhoods, communities, and urban living. Through conversations with local community builders, homeowner associations, urban advocates, event initiators, and architects, we explore how to make a neighborhood a better place to live. Hosted by Darya, a digital nomad, the podcast brings stories to life as she travels the world to meet guests in person. The first episodes feature inspiring stories from Los Angeles, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Sri Lanka. This podcast aims to be a source of inspiration and best practices from communities across the globe, perfect for those passionate about improving their lives in cities. Produced by Urban Therapy

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Walking the Heights of Los Angeles

In this debut episode of The Neighbor Effect, I speak with Dave Ptach and Siobhan Burke, the inspiring forces behind Stairstreet Advocates, a community dedicated to restoring and preserving Los Angeles’ iconic stair streets. We discuss how their walks and cleanups have grown into a vibrant social club, fostering connections and care for the city. We also explore broader urban initiatives reshaping LA—from creating safer streets to enhancing walkability and building community resilience. Tune in to learn about impactful projects and get practical advice for making neighborhoods more walkable, connected, and thriving. Produced by Urban Therapy. Join us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes photos, stories, and updates on urban initiatives worldwide. Mentioned initiatives and organizations: Los Angeles Walks National Walk to School Day Los Feliz Neighborhood Council’s Grants Friends of the Los Angeles River CicLAvia Investing in Place Hyperion Street Safety Coalition Parklets and Plazas Program Book by Eric Klinenberg - Palaces for the People Barcelona's Superblocks Livable Communities Initiative Credits : Creator and host – Darya Sannikova Composer / Sound Mixing – Sybe Cover – Eleonora Nekrasova Special thanks to our guests: Dave Ptach and Los Angeles Stairstreet Advocates Siobhan Burke and Lyric Design & Planning

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Welcome to a podcast about neighborhoods, communities, and urban living. Through conversations with local community builders, homeowner associations, urban advocates, event initiators, and architects, we explore how to make a neighborhood a better place to live. Hosted by Darya, a digital nomad, the podcast brings stories to life as she travels the world to meet guests in person. The first episodes feature inspiring stories from Los Angeles, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Sri Lanka. This podcast aims to be a source of inspiration and best practices from communities across the globe, perfect for those passionate about improving their lives in cities. Produced by Urban Therapy

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