A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast

The Climate Crisis Campaign Feb 26, 2020

Host John Flaherty is joined by Priscilla De La Cruz & Mal Skowron of the RI Climate Crisis Campaign. The campaign calls upon the Rhode Island government to take immediate action to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out fossil fuels, create a just and equitable transition to a sustainable economy, and invest in adaptation and resilience to protect the people and places we love.

The Climate Crisis Campaign Website

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This episode was produced by Victoria Picinich

The Year Ahead with Scott, John, & C.J. Jan 27, 2020

Hosts Scott Wolf, John Flaherty, & C.J. Opperthauser give you an inside look at the opportunities, challenges, and priorities of Grow Smart RI for 2020.

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This episode was produced by Victoria Picinich.

Giving Tuesday Special Edition Dec 03, 2019

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day.

Listen to what our supporters have to say about why they give their time, talent, & treasure to Grow Smart RI on this special edition episode.

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Grow Smart RI is a 501 (c) (3) organization.

The Humanities & Smart Growth with Elizabeth Francis & Dennise Kowalczyk Oct 08, 2019

Host Victoria Picinich is joined by Elizabeth Francis, Executive Director of the RI Council for the Humanities; and Dennis Kowalczyk, creator and host of the podcast Artclectic New England. Enjoy this lively talk about how smart growth, along with arts and culture contribute to the outstanding quality of place in RI.

Show Notes

RI Council for the Humanities website

2019 Celebration of the Humanities

Artclectic New England website

RhodeTour app

This episode was produced by Victoria Picinich

2019 Legislative Wrap with Rep. Carlos Tobon Aug 08, 2019

Scott Wolf & John Flaherty are joined by State Representative Carlos Tobon of District 58 in Pawtucket, RI to discuss the 2019 legislative session of the RI General Assembly. This episode offers an insider's perspective into the ups and downs of the RI legislative session. Scott, John, & Carlos discuss economic development, the transit master plan, and state budget.

Bio of Rep. Carlos Tobon

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This podcast was produced by Victoria Picinich

Providence Raptors with Peter Green Jun 25, 2019

Peter Green is a photographer and graphic designer living and working in downtown Providence. He walks the city, documenting Peregrine Falcons and more urban wildlife from Red-Tailed Hawks nesting on rooftops to American Kestrels hunting in graffiti-covered alleys. Peter and host C.J. discuss the interesting wildlife Peter has seen around the city of Providence as well as ways to make Providence more Raptor friendly!

Show Notes:

Providence Raptors Website

The Providence Peregrine Webcam

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This podcast was produced by Victoria Picinich

Special Guest: Former MA Gov. Michael S. Dukakis May 08, 2019

Grow Smart RI is honored to present this episode with our guest, former MA Governor, 1988 Democratic Presidential Nominee, and Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, Michael S. Dukakis. Gov. Dukakis is an exceptional public servant, civic leader, visionary change agent, outstanding teacher and role model for aspiring elected officials and policy professionals.

A strong advocate (and patron) of mass transit, Governor Dukakis discusses the important role that improved transit plays in the health of our economy and environment, along with his vision for the future of transit in the Northeast.

Show Notes:

North South Rail Link

Rhode Island Rapid Rail Concept Paper

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This podcast was produced by Victoria Picinich.

Scott & Anne Marie of Symposium Books Apr 17, 2019

Host C.J. Opperthauser is joined by Symposium Books Owners Scott McCullough and Anne Marie Keohane. They moved to Providence from New York City in 2003. Scott is a native New Yorker and Anne Marie is from Co. Cork Ireland.

They started symposiumbooks.com and Symposium Books Wholesale 2003 at a warehouse in Providence and opened the store in 2004. In 2014, they added Vinyl Records to the store. In 2019, they added Symposium Gallery. This year, the store is celebrating its 15th year anniversary.

C.J., Scott, & Anne Marie get into a lively discussion about the ins and outs of running an independent bookstore in Providence and the challenges and opportunities they have faced.

Show Notes:

The 2019 Smart Growth Awards Program - April 30, 2019 5:30pm

Symposium Books Website

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This podcast was produced by Victoria Picinich.

A Business Perspective on Smart Growth with Junior Jabbie Feb 12, 2019

Host Scott Wolf is joined by Junior Jabbie, a former Grow Smart RI Board Member and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Banneker Industries, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain management and integrated third-party logistics solutions to a wide range of Fortune 100 companies in multiple industries.

Junior talks about what drew him to the smart growth movement and how he practices smart growth as a business leader.

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This episode was produced and edited by Victoria Picinich.

Providence's Past & Future with Cliff Wood Jan 22, 2019

Hosts Scott Wolf & John Flaherty are joined by Cliff Wood, the Executive Director of The Providence Foundation. They discuss how The Providence Foundation and Grow Smart RI have shaped Providence's renaissance, and what needs to happen to continue to improve the quality of place across RI.

For more information about The Providence Foundation, click HERE.

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This episode was produced and edited by Victoria Picinich.

Grow Smart RI's Plans for 2019 Jan 08, 2019

On this episode, hosts Scott Wolf, John Flaherty, Scott Millar, and C.J. Opperthauser give you an inside look at the opportunities, challenges, and priorities of Grow Smart RI for 2019.

Interested in learning more about what we do, visit our website and sign up for our e-newsletter at www.growsmartri.org

Donate here: www.growsmartri.org/donate

This episode was produced by Victoria Picinich.

Why Grow Smart RI? with Barbara Sokoloff Dec 27, 2018

On the 2nd of the series, "Why Grow Smart RI?" host Scott Wolf talks with long time Grow Smart RI supporter Barbara Sokoloff about what drew her to devote her time, talent, and treasure to Grow Smart RI. They discuss the connection between smart growth policies with affordable housing, historic preservation, urban and town centers, and transit reform in RI. Barbara Sokoloff is the President of Barbara Sokoloff Associates; which provides development, community planning and implementation services.

Why Grow Smart RI? with Cynthia Langlykke Dec 18, 2018

On the 1st of the series, "Why Grow Smart RI?" host Scott Wolf talks with long time Grow Smart RI supporter Cynthia Langlykke about what drew her to devote her time, talent, and treasure to Grow Smart RI. They discuss the connection between smart growth principles and community development. Cynthia Langlykke is the President of Downcity Design - a community organization working to build a city of problem solvers.

Special Edition: Grow Smart RI's 20th Anniversary Nov 27, 2018

On this special Giving Tuesday edition of A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast, hosts Victoria, C.J., John, & Scott review Grow Smart RI's major accomplishments and future priorities at the 20 year mark of our existence. In celebration of Grow Smart RI's 20th Anniversary and Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to show your support by donating at www.growsmartri.org/donate.

Grow Smart RI's 2018 Briefing Book for Candidates & Voters Oct 31, 2018

On this episode, Scott Wolf, John Flaherty, Scott Millar, & C.J. Opperthauser have an in-depth discussion about Grow Smart RI's publication; The 2018 Briefing Book for Candidates & Voters.

The Briefing Book is centered around the following broad goals: * Sustainable and Equitable Economic Growth * Revitalized Urban and Town Centers * Expanded Transportation Choices * Strategic Renewable Energy Siting Policies * Conservation of Rhode Island's Forests The book is a non partisan effort to promote better understanding of growth and development issues and various strategies and proven best practices for tapping Rhode Islands full economic, environmental and social potential. Click HERE to download The Briefing Book or visit www.growsmartri.org

2018 Housing Fact Book with Brenda Clement Oct 23, 2018

Host Scott Wolf, Executive Director of Grow Smart RI is joined by Brenda Clement, Director of HousingWorks RI to discuss the findings of HousingWorks RI's Housing Fact Book. Since 2005, HousingWorks RI’s Housing Fact Book has strived to present as complete a picture as possible of housing affordability in Rhode Island. The Fact Book highlights data and connections that shine a light on policy changes the state can adopt to allow more Rhode Island residents to thrive.

Click HERE to view HousingWorks RI's 2018 Housing Fact Book.

Yes on 3 - The 2018 Green Economy & Clean Water Bond Oct 16, 2018

On this episode, host John Flaherty is joined by Michelle Sheehan of RI Department of Environmental Management and Topher Hamblett of Save The Bay. They discuss the 2018 Green Economy and Clean Water Bond - Question 3 on the ballot. The Green Economy & Clean Water Bond is an investment that builds on Rhode Island’s strengths: a healthy Narragansett Bay, safe drinking water for all, a robust network of bikeways and recreational facilities, revitalized industrial spaces, working farms, open spaces for generations to enjoy, and protection against flooding and storm events. Grow Smart RI encourages all Rhode Islanders to vote to invest in the best of Rhode Island - Vote Yes on Question 3!

Bike Share with Alex Ellis Oct 02, 2018

Host C.J. Opperthauser is joined by Alex Ellis, a planner with the City of Providence Department of Planning & Development. C.J. and Alex discuss the ins and outs of Providence's new bike share program, Jump Bikes. So what exactly is a bike share and how will it benefit the City of Providence? Find out on this episode. If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review!

Legislative Wrap with Rep. Jay O'Grady Sep 18, 2018

Scott Wolf and John Flaherty are joined by soon to be retired State Representative Jay O'Grady to discuss the 2018 legislative session of the RI General Assembly that saw several advances in policies to support and encourage smarter growth, but efforts stalled to recapitalize the State Historic Tax Credit, the rush to clear-cut forestland across Rhode Island for utility-scale solar development continues as competing bills failed to get traction by lawmakers, and the first ever Transit Master Plan is enacted in RI.

Making Transit-Oriented Development work for RI Sep 04, 2018

John Flaherty is joined by guest, Christopher Coes, to discuss transit oriented development opportunities in Rhode Island.

Cities and towns across our region and the nation are seizing on the public-private partnership opportunities to build stronger, more vibrant and sustainable communities through transit-oriented development.

With major transit projects currently in the works, increased demand for housing in walkable urban neighborhoods and job sites with convenient access to transit, Rhode Island is poised to take advantage of these trends to grow smart with transit.

Christopher Coes is the Vice President of Real Estate Policy and External Affairs at Smart Growth America. Under his leadership, he oversees Smart Growth America’s real estate programs including LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors and TOD Finance and Advisors, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of Smart Growth America.

A Quality of Place: Trailer Aug 09, 2018

Here's a sneak peak of A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast. This podcast will explore what smart growth can mean to the Rhode Island community by chatting with planners, advocates, community leaders, and experts in the field. Each episode will try to answer the question: what does smart growth really mean? This podcast is produced by Grow Smart RI, a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.

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