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Episode 25: Recycling Takes Center Stage (Selene Castillo, Austin Resource Recovery) Jun 22, 2018

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Our recycling and overall waste disposal habits are in the headlines with China's new ban on importing many recyclables and the campaigns against plastic straws. We chat with Selene Castillo of Austin Resource Recovery down in Texas about their pursuit of Zero Waste and ways they are working to educate and engage residents, businesses and students.

Episode 24: The State of Climate Adaptation in the US (Joyce Coffee, Climate Resilience Consulting) Apr 20, 2018

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The Kresge Foundation's new report on the state of climate adaptation in the US, "Rising to the Challenge Together," breaks down some of what's working along with some specific recommendations. Joyce co-authored the report and walks us through their research process, findings and her observations.

Episode 23: Open Data and Cities (Alex Dodds, Sunlight Foundation) Apr 16, 2018

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Local governments and community groups are abuzz about the potential of open data policies to make government more transparent, accountable and efficient. We talk with the Sunlight Foundation's Open Cities Storyteller about trends in open data, how it can more communities more effective and equitable, their Tactical Data Engagement approach and the importance of going beyond "raw data" to storytelling.

Episode 22: Branding for City Initiatives (Robin Samora) Mar 27, 2018

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We talk some branding and outreach basics with marketing guru Robin Samora. When a city embarks on a planning process or new initiative, there is often the need for new logo and campaign brand -- but not necessarily the resources to develop them with outside, professional help. Robin shares some tips to get you started.

Episode 21: Participatory Budgeting (Jennifer Godzeno, Participatory Budgeting Project) Mar 09, 2018

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Local governments have goals and mandates that include community engagement and transparency, especially in the budgeting process. Participatory Budgeting is gaining momentum in the US as an effective tool through which community members decide how to spend part of a public budget. It has been lauded as a way of creating a bottom-up conversation that illuminates a community’s needs, making local leaders more responsive, and expanding civic engagement. We talk with Jennifer Godzeno, Deputy Director at the Participatory Budgeting Project, about the benefits, process and future of PB.

Episode 20 (Part 2): Orlando's Smart Cities Approach (Chris Castro) Dec 12, 2017

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We all want "smart cities," but how do we get there? Orlando's Sustainability Director Chris Castro is a leader in this field, and he talks about what he sees as the "nexus between sustainability and technology." He shares examples of what's working in Orlando, challenges cities face on this path, and what he sees as the next big thing. In Part 2 we'll look at the issues of equity and access to new technologies, the importance of strong leadership, opportunities with public-private and university partnerships, the imperative of tracking progress and the delicate balance of privacy, security and transparency.

Episode 20 (Part 1): Orlando's Smart Cities Approach (Chris Castro) Dec 12, 2017

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We all want "smart cities," but how do we get there? Orlando's Sustainability Director Chris Castro is a leader in this field, and he talks about what he sees as the "nexus between sustainability and technology." He shares examples of what's working in Orlando, challenges cities face on this path, and what he sees as the next big thing. In Part 1 we talk about how smart cities integrate with what's already happening with sustainability and the challenges that local governments face in this realm.

Episode 19: Pittsburgh's Transition from Industrial Legacy to Sustainability Leader (Grant Ervin) Dec 07, 2017

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Pittsburgh's story is one of transformation from an industrial town struggling with pollution and unemployment to a booming technology hub with a string of sustainability accomplishments. We talk with the city's Chief Resilience Officer about those changes and Pittsburgh's (and Mayor Bill Peduto's) prominent place on the international stage when it comes to action on climate change.

Episode 18: Coastal Flooding + Resilience in Norfolk, VA(Christine Morris + George Homewood) Sep 22, 2017

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Norfolk, Virginia, has made headlines for tackling sea level rise and coastal flooding head-on. We talk with the city's Chief Resilience Officer and Planning Director about their collaboration, the goals of their Resilience Strategy and innovative ways of thinking and doing they are testing on the ground.

Episode 17: The Future of Flooding in Houston (Jim Blackburn with Rice University) Aug 09, 2017

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Houston, Texas, makes headlines for flooding on a regular basis. And like other communities, that will only get worse with climate change-induced sea level rise and severe storms. Kim talks with local flooding expert (and Rice University professor) Jim Blackburn about what factors created this dangerous situation in Houston and what solutions (not just regulations!) could help the community and save lives.

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