Talking Cities with Matt Enstice And Friends

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Episode 07: Empowered Participation Nov 22, 2016

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John Fullerton, founder of the Capital Institute, reflects on the regenerative economy and the disruption of the financial system. John and Matt talk about the need to shift our mindset from reductionist thinking – focusing on the parts, the problems – to holistic thinking, to open up new opportunities.

Episode 06: Finding Common Ground Nov 10, 2016

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Mark Rossi is a collaborative developer of innovative programs, tools and initiatives for integrating sustainable materials and safer chemicals into the economy. He founded BizNGO and is currently Executive Director of Clean Production Action Group.

Episode 05 Healthy Food in Health Care Nov 08, 2016

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Matt talks to Dr. Jennifer Obadia, Eastern US Regional Director for Healthcare Without Harm. They cover everything from the importance of understanding where food comes from and how it relates to job creation; the need to transform the national food system and what that means for city and state government; access to food and building an environment to makes healthy eating easy; and using food as a community-building vehicle.

Episode 04 Come As You Are Nov 01, 2016

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Matt talks with Darius Pridgen, pastor and elected official in Buffalo, NY, about the role of the church in transforming communities. They discuss the need for a comprehensive plan to engage families; finding elected officials not afraid to make tough decisions to lead true systems change; and where he gets his entrepreneurial inspiration.

Episode 03 Seat at the Table Oct 25, 2016

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Matt interviews Michellene Davis, executive vice president and chief corporate affairs officer for RWJ Barnabas Health in New Jersey. They talk about how growing up in Camden, NJ has shaped her both personally and professionally; ensuring youth have a "seat at the table" so that their voice is heard as communities are being revitalized; and her belief that health care institutions should be in the driver's seat to change cities.

Episode 02 #1 Buffalo Ambassador Oct 18, 2016

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Matt talks with Tony Masiello, former mayor of Buffalo, NY, about the opportunities and challenges that elected officials face in transforming cities. They discuss what led Tony to develop creative solutions to the difficult economic situation facing Buffalo during the 80s and 90s, much like many other Rust Belt cities at that time. Tony spent 35 years working in government on behalf of Western New York. He is a college Hall of Fame basketball player, drafted by the Indiana Pacers in 1969. Today Tony is the president of Masiello Martucci Calabrese & Associates.

Episode 01: Rebuilding the American City Oct 07, 2016

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This week, Matt talks with David Gamble, architect and urban planner specializing in urban design, about the importance of bringing community and economic development together through planning and engagement. David is the principal of Gamble Associates based in Cambridge, MA, and has been a lecturer in Harvard University's Graduate School of Design since 2009. David has spent 25 years working in urban settings and within the context of public engagement, including guiding the planning of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus since its inception in 2002. He recently published "Rebuilding the American City" with co-author Patty Heyda (Washington University). David and Matt talk about the current trend of migration back to urban environments, the pros and cons of the role that sports can play to a city's collective psyche, how anchor districts are relying on design of both public and private space to help attract "knowledge workers" to their campuses, and the focus on building healthier communities.

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