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A Conversation with a Planning Legend with Dan Burden Jan 22, 2024

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Dan Burden has led a life every planner dreams of. He has riden his bicycle around the world, worked in tens of thousands of cities and towns, and been named one of the Top 100 planning minds of all time. We sat down with the humble legend to talk about his career, what he thinks of the modern planning profession, and what gets him excited about the work he does. This titan of urban planning is not just an industry expert, but a human being that exudes the kinds of qualities we should all strive to posses. We were grateful for Dan taking time out of his busy schedule to share a bit of himself to our audience.

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An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure with Kristina Marusic Jan 15, 2024

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Cancer. The word itself often brings horrifc thoughts and memories to nearly every American as the chronic disease has touched the lives of countless people. What role does planning play in the exposure of carcinogenic materials to our citizens, and more importantly, how do we stop such exposure from happening altogether? In Kristina's new book, A New War on Cancer, she touches on the modern causes of cancer and how our built environment is often a culprit. While we as planners often get caught up in land use application or transportation issues, Kristin'a book is a great reminder of how we plan and what we approve can often have profound effects beyond the obvious.

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The Next Generation of Greenways with Bob Searns Jan 08, 2024

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Bob Searns is a legend in the greenway planning world. His accomplishments are unmatched and his finger prints are all over some of the nations most iconic trails. His latest effort is to expand our conventional understanding of greenways and to think about the next iterations. Bob gives his take on how to improve what planning has done in the realm and deliver to our cities and communities the kinds of spaces that bring physical, social, and economic health togther through the medium of greenway design. His book, Beyond Greenways, The Next Step For City Trails and Walking Routes, is out and available through our partners at Island Press publishing.

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Let's Get Some Things Straight, ADA in America with Steve Wright Jan 01, 2024

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Equal access to the places we seek to enjoy is often misunderstood. For disability and accessibility expert, Steve Wright, it is his passion and lifelong profession. Steve sat down with us to dicuss the subject at length, clarify misconceptions, and really explore the ins and outs of what accessibility means. As we continue to seek a world of equality and excellence, ADA laws and addressing our built environment for those experiencing a disability cannot be left behind.

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Planning for the Snow, and an Open Right of Way....the Holiday Episode Dec 25, 2023

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It's that time of the year and we pause to reflect on the world of planning, our own careers, and the fun that comes with the holiday season. What's your highlight? Who gets a present and who gets coal? Happy Holidays from us to you and here is to a fantastic 2024!

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A Storm is Coming and We Aren't Ready with Author Danielle Arigoni Dec 18, 2023

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We were thrilled to have Danielle join us to talk about our warming and unpredicatable change and how our nation is being effected, specifically older Americans. In Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation, community resilience and housing expert Danielle Arigoni argues that we cannot achieve true resilience until communities adopt interventions that work to meet the needs of their oldest residents. She explains that when we plan for those most impacted by climate, and for those with the greatest obstacles to opportunity and well-being, we improve conditions for all.
Danielle is a policy and program expert in the fields of livable communities, affordable housing, and climate resilience. She has worked for more than 25 years in the federal government and nonprofit sectors in pursuit of more equitable, sustainable, and resilient places. She began her career as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya and has since led impactful and innovative teams at USAID, EPA, HUD, and AARP, currently serving as Managing Director of Policy and Solutions at National Housing Trust. She serves on the boards of Smart Growth America and the League of American Bicyclists.
Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation (islandpress.org)

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Big Schools, Bigger Problems with Jeff Vincent Dec 11, 2023

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Jeff Vincent is the founder of the Center for Cities + Schools at UC Berkley, and a national leader on researching the intersection of large school campus design and urban planning. The implications and results of the larger campus model are profound and one every planner should understand. We were excited to talk with Jeff and explore this very important subject. Check out his school at UC Berkley to learn more about the research he and his team has carried out over the last decade. https://citiesandschools.berkeley.edu/jeff-vincent/

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Let's All Go to the Park- with Mitchell Silver, FAICP Dec 04, 2023

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Mitchell Silver is one of the most acclaimed urban planners of our time. We sat down with him to talk about his planning life, his stint running the New York City Parks Department, and his current efforts in the consluting word. Few planners share Mitchell's devotion to their craft like him and we had a wonderful time discussing the attributes that make a good planner, what the next generation can teach and learn, and how our nation's park and green spaces should be planned to maximize their value and optimize our health.

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Top 10 Planning Schools with Planetizen Jul 03, 2023

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Periodically, Planetizen releases their guide and review of the nation’s planning schools. The thorough evaluation gives prospective students and professionals fabulous and informed insight, all organized to help make a decision. Our friend James Brasuell, stopped by to talk about the guide and reveal their top 10 list and more. https://www.planetizen.com/topschools

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Planning Through the Eyes of A Mayor with SLC Mayor, Erin Mendenhall Jun 26, 2023

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Mayor Mendenhall is a huge fan of good planning. She continues to lead Salt Lake City by engaging in a number of initiatives including major housing reforms, active transportation projects, and air and water quality policies. We had the great privilege to interview Mayor Mendenhall in one of our best discussions to date.

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