Urban Planning is Not Boring - Samantha Ellman and Natalie Ikhrata

Latest Episodes:

A Breakdown of the USC Master of Urban Planning Program Jul 11, 2022

Show notes

Sam and Nat give you a breakdown of everything you need to know about the Master of Urban Planning program. From the various concentrations that you can choose from to the ability to add certificates, we have got you covered! Since they recently finished their first year in the program, they dive into personal insights gleaned from the last year and share their thoughts on the classes that they have taken over the last year.

For more information on the USC Master of Urban Planning program, check out the website linked here.

Destination Crenshaw

We are stamping Crenshaw Boulevard, the spine of Los Angeles’ Black community, with a transformative infrastructure project that will boost our community through economic development, job creation, and environmental healing, while elevating Black art and culture.

When completed, Destination Crenshaw will be the place to experience the most dynamic expression of Black American culture in the United States. A 1.3-mile stretch of Crenshaw Boulevard will be transformed from an area that has long deserved economic investment and strategic urban planning, into a thriving commercial corridor linked by architecturally stunning community spaces and pocket parks, hundreds of newly planted trees, and over 100 commissioned works of art.

For more information about Destination Crenshaw, check out the website linked here.

The Future of Transportation with Hasan Ikhrata Jul 04, 2022

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Historic decision making and planning has led us to a nation with only one viable transportation option: the car. In the past, planners have focused on alternative modes of transportation including buses and rail systems. Dr. Hasan Ikhrata, CEO of San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), argues that these alternatives are not competitive with the car, in their current form, and the future of transit must be approached differently.

More on Dr. Ikhrata: Dr. Ikhrata has over 30 years of public and private sector transportation planning experience in the region. As Executive Director of SANDAG, he directs day‐to‐day operations of the agency and implements policies set by its governing board. In addition, Dr. Ikhrata is the Chief Executive Officer of the SANDAG Service Bureau, the nonprofit public benefit corporation chartered by SANDAG.

For more information about FACT, please visit their website linked here: FACT San Diego

A Not So Boring Introduction Jun 27, 2022

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Get to know your not so boring podcast hosts Sam and Natalie as they dive into their educational backgrounds, interests, and what led them to the field of urban planning!

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