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| 18 Jun 2022 | The Planning Commission: Three Planners with a Few Thoughts to Share | 00:35:59 | |
The first episode of our podcast is an introduction to each Commissioner. We examine our own stories, interests in the planning profession, local government, expectations of the industry, and both the good and not so good in a profession few know. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 01 Jul 2022 | Entering the Planning World with Michelle McNulty | 00:32:24 | |
In episode two of the Planning Commission podcast, we discuss the entry into the profession with the Planning Director of Flagstaff, Arizona, Michelle McNulty. What does it take to get a planning job, what advice would we give from our own experiences, and what does a seasoned Director think makes for a great planning candidate? All of this and more in episode two. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 08 Jul 2022 | How to Reach Planner II with Lauren Driscoll | 00:34:54 | |
Your first promotion in the planning profession often means graduating from Planner I to Planner II. We examine how this happens, what a young planner should do to get that first promotion and explore what is currently happening with young planners from a seasoned Community Development Director and practicing planner, Lauren Driscoll from the City of Salina, Kansas. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 13 Jul 2022 | Public Involvement with Andy Boenau | 00:39:09 | |
As planners, we are usually prepared with planning theory, Constitutional law, planning process, and knowledge about the fundamentals of the profession.... then someone throws a curve ball and starts talking about the need for public involvement and we scratch our heads. What is it, what should it be, and what is the actual purpose of involving the public? We explore this topic with a subject expert, Mr. Andy Boenau and tell some stories from our own background throughout. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 27 Jul 2022 | What Grinds Our Gears with The Commission | 00:28:46 | |
When you've been in the profession for as long as we have, some things start to really get to you. What are those things for us? This episode is a good old fashion venting between three friends who love what they do, but often loathe particular parts. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | The Walking Legend with Mark Fenton | 00:41:46 | |
Many people know one of the godfathers of walkability, but few know the man behind the mustache. In this episode, The Planning Commission gets to know one of our favorite national leaders and explores more than the keys to a walkable community. You'll love this conversation as it's filled with all kinds of laughs and thought provoking topics. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 21 Aug 2022 | Level of Service with Ariana Jeske | 00:36:26 | |
Level of Service (LOS) is a staple when measuring lots of aspects of our communities, including traffic engineering. But what are the full ramifications of this tool? We examine the concept with a real-life engineer, Ariana Jeske, PE, PTOE. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Zoning's Effects on Housing with M. Nolan Gray | 00:55:51 | |
M. Nolan Gray, author of Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix it, joins The Planning Commisssion. This deep dive will take you on a journey from Euclid, Ohio to Houston, Texas all while the Commission chats about the many issues facing the fundamental land use planning tool-zoning. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 03 Sep 2022 | Personal Attacks and Planning with Rachel Hundley | 00:44:40 | |
Being a planner can sometimes hurt. Your image and reputation can be challenged. But how do you respond and what do you do when that happens? Your favorite Planning Commission podcasters explore this issue among themselves and with their wonderful guest, Land Use attorney and former Sonoma, CA mayor, Rachel Hundley. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 24 Sep 2022 | Effects of Traffic Engineering with Chuck Marohn | 00:54:26 | |
Our country is shaped by all sorts of decisions and one of the most critical is that of our street and road network designs. Traffic Engineer, truth teller, and courageous Planner, Chuck Marohn P.E. joins us in The Planning Commission chambers. What a discussion we have about all the ways we have missed the mark in transportation planning, the unintended consequences on our communities, and how to make amends in future generations. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 02 Oct 2022 | Planning and Public Health with Dr. Richard Jackson | 00:57:43 | |
Dr. Richard Jackson has been a leading voice and calling for improving America's built environment in the name of public health for well over a generation. His story is incredible having worked with children experiencing communicable diseases initially, to then witness the rise in Type II Diabetes sky rocket among our youth, which propelled him into action. He has been a strong leader for chaning how planners, developers, and decision makers think about how we build our communitites and we were thrilled to sit down with him for a chat. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 12 Oct 2022 | The Value of AICP with The Commission | 00:35:44 | |
The third rail of planning- to AICP or NOT to AICP? This is a subject that's been on our minds and many others we talk to. What is the value of AICP? What are the issues and improvements to consider? We dive head first into the deep end of the planning and local government pool on this one and examine the topic inside and out. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 | Unique Ideas to Improve Planning with Rick Brown | 00:59:08 | |
Okay, anarchy may be a stretch, but significant changes, not so much. Join our discussion with the creator of Panethos, Rick Brown, AICP. The Commission and Rick talk about the ways planning and local government needs to be shaken up, a few necessary interventions, and some improvements that would make our profession even better. Check our his blog in the meantime: https://panethos.wordpress.com/ Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 28 Oct 2022 | Planning in Movies with The Commission | 00:46:00 | |
Are there enough movies made about the planning/local government profession? Are there any movies made about planning? Oh you better believe there are. This was a fun episode with lots of laughs and worth your time. Better yet, what are some we missed? Have fun and be sure to watch some of the movies we mention and HIT THAT LIKE BUTTON....pretty please. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 04 Nov 2022 | Planetizen with James Brasuell | 00:48:20 | |
Where do planners get their information? How do they learn and stay relevent? One fabulous source is Planetizen. We sit down with the Editorial Director, James Brasuell and learn all about content dissemination and what's popular among us planners and government types. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 09 Nov 2022 | Planning Directors with Tim Keane | 00:55:03 | |
Directing is powerful. Directing is fun. But, what all does it take to be a director? How should a Director look at the current state of planning/government while also applying career lessons? What a conversation we had with the City of Boise's Planning and Development Servies Director, Tim Keane, AICP. Tim is new to Boise and has spent most of his time in the southeast, including his last position as Director in Atlanta, GA. Watch this discussion, learn, laugh, and nerd out with four passionate planners. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 21 Nov 2022 | Walkable Cities with Jeff Speck | 01:04:15 | |
Jeff Speck has been a leader in making America's cities vibrant and active for three decades. His seminal book Walkable Communities, is enjoying its 10 year re-release with tons of new content. To celebrate his work, Jeff joins the Planning Commission for a fabulous conversation about why and how our communities/governments should strive to be more walkable. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 | Renewable Energy with Sarah Mills | 00:51:39 | |
Here Comes the Sun.....Sarah Mills is not only a planner extraordinaire, but she is also one of the most knowledgeable planners regarding renewable energy and local government regulations. Wow did we learn a lot, and so will you after watching this episode. Not sure if the Commission has laughed any harder during an episode as we had a blast. Hope you enjoy this episode. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 09 Dec 2022 | Parking and Planning with Donald Shoup | 00:55:57 | |
Donald Shoup has been the nation's leading voice on parking requirements, how parking shapes our cities, and the many problems embeded in the planning profession regarding parking. This episode explores that topic and then some, resulting in an episode that not only left us informed, but also with a headache from laughter. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 15 Dec 2022 | Planning Economic Impacts with Joe Minicozzi | 01:14:32 | |
Busted: Bankrupt Big Box Boondoggles, is one heck of an episode with the nationally acclaimed Joe Minicozzi. This episode busts many myths that the big box model is the more prosperous one. In fact, Joe examines how smaller and more downtown buildings and businesses are the true engines of the local economy. He backs all of his claims with tons of data and research that he shares with The Planning Commission. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 19 Dec 2022 | A Commission Christmas | 00:44:53 | |
Ho Ho Ho...Scrooge HAD to be a Planner!!! The Commssion discusses their own acheivements, those of the planning profession as a whole, as well as who deserves coal. It has been a fun first season thanks to you the listeners and viewers, this is an episode to put a pretty Xmas bow on our initial season and do a little reflecting. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 | Secretary of Transportation WSDOT - Roger Millar | 00:56:21 | |
Holy Cow....Secretary of Transportation Roger Millar who is also the new Chairman of AASHTO, sits down with the Commission to kick off season two. Roger has been a planner in many roles including transportation, community development, and environmental work. His career is fantastic and he has a great sotry to share. This episode was eye opening, heartening, and a whole lotta fun. Check it out. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 14 Feb 2023 | Urban Tree Canopy with Geoffrey Donovan | 00:54:12 | |
Plant a tree, save a life. Yes friends, it really is that easy. Geoffrey Donovan sat down with us to talk urban tree canopy. Shade isn't the only thing these magnificent tools of planning do for us. There isn't a single tool in our figurative tool box that does more to benefit our citizens and communities than trees. Don't believe that, well then listen to Mr. Donovan and learn a thing or two. When you're done, read his magnificent research. Check out his extensive list of published research papers here: Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 | Transit Planning with Tara Crawford | 00:57:53 | |
Next Stop, America's Largest City, is an episode all about the happenings in transit, particularly in the largest geographic city in the nation. What is working, what is not, and how is the world of transit adapting to a post pandemic landscape? Tara Crawford answered those questions and much more in an episode that may have just helped us find our fourth commissioner. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | Placemaking with Kelly Verel | 00:52:06 | |
"Who's Ready For Some Fun?" Placemaking is one way planners instantly create an engaging and interactive location in our communities. What exaclty is placemaking, how does it work, and where has it left its mark? Kelly Verel of Project for Public Spaces stops by to talk all about it. If you wanna learn more, head over to their website and read all about it: Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | Affordable Housing with Shellan Rodriguez | 00:56:44 | |
“THOSE people need a place to live too!!!” Affordable housing has been a huge subject in planning circles for the past decade. Shellan Rodriguez is an expert developer of such housing and tells the Commission how planners can help and how they get in the way of such community needs. Rockstars gonna rock and Shellan fits the bill. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Environmental Justice with Charles T. Brown | 00:55:23 | |
"Red Lines, People of Color, and White Flight." We take a serious dive into Environmental Justice with a national expert Charles T. Brown. Be prepared for an honest a raw discussion on what the planning profession has done and needs to do to improve the lives of all Americans. This compelling interview with special guest Commissioner Tara Crawford is one you'll want to watch, take a few notes, and absorb. For more on Charles and his efforts, check out his website: Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | Commission Hearings with Nate Hood | 01:00:25 | |
Knock knock..... Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Consulting with The Commission | 01:16:56 | |
How many consultants does it take to change a lightbulb? Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Safe Routes to School with Marisa Jones | 00:55:30 | |
Walking and biking to school should be a common event for America’s kids. But, since 1969, participation rates have plummeted. The National Safe Routes to School Partnership has been working for two decades to reverse the course. Marisa Jones joins us from the Partnership to talk about the organizations ongoing efforts to bring a little more walking and bike riding back into our children’s lives. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | America Walks with Mike McGinn | 00:56:45 | |
Getting Americans to walk more is the mission of America Walks. Mike McGinn is the organization’s Executive Director and the former Mayor of Seattle. Advocating for the design, funding, and maintenance for our nation’s walking infrastructure all while trying to build a safer overall transportation system, is just part of the mission of America Walks. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Historic Preservation with Sara Bronin | 00:48:20 | |
Preserving elements of our history all while continuing to address the needs of the future is a tricky endeavor for planners. We don't always get it right but strive to achieve a good balance. The Honorable Sara Bronin is the current Chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and a professor at Cornell University. Her efforts are helping shed more light on the ways we can ensure we don't forget our past by addressing historic sites, buildings, and more. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 01 May 2023 | Streetsblog USA with Kea Wilson | 00:58:49 | |
The Planning Commissioners love people who are direct and honest about what is happening in our industry and to our many communities. Kea Wilson and her Streetsblog USA colleagues have been leaders in this philosophy for many years. We talked with Kea about her writings and those of Streetsblog and covered topics such as the federal transportation bill, electric vehicles, the continuing impacts of highway expansion projects, and what is going on with pedestrian safety in this country. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Freeway Removal with Amy Stelly | 00:56:55 | |
In many locations across the nation, discussions continue regarding the removal of detrimental urban interstates. In the case of New Orleans native, Amy Stelly, it is time for this to happen. Through her efforts, a section of an elevated freeway bifurcating her childhood neighborhood will soon be demolished bringing back a community of peace, fresh air, and social interaction. Check out her website: https://www.amyfstelly.com/ Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 22 May 2023 | A Journalist’s Take on Planning with Megan Kimble | 00:54:43 | |
Accomplished journalist Megan Kimble is an unofficial planner. Her work has included many pieces on various aspects of planning including food systems, affordable housing and zoning, as well as transportation. Megan stops by the Commission to chat about her perspectives on our industry and provides highly unique insights. Head to her website to read some of her fabulous articles: https://www.megankimble.com/ Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 29 May 2023 | The 1,000 Joys of Planning with The Commission | 00:45:53 | |
Our profession is unlike most and can certainly be a roller coaster ride. Despite some of the many challenges, there are countless ways in which we love what we do. The Commission takes a moment to discuss why and how we love our careers as Planners. This self-reflection episode may be relatable for many and is a reminder of the positive effects planning can have on the lives of every day citizens as well as our own. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 05 Jun 2023 | Food Systems Planning with Maggi Adamek | 00:58:25 | |
The American food system is complex. Growing a tomato in your front yard may actually be illegal while school children may be forced to eat processed foods made thoudans of miles from town. Maggi Adamek breaks down why planning for food is essential to a healthier population and how our current system influences numerous aspects of our health. From drive-thrus to dragonfruit, this episode is unlike any we have done so far. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Homelessness with Wyatt Schroeder | 00:54:35 | |
Homelessness in America continue to vex decision makers and planners. What role has planning had in causing homelessness and how do we address the subject in a meaningful way? Wyatt Schroeder is an expert on the issue and joined us for a compelling discussion that we found educational and thought provoking. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Career Advice with TPCP Listeners | 00:57:19 | |
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| 26 Jun 2023 | Planning Through the Eyes of A Mayor with SLC Mayor, Erin Mendenhall | 00:50:27 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 03 Jul 2023 | Top 10 Planning Schools with Planetizen | 00:58:33 | |
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 Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 04 Dec 2023 | Let's All Go to the Park- with Mitchell Silver, FAICP | 00:55:29 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | Big Schools, Bigger Problems with Jeff Vincent | 00:49:32 | |
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/ Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 | A Storm is Coming and We Aren't Ready with Author Danielle Arigoni | 00:57:06 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 25 Dec 2023 | Planning for the Snow, and an Open Right of Way....the Holiday Episode | 00:46:42 | |
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! Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 01 Jan 2024 | Let's Get Some Things Straight, ADA in America with Steve Wright | 00:49:48 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 08 Jan 2024 | The Next Generation of Greenways with Bob Searns | 00:59:32 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 15 Jan 2024 | An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure with Kristina Marusic | 00:52:25 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 22 Jan 2024 | A Conversation with a Planning Legend with Dan Burden | 00:55:18 | |
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. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 29 Jan 2024 | Planning Conferences with the Commissioners | 01:04:58 | |
Love em or hate em, we talk all about planning conferences in this episode. What works, what doesn’t, and how to make them better, are all topics we cover. One of us was even responsible for organizing conferences and has a few nuggets of info to drop. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | College Campus Planning with Drew Alexander | 00:58:11 | |
Let's face it, we all envy campus planners and the latitudes they have with their work. Drew Alexander with Boise State University knows all about the good side, the not so good, and the real challenges of what goes into campus planning. What do students want? How do you balance housing with academic structures? And then there are sports facilities. Oh, and don't upset the nearby residents. This episode is all about how to plans for and what to consider with modern college campuses. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | How to Make a City Healthier with Mick Cornett | 01:06:12 | |
How does a city change itself? First, it has to be honest and know where to start. Mick Cornett was very honest to the point of even telling Oklahoma City residents while he was Mayor that it was time to collectively lose weight. The initiatives, the projects, the policies, and the places that spured from making such a declaration transformed an auto oriented and sprawling American city, into a poster child of how to modernize, improve quality of life, and address the many needs of people to conduct happier and healthier lives. Mick Cornett is a wonderful example of a leader and we were proud to have him join our show. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Isolation, Loneliness and the Built Environment with Jennifer Kent, PhD | 00:57:45 | |
Loneliness is a growing epidemic. Our communities, how they are planned, built, and maintained, is a major part of the equation resulting in such a condition. Are you lonely? Do you interact with neighbors, friends, even strangers on a regular basis? Ever thought about why or why not? Jennifer Kent is one of the world's leading researchers on the topic and shared her knowledge on the subject. In what just might be our very best episode, we were blown away by the subject and Jennifer's great experience and thoughts. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Moving a Capital City Due to Climate Change with Deden Rukmana, PhD. | 01:02:08 | |
Jakarta is a massive city in one of the most populated countries in the world. Climate change is causing tremendous problems so much so that officials have decided to move the city to higher ground. Deden Rukmana, PhD. is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Community and Regional Planning at Alabama A&M University a knows all about this story. Is this a canary in the coal mine or is this simply a soon to be common event throughout the globe in the face of rising sea levels, more intense weather events, and a need to protect human life? Join us to learn more about Jakarta and the many realities facing our modern world. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | Let's Get Regional, Regional...MPOs with Ellen Zavisca | 00:57:57 | |
Metropolitan Planning Organizations are an important partner in the transportation planning world. But, not everyone is familiar with they responsibilities and overall roll. Ellen Zavisca is the Transportation Planning Manager for AMPO, where she coordinates their interest group webinars and administers the ActivitySim model. Prior to taking that position, she served as staff at the MPO in Knoxville, TN, for 18 years where her focus as an MPO planner was on safety for all modes of transportation, multimodal planning, Safe Routes to School, and the health impacts of transportation. Her projects have included creating multiple pedestrian and bicycle plans; building databases and maps of traffic crashes in the Knoxville region; and rejuvenating the Great Smoky Mountains Regional Greenway Council. She is certified by the League of American Bicyclists as a bicycle safety instructor and is a member of the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. She has a master’s degree in urban planning from University of Illinois-Chicago. Take a listen and you will learn all aboout the world of MPOs. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | League of American Bicyclists with Bill Nesper | 00:49:30 | |
In this episode, we explore the League of American Bicyclists. For generations past and to come, the League of American Bicyclists is the grassroots movement to create safer roads, stronger communities, and a Bicycle Friendly America for everyone. Through education, advocacy and promotion, we work to celebrate and preserve the freedom cycling brings to our members everywhere. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Demographics and Planning Models with Sybill Derrible | 01:05:37 | |
Dr. Sybill Derrible is quite the accomplished person and makes us planners think. This thought provoking episode covers a lot of ground, from future populations of American cities, to whether our profession needs to reinvent itself, this one is one heck of a conversation. If you find yourself reflecting on your role as a planner, you’re gonna want to listen to Dr. Derrible and the Commission. Meanwhile, head to his website and check out his wonderful work: https://sybilderrible.com/ Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Blue Zones with Shelly Trumbo | 01:01:00 | |
Shelly Trumbo is the Chief Transformer Office for Blue Zones. What does Blue Zones transform? How about entire cities? Using tons of research collected studying cities around the world where living to 100 in common, Blue Zones applies lessons learned to American communities to help us live longer and live healthier. Learn how on our latest episode. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||
| 01 Apr 2024 | A Developer’s Perspective on Planning with Lee Gientke | 00:59:56 | |
What do developers think of planners? Are we knowledgeable or arrogant? Virtuous or obstinate? We sat down with a person who works with our kind and gives us his thoughts. Lee Gientke is the founder of Pontifex Capital and completed projects in numerous state and cities and we appreciated his insights. Our Website: https://theplanningcommissionpodcast.com/ | |||