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From Bike Lovers to Zoning Experts: The Voices of Strong Towns

From Bike Lovers to Zoning Experts: The Voices of Strong Towns

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From Bike Lovers to Zoning Experts: The Voices of Strong Towns

FromUpzoned

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Length:
75 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This special edition of Upzoned was recorded last week at the 2024 National Gathering. Join host Abby Newsham as she talks to attendees about their efforts to build stronger towns.
Interviewees:
(0:00) Lisa Hutson, a business owner who’s turning an abandoned factory into a mixed-use community hub.
(8:52) Sean Suder, a zoning reform expert who helps cities make their zoning codes more people-friendly and defensible.
(18:40) Chris Wyatt, a transit advocate who’s working to make public transit more pleasant and useful.
(26:00) Hannah Stanton-Gockel, a bike commuter who uses her marketing experience to advocate for people-centric city design.
(38:41) Isaac Gonzalez, one of the National Gathering presenters, who discusses how to be a good long-term advocate.
(50:40) Jackson Lester, a public transit planner who intends to combat the housing crisis through infill development.
(1:02:15) Jaclyn Cheves, director of policy and partnerships for Blue Zones, who discusses how cities can become healthier places.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

Abby Newsham (X/Twitter).


Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom.
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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