The Strong Towns Podcast
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 422:15:31
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Synopsis
We advocate for a model of development that allows our cities, towns and neighborhoods to grow financially strong and resilient.
Episodes
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Ben Hamilton-Baillie-Take 2
20/11/2014 Duration: 01h10minEngineer and shared-space designer Ben Hamilton-Baillie returns to the podcast to talk about how to get started with building shared space, the chances of success in the United States and some memories of his father, a World War II veteran who lead and assisted a number of escapes from German prisoner-of-war camps. You can follow Ben Hamilton-Baillie on Twitter, see more of his work on his firm’s website and watch the video, Poyton Regenerated, that was discussed in the podcast. The book about the escape Jock Hamilton-Baillie was invovled in is called Zero Night by Mark Felton. It is a really good read.
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Member_Profile-Hans_Noeldner.
14/11/2014 Duration: 20minHans Noeldner - energy and environmental activist - talks about winter biking, transportation as a social justice issue and getting started living a Strong Towns life. This week is our membership drive. Become a member of Strong Towns by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Member_Profile-Mike_Christensen
14/11/2014 Duration: 19minMike Christensen, graduate student at the University of Utah, talks about meeting Chuck at CNU, working as a GIS professional and connecting with people on social meeting. This is our membership week. Sign up to be a member by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Member_Profile-Gracen_Johnson
14/11/2014 Duration: 14minGracen Johnson - Place Activator from New Brunswick - talks about promoting good ideas, working with Strong Towns and how worms have brought her closer to her neighbors. Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Member_Profile-Sara_Joy_Proppe
13/11/2014 Duration: 15minSara Joy Proppe, project manager at Schaefer Richardson, talks about her neighborhood work, volunteering and why churches are strong, yet largely untapped, resources for cities. Proppe is also working on the Proximity Project based out of Minneapolis. Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Member Profile-John Reuter.
13/11/2014 Duration: 14minJohn Reuter, Executive Director of Conservation Voters for Idaho, talks about how the Strong Towns message can help with conservation and how well it resonates in small towns.
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Member Profile-Kerry Hayes.
12/11/2014 Duration: 16minKerry Hayes, Public Relations Director at Doug Carpenter and Associates in Memphis, Tennessee, talks about his neighborhood and the influence that Strong Towns has had on the local conversation. Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Member Profile - Erika Ragsdale
12/11/2014 Duration: 12minErika Ragsdale, Senior Planner with the city of Hutto, Texas, talks about her fast-growing city and how the Strong Towns fiscal message resonates with local leaders.
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Member Profile-Jim Kumon
12/11/2014 Duration: 20minStrong Towns Executive Director -- and member -- Jim Kumon reflects on the 18 months since he signed up, the National Gathering and what he sees in the future for the organization. Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Member Profile -Andrew Burleson
11/11/2014 Duration: 19minStrong Towns member and new board member Andrew Burleson from Raleigh, North Carolina, talks about why he is a member of Strong Towns and what he sees for the future of the organization. Become a member of Strong Towns today by going to www.strongtowns.us/membership.
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Dave Runyon
07/11/2014 Duration: 38minThis week the podcast features a conversation with Dave Runyon (twitter), Executive Director of City Unite and co-author of the book The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door. The Art of Neighboring has a great website with a lot of resources including a copy of the Who is My Neighbor block map and a Neighborhood Block Party Kit. You can also connect with the movement on Facebook.
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Steve Mouzon
31/10/2014 Duration: 01h02minThe Original Green, Steve Mouzon (twitter) joins Chuck this week to preview his upcoming event -- New Media Workshop in Celebration, Florida -- and to swap tips on using social media for advocacy. Some of the sites discussed in the podcast include: Buffer Tweetdeck Vine Klout OG.tv Pinterest Digital Goods Store iContact paper.li
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Strong Towns Talking Transit
10/10/2014 Duration: 01h34minThis year at Railvolution in Minneapolis, Strong Towns set up an off-site panel to discuss transit issues from a Strong Towns perspective. In addition to Jim Kumon and Chuck Marohn, we inited some thinkers who -- while they don't necessarily agree with us 100% -- we think are thought leaders in a modern transit approach. Joining us are Jeff Wood from San Francisco, Christof Spieler of Houston, and Yonah Freemark of Chicago.
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National Gathering
03/10/2014 Duration: 45minStrong Towns board members Andrew Burleson and John Reuter reflect on the National Gathering with Jim Kumon while taking in the Minneapolis Open Streets event.
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Jim Kunstler
26/09/2014 Duration: 54minOur friend Jim Kunstler joins the podcast this week to talk about his latest book, A History of the Future, the latest in his World Made by Handseries. You can get a copy of the book at bookstores near you or online at: Battenkill Books (autographed) Northshire Bookstore Amazon
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Eric Jacobson
12/09/2014 Duration: 52minThis week on the podcast features Eric Jacobson, author of The Space Between: A Christian Engagement with the Built Environment. Rev. Jacobsen is the Senior Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, a member of the Congress for the New Urbanism and the holder of a doctorate in Theology and the Built Environment.
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Designed to Decline
05/09/2014 Duration: 01h11minThis week Chuck Marohn talks about how auto-oriented communities are designed to decline, an effect that we can see clearly in places like Ferguson, Missouri.
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Talking Cities
29/08/2014 Duration: 55minThis episode was recorded at CNU 22 in Buffalo. Participating are Jason Roberts (twitter) of The Better Block, Mike Lydon (twitter) from Street Plans Collaborative, Chuck Marohn (twitter) of Strong Towns and Joe Mnicozzi (twitter) of Urban-3. You can also watch the video of this conversation thanks to Gracen Johnson.
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Mailbag
22/08/2014 Duration: 57minChuck digs into the Strong Townns mailbad to answer some of the questions submitted by members. If you are a member, you can submit your questions to Ask Strong Towns and we'll answer them on the podcast or the blog. If you're not a member of Strong Towns yet, what are you waiting for?