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Infinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Grand Food BargainTopic:Urban Resilience Series – our modern food systemGuest & Organization:Kevin D. Walker grew up farming and has seen almost every facet of agriculture firsthand, working in agribusiness, at the US Department of Agriculture, overseas with international nonprofits, and as a professor at Michigan State University. He has served on committees with the National Academies Institute of Medicine and National Research Council, and as a consultant to foreign governments and the World Trade Organization.The Grand Food Bargain and the Mindless Drive for More (Publication Date: March 26, 2019) provides a powerful look at...
2019-05-1724 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesSixth IPCC Assessment ReportTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – adaptation and the national climate assessmentGuest & Organization:Robert Lempert is a principal researcher at the RAND Corporation and Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for Longer Range Global Policy and the Future Human Condition. His research focuses on risk management and decision-making under conditions of deep uncertainty, with an emphasis on climate change, energy, and the environment.Lempert is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a chapter lead for the US National Climate As...
2019-03-0628 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesOpportunity Zone Tax CreditsTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – leveraging a tool in the federal tax lawGuest & Organization:Kemble K. Pope is an Urban Infill & Real Estate Entrepreneur in the Sacramento Region of Northern CA. He is a Founder and the Managing Member of POI Partners, LLC, a consulting firm that represents Opportunity Zone Fund investors by sourcing and vetting redevelopment projects, negotiating capital placement terms and overseeing the use of those funds until the project is completed and stabilized.His academic background was focused on environmental and technology policy, but he ha...
2019-03-0421 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAn Atlas of US TransitTopic:Urban Resilience Series – key elements of urban transit systemsGuest & Organization:Christof Spieler, PE, LEED AP, is a Vice President and Director of Planning at Huitt-Zollars and a Lecturer in Architecture and Engineering at Rice University. He was a member of the board of directors of Houston METRO from 2010 to 2018, where he oversaw a complete redesign of the bus network that has resulted in Houston being one of the few US cities that are increasing transit ridership. Christof has spent over a decade advocating for transit as an urban planner, transit board me...
2019-02-2527 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesLife After CarbonTopic:Urban Resilience Series – the next transformation of citiesGuest & Organization:Peter Plastrik was born in Paris, grew up in New York City, and lived in four cities in Michigan. He is cofounder and vice president of the Innovation Network for Communities (INC), established in 2007. Along with John Cleveland, he was a founding consultant to the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and helped it develop its strategic plan and Innovation Fund. He also consulted closely with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) and managed USDN’s Innovation Fund. Pete has been the lead author on s...
2019-02-2532 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesOakland and the New IPCC Climate Change ReportTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – acting now and bringing change to scaleGuest & Organization:Daniel Hamilton serves as the Sustainability Manager for the City of Oakland, California. Daniel has 20 years of experience in managing sustainability programs, policies, and plans for local governments and utilities. He has led multiple award winning projects and plans across California and has taught professional and university courses in energy management, sustainable policy development, and green building design and construction. He holds a BA in Architecture and an MA in Sustainable Planning, both from the University of Kansas.
2018-11-1543 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAddressing Inequity in Rural CaliforniaTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – the widening disparity in California and the challenges to address across California’s regionsGuest & Organization:Jim Mayer is President & CEO of California Forward, a bipartisan public interest effort to bolster democracy and improve the performance of government in California. Working with civic and governmental partners statewide, CA Fwd has been the consistent advocate for comprehensive governance reforms that will lead to better results and accountability. As its chief executive, Mayer has helped to usher California’s modernization of redistricting, primary elections, term limits, ethics and transp...
2018-11-0823 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Intergalactic Design GuideTopic:Urban Resilience – design for social innovationGuest & Organization:Cheryl Heller is the Founding Chair of the first MFA program in Design for Social Innovation at SVA and President of the design lab CommonWise. She was recently awarded a Rockefeller Bellagio Fellowship, and is a recipient of the prestigious AIGA Medal for her contribution to the field of design. She founded the first design department in a major advertising agency and as president, grew the division to $50m in billings when it was spun off as an independent entity. As a st...
2018-11-0129 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesFacing the Environment and Invisibility in West VirginiaTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development series – seeking justice in a disempowered placeGuest & Organization:Angie Rosser is the Executive Director of West Virginia Rivers Coalition, a statewide advocacy organization promoting access to clean water for all. Her 20+ years of experience in social justice work came to bear during a massive water contamination event that sparked transformative dialogue around safe drinking water. Her motivation is personal and political; she believes everyone has a right to enjoy clean water and that conservation of our water resources is central to...
2018-10-2525 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesClimate Safe InfrastructureTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – how to make infrastructure more resilient to the growing threats of climate changeGuest & Organization:Cris Liban is the Executive Officer of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability at Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency. At LA Metro, Cris oversees their internationally recognized Environmental, Sustainability, and Energy initiatives. Cris has a bachelors of science in Geology, a masters in Civil Engineering and earned his PhD in environmental science and engineering from UCLA. Cris is a widely published author, a national speaker and serves on a number of commissions and wor...
2018-10-1848 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesRural Economic DevelopmentTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – building relationships and keeping rural communities ruralGuest & Organization:Kim Dolbow Vann brings more than 20 years of experience and dedication to economic development and the improvement of rural life. As USDA Rural Development State Director, Vann oversees a $6.7 billion portfolio, more than 40 programs and 18 offices resulting in average annual investments of $1 billion into rural California. Previously, Vann spent eleven years as a Colusa County Supervisor representing the first district. During her tenure she served as the chair of Rural County Representatives of California, and led the ch...
2018-10-1122 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesUrban Heat Island EffectsTopic:Urban Resilience – heat impacts and cooling centersGuest & Organization:As Environmental Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, Cynthia is tasked with advancing policy goals that align with WE ACT’s Northern Manhattan Climate Action (NMCA) project, which seeks to increase community participation, within and outside of the government and build neighborhood capacity in response to climate change. Prior to working at WE ACT, Cynthia served as a NASA Climate Change Research Fellow, using new technology to enhance understanding of urban climates and better inform policy makers. Cynthia is a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer and hold...
2018-10-0425 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAnacostia Community Museum and Urban WaterwaysTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development series – the significance of the Anacostia River to Washington DCGuest & Organization:Katrina D. Lashley is Program Coordinator of Urban Waterways at Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. She received her BA in English Literature and Italian at Rutgers University and earned an MA in History (Public History track) at American University, with a focus on the British Caribbean. Ms. Lashley has worked on projects for the National Museum of American History and Arlington House. In addition to her Public History work, she taught Engl...
2018-09-2736 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesTransitioning Fossil Fuel CommunitiesTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – how communities can prosper economically despite transitionsGuest & Organization:Kate Gordon is an internationally recognized expert on the intersection of clean energy and economic development. She wears a number of hats including Partner on the sustainability team of RIDGE-LANE Limited Partners; Senior Advisor at the Paulson Institute; and non-resident Fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. Kate may be best known for her work as the founder and director of the “Risky Business Project,” co-chaired by Michael Bloomberg, Henry Paulson, and Tom Steyer. The Ri...
2018-09-2033 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesLyft – Fighting Climate Change One Ride at a TimeTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – transportation, climate change and sustainability goalsGuest & Organization:Sam Arons is the Director of Sustainability at Lyft. Sam oversees the company’s sustainability and climate impact efforts. He plays an essential role in helping Lyft achieve its Climate Impact Goals to address the threat posed by global climate change, and make the long-term vision a reality. Sam comes to Lyft after 10 years at Google, where he developed the company’s sustainability efforts as Senior Lead for Energy & Infrastructure. Prior to his time with Google, Sam researched wind e...
2018-09-1320 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesReplay – Hunger in America – Thinking Outside the Food PantryTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development series – Taking a Look at Food InsecurityGuest & Organization:Sharon Thornberry is the Community Food Systems Manager at the Oregon Food Bank. Sharon has been a grassroots organizer, trainer and advocate for community food systems, rural communities, and anti-hunger work in Oregon since 1986. She grew up on farms, was very active in 4-H and Girl Scouts, and was one of the first female members of Future Farmers of America. In 1979, she was a homeless mom with two small children. Sharon has served on th...
2018-09-0633 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCap and Trade and Environmental InjusticeTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development series – revolutionary air quality monitoringGuest & Organization:Veronica Eady is Assistant Executive Officer for Environmental Justice at the California Air Resources Board. In this capacity, Ms. Eady is responsible for overseeing Environmental Justice activities of the Board.Her role will be to serve as the primary internal and external contact for CARB on environmental justice issues and concerns and will be responsible for providing policy consultation and recommendations to CARB staff. She will also participate in decision making during the development and implementation of...
2018-08-3035 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesTransformative Equitable ResilienceTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – funding and financing resilienceGuest & Organization:Joyce Coffee, is founder and President of Climate Resilience Consulting, a Certified B Corp. She is an accomplished organizational strategist and visionary leader with over 25 years of domestic and international experience in the corporate, government and non-profit sectors implementing resilience and sustainability strategies, management systems, performance measurement, partnerships, benchmarking and reporting.More recently, she created corporate social responsibility plans and reports for Fortune 500 companies as a Vice President at Edelman and ran a preeminent global adaptation nonprofit grounded in un...
2018-08-2332 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Sustainable City with Dr. Steven CohenTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – importance of cities as the center of industry and lifeGuest & Organization:The Research Program is led by Dr. Steven Cohen, Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. He is also Director of the Master of Public Administration Program in Environmental Science and Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and the Director of the Masters of Science in Sustainability Management at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. He is a consulta...
2018-08-1624 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesOpen Spaces Sacred PlacesTopic:Urban Resilience – urban green spaces designed with a purposeGuest & Organization:Fred Smith is the Director of Stringfellow Health Fund Grants at the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama. He has an Associate of Science degree from Southern Union Community College, Bachelor’s degree in marketing and a Master’s degree in Public Administration—both from Jacksonville State University. Fred is also a graduate of the Alabama Association of Not for Profit Executive Leadership certificate program. He is a recent appointee to the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama Roundtable, a group that gives you...
2018-08-0922 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Patuxent River KeeperTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development Series – serving diverse communities and the watershed movementGuest & Organization:Fred Tutman is a grassroots community advocate for clean water in Maryland’s longest and deepest intrastate waterway and holds the title of Patuxent Riverkeeper and organization that he founded in 2004. He also lives and works on an active farm located near the Patuxent that has been his family’s ancestral home for nearly a century. Prior to Riverkeeping, Fred spent over 25 years working as a media producer and consultant on telecommunications assignments all ov...
2018-08-0233 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesReplay - Regenerative Agriculture with John Roulac of Nutiva: Voting for a Sustainable Future Three Times Per DayTopic:What you eat can help save the planet.Guest & Organization:John W. Roulac is the founder and CEO of Nutiva, the world’s leading organic superfoods brand of hemp, coconut, chia, and red palm superfoods. John founded Nutiva in 1999 with a mission to nourish people and planet. Through his leadership, Nutiva has become the fastest-growing superfoods company on the planet, with a 55 percent annual growth rate since 2002, and has for five years in a row been named one of Inc. magazine’s fastest-growing companies in America. This growth keeps bringing John closer to h...
2018-07-2627 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesUrbanFootprintTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – data-driven tools to assist in decision makingGuest & Organization:Joe DiStefano is Principal and Co-Founder of UrbanFootprint (formerly Calthorpe Analytics). He leverages more than 20 years of experience in land use and transportation planning in leading the development and deployment of the UrbanFootprint software platform. His career has focused on the implementation of actionable, data-driven tools that bring critical information to land use planning decisions, energy and water resource choices, and the environmental, public health, and social equity challenges of our times.Joe has led so...
2018-07-1921 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesPublic Transit and Local LeadershipTopic:Urban Resilience Series – public transit that reflects your valuesGuest & Organization:Jarrett Walker is an international consultant in public transit network design and policy, with 25 years of experience planning public transit in North America, Europe, Russia, Australia, and New Zealand. His firm Jarrett Walker and Associates, based in Portland, Oregon, provides transit planning and executive advice to clients worldwide.He has worked in about 100 cities, including successful network redesign projects in Houston, Anchorage, Canberra, and Auckland. His firm is currently undertaking network design studies in Philadelphia and Dublin, among many others.
2018-07-1330 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThriving Earth ExchangeTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – using science to advance community prioritiesGuest & Organization:Raj Pandya directs American Geophysical Union (AGU)’s Thriving Earth Exchange (TEX). TEX helps volunteer scientists and community leaders work together to use science, especially Earth and space science, to advance community priorities related to sustainability, resilience, disaster risk reduction, and environmental justice.Raj’s work invites everyone to be part of guiding and doing science, especially people from historically marginalized communities, so that science can contribute to a world where all people and all creatures can thrive...
2018-07-1333 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesReplay – Street Soccer USA: Transforming Lives and NeighborhoodsTopic:The role of sports in increasing social mobility and improving communitiesGuest & Organization:Lisa Wrightsman is the Regional Program Manager of Street Soccer USA Sacramento and the Founder and Coach of Sacramento Lady Salamanders. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a concentration in Digital Video from California State University, Sacramento. She was a member of the University’s NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer team and currently holds multiple program records as well as recognition as a member of the All-Decade team. After college she played over five year...
2018-07-1327 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesSmall Cities and the Transportation RevolutionTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – emerging mobility trendsGuest & Organization:Christopher Cabaldon was first elected Mayor of West Sacramento in 1998, and is serving his ninth term. He is the first mayor elected directly by the voters of the city, after serving three terms on the city council. The Sacramento Bee says that “under his leadership, the city has become one of the municipal stars of the region.”At the United States Conference of Mayors, he is Chair of the Jobs, Education, and the Workforce Committee and one of the nation...
2018-07-1325 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesResiliency Planning Success StoriesTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – getting adaptation and resilience projects to move forwardGuest & Organization:Ellory Monks is co-founder of The Atlas Marketplace, a free online community for public officials upgrading their systems to be stronger, smarter and more sustainable. The Atlas is a hassle-free space where cities come to learn, share, and connect about what’s working in their communities. As co-founder, Ellory works with 70+ partner cities to help them scale and replicate proven urban innovations – and the benefits they generate – in their own communities. Prior to co-founding The Atlas, Ellory was Partne...
2018-07-1333 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesLocal Policies and the Transportation RevolutionTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – integrating new mobility technology into citiesGuest & Organization:Working out of BB&K’s Washington, D.C. office, Greg uses his unique experience working on Capitol Hill and as in-house counsel for a transportation planning agency to provide legal and regulatory guidance concerning federal grant and contracting requirements, and monitors, counsels and advocates for clients on federal legislation, rulemakings and funding opportunities related to transportation infrastructure. Greg’s practice includes providing strategic guidance, policy tracking, and legal assistance on the regulation and incorporation of emerging transportation techno...
2018-07-1321 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesResilience for AllTopic:Urban Resilience Series – Resiliency planning, equity and community-driven designGuest & Organization:Barbara Brown Wilson is an Assistant Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia’s School of Architecture. Barbara Brown Wilson’s research and teaching focus on the ethics, theory, and practice of sustainable community design and development, and on the history of urban social movements. Wilson’s current research projects include understanding how grassroots community networks reframe public infrastructure in more climate and culturally appropriate ways across the U.S. and helping to elevate the standards of evaluati...
2018-07-1325 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesTransportation Inequity in BaltimoreTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development Series – transportation inequityGuest & Organization:Tracee Strum-Gilliam, AICP is the Director of Mid-Atlantic Client Solutions for PRR. For her, working at PRR is thrilling! The core part of her position at PRR is to grow the Baltimore office and PRR’s transportation and infrastructure practice on the East Coast. As a 20-year veteran of the transportation industry, it is most certainly a challenge that she welcomes, because she loves helping clients solve challenges and achieve their goals through strategic planning. She is a prou...
2018-07-1323 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesProsperity and Poverty in Urban AmericaTopic:Urban Resilience Series – growth in American citiesGuest & Organization:Alan Mallach is a senior fellow at the Center for Community Progress in Washington, DC. He is the author of many works on housing and planning, including Bringing Buildings Back and Building a Better Urban Future: New Directions for Housing Policies in Weak Market Cities. He has served as director of housing and economic development for Trenton, N.J. as a visiting scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and as a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.Resources:U...
2018-07-1332 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCharlottesville Beyond the HeadlinesTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development Series – current political climate in Charlottesville and beyondGuest & Organization:Dayna Bowen Matthew is the William L. Matheson and Robert M. Morgenthau Distinguished Professor of Law and F. Palmer Weber Research Professor of Civil Liberties and Human Rights at the University of Virginia. Matthew is a leader in public health who focuses on racial disparities in health care. She joined the Virginia faculty in 2017. She is the author of the book “Just Medicine: A Cure for Racial Inequality in American Health Care.”Matth...
2018-05-1135 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesTransportation, Place & Prosperity — GoTRANSTopic:Smart Growth and Livable Communities Series – active transportation and community designGuest:Peter Katz has been a leader in advancing innovative approaches to community planning and transportation for more than a quarter century. He helped to catalyze the New Urbanism movement, first as author of The New Urbanism: Toward an Architecture of Community, and later as founding director of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU). At CNU, Katz set up a strategic partnership with the US Department of Housing & Urban Development that led the agency to adopt more neighborhood-oriented development models. He w...
2018-05-1123 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesReplay – Portland is a Movable Side Yard FeastTopic:Providing Local Food to the Local CommunityGuest & Organization:Stacey Givens is the farmer/chef/owner of The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen. She grew up in a big fat Greek family and was instilled with DIY values from a very young age. Farming in their backyard, foraging olives with her mom from the nearby hills and learning to brine them with her Yiayia (grandmother). Givens has been in the food industry since the age of 15. Working her way through kitchens up the west coast from LA to SF to Pdx. After landing i...
2018-05-1124 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communities20 Years Of Life – Public Health and Political PowerTopic:Urban Resilience Series – Addressing public health disparitiesGuest & Organization:Suzanne Bohan covered health and science for 12 years with the Bay Area News Group, a 650,000-circulation newspaper chain which includes the San Jose Mercury News, Contra Costa Times, and Oakland Tribune. She previously worked for the Sacramento Bee, and her writing has also been published in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, San Francisco Chronicle, and other newspapers nationwide.Bohan has won nearly 20 journalism awards, including the 2010 White House Correspondents’ Association Edgar A. Poe award for the series “Shortened Lives...
2018-05-1127 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesArt and Creative Place MakingTopic:The arts and community engagement as highly effective community and economic development strategiesGuest & Organization:Juanita Hardy is the Senior Visiting Fellow (SVF) for Creative Placemaking at the Urban Land Institute (ULI). Her work supports the Institute’s Building Healthy Places Initiative by deepening and broadening ULI’s focus on creative placemaking through content, the ULI District Council network, and the Healthy Corridors grant program.Hardy has a passion for making business and cultural connections that foster healthy, thriving, and culturally rich places to work, live, and enjoy. She founded Tiger Managem...
2018-04-1216 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCollateral Environmental FederalismTopic:Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Environmental Justice and Equitable Development Series – Advancing environmental justice and equity at the state and local levelsGuest & Organization:Dr. Adrienne L. Hollis is the Director of Federal Policy at WE ACT for Environmental Justice, in the Washington, DC office. Dr. Hollis is an experienced environmental toxicologist as well as an environmental attorney. She has worked with a number of community organizations and has a wealth of experience in community-based participatory research around environmental justice issues.It is well-documented that some of the most polluted environments in...
2018-04-0526 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCoastal Adaptation in LouisianaTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – Issues Facing Coastal CommunitiesGuest & Organization:Liz Williams Russell is the Coastal Community Resilience Director at the Foundation for Louisiana where she designs strategies to support communities influenced by land loss and relative sea-level rise across coastal Louisiana. With a background and training in architectural design, landscape systems, and urban planning, Liz incorporates the complexities of the developed urban ecosystem to promote equitable opportunities in areas altered and affected by land change. Liz manages coastal grant-making areas with an advisory committee and relevant partners that work to he...
2018-03-2932 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAdaptation Professionals – ASAPTopic:Adaptation and Livable Communities Series – An Introduction to Adaptation ProfessionalsGuest & Organization:Beth Gibbons is the Executive Director of the American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP). In this role, she is responsible for strengthening the ASAP network and bringing adaptation best practices into the broader conversation across sectors and scales. Beth brings a decade of experience in sustainable development and climate adaptation to her role. Previously, Beth supported urban resilience initiatives at the Institute for Sustainable Communities alongside her role as ASAP Managing Director. Prior to leading ASAP she was Director of th...
2018-03-2234 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThree Revolutions – The Future of CarsTopic:Autonomous vehicles, shared vehicle services and electric vehiclesGuest & Organization:Dr. Daniel Sperling is the Blue Planet Prize Distinguished Professor of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science and Policy and founding director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, which oversees the 3 Revolutions Future Mobility Program.He has held the transportation seat on the California Air Resources Board since 2007 (appointed by Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jerry Brown) and served as Chair of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies in 2015-16. Among his many prizes...
2018-03-1528 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe History and Power of the Built EnvironmentTopic:Urban revitalization and land regenerationGuest & Organization:Dekonti Mends-Cole serves as the Director of Policy for the Center for Community Progress. Prior to joining Center for Community Progress in September 2015, Dekonti worked in Detroit as the Deputy Director of Dispositions for the Detroit Land Bank Authority overseeing disposition, property management and compliance programs. In addition, she served as a fellow with the White House Strong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative embedded in the City of Detroit’s Law Department.Dekonti brings international experience and best practice having previously worked on local eco...
2018-03-0828 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesTax Policy and Urban FormTopic:The relationship between tax and land use policiesGuest & Organization:Joe Minicozzi is an urban planner imagining new ways to think about and visualize land use, urban design and economics. Joe founded Urban3 to break down and visualize the market dynamics created by tax and land use policies. Urban3’s work is establishing new conversations across multiple sectors, policy makers, and the public to creatively address the challenges of urbanization. Urban3’s extensive studies have ranged geographically from over 30 states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.Joe holds a Bachelor of Arch...
2018-03-0123 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesPuerto Rico and Disaster CapitalismTopic:Post-disaster relief efforts to rebuild and revitalize Puerto RicoGuest & Organization:Elizabeth Yeampierre is an internationally recognized Puerto Rican attorney and environmental and climate justice leader of African and Indigenous ancestry born and raised in New York City. A national leader in climate justice movement, Elizabeth is the co-chair of the Climate Justice Alliance. She is Executive Director of UPROSE, Brooklyn’s oldest Latino community based organization. Prior to assuming the Executive Director position at UPROSE, Ms. Yeampierre was the Director of Legal Education and Training at the Puerto Rican Legal Defense Fu...
2018-02-2231 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesRealtors Promoting Smart GrowthTopic:Smart growth and the real estate industryGuest & Organization:Hugh Morris has practiced urban planning for twenty-five years with a focus on transportation issues. After graduating from UCLA with a Masters in Planning, he spent five years with a transportation consulting firm working on transit plans, travel demand forecasting models, and travel surveys. He spent the next two years working for an energy efficiency think tank where he focused on transportation issues, including investigating the real cost of our transportation system. The next ten years were spent working with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy hel...
2018-02-1524 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesFunding Climate AdaptationTopic:Holistic Approaches to Climate ChallengesGuest & Organization:Senator Bob Wieckowski represents the 10th Senate District in the California State Legislature. The district stretches from southern Alameda County into Santa Clara County and shares the member’s focus on job creation, clean technologies, protecting our environment and reducing unnecessary regulations.Mr. Wieckowski chairs the Environmental Quality Committee and Budget Subcommittee 2 on Resources, Environmental Protection, Energy and Transportation. He is also a member of the Senate committees on Judiciary; Budget and Fiscal Review; Transportation and Housing; and Ethics. He was appointed by Senate P...
2018-02-0822 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesRecovering from Wildfire in Northern CaliforniaTopic:Wildfire recovery in wine countryGuest & Organization:Chris Coursey grew up in a military family, and by the time he graduated from college had never lived in any city for more than three years. He came to Santa Rosa in 1980 to take a job that he thought would be a brief stop in his rising journalism career. Instead, he found a community that has sustained him for 37 years, and a city that has become his home town. He worked for the Santa Rosa Press Democrat for 27 years, covering a variety of subjects an...
2018-02-0125 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Next Generation of Public ServiceTopic:Supporting the next generation of young leadersGuest & Organization:Danielle Metzinger is a Learning and Development Specialist at CalSTRS, and serves as Membership Lead for NxtGov including administering the new NxtGov Ambassador Program. Danielle’s interest in public service led her from the nonprofit to the public sector in 2013 when she began her career at the State of California. Since then she’s collaborated on several initiatives to develop the state workforce and improve civil service. Danielle is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Organization Development from University of San Francisco.
2018-01-2521 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesWatersheds and Homelessness – Part 2Topic:Homelessness and water resource protectionGuest & Organization:Mike Antos is a Senior Watershed Manager for the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, facilitating the One Water One Watershed program and leading engagement with members of disadvantaged communities for collaborative watershed management. Mike holds a PhD in Geography from UCLA where he remains a member of the Water Resources Group of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. He is on the advisory board of the Loyola-Marymount University Center for Urban Resilience, a founding board member of the Mediterranean Cities Climate Change Consortium, and...
2018-01-1827 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesWatersheds and HomelessnessTopic:The intersection of homelessness and water managementGuest & Organization:Mike Antos is a Senior Watershed Manager for the Santa Ana Watershed Project Authority, facilitating the One Water One Watershed program and leading engagement with members of disadvantaged communities for collaborative watershed management. Mike holds a PhD in Geography from UCLA where he remains a member of the Water Resources Group of the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. He is on the advisory board of the Loyola-Marymount University Center for Urban Resilience, a founding board member of the Mediterranean Cities Climate Change Co...
2018-01-1133 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAffordable Housing and A Politics of YesTopic:Yes in my back yard (YIMBY)Guest & Organization:Sonja Trauss is the founder of the San Francisco Bay Area Renters’ Federation – an unincorporated club of pro-building, pro-density renters. Born and raised by a labor and delivery nurse and legal aid attorney in Philadelphia, PA, Trauss learned at an early age the importance of representing the city’s most vulnerable populations.As an undergraduate at Temple University, she worked for the local Neighborhood Advisory Committee, where she first learned about the mechanics of municipal government. During the financial crisis, she worked as a paral...
2018-01-0425 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesDesign & DignityTopic:The dignifying power of designGuest & Organization:An architect by training, John Cary has devoted his career to expanding the practice of design for the public good. John’s first book was The Power of Pro Bono and his writing on design, philanthropy, and fatherhood has appeared in The New York Times, CNN, and numerous other publications. John works as an advisor to an array of foundations and nonprofits around the world and frequently curates and hosts events for TED, The Aspen Institute, and other entities. Deeply committed to diversifying the public stage, he...
2017-12-2833 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesUpdates from BonnTopic:Adapting to a changing climateGuest & Organization:Ellie Cohen, President and CEO of Point Blue Conservation Science since 1999, is a leader in catalyzing collaborative, nature-based solutions to climate change, habitat loss and other environmental challenges. She and Point Blue’s 160 scientists work with natural resource managers, ranchers, farmers, local governments and others to reduce the impacts of environmental change and develop climate-smart conservation approaches to benefit wildlife and people.Ellie is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Observer Organization representative for Point Blue. She is Immediate Past Ch...
2017-12-2124 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesGovernment Alliance on Race and EquityTopic:Strategies and tools for addressing racism personally and professionallyGuest & Organization:Dwayne S. Marsh serves as Vice President of Institutional and Sectoral Change at the new Race Forward. The new Race Forward is the union of two leading racial justice non-profit organizations: Race Forward and Center for Social Inclusion (CSI). He also serves Deputy Director of Government Alliance on Race & Equity (GARE), a core program of the new Race Forward.Prior to GARE/Race Forward, Marsh was, for six years, a senior advisor in the Office of Economic Resilience (OER) at th...
2017-12-1323 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesRural Economies and Urban SustainabilityTopic:The state of rural regions and economies.Guest & Organization:Steve Frisch is President of Sierra Business Council and one of its founding members. Over the last 20 years, Sierra Business Council has leveraged more than $100 million of investment in the Sierra Nevada and its communities through community and public-private partnerships. Sierra Business Council also manages the Sierra Small Business Development Center focusing on advancing sustainable business practices and linking new and expanding businesses to climate mitigation and adaptation funding.Sierra Business Council pioneers and demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions to increase...
2017-12-0726 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Future of Smart GrowthTopic:Celebrating our 100th episode by kicking off the conversation about the upcoming New Partners for Smart ConferenceGuest & Organization:Matthew Dalbey is the Director of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Sustainable Communities. The Office of Sustainable Communities (OSC) supports locally led, community-driven efforts to revitalize local economies and attain better environmental and human health outcomes. OSC collaborates with other EPA programs; federal agencies; regional, state, and local governments; and a broad array of nongovernmental and private-sector partners to help communities become stronger, healthier, and more livable. OSC helps to me...
2017-11-3022 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesFirestormTopic:How wildfires will shape our futureGuest & Organization:Edward Struzik is an award-winning writer and photographer. His previous books include Firestorm, Future Arctic, Arctic Icons, and The Big Thaw, among others. A fellow at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy at Queen’s University in Kingston, Canada, his numerous accolades include the prestigious Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy and the Sir Sandford Fleming Medal, awarded for outstanding contributions to the understanding of science. He lives in Edmonton, Alberta.Learn More About Ed In Firestorm, journalist Edw...
2017-11-2325 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesStreet Soccer USA: Transforming Lives and NeighborhoodsTopic:The role of sports in increasing social mobility and improving communitiesGuest & Organization:Lisa Wrightsman is the Regional Program Manager of Street Soccer USA Sacramento and the Founder and Coach of Sacramento Lady Salamanders. Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication with a concentration in Digital Video from California State University, Sacramento. She was a member of the University’s NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer team and currently holds multiple program records as well as recognition as a member of the All-Decade team. After college she played over five year...
2017-11-1627 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesReconnecting Planning and Public HealthTopic:Making the connection between planning and public healthGuest & Organization:Anna Ricklin, AICP is manager of the American Planning Association’s (APA) Planning and Community Health Center, where she oversees applied research and place-based initiatives to advance health-oriented planning practice. She has a background in health impact assessment, active transportation planning, and cross-sector collaboration, as well as recent work in healthy planning metrics and comprehensive planning for health. Anna holds an MHS from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and is based in Washington, DC.The Planning and Co...
2017-11-0918 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBonn ChanceTopic:United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – 2017 COP 23 MeetingGuest & Organization:Alden Meyer is director of strategy and policy for the Union of Concerned Scientists and the director of its Washington, DC, office. He provides general oversight and strategic guidance for the organization’s advocacy on energy, transportation, agriculture, and arms control issues. Mr. Meyer is also the principal advocate for UCS on national and international policy responses to the threat of global climate change. In addition, he works extensively on renewable energy and electricity policy.Mr. Meyer has nearly 40 year...
2017-11-0219 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesEnergy DemocracyTopic:The Connection Between Race and EnergyIn This Episode:[01:35] Guest Denise Fairchild is introduced.[02:12] Denise explains what energy democracy is and why it’s important.[05:31] How does energy shape our political system?[08:11] Denise talks about the ownership and distribution of energy.[11:03] Denise touches on how a community ownership of energy would work and gives examples of models.[17:01] Denise tells why production decentralization matters and if distributive production meets all of our needs.[21:22] What is the connection between race and energy?[24...
2017-10-2631 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBiking as a Way of LifeTopic:Making Urban Streets More Bicycle and Pedestrian FriendlyIn This Episode:[01:07] Guest Grace Kyung describes Trailnet.[01:16] Grace shares what motivated her to become a bicycle and pedestrian planner.[02:31] Grace tells what she’s learned and what we need to do to make communities more bikeable and pedestrian friendly.[05:18] Grace explains what traffic calming is.[06:25] Grace states how, at a local level, to start making communities more pedestrian friendly.[10:05] Grace addresses the obstacles to redesigning bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly streets.[14:42] Does St. Louis hav...
2017-10-1922 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesInclusive Creative Place MakingTopic:Transforming a Community Through the Power of ArtIn This Episode:01:44 Guests Linda Steele and Roseann Weiss are introduced.02:44 Vernice shares her interest in place-making strategies through art and artistry.03:39 Roseann tells of the work that is happening in St. Louis.04:59 Linda tells of the work that is happening in Memphis.07:24 Linda shares her background.09:02 Roseann shares her background.11:32 Linda gives her thoughts on what her role is in building stronger, more vibrant communities.17:28 Roseann gives her thou...
2017-10-1233 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesWE ACT For Environmental JusticeTopic:Looking at the Past, Present, and Future of the Environmental Justice MovementIn This Episode:[02:06] Guest Peggy Shepard is introduced.[02:24] Peggy shares of her experience as a journalist.[06:34] Peggy relates how she made the transition from being in a political space to being in the environmental justice space.[08:25] Peggy gives her response to those who say that environmental and climate justice are new concepts.[09:30] Peggy states what the biggest environmental justice threats were in 1991 and what the threats are now.[10:25] Peggy informs us how...
2017-10-0527 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesDisaster Recovery ActivistTopic:Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Resiliency for Smaller and Rural CommunitiesIn This Episode:[01:37] Guest Laura Clemons is introduced.[01:44] Laura tells how she became interested in community resiliency and disaster work.[02:50] Laura explains the difference between an advocate and an activist.[04:24] Laura describes how individuals may be able to help after a disaster.[07:36] Laura talks about how to mobilize people, before disaster hits, to develop a more resilient community.09:23 Laura shares how to communicate to people that they have the ability to create networ...
2017-09-2824 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesDisaster Preparedness and RecoveryTopic:It’s “Just” Rain: Weather Events Impacting Rural CommunitiesIn This Episode:02:41 Laura explains the impacts of extreme weather on smaller rural communities.05:48 Laura talks about some of the resources available to help small communities recover from a weather event.08:49 Laura describes what a disaster declaration is.10:30 Is the average number of federal disaster declarations increasing?14:36 Laura shares some strategies that communities can use when a disaster hits.19:35 How should weather events be integrated into planning?22:46 How can communities learn about what th...
2017-09-2126 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCalifornia Leading the Nation on Carbon LegislationTopic:California’s Cap-and-Trade ProgramIn This Episode:[01:16] Guest Arjun Patney is introduced.[02:11] Arjun describes his work at the American Carbon Registry.[04:28] Arjun explains how the California carbon market works.[07:26] Arjun talks about what was exempt from the market.[08:42] Since California is a large exporter of agricultural product, did that have a part in the decision making?[09:22] Arjun gives his thoughts on why the agricultural sector is less regulated than the industrial sector.[09:56] Arjun talks about why there’s been less-than-expected revenue for...
2017-09-1422 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesGreen Stormwater ManagementTopic:Incorporating Green Infrastructure into Street DesignIn This Episode:[01:57] Guest Corinne Kisner is introduced.[02:10] Corinne shares about the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO).[02:33] Mike tells about Island Press and NACTO’s book, “The Urban Street Stormwater Guide”.[03:17] Corinne explains why sustainable stormwater management matters and why transportation officials should be concerned about stormwater management.[05:12] Corinne gives the benefits of using green stormwater infrastructure in street design.[06:49] Corinne comments on green stormwater systems making cities more desirable and more attractive places to live....
2017-09-0724 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesEquitable Civic EngagementTopic:National Engagement Starts with Local EngagementIn This Episode:[01:18] Guest Mindy Romero is introduced.[02:14] Mindy shares if there’s a resurgence of civic engagement.[05:52] Mindy talks about whether there’s an opportunity to translate national engagement to local level engagement.[08:48] Mindy speaks about building trust with communities with local policymakers that aren’t demographically reflective.[12:26] Mindy shares if she’s seen strategies where communities have attempted to create more accessible pathways.[17:10] Mindy gives her thoughts on how trust plays into voter turnout and if there a...
2017-08-3131 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesEthnodrama and Youth LeadershipTopic:Inviting People to Share Their StoriesIn This Episode:[01:26] Guests Sahdiyah Simpson and Sarah Hobson are introduced.[01:39] Sarah describes Community Allies, ethnodrama, and the STL Youth Smart Growth Leaders program.[04:40] Sahdiyah shares her experience with the STL Youth Smart Growth Leaders program.[05:59] Sahdiyah states what her topic was.[06:19] Sarah explains the mechanics of the program.[07:38] Sahdiyah talks about the time commitment required for the program.[08:47] Sarah provides how the program makes difficult conversations easier to have.[10:49] Sahdiyah gives her thou...
2017-08-2421 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesReimagining RetailTopic:Reusing and Revitalizing Retail SpacesIn This Episode:[02:57] Guest Michele Reeves is introduced.[04:03] Michele talks about the impact she’s seeing from the decline of retail.[06:52] Michele shares her thoughts about what to do with vacant retail spaces and what some of the obstacles are.[10:48] Michele addresses huge parking lots.[13:32] Michele expresses her thoughts regarding retail space based on sales tax revenue rather than need, and market studies.[18:16] Michele describes strategies to make community corridors a destination.[21:56] Michele shares what local bus...
2017-08-1730 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBuilding Communities for an Aging PopulationTopic:Planning and Creating Age-Friendly CommunitiesIn This Episode:[00:57] Co-host Paul Zykofsky and guests Kathy Sykes and Bill Armbruster are introduced.[01:24] Kathy shares why she’s interested in the field of aging and public health.[01:47] Bill discusses why he’s interested in the field of aging and public health.[02:56] Why is planning for an aging population so important?[04:43] What can we learn from the change in how communities have developed and from the past generation?[06:57] Kathy states what the USEPA’s interest is in this issu...
2017-08-1023 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBottom Up Water SolutionsTopic:Fresh Water, Climate Change, and Community ResilienceIn This Episode:[02:10] Guest Rebecca Wodder is introduced.[03:19] Rebecca expresses how the first Earth Day impacted her life and career path.[05:06] Rebecca tells if fresh water has always been the focus of her environmental career.[05:48] Rebecca talks about how water affects climate change.[09:18] Rebecca explains the degree to which our fresh-water supply is being threatened.[11:28] Rebecca describes the Clean Water Rule.[14:41] Rebecca shares which industries are most impacted by the 2015 Clean Water Rule.[1...
2017-08-0328 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesMarket-Driven Water Conservation – AquaSharesTopic:Innovative Solutions for Resilient Water ManagementIn This Episode:[02:43] Guest James Workman is introduced.[03:42] James talks about his book and what motivated him to travel to Africa.[07:13] James shares why he created programming based on what he saw in Africa.[08:50] James describes AquaShares.[11:51] What measures are people taking to reduce their water use?[13:37] James talks about AquaShares’ partners and the incentives for homeowners.[16:43] How many people have signed on to participate in the program?[19:07] James shares what success looks like...
2017-07-2724 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesLocal LeadershipTopic:Creating Successful Communities Through Positive and Determined LeadershipIn This Episode:[02:36] Guest Mayor Rey Leon is introduced.[02:56] Mayor Leon describes his community.[05:54] Mayor Leon tells how long he’s been mayor.[07:16] Mayor Leon conveys what he would like to accomplish during his time as mayor.[19:20] Mayor Leon gives the status of three projects.[21:38] Mayor Leon identifies some of the challenges he faces as a mayor in a small community.Guest and Organization:Rey Leon is the Mayor of Hu...
2017-07-2026 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesWorld Bank — Turning Down the HeatTopic:Carbon and the Paris AgreementIn This Episode:[03:10] Guest Tom Kerr is introduced.[03:26] Tom explains what the World Bank is.[05:00] Tom describes the kind of work that the climate change group does.[07:37] Tom talks about the changes he’s seen since Kim Yong became the World Bank’s president.[09:27] Tom speaks of his work at the IFC in engaging the private sector.[12:20] What has the response been to President Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement?[14:11] Tom shares...
2017-07-1327 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAutodesk: Climate Change and Equity as Design ChallengesTopic:Using Design to Create Positive ImpactsIn This Episode:[01:29] Guest Lynelle Cameron is introduced.[01:39] Lynelle describes Autodesk.[02:48] Lynelle shares her career journey.[04:06] Lynelle discusses Paul Hawken’s new book, Drawdown.[05:17] Lynelle tells about the Autodesk Foundation.[06:41] Lynelle defines the term “design.”[07:08] Lynelle talks about climate change through the lens of design.[09:58] Lynelle states how the Foundation provides support to companies and organizations.[14:03] Lynelle gives examples of organizations working domestically on issues of urban design and social and en...
2017-07-0627 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesLeadership in a Time of ChangeTopic:Adjusting to the Rapid Pace of ChangeIn This Episode:[02:20] Guest Carl Guardino is introduced.[03:03] Carl talks about what is being done to stay relevant in technology and innovation.[05:45] Carl describes what leaders can do to be resilient and to continue to come up with innovative ideas.[08:05] Carl informs us if this administration’s tax reform proposal is where we need to go in response to the changing economy.[09:06] Carl shares if this administration is more responsive in terms of listening to the business co...
2017-06-2936 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesPeople’s Climate MarchTopic:The People’s Climate March, the Economy, and Policy MakingIn This Episode:[01:40] Vernice Miller Travis is introduced.[02:14] Vernice tells about the Climate March.[04:50] Vernice gives her thoughts regarding the amount of press coverage of the Climate March.[07:23] Vernice describes the impacts of the various recent marches.[10:55] Is there evidence of impact on the direction the government is taking?[12:13] Vernice shares if there will be a change for various groups who have overlapping agendas but who don’t work well together.[1...
2017-06-2229 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBike BoomTopic:The Future of Cycling as a Mode of TransportationIn This Episode:[01:59] Guest Carlton Reid is introduced.[02:49] Carlton explains the history of the bike boom.[07:24] Carlton tells why there was a bike boom in the early ’70s.[09:18] Carlton talks about cycling as a mode of transportation, not just for recreation.[10:32] Carlton informs us of the degree to which bicycling is popular in the U.S.[13:07] Carlton addresses the percentage of modal sharing in the Netherlands compared to the U.S.[14:34] Ca...
2017-06-1531 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesPut a Price on ItTopic:The State of Carbon PricingIn This Episode:[05:41] Michael shares what brought him to working on carbon pricing.[08:12] Michael addresses how people would feel the impact of a carbon tax.[10:38] How would putting a price on carbon play out?[12:17] Michael comments on the cost of carbon pricing.[13:19] How is carbon pricing implemented at the state level?[14:38] Is there a proposal in the state of Massachusetts to implement carbon pricing?[16:00] How close is Massachusetts to implementing the proposal?[17:18] Michael...
2017-06-0833 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBroadband for All — Part 2Topic:Broadband Access in Rural CommunitiesIn This Episode:[02:04] Mike gives a recap of part 1 of the Broadband for All series.[03:53] Guest Cecilia Aguiar-Curry is introduced.[04:51] Cecilia talks about why the issue of broadband is important to her.[06:19] Cecilia explains the relationship between under-connected communities and Internet access.[07:55] Cecilia talks about AB-1665, the broadband-access bill.[10:42] Cecilia discusses federal-level discussions regarding infrastructure services in rural areas.[12:49] Cecilia expresses the role broadband plays in agriculture.[14:33] Cecilia shares the application she sees...
2017-06-0128 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesBroadband for All — Part 1Topic:Broadband Access Impacts Environment, Health, Agriculture, and JobsIn This Episode:[01:20] Co-host Kate Meis is introduced.[02:04] Kate talks about the Local Government Commission (LGC).[03:11] Kate shares the LGC’s upcoming events.[05:00] Kate introduces the next two podcast guests and what the podcast topics will be.[06:43] Mike mentions that access to broadband is a national issue.[07:56] Kate comments about how cutting some of the services in the infrastructure makes broadband access that much more important.[09:47] Guest Trish Kelly is introduced....
2017-05-2538 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCharting the National Healthy Communities PlatformTopic:Incorporating Public Health Considerations in the Local Government Planning ProcessIn This Episode:[02:40] Co-host Paul Zykofsky is introduced.[02:48] Guests Miguel Vazquez and Erik Calloway are introduced.[03:10] Miguel tells how he came to be working on healthy-communities issues.[04:13] Erik tells how he came to be working on healthy-communities issues.[05:02] Erik describes ChangeLab Solutions.[05:41] Miguel describes the Riverside University Health System.[09:09] Miguel shares about the National Healthy Communities Platform.[09:44] Why is there a need for a National Healthy Communities Platform?
2017-05-1824 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesCoal Blooded — Coal Power Plants as a Civil Rights IssueTopic:Coal, Coal-Fired Power Plants, and the Impacts on CommunitiesIn This Episode:[01:58] Mike shares information about Island Press and Infinite Earth Radio’s series on urban resilience.[03:18] Mike talks about the topic of today’s podcast.[05:15] Vernice identifies why the EPA has been focused on regulating the emissions from coal-fired power plants.[10:50] Guest Jacqueline Patterson is introduced.[11:31] Jacqueline defines the term “urban resiliency.”[12:49] Jacqueline shares what she thinks motivated the NAACP to create the energy and climate-justice program.[14:34] Jacqueline discusses the reac...
2017-05-1134 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesYears of Living DangerouslyTopic:Putting a Price on CarbonIn This Episode:[01:37] Co-host Michael Green is introduced.[02:23] Mike and Michael talk about the series, “Years of Living Dangerously.”[04:50] Mike and Michael mention the Put a Price on It campaign.[06:44] Guest Camila Thorndike is introduced.[07:22] Camila shares the origin and goal of the Put a Price on It campaign.[08:39] Camila describes how the partnership with the “Years of Living Dangerously” team came about.[12:12] Camila reflects on carbon-pricing stories that she’s heard.[17:53] Camila expresses...
2017-05-0436 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesThe Play Everywhere ChallengeTopic:The Importance of PlayIn This Episode:[01:50] Aisha Alexander is introduced.[02:02] Aisha shares what KaBOOM! is.[02:40] Aisha provides why play opportunities are so important.[04:06] Aisha explains why access to play is an issue.[06:02] Aisha describes the Play Everywhere Challenge.[09:08] Aisha states how people can learn more about KaBOOM! and the Play Everywhere Challenge.[09:38] Mike comments how playspaces have dual benefits.[10:16] Aisha expresses how kids are indicator species for cities.Guest/Organization:…...
2017-04-2713 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesResiliency: New Buzzword or New NormalTopic:Expanding the Conversation of Community ResiliencyIn This Episode:[01:50] Co-host Kif Scheuer is introduced.[01:54] Guest John Zeanah is introduced.[02:05] John shares how he became involved in community resiliency[04:20] John explains what he thinks the word resiliency means.[05:31] John talks about how communities across and within jurisdictional boundaries are responding to resiliency.[09:58] John relates the kind of conversation that takes place within the community he works in.[14:40] John comments on energy-cost burdens and how costs are factored into response strategies.
2017-04-2028 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesSales Tax Distribution – Equity and SustainabilityTopic:Sales Tax Issues and ImpactsIn This Episode:[02:27] Guests Bob Lewis, Jim Brasfield, and Sarah Coffin are introduced.[02:57] Jim shares why he’s interested in sales tax and distribution equity.[03:18] Bob tells why he’s interested in sales tax and distribution equity.[03:52] Bob talks about his role as Principal at Development Strategies.[04:13] Sarah speaks about why she’s interested in sales tax and distribution equity.[04:55] Bob gives his view of what sales tax distribution equity is.[06:13] Jim explains where sales tax mo...
2017-04-1324 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesFood Security—Growing Food ConnectionsTopic:Making Sure All People Have Access to Affordable FoodIn This Episode:[02:16] Mike gives some background on the topic for today’s episode.[02:38] Julia Freedgood is introduced.[02:47] Julia tells about the American Farmland Trust.[03:08] Julia shares why farmland and food equity are important.[04:19] Julia explains what food equity is.[05:40] Julia talks about whether food insecurity is a real problem.[06:50] Julia reflects on what needs to be done to attack the problem of food insecurity.[09:08] Julia gives examples of co...
2017-04-0624 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communities#Carbon Series: Conservative Republicans Propose a Carbon TaxTopic:Climate Change and Putting a Price on CarbonIn This Episode:[01:10] Carbon series co-host Michael Green is introduced.[01:40] Michael shares what he hopes to bring to this #carbon podcast series.[02:22] Mike shares his excitement for sustainability and equity at the sub-national level.[02:48] Michael tells about CABA’s (Climate Action Business Alliance) expansion efforts to help state-based networks.[03:31] Mike mentions the list of diverse topics that he and Michael have come up with for this new series and introduces what today’s episode will be abou...
2017-03-3034 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesUrban Agriculture—Infrastructure and ImpactTopic:The Impact Domino Effect: From Neighborhoods to Cities to RegionsIn This Episode:[01:19] Rachel Deffenbaugh is introduced.[01:29] Rachel shares how she became involved in urban agriculture and why urban agriculture is important to her.[02:15] Rachel states what Gateway Greening is.[02:31] What is the difference between community gardening and urban agriculture?[03:19] How should urban agriculture be looked at in terms of it being a system within a community.=?[04:58] Rachel talks about why we should focus energy on urban agriculture.[07:25] Rachel shares...
2017-03-2322 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesHeart and Soul—A Barn-Raising Approach to Community WealthTopic:People Taking Charge of Their Own CommunityIn This Episode:[01:20] Jane LaFleur is introduced.[01:28] Jane shares what interests her about community development and how she got involved in community-development work.[02:30] Jane provides some of the economic challenges.[03:33] Jane defines community wealth.[04:13] Jane states what “a barn-raising approach to community wealth” means.[06:06] Jane tells more about the Heart and Soul approach.[07:31] Jane mentions how long she’s been doing the Heart and Soul approach.[08:14] Jane gives a success story of the...
2017-03-1621 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesTiny Homes and Smart Infill Housing—Improving Housing ChoicesTopic:Spurring Community RevitalizationIn This Episode:[01:36] Co-host Kate Meis is introduced.[01:44] Guest Darin Dinsmore is introduced.[01:53] Darin shares how he ended up working on affordable-housing and infill-housing issues.[02:24] Darin explains what smart infill housing is.[02:50] Darin describes what infill and smart growth look like in rural communities like Truckee, California.[03:54] Darin provides information on his tiny-home project.[06:04] Darin discusses the zoning ordinance for the tiny-home project in Arizona.[06:50] Kate mentions that with the growing interest in tiny homes...
2017-03-0915 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesPlan4Health: Fighting Deadly Chronic Diseases Through Better PlanningTopic:How community design impacts lives In This Episode:[01:31] Elizabeth Hartig is introduced.[01:40] Elizabeth shares how she became involved in planning for health issues.[02:23] Elizabeth tells about the American Planning Association (APA).[03:02] Are there specific objectives for the Plan4Health initiative?[04:08] Elizabeth discusses the degree to which community design impacts health versus access to healthcare.[05:05] How can we move to more healthy community design?[07:18] Elizabeth shares her thoughts on what needs to be done to get the healthy-community movement m...
2017-03-0219 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesIs the Smart-Growth Movement at an Inflection Point?Topic:Sustainability and Economic Opportunity and InclusionIn This Episode:[01:24] Co-host Kif Scheuer is introduced.[01:32] Julie Seward is introduced.[01:40] Julie shares how she became interested in working in resiliency, sustainability, and community equity.[03:14] Julie describes the biggest successes and the biggest challenges in the smart-growth movement.[05:23] Julie speaks about the subtopics and interconnected terms of the smart-growth movement and if there’s confusion for the public.[06:47] Julie comments on who is involved in the smart-growth movement and the roles they play.[08:28] Ju...
2017-02-2321 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesAffordable Housing-Walking the Inclusionary-Zoning TightropeTOPICServing Lower-Income Families Through Inclusionary HousingIN THIS EPISODE[01:13] Co-host Kate Meis is introduced.[01:21] Sasha Hauswald is introduced.[01:30] Sasha shares how she ended up working on affordable-housing issues.[02:21] Sasha talks about some of the tools cities are using to ensure there is a supply of affordable housing so families can stay together.[04:33] Sasha conveys her thoughts on challenges municipalities have with providing affordable housing.[05:10] Sasha explains inclusionary housing/zoning.[06:42] Sasha states if there’s an incentive to the developer to in...
2017-02-1729 minInfinite Earth Radio – weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesEntrepreneurship and Place-Based Economic DevelopmentTOPICA Successful Approach to Community ReinventionIN THIS EPISODE[01:14] Erik Pages is introduced.[01:39] Erik talks about how he ended up focusing his work in economic development and entrepreneurship.[02:27] Erik shares the keys to success of communities that have reinvented themselves.[03:38] Why is this approach to economic recovery not more widely used?[04:44] An example of a community that’s been successful with this kind of economic-recovery approach.[05:28] Erik describes what a place-based approach is.[06:17] An example from Coal Country that is ta...
2017-02-0923 min
Surf Mastery - Surfing Tips and Wisdom for Lifelong Surfers16 Jarred Hancox - NZ National Champ (+35) 2016Is it ever too late to achieve greatness in surfing? Meet Jarred Hancox, New Zealand's two-time national champion, who proves that it's never too late to break barriers and elevate your surfing game. Have you hit a plateau in your surfing or wonder how to maintain peak performance as you age? This episode dives deep into the mindset, training, and lifestyle adjustments that can transform your surfing—whether you're chasing bigger waves, improving your turns, or keeping the stroke alive. Discover the secrets of longevity in surfing, from mobility training to smart diet tweaks that fu...
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