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Breaking New Ground - Conversations with entrepreneurs who are innovating and redefining real estateWhy Zoning Isn’t Enough: Jonathan Berk on the Real Barriers to HousingIn this episode of Breaking New Ground, Rachel Walters and I sit down with Jonathan Berk, a placemaker, urbanist, and founder of Remain, a new platform designed to help municipalities and small developers actually deliver housing. Jonathan has spent the last decade working at the intersection of policy, development, and placemaking, including leading partnerships at Patronicity and serving in housing advocacy and local planning roles across Massachusetts.We dig into why missing middle housing has become so hard to build, how permitting risk quietly kills small projects, and why zoning reform alone won’t solve the housing crisis...
2026-01-1447 min
765BusinessJournal.comKen Hudson Executive Director of the Whitely Community Council on 765 Business Journal 4/07/25This Week on 765 Business Journal – April 7
Host: Lathay Pegues | Station: WMUN 92.5FM | Mondays at 9 AM
Today on 765 Business Journal, we shine a light on community transformation with Ken Hudson, Executive Director of the Whitely Community Council. He joined us to talk about the development of the Centennial Resource Hub—a new space on Muncie’s east side that will bring critical resources like food, healthcare access, job training, and community services to families in need.
Right now, the Council is in a 60-day crowdfunding campaign to raise $50,000 by April...
2025-04-0720 min
In MI DowntownIn MI Downtown - Diversifying Funding with CrowdgrantingFunding diversification for downtowns is a popular topic and certain projects might be right for a crowd-granting program. We talked with Patronicity's MI Program Director Mahala Clayton about the Public Spaces, Community Places Program. Learn how you can use this important tool to leap over that last fundraising hurdle and get shovels in the ground!
2024-07-0317 min
ML Soul of DetroitChampions of the West... and More - January 10, 2024Houston, we have a problem – Marc’s flight was cancelled, Shawn is sick and ML is recovering from Washington’s heart-breaking loss in the college football national championship game to the … Michigan Wolverines.STRAIGHT DOPE: Our Patreon membership program is LIVE, so you can join up and enjoy benefits like ad-free episodes, video of the show, free swag and exclusive merchandise. Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/MLSoulofDetroit/postsWe’re doing the show a day late because ML’s sporting and logistical nightmare came true: The Wolverines won.Still, he’s the onl...
2024-01-101h 35
Craft Hot Sauce PodcastSean of Down to Ferment on Fermented Kombucha Hot SaucesJoining us today is a true expert in the field, an individual who has mastered the craft of fiery peppers and brewing kombucha into a symphony of flavor and heat.
Sean Kirkpatrick of Down to Ferment has honed his skills, bringing his experiences from his culinary background to creating flavor forward hot sauces in San Diego.
On the podcast Sean shares his journey and Brian asks questions to hear how Down to Ferment approaches new recipes and has grown their operation since starting a few years ago.
In this episode, we have the privilege of diving deep into the art...
2023-05-3047 min
The Grower & The EconomistThings are heating up...Value added processors have a unique job and perspective in the small- and medium- sized supply chain. Listen to this week’s episode with guest speaker Brian Ruhlmann, founder of Craic Hot Sauce's, to learn about their story, communication strategy, and how they source from 18 farmers last year. That is 100% of peppers and tomatoes sourced locally! We discuss opportunities of vertical integration as well as profitable examples of coordination in your value chain. Brian convinced us that it is all about having a good Craic!
Support Craic: Projects | Expanding local authentic made hot sauce | Patronicity
2023-05-0949 min
IEDA In Your EarCreatINg PlacesWhat do public restrooms for festivals, a historic alley, murals and a bog have in common? They were all funded through the CreatINg Places program, a place-making grant program from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and Patronicity.
Meagan Heber from IHCDA, Bridget Anderson from Patronicity, and Marce King from the Owen County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation talk about the unique crowdfunding and grant program for Indiana communities on this podcast.
2023-03-3037 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastAn Interview with Doug Sturdivant, President of the Battle Creek Regional History MuseumThe Battle Creek Regional History Museum is located at 307 W Jackson St, in Battle Creek Michigan. In this episode I interview Doug Sturdivant, the President of the museum. We discuss the exhibits, coming events at the museum and also some of his favorite local history. We also talk about some of the past and present projects at the museum.
For more information on the Battle Creek Regional History Museum, visit: https://www.bcrhm.org
To see the details of the History Education Center Project and to contribute, visit: https://www.patronicity.com/history
For...
2022-09-1125 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastA History of the Funeral Business in Michigan: An Interview with T.R. ShawT.R. Shaw and his family operated the Shaw Funeral Home in Battle Creek, Michigan for four generations. The company was founded just after the close of the Civil War, and was in continuous operation until the family sold it in 2015. T.R. tells stories from the business going back to the late 1800's, including stories from Battle Creek, Bellevue, Detroit as well as his experiences growing up in the funeral business. He is also the author of the book: Defy the Immediate.
To get a copy of T.R. Shaw's book Defy the Immediate, visit: https://amz...
2022-09-0434 min
Tales of Southwest Michigan's PastThe Story of Ambrose Minty & the Cigar Factory that Fell into the Mill RaceThis is the story of Ambrose Minty and his cigar factory that fell into the mill race in downtown Battle Creek in 1899. It is an unusual story of the early pioneer period, but is also offers a very interesting insight into the moral fiber of the community during this time period in history.
Donate to The History Education Project: https://www.patronicity.com/history
For more information on Michael Delaware, visit: https://michaeldelaware.com
Here is the video on Ambrose Minty & the Cigar Factory: https://youtu.be/dad55VEltjU
2022-08-2328 min
All INThe Crowdfunding Model / Science of SleepToday we learn about the crowdfunding model, and a platform in Indiana working to help groups accomplish their goals.
We also dive into the world of sleep. Are we getting enough?
Produced by Mariam Sobh.
Guests:
Bridget Anderson
Vice President, Patronicity
Adam Hall
Park Superintendent, Wabash Parks Department
Meagan Heber
Placemaking Manager, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
Kim Nyberg
Executive Director, Madison Area Arts Alliance
Victoria Beatty
Executive Director, Growing Places Indy
Dr. Harish Rao
Associate Director of Pediatric Sleep Program, Riley Hospital for Children
Dr. Stephanie Stahl
Sleep Medicine and Neurology Specialist, Indiana University Health
2022-03-1000 min
Livemic Communications Podcast Network(Vicksburg Visit 4) Oswalt Park Restoration Moving ForwardA Crowdfunding effort to fund the restoration of Vicksburg's Oswalt Park will end on October 15, 2021. In the meantime, efforts are underway to secure a matching grant from the State of Michigan which will double the funds raised. Until the deadline, Crowdfunding donations are still being accepted - and will be doubled, thanks to the grant from the state. In Vicksburg Visit Episode 4, the Village's Alex Lee talks about the effort, the state matching funds - and "Uncle Jim" Oswalt and his legacy - the man for whom Oswalt Park is named.Donate here - and...
2021-09-2409 min
Fresh Coast PodcastCrowdfunding feat. Najeema ImanNajeema Iman is the Founder and Owner of You Shine Events, and creator of the After Glow Market along the riverfront in Downtown Lansing. With a passion for collaboration over competition, Najeema has rallied the community together to raise funds for this initiative through a Patronicity campaign, a Michigan-focused crowdfunding campaign matching the dollars of the community 1:1 with support of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. Najeema talks about the importance of diversity and working with LGBTQIA+ and BiPOC artists and entrepreneurs through the After Glow Market.
Fresh Coast Perspective is a digital platform uncovering the stories of...
2021-09-1626 min
Building Vibrant Communities"The Challenges and Opportunities in Embracing What's Weird" with Ryan HamlettCreatINg Places - The Challenges and Opportunities in Embracing What's Weird
Joined by Ryan Hamlett, the Placemaking and Environmental Review Manager at the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, we talk about the challenges of managing a statewide #crowdgranting program, CreatINg Places. We also share what makes a project a good one. Hint - It's a good sign when a community embraces what's authentic and weird.
2020-12-1731 min
Building Vibrant Communities"Streets for Recovery" a chat about Pandemic Response Placemaking with Allison Burson.Streets For Pandemic Response And Recovery
A challenge facing communities right now is how to reopen while keeping residents safe through physical distancing. In a time when we’re required to maintain physical distance to protect public health, streets need to do more than ever. Streets must be configured so that people are able to move safely and provide space so people can safely access food, essential services, and businesses.
Bridget and Jonathan talk with Allison Burson of the The Lawrence and Lillian Solomon Foundation about how quick, affordable and flexible adaptions can make public spac...
2020-10-1529 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesWhat is Patronicity? A discussion with Ebrahim, Bridget & MahalaThe Building Vibrant Communities podcast was the brainchild of Patronicity and Bench Consulting, but what is Patronicity and what is bench? This week we’re asking co-founder Ebrahim and one of the first program managers Mahala, to tell you more about Patronicity. We chat about the early days of the start-up and how it has grown to have impacted more than 935 projects, engaged more than 100,000 patrons and generated more than $36M of funding for better communities.
Beyond crowdgranting, they've also created Bench Consulting to take the learnings and experience from those projects to consult communities and organizations ar...
2020-10-0136 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesSupporting Your Main Street During A Crisis, an interview with John BryThis week you'll hear from John Bry, the principal planner of Main Street Oakland County, the only county-wide Main Street organization in the country. You'll learn how John helped his Main Streets respond to COVID-19 with our Main Street Oakland County COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program. You won't believe how quickly these communities came together to support their small businesses or how much they were able to raise. John also shares tips for how Main Streets continue to adapt and build community in the current climate.
2020-09-1730 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesExpand the Tent - Insights from a Community Builder, a conversation with Bud TymczyszynIn this episode, we chat with Bud Tymczynszyn, a program manager at Community Builders, a
company focused on creating livable communities. Bud shares his experience in helping
communities solve real challenges and we dive deep into how it's not enough to ask your
community for input, it's important to "expand the tent" and provide real leadership opportunities.
2020-09-0232 min
Transforming CitiesJonathan Berk of PatronicityOn this episode I’m speaking with Jonathan Berk. Since 2016 he’s served as a Director at the Detroit-based placemaking startup Patronicity, and their new Placemaking Advisory firm, Bench Consulting, supporting hundreds of community-driven placemaking projects across the country. Jonathan is also the co-founder of Retail Reimagined, an organization leveraging creative collaborations and innovative solutions to bring a new vibrancy to vacant storefront spaces and main streets.
Jonathan is a placemaker and New Urbanist in every sense of the word with a voracious appetite for studying and learning about new methods of community and economic development from arou...
2020-08-1748 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesTaking Action - How technology is making it easier to be a Civic Champ with Geng WangWe're sharing our conversation with Geng Wang the co-founder of Civic Champs, a platform designed to support nonprofits. He shares how their technology is helping organizations focus on what matters rather then getting bogged down in paperwork to make volunteering as seamless as possible. We also talk about what engagement means and Geng shares how Civic Champs is responding to COVID19 with their Helping Hands initiative.
2020-08-1221 min
Building Vibrant Communities"Changing the narrative - Placemaking as a tool for thriving and inclusive communities."Our guest, Kim Van Driel, the Director of Public Space Management at Downtown Grand Rapids Inc., is no stranger to shifting environments and constantly evolving community goals. But, nothing could have prepared her team for the dynamic pivot that was required in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and civil unrest. In this episode, she shares her teams' ongoing mission to create a vibrant, dynamic and inclusive downtown, while providing valuable experiences for everyone in a 4-season city. In the past few months, Kim and her team have focused on creating outdoor social zones to allow for safe downtown c...
2020-07-2931 min
Better Call Paul Online Video NewsUnoDeuce Blog Recap Week of July 20Here is our weekly recap of the UnoDeuce Blog:
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2020-07-2402 min
Coffee & GritEmbracing Your Difference!When we stop caring what the Naysayers think and fully Embrace our Differences we have the power to impact the world! But what if I am not good looking enough, or fast enough, or strong enough? What if I, GASP, have Autism?Can I still be an entrepreneur? Or a Doctor? Or a Sports Journalist?Our guest this week Casey Campbell is an Extraordinary Visionary from Great Lakes Post joins us this week to talk about his journey with Autism from the haters to the dream. Casey is a true testament that when you stop caring what oth...
2020-07-211h 10
Building Vibrant CommunitiesLessons on How to Create Space for Your Community to "Do Better Work."Lessons on How to Create Space for Your Community to "Do Better Work"
When software start-up Lessonly began they found space in an old school house in downtown Indianapolis. As they have grown, they've worked to maintain a connection to their values. In this episode we talk with Karlie Briggs and Kimberly Best to explore how Lessonly's mission to "Do Better Work" inspired them to not only create physical spaces that support their company culture but connect them to the local community and how they are now creating those same connections with and for their customers.
2020-07-1625 min
Building Vibrant Communities"How a corporation can support Main Street?" A discussion with Bill Brunelle of Independent We Stand.In our efforts to support Main Streets across the country, we heard about Independent We Stand a marketing campaign from gasoline powered equipment producer Stihl. We wondered how a large corporation like Stihl started a movement to support small towns so we reached out to Bill Brunelle the co-founder and project manager to learn more. In this week's episode you'll learn why focusing on what's local can be good for the community and the bottom line.
2020-07-0820 min
Building Vibrant Communities"What's Important About Place?" A discussion with Indiana's First Placemaking Manager.When Carmen Lethig became Indiana's first ever placemaking manager she chose to work with Patronicity to develop the CreatINg Places program. In this week's podcast we dive into what's important about place, about how planners like Carmen can make better places, and what she hopes our future communities will look like.
2020-07-0134 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesPay it Forward: How a Zoom call started a movement to support black & brown-owned businesses and feed the homelessThis is a story about 5 friends who came together to make a difference in their community.
In March, as the impact of COVID-19 was disrupting life in Detroit, Melanie D’Evelyn, Godwin Ihentuge, Jeremy Lewis, Shelley Danner, and Sarah Craft jumped on a Zoom call to brainstorm ideas on how to support black and brown-owned businesses and how to help those most vulnerable in the city.
Within days, they founded "Pay It Forward: Power a Business & Feed the Homeless," a crowdfunding campaign with Patronicity to support Detroit restaurants owned and run by people of color by...
2020-06-2430 min
Downtown Happy Hour3DB - Getting Creative with Space - Jonathan BerkJonathan Berk of Patronicity will discuss creative use of the space that we have to develop effective reopening strategies. Join us for a lively discussion and plenty of room for Q&A!
Please, take some time to give this a listen and visit the Down Town Happy Hour Facebook page for the full video.
2020-06-1952 min
Building Vibrant Communities"Social Capital, Power, and Access - The value of connection in growing capacity." with Deborah Frieze
This week's guest is Deborah Frieze, an author, entrepreneur and social activist. In 2013, she co-founded the Boston Impact Initiative, a place-based impact investing fund that seeks to create systemic shifts in opportunity for urban communities.
Deborah shares her insights on how the connectivity of our communities to and with the systems that serve us play a vital role in development. We also explore how ownership is critical to achieving equity and that circulating dollars locally is essential to wealth building.
2020-06-1732 min
Building Vibrant Communities“Welcome to Your World: How the Built Environment Shapes Our Lives," with Sarah Williams GoldhagenThis episode’s guest is Sarah Williams Goldhagen, the author of “Welcome to Your World: How the Built
Environment Shapes Our Lives." She is an author and architect critic who has taught at Wellesley,
Harvard and is currently a visiting scholar at the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Sarah shares what "exactly situated cognition" is and why understanding that concept can lead to
powerful understandings about how we operate in our buildings, our communities, and our spaces. We
talk about “sticky moments” and how designers and plac...
2020-06-1027 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesHow can cities connect and cultivate a local creative community? A discussion with Sean StarowitzHow can cities connect and cultivate a local creative community? We ask this question and more to Sean Starowitz who is not only an artist whose work is focused on social justice and community engagement but who is also a leader who currently serves as the Assistant Director for the Arts for the City of Bloomington, Indiana. Sean shares his thoughts about using the term "placemaker" and how having artists at the table is critical. His thoughts about representation and access are timely and describe the need to evolve.
2020-06-0327 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesJaime Izurieta- A Passion for "Memorable" StorefrontsJaime J. Izurieta is an architect and urban designer based in Montclair, New Jersey. He has been identifying patterns in the design of beautiful storefronts since 2003. He works as an urban designer and zoning code analyst and recently published The Ten No-B.S. Rules For Successful Storefront Design, a guidebook to help small businesses design memorable storefronts. You can connect with him on Instagram at @storefrontmastery.
2020-05-2731 min
Design is Everywhere#COVIDStreets, How Cities are Re-Designing Streets for Safety and LivabilityCOVID-19 is necessitating rapid change in our cities. As many stay-at-home orders are lifting, people are getting outside, but we still need to stay 6 feet apart, so citizens and cities are stepping up in some interesting ways. How do you stay 6 feet apart when many sidewalks aren’t even 6 feet wide? The answer might just be rethinking the design of our streets and our cities overall. From tactical urbanism to open streets to changing the very notion of what a shared street is: we discuss with Jonathan Berk, placemaking advocate and a Director at Patronicity; and Jeff Speck, city pl...
2020-05-2146 min
Building Vibrant Communities"All in This Together - Creating a Sense of Community in our Connected Systems." Interview with Ted HowardBridget and Ebrahim chat with Ted Howard, President of The Democracy Collaborative, an action-oriented progressive think tank. Ted is the co-author of “The Making of a Democratic Economy: Building Prosperity for the Many, Not Just the Few".
Join us as we dive deep to discuss how grassroots movements prosper and how we can build a community structure that facilitates community voice. This conversation is a timely reminder that we "are all in this together".
2020-05-2030 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesPublic art, placemaking and community engagement during a pandemic? "Just do it," says Hannah Berry.How can you make art, hold events and unite communities during a pandemic AND get funding for it? You just do it.
Hannah Berry, creative director and owner of Lions & Rabbits and the force behind Creston. After Dark, chats with us about public art, economic development, placemaking and how to engage neighbors to create better communities. Forced to reconfigure their goals for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she shares her philosophy that "creative placemaking equals creative problem solving," and to move forward, "you make a plan and you figure it out." She'll talk about murals, parties and h...
2020-05-1230 min
Building Vibrant Communities6 Minutes from Toilet Paper - Why Where You Live Matters. Interview with Zach Benedict.We’re joined on this episode by Zach Benedict, a principal architect at MKM architecture + design, inc in Indiana. Zach’s work has been focused on how design can impact the well-being of people of all ages and abilities. We talk to Zach about the power of data and how it tells the story of access, inclusion and illustrates why where you live matters.
2020-04-2929 min
Building Vibrant CommunitiesWhat Can Property Owners do to Support Small Businesses? An interview with Noam Ron - Hudson GroupOn this episode we interview Noam Ron, Partner at Hudson Group, a Boston based real estate investment and development firm to talk about how they're working to support their small business tenants during the COVID-19 shutdown. We also dive into a bit about Noam's perspective on the importance of small business retail tenants to the overall success of a neighborhood and, in term, a property owner.
2020-04-2238 min
The Mad MamluksEP 125: Bring Me To Life | Chris BlauveltSIM and Naureen talk to Chris Blauvelt (founder of LaunchGood, Patronicity) about how he came to Islam and how regular Muslims can give back to their respective communities. www.launchgood.com Twitter: @arblauvelt ============== www.wahedinvest.com Wahed Invest set out with an idea to provide our community with a reliable, transparent, and most importantly, accessible investment product. www.halfourdeen.com Half our Deen is the Private Muslim Matrimonial website. www.MyWassiyah.com Receive an exclusive discount by using the link below to s...
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No LimitsCreatINg PlacesAre neighborhoods and gathering spots different today than they used to be? Today on No Limits we'll talk about placemaking efforts, specifically a statewide program designed to provide matching grant funds for projects that bring people into connection with one another. From beautification projects to community kitchens and everything in between, ideas are unlimited. Our guests are Carmen Lethig, Placemaking Manager, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA); Veronica Watson, Director of Indiana Operations, Patronicity; and Joanna Taft, Executive Director, Harrison Center.
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Show Notes
Hour 1
iOS 9 New Features
Cal Carson shares the highlights of Apple’s new mobile operating system iOS 9. Some of the changes like the new way of displaying open apps are immediately apparent while others like the settings menu won’t require three, four, or five taps just to do something...
2015-09-1900 min