Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNew York’s Bracket And The Politics Of Maintenance
Episode 279
In New York City, a playful bracket about broken hoops and dumping sites turns routine maintenance into a citywide tournament. Carlee Alm-LaBar, Edwa…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Unpacking The Myth That Growth Pays For Growth
Episode 278
Development cost charges are supposed to make growth pay for itself, but this conversation shows just how far that promise falls short. Norm Van Eede…
5 months ago
The $600K Snow Budget That Became a $6 Million Problem
Episode 277
A Massachusetts town budgeted $600,000 for snow and ended up spending $6 million clearing its streets. Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Daniel Herriges, and…
5 months, 1 week ago
What LA’s Trash Problem Reveals About Its Streets
Episode 276
While Los Angeles gets ready for the Olympics and World Cup, residents watch trash pile up in the places tourists never see. Chuck, Norm, and Carlee …
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Why a Legal Home Addition Sparked Outrage in Fairfax County
Episode 275
A multigenerational home addition sparked national attention and local outrage in Fairfax County, Virginia. Chief Technical Advisor Edward Erfurt sit…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
Zoning Reform Is Only Step 1 in Fighting the Housing Crisis
Episode 274
Utah wants to override local zoning to boost housing supply, but allowed by right doesn't mean possible in practice. Abby and Edward dig into the hid…
9 months ago
What Happens When Official Decisions Clash With Community Traditions?
Episode 273
Who decides when community traditions change? Lafayette, Louisiana, recently rerouted its Mardi Gras parade. The goal was to improve public safety, b…
9 months, 1 week ago
How To Fix Washington DC's New Rules for Outdoor Dining
Episode 272
Last week, we heard how DC's outdoor dining regulations threaten local businesses. Today, urban designers Abby Newsham and Edward Erfurt explore how …
9 months, 3 weeks ago
DC Is Charging Thousands for Outdoor Dining. Is This a Good Idea?
Episode 271
Washington DC is charging restaurants thousands of dollars to keep their streateries — outdoor dining areas built during Covid-19. Are these fees fai…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
5 Ways Ordinary People Are Making Their Places Stronger
Episode 270
Abby is joined by Carlee Alm-LaBar, the chief of staff for Strong Towns, and John Reuter, advisory board member for Strong Towns. They discuss severa…
10 months ago