Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDoug Barrick: Building a Strong Town as a Member of Local Government
Episode 219
In this episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Doug Barrick, the town manager of Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Rutherfordton was one of …
2 years, 2 months ago
Is the Non Profit Sector a Mess of 'Misconduct, Greed and Corruption'?
Episode 218
Nonprofit organizations straddle the line between the private and public sectors, receiving both private donations and funding from the government to…
2 years, 2 months ago
An Inside Look at the Strong Towns National Gathering
Episode 217
Last month, Strong Towns hosted the National Gathering in Cincinnati. It was a two-day event packed with different speakers and sessions, with many a…
2 years, 3 months ago
From Bike Lovers to Zoning Experts: The Voices of Strong Towns
Episode 216
This special edition of Upzoned was recorded last week at the 2024 National Gathering. Join host Abby Newsham as she talks to attendees about their e…
2 years, 3 months ago
Cincinnati Pledges $200K in Funding for Popular Bikeshare Service
Episode 215
The city of Cincinnati has pledged $200k to keep the popular bikeshare program Red Bike alive for another year. Joining us to talk about bikeshare pr…
2 years, 4 months ago
Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation Into “Housing Cartel”
Episode 214
The U.S. Department of Justice is opening a criminal investigation into a major software company called RealPage, which is described in the lawsuit a…
2 years, 4 months ago
Inside the Notorious Gridlock of Colorado's I-70
Episode 213
Since the 1970s, the number of cars on I-70 between Denver and its surrounding resorts have jumped more than 500%. Coloradans and frequent visitors k…
2 years, 4 months ago
“Redesigning” Cincinnati With the Connected Communities Plan
Episode 212
Cincinnati is currently undergoing a significant planning reformation effort, which involves unveiling what’s being called the Connected Communities …
2 years, 5 months ago
Our Financial System Favors Large-Scale Development…but at What Cost?
Episode 211
On this week’s episode of Upzoned, host Abby Newsham and co-host Chuck Marohn are joined by Coby Lefkowitz, who penned the article that’s up for disc…
2 years, 5 months ago
Traffic Deaths Now Exceed the Number of Homicides in LA. This Initiative Aims To Change That.
Episode 210
This week on Upzoned, host Abby Newsham is joined by Michael Schneider, founder of Streets for All and the campaign manager for Healthy Streets Los A…
2 years, 6 months ago