The Sustainable City, explored. Join Andy Bush and William Shutkin as they discuss bold ideas and innovations for green, equitable and climate-friendly cities with the people making them happen. The Sustainable City Podcast addresses critical questions like, How do we build a zero-carbon city? In an automobile-obsessed culture, and with EVs on the march, are car-free communities even possible in the US? And, do green cities inevitably mean gentrified cities, only for the rich?
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Urbanism Vancouver explores the built environment of Vancouver, Canada - how we got to where we are, and what our history tells us about how we look forward to the future. We share insights not only from industry experts, but also from passionate advocates, and residents like you. With each episode, we'll look at different components that shape our urban experience in Vancouver, and we'll discuss how we can make cities more vibrant, affordable, and liveable places. With our shared experience ...
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Hassell Talks is a conversation between designers and the world, exploring the transformative power of design to make the our built environment a better, more inclusive place. In this series you’ll hear from architects and urbanists, place makers, researchers and designers alongside incredible guests on how we’re reimagining and re-thinking our built environment - and beyond - and designing places people love: creating a more equitable, sustainable and thriving future for everyone.
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We are committed to generating and disseminating knowledge, and to working with communities, governments, and industry to bring this knowledge to bear on the world's most pressing challenges. Our goal is to apply advanced analysis and design to understand and solve pressing urban and environmental problems.
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Storytelling to Inspire Engagement in Urban Planning (with Uytae Lee)
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Uytae Lee from the YouTube channel About Here, joins Helen Lui to chat about storytelling in urban planning, emphasizing the need for effective communication strategies to drive public engagement. They also advocate for diverse voices in advocating for inclusive urban environments. About Here: https://www.youtube.com/@AboutHere Show Credits: Host: …
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Helen Lui interviews Fern Hahn, a transit advocate and urban planning student, who shares experiences that shaped their perspective on public transit. Fern discusses advocating for better transit and their interest in transit network design. Next, Helen speaks with Matthew and Emma from UBC CAPACity, focusing on engaging university students in urba…
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Designing for Happiness (with Houssam Elokda)
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The conversation continues with Houssam Elokda from Happy Cities, as Helen Lui explores the impact of the built environment on communities, emphasizing the importance of creating livable and sustainable cities. They discuss the subjective nature of happiness and well-being in urban settings, also highlighting the significance of social connections,…
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Does Density Impact Happiness? (with Houssam Elokda)
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Density is a hotly debated topic in urban centres. Is it good? Is it bad? Does it make us more isolated, more lonely, or can it improve our happiness? Helen Lui speaks with Houssam Elokda, from Happy Cities. Their research explores the connection between urban design and happiness, striving to enhance the quality of life in cities through sustainab…
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Helen Lui speaks with Mark Boardman and Alyssa Sacal from Minivillage, a Vancouver-based company fostering social connections within neighbourhoods. Mark discusses transforming neighbours into friends, while Alyssa emphasizes combating loneliness. The conversation explores authentic community bonds, the impact of physical environments on social con…
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Helen Lui is joined by architects Amit Price Patel and Jill Robertson from DIALOG, to discuss the design of great public spaces. They share insights on the political power of design, the intersection of science and art in shaping communities, and the significance of community engagement in creating inclusive spaces. The conversation emphasizes incl…
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Episode 17: How Real Estate Development Can Boost Urban Health
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Adele Houghton and Matt Kiefer think the real estate industry needs to do a better job of understanding the health effects of development. In a recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review called “How Real Estate Development Can Boost Urban Health,” they propose using a public health method called health situation analysis to define, mea…
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The Evolution of Third Spaces (with the Sneaky Artist)
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Helen Lui is joined by Urban Sketch Artist Nishant Jain, also known as "the Sneaky Artist" to discuss the concept of 'Third Spaces'—the places between home and work where social bonds are forged and community enriched. We explore how these spaces, from parks to cafes, are not just physical locations but also platforms for cultural expression and so…
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How Do We Improve Public Transportation? (with RMTransit)
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Reece Martin from the YouTube channel RMTransit joins Helen Lui to discuss the evolving landscape of urban mobility and public transit. Explore the cutting-edge developments and innovative solutions that are shaping the future of our cities. Reece, who grew up in the Lower Mainland, and now a resident of Toronto, shares his expert insights on the c…
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Helen Lui explores the critical need for safer, more sustainable urban transportation with Lucy Maloney, a fervent cycling advocate who leads the organization "Love The Lane" and is also a HUB Cycling member. Lucy discusses the ongoing efforts to promote safer streets in Vancouver, addressing the broader challenges of shifting public policy. She hi…
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Cities for People and the Planet (with Rhiannon Fox)
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Helen Lui discusses the interconnectedness of urban development, climate initiatives, and public safety with guest, environmental scientist Rhiannon Fox. Highlighting the benefits of dense, less car-dependent cities, the discussion emphasizes community involvement and personal action as catalysts for change. Rhiannon shares how individual efforts c…
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Host Helen Lui welcomes Ravi Kahlon, MLA for North Delta and British Columbia’s Housing Minister, to discuss transformative approaches to the housing crisis. Minister Kallon shares his political journey and the personal experiences fueling his commitment to driving positive change. They delve into the shift towards embracing density, the introducti…
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Episode 16: Talking Green Roofs with UrbanStrong’s Alan Burchell
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Toronto was the first North American city to pass a green roof law, in 2009, requiring new buildings or additions that are greater than 21,000 square feet to cover between 20 and 60 percent of their buildings with vegetation. Meanwhile, the U.S. government’s General Services Administration has over 80 buildings with green roofs, spanning approximat…
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We delve into the pressing issues of housing and city building, revisiting discussions with guests Michelle Cyca and Khelsilem, who have underlined the need for immediate action. We explored root causes of the housing crisis, such as the historical supply limitations as well as city planning that excluded many from accessing housing. Michelle and K…
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Michelle Cyca, a seasoned freelance journalist, joins Helen Lui and delves into the complexities of the housing market, touching upon themes like home ownership and the evolving notion of housing wealth. The episode features a candid reflection on the soaring housing prices in Vancouver, discussing the impact on families and the generational wealth…
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This episode explores the importance of including First Nations and Indigenous communities in urban development conversations. Khelsilem, the chairperson of the Squamish Nation Council, shares their insights on land use planning, housing development, including the Sen̓áḵw development, and partnerships with First Nations. The episode explores the un…
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Host Helen Lui continues the conversation with Denis Agar, they unpack the dynamic relationship between housing and public transportation. They delve into the critical role of urban density in shaping transit service needs and discuss the intricate political maneuvers influencing rail network expansions. The conversation also highlights the influen…
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We explore the impact of zoning on housing and communities. Denis Agar is our guest and we discuss the need for more equitable zoning laws and the importance of considering renter density when adding new housing. Join us as we delve into the potential benefits of increased density near transit stations and ponder the ethical justification for maint…
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Finding more meaningful value in Retrofit and Repurpose
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Retrofitting and repurposing existing structures can achieve decarbonisation goals, enhance occupancy, attract investment, and rejuvenate cities – all while reducing environmental impact. No wonder our industry can't stop talking about it. It no longer makes sense to demolish unoccupied buildings, as it's neither cost-effective nor aligned with our…
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Albert Huang, a seasoned expert in affordable housing development is the guest on this episode of Urbanism Vancouver. He unravels the multifaceted issues surrounding Vancouver's housing affordability crisis, and the complexities of defining "affordable," influenced by varying income levels, government programs, and housing entities. The episode div…
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In this episode of Urbanism Vancouver, Helen Lui and Aaron Johnson discuss their motivations for starting the podcast, and their backgrounds in urbanism and broadcasting. They explain their goal of providing accessible information about housing and development and shedding light on the complexities of the process. They hope to inspire curiosity and…
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Urbanism Vancouver explores the built environment of Vancouver, Canada - how we got to where we are, and what our history tells us about how we look forward to the future. We share insights not only from industry experts, but also from passionate advocates, and residents like you. With each episode, we'll look at different components that shape our…
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Bringing all the pieces together in Melbourne’s innovation precinct
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Parkville, Melbourne — home to one of the world’s leading biomedical innovation communities. Arden — the next stage of the expanding Parkville innovation ecosystem. These precincts serve as catalysts where ideas, industries, and investors converge — shaping the places that unite us. In this episode we explore the threads that hold these precincts t…
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Great Adaptations: 2023 Workplace Futures Survey with Ingrid Bakker and Daniel Davis
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Companies that have changed their offices and ways of working since the pandemic have a 17% higher satisfaction score among employees than those that haven’t. That's a big number - just one of many fascinating data points out of our 2023 Workplace Futures Survey. We're calling this one Great Adaptations. Our annual survey casts a light on the link …
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Lessons for Brisbane from the London Olympics. With Caroline Stalker, Andrew Comer and Ashley Munday
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On this episode of Hassell Talks, architect and urbanist Caroline Stalker joined retired Partner of Buro Happald Andrew Comer and architect, urbanist and Head of Design Ashley Munday to explore the potential mechanisms for creating a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy for Brisbane and SEQ. London's approach was to look beyond 2012 - to …
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Campus chemistry and transformational learning - With Julian Gitsham and Professors Tim O’Brien and Teresa Anderson (Encore Episode)
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Architect Julian Gitsham sat down with Professors Tim O'Brien and Teresa Anderson to record this conversation about designing the best campus environments for transformational learning. And who better to quiz than the minds behind the bluedot festival? Located at the UNESCO listed Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, home to the Lovell Telescope, …
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In our last three-person episode, we explored the future of work in the post-pandemic, climate age, about office space and commuting patterns. These changes are happening in real time, before our very eyes. The same can be said about the future of cities writ large, not just office buildings and commutes, but cities as a whole: housing, transportat…
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Country’s voice is loud and clear. Are designers listening? Part 2. With Kat Rodwell and Hannah Galloway
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You asked, Kat answered! Get ready for our 'Epic Yarn' - Part 2. Part 1 saw Landscape Architect Hannah Galloway explore the topic of ‘Listening’ with First Nations Consultant, Cultural Advisor and Storyteller Kat Rodwell. For the second half of this Epic Yarn, we asked listeners to send in questions to ask Kat - and boy, did you deliver. No questi…
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How could funds and opportunities created through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal help rebuild and strengthen existing infrastructure for a more sustainable and just future? How will the impacts of the pandemic change how we plan and utilize downtowns? Guests Jeff Levine and Chris Rhie (MCP '14, SM '14) join hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and …
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Country’s voice is loud and clear: are designers listening? Part 1. With Kat Rodwell and Hannah Galloway
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Are you ready for an 'Epic Yarn'? Listening lies at the heart of so much of what designers do, but listening to what Country and Culture is telling us means connecting deeply and meaningfully with the land and its people. How well are designers — and organisations, individuals and communities — listening to these voices? Together with Landscape Arc…
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Episode 14: Noah Gallagher Shannon on Sustainable Living and the Uruguay Example
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In his at once inspiring and dispiriting piece in the New York Times Magazine from November 2022 entitled “What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay,” Noah Gallagher Shannon writes: “This is the paradox at the heart of climate change: We’ve burned far too many fossil fuels to go on living as we have, but we’ve also never learned to…
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Guests Gabriella Carolini and Darryle Ulama (MCP '21) join hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and Samra Lakew (MCP '20) to discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal. The Infrastructure Deal is designed to deliver clean water to all American families, extend and update broadband networks, repair and modernize roads and bridges to adapt to the climate…
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The Future of Work and Corporate Social Responsibility
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Great resignation, working remotely, essential work and essential workers - the landscape of employment, labor, economics, and finance shifted dramatically during the COVID 19 pandemic. Seen through that lens, what might we infer about trajectory of the future of work?Guests Jason Jackson (PhD '13) and Carolyn Weng Yang (MCP '20) join hosts Tiffany…
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Inside the push for net zero Perth. With Karla Fox-Reynolds, Dr. Brad Pettitt MLC and Professor Josh Byrne
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Perth in Western Australia has joined thousands of other cities around the world aiming for Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. How will this unique city, facing unique climate challenges, meet the target? And how will designers help the city go beyond the standards to beat the clock and make a thriving, regenerative hub? Hassell’s Sustainable Desig…
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Leveraging Community Development for More Equitable Cities
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Guest Holly Harriel (MCP '03) and Dasjon Jordan (MCP '19) join hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and Samra Lakew (MCP '20) to explore how community and economic development in the pursuit of more just and equitable cities has been transformed by disruptions associated with the COVID 19 pandemic. Season two of the Planning Ideas that Matter (PITM) po…
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Episode 13: Home, Office, Climate, Cities: What's Ahead?
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For this episode and the foreseeable future, we’re experimenting with a new podcast format, less linear, less binary, more conversational, informal, improvisational. We intend to focus on issues both of the moment and bigger picture, longer term, all related somehow to sustainable cities, this podcast’s soul’s purpose. We’ll still do more conventio…
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Advancing Environmental Justice in Post-Pandemic Interventions
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DUSP's Justin Steil and Sam Jung (MCP '17) join hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and Samra Lakew (MCP '20) to explore the interconnectivity of environmental justice and spatial inequality. Steil is an associate professor at DUSP whose research analyzes how power and inequality are created and contested through control over access to particular plac…
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How has the global COVID-19 pandemic changed the real estate industry and shifted our behavior in relation to real estate? Hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and Samra Lakew (MCP '20) explore this question with DUSP's Andrea Marie Chegut and MIT alum Kayode Agbalajobi (SM '20).Chegut was the Director and Co-Founder of the MIT Real Estate Innovation L…
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Housing Futures — Designing heart and soul into affordable alternatives with Fiona Dunster and Jeremy Schluter
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With a housing crisis affecting cities and people, we're taking a look at the close ties between design and innovation in the residential sector. How are emerging housing models responding to community needs? What role is design playing in ensuring projects can still succeed despite cost, supply and climate challenges? And what makes larger scale r…
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In the third episode of the second season of Planning Ideas that Matter (PITM), hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and Samra Lakew (MCP '20) are joined by Fábio Duarte and DUSP alumna Taskina Tareen (MCP '18) to discuss how design can be leveraged to enhance urban planning goals such as enhancing community engagement, introducing more playfulness int…
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The ordinary, everyday buildings that could save our cities, with Razvan Ghilic-Micu
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It is time to move on from the pursuit of iconic architecture. The issues keeping our clients and collaborators up at night are the same things pushing our cities closer to the cusp of wholesale change. Things like the competition around attracting and keeping great tenants, providing magnetic experiences and destination workplaces in uncertain tim…
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Episode Two of Season Two features guests Andres Sevtsuk and Lindiwe Rennert. Sevtsuk (SM '06, PhD '10) is the Head of the City Design and Development Group (CDD) and the Charles and Ann Spaulding Career Development Associate Professor of Urban Science and Planning at DUSP. His research focuses on public qualities of cities, and on making urban env…
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Governance During a Prolonged Era of Disruption
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How has the global COVID-19 pandemic shaped the field of urban planning? In the second season of Planning Ideas that Matter (PITM), hosts Tiffany Ferguson (MCP '18) and Samra Lakew (MCP '20) explore this question with members of the Department of Urban Studies and Planning (DUSP) faculty as well as MIT alumnae/i. In the first episode of Season 2, T…
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Episode 12: Pete Plastrik on Social Innovation and Sustainable Cities
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Peter Plastrik knows cities. He was born in Paris, grew up in New York City, and lived in not one but four Michigan cities. He is cofounder and vice president of the Innovation Network for Communities, was a founding consultant to the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and has worked closely with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network since its inc…
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The 15 Minute City - what’s not to like about convenience, equity and sustainability? With Camilla Siggaard Andersen (Encore Episode)
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The 15 Minute City has become a hot topic - gaining traction in corners of the internet not typically involved in the dialogue around city planning and urban living. With forward-thinking conversations threatened to be overtaken by conspiracy theories, we wanted to share an episode we recorded with London-based research lead Camilla Siggaard Anders…
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Housing futures with Jeremy Schluter and Michael McCormack: Is the crisis leading to new design solutions for our cities?
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They say there's no place like home. In Europe, Australia, the US and Asia - there's not enough quality housing stock to go around, and limited affordable choice in the types of homes available. The current generation of renters and buyers are connected, design-savvy and socially aware. They are driving the demand for homes that challenge tradition…
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A big, shared idea for Brisbane beyond 2032 — with Ken Maher AO, Caroline Stalker and Prof. Helen Lochhead.
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How did Sydney, London, and Barcelona pull off Olympic-sized events that delivered enduring, generational change? In 2032, southeast Queensland - a region with the city of Brisbane at its heart - will host the summer Olympics and Paralympics. The Games create extraordinary opportunities for communities, economies, and cultures to design legacies fo…
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Episode 11: Sheila Foster on Co-Cities and a New Model of Urban Governance
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Sheila is the Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Urban Law and Policy at Georgetown University. She holds a joint appointment with the Law Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy. During the 2021-2022 academic year, she served as the inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Law Center. Sheila also co-directs LabGov, …
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Equity, Sustainability and Regeneration in the Built Environment
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Feeling overwhelmed in the face of climate and sustainability challenges? Have we got the episode for you. With the built environment contributing to around 40% of global emissions, our industry has a critical – and pivotal - role to play to limit the projected impacts of climate change to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century…
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Episode 10: The Connecticut Case: Sara Bronin on Zoning Reform and Desegregation in the Nutmeg State
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Law and urban planning professor and advocate Sara Bronin founded Desegregate CT to transform Connecticut’s zoning laws from tools for racial exclusion to instruments of social change and sustainability. Widely viewed as the poster child of the “suburban state,” whose old, industrial cities and communities of color have suffered decades of neglect …
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