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Victor Dover  FAICP, LEED AP CNU-A  - Founding Principal of Dover Kohl and Partners Town Planning. Mr. Dover is insane.  His work was cited by Architecture magazine as being among ‘‘the country’s best urban designers and architects.’’   His places are cited in a lot (if not most) of the planning textbooks , he has done over 200 Charrettes, served as a national chair for CNU, Coauthored STREET DESIGN: The Secret to Great Cities and Towns (with previous guest John Massengale) ... and continues to design beautiful cities today :) In this episode we talk about how Victor got into the field of town planning, his video series (City Planning Stuff Everyone Should Know, the importance of trees and parks, how to fix your downtown's, retail today, and some ideas on the future of housing.  I could have listened to him speak all day. Tune in to hear for yourself! VIctor's YouTube Series: https://youtu.be/W09ap-ErOlgDover Kohl and Partners Town Planning: https://www.doverkohl.com/ We would absolutely love your feedback (s

Lance Fung is the founder of Fung Collaboratives, an art organization without borders.  Lance curates public art and art in public spaces across the world - and let me tell you - he know a thing or two, or three. Lance is also a phenomenal teacher - in this episode he walks us through finding, building, and supporting great public art.  There is something in here for anyone involved in the built realm, this is a must listen. Urbanism! Fung Collaboratives:http://www.fungcollaboratives.org/ Illuminate Coral Gables:https://illuminatecoralgables.org/ Lance's work:http://www.fungcollaboratives.org/projects/ We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Eve Picker is the founder of Small Change, a real estate crowd funding platform for small, impactful projects. Eve has worn many a hat including a real estate developer, an architect, an urban designer, and a non-profit founder.   Eve has seen every side of the built industry and experience shows.  In this episode we talk about Eve's background and how she got to Pittsburgh, how crowdfunding works (and how you can get involved), and some serious issues surrounding the built environment.  Listen to up! Urbanism! Small Change:https://www.smallchange.co/ Eve's Website:https://evepicker.com/ We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Mark Cavagnero FAIA - Founding Principal of Mark Cavagnero Associates Architects.  Among many achievements, Mark has personally been recognized with the AIACC 2010 Distinguished Practice Award and the AIACC 2015 Maybeck Award for outstanding lifetime achievement.   Find him and his work at https://www.cavagnero.com/ Mark designs tremendous civic and cultural projects like the SF Jazz center and East Bay Center for Performing Arts as well as community centers, museums, and hospitals.  All places where people interact and a lot of cultural activity is made. Mark is absolutely outstanding.  In this episode we talk about designing for such impactful projects (and how you can too), his progression from hard working student to the place he is now, and how we can think more than just the aesthetic of a building.   Urbanism! Links:Cavagnero Associate's InstagramCavagnero Associate's LinkedInCavagnero Associate's Facebook We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Twee

David Hacin FAIA is the founding principal and creative director of Boston-based Hacin + Associates.  Boston Common magazine once named David as one of the five "men who helped build Boston".  His design cuts across disciplines and styles, and is still legendary.   David is humble, hardworking, and simply talented - this is one episode you don't want to miss.   In this episode we talk about how he has transformed - incrementally - Boston's South End, how we should think about approaching neighborhoods (and design) holistically, what interventions we can take in our neighborhoods, and why some of the best architecture is local.   Urbanism! Links:Hacin + Associates David's Philosophy on Incremental Urbanism We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Alan Loomis is a Principal of Urban Design at PlaceWorks in Los Angeles, former city urban designer for Santa Monica and Glendale, and author of Delirious LA.Alan has a truly unmatched depth of expertise in planning, and it really shines through in this episode.  His perspective is unique and well thought out. Fun!   How does trade shape our cities?Do you want to learn new perspectives on Los Angeles Urbanism?The future of housing - especially in fire and coastal zones?Finally, how the city itself is dealing with the pandemic. Listen and Enjoy!! Links:DeliriousLAPlaceWorks We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Jaron Lubin is a Principal at Safdie Architects, a frequent writer and lecturer and has years of experience in large-scale projects internationally.  As a Partner at Safdie Architects, Jaron Lubin contributes an unyielding commitment to advancing design and, consequently, the human experience. Lubin’s passion for complex geometry and progressive methodologies is evident in the large, three-dimensional, urban projects Safdie Architects delivers globally. Working closely with Moshe Safdie, Lubin plays a critical role in the research, fellowship, and architectural exploration of the firm. A frequent writer, juror and lecturer, he travels internationally to share the work of the firm, and has taught architecture and urban design at the Harvard Graduate School of Design.Do you want to know how we can rethink and redesign tall buildings?Do you want to know what policy makers and cities can learn from Singapore?Do you want to see how such a successful firm runs internally?Listen to find out! Links:Safdie ArchitectsJ

Ondřej Chybík and Michal Krištof are co-founders of CHYBIK + KRISTOF a Czech architecture and urban design firm based out of Prague, Brno, and Bratislava. In this episode we get a refreshing perspective on their design philosophy and how we can apply it to our own projects. Fun stuff!CHYBIK + KRISTOF has completed works like the Lahofer Winery and the recently won Jihlava Multipurpose Arena.  They have experience across the board and bring a diverse take on design.  We talk about how to design for community, how to designing with nature, and how the Czech/Slovakian ethos can be applied to the United States.  Listen and Enjoy!! Links:CHYBIK + KRISTOF We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Ross O'Ceallaigh is a planner and urban designer out of London and host of the Green Urbanist Podcast .  Ross shares some of the most important lessons he has learned thus far on his show.  He has some great advice ranging from broad to specific and this is a primer on what his show has to offer. Are you a planner or urban designer who wants to know how we can better implement sustainability? This episode if for you.   Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Green Urbanist on Apple PodcastGreen Urbanist Green Urbanist TwitterGreen Urbanist Instagram We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Mathew Clarke is the Executive Director of the Design Trust for Public Space and previous National Director of Creative Placemaking at The Trust for Public Land.  He is an architect, planner, writer and an internationally recognized leader in community development, open space, planning, and design.In this episode we talk about how to advocate and create better public space, his origins and how that affected his viewpoint, and the future of public space.  Mathew is doing exciting things, listen to hear more! Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Design Trust For Public SpaceTrust By DesignDesign Trust's Instagram Design Trust's TwitterDesign Trust's FacebookMathew's LinkedInField Guide For Creative Placemaking  We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Better City Film Fest is happening virtually this year and it's all good things city - you got to check it out!  Over 80 films from 26 countries on making better cities, towns and neighborhoods.  It's Oct 8-11 and will be held at bcff2020.eventive.org  (Or Apple TV / Roku for TV if that's your style) Listen to hear more~Topics include:Better Communities, Better Economies for All, Better Environment, Better Planning & Design, Better Technology & Innovation, Better Transport, Bicycling & Cities, Engineering & Cities, Housing & Cities, Next Generation & Cities, Water & Cities, World Games & Cities.You can buy tickets on the website and watch all of the films on the webpage above.  A portion of each ticket purchased goes to the Detroit host theatre, Cinema Detroit.  Additionally, each filmmaker receives a portion of the ticket revenue for screenings of their work.It looks splendid, I'm definitely attending this one! Watch it on your TV if you have Apple TV or Roku or simply watch i

Neal Payton FAIA, LEED-AP, CNU-A, is a principal of Torti Gallas + Partners (where he leads the west coast office if Los Angeles), has won numerous design awards for the AIA and Congress For New Urbanism, and is a leader is designing cities that are socially, economically, and culturally thriving. Neal's work speaks for itself, he is truly a leader in the field. He has a wide and diverse perspective that gives us a full picture of what we can expect - I learned so much from this episode!! Do you want to know to know what our cities will look like after the pandemic?  The buildings, the materials, the public space, the environment? Listen to find out! Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Neal at Torti GallasThe Article On Urbanism/Architecture Post Covid-19Neal's TwitterNeal's LinkedInTorti Gallas  We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Erez Cohen is a real estate developer, investor, and best selling author.  He is currently out of Mexico City and recently published a book titled Real Estate Titans: 7 Key Lessons from the World's Top Real Estate Investors. Erez is a strong member of the Urban Land Institute, co-founder of Urbium Property Group, and just a good person in general.  Erez has a unique opinion being in an emerging market and getting to learn from some of the most successful people in his industry.  You will undoubtedly learn something here.   Do you want to know what real estate may look like because of the pandemic?Do you want to learn a thing or two about developing in emerging markets?Do you just want to get some good life advice?  Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Real Estate Titans: 7 Key Lessons from the World's Top Real Estate InvestorsErez's LinkedInErez's TwitterUrbium Property Group  We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted

John Massengale is Architect, urban designer, and author out of New York City.  He is a former board member of CNU, one of the earliest town architects of Seaside, FL and the co-author of Street Design, The Secret to Great Cities and Towns with Victor Dover. John is an expert and has much to say about what makes great cities.  John has years practicing architecture and processing streets all over the world - his diversity of experience and skills across architecture forms in unbelievable.  John has no shortage of ideas and has been publishing his ideas and work in some of the best news sources.  In this episode we talk about open streets, slow new york, and what the pandemic can do for our cities.  John has specific plans to make New York City a walk-able, friendly, place.   It was fun recording this one. Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Massengale.comStreet Design, The Secret to Great Cities and TownsJohn's BooksJohn's Articles John's TwitterJohn's LinkedIn We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please

Liz Canning is a bike rider, film maker, and mother.Liz lives in Fairfax, California and raised her children with her cargo bike.  Through this experience she met many other mothers and advocates across the country that have had life changing experiences.   Motherload Movie chronicles this movement and the societal repercussions that we need.  Bikes make us better humans.  Bikes make cities better.  This is awesomely important work  and in this episode we get into how we can make better cities and improve our connections to our community, family, and self in general.  Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Motherload MovieLiz CanningLeague of American Bicyclist Dave Cohen BrattleBoro We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Catherine Hartley AICP, CNU-A was the former director of the department of community planning and community development of Bradenton Florida and has now started her own firm called Hartley Planning Collaborative. Catherine is insanely smart and brings a fresh perspective from all her work on the public side of city building.  We really get into the details in this episode, so all urbanist should have something to learn here!Do you want to know about form based codes?Do you want to learn about affordable housing?Do you want to know some quick changes that you can make in your own community to provide big change?Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Catherine's LinkedInBradenton FloridaCongress of New Urbanism (CNU)Form Based Code We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Ivy Vann is a Small Developer, a NH State rep, a Form Based Code certified practitioner, and is a CNU certified planner.She basically does everything: charrettes, planning projects, code review, master planning, and comprehensive planning.  Here perspective is superb and truly unmatched.She is warm and energetic and can probably outsmart us all.  You will undoubtedly learn something here.    What is the Nitty-gritty of zoning to spur better cities?Why is parking is often bad and what we can do about it?How do you deal with the DOT?Listen and Enjoy!! Links:Ivy's LinkedInIvy Vann Town Planning Incremental Development Congress of New Urbanism (CNU)Form Based Code We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod, or message on InstagramHosted By Stig Terrebonne

Peter Katz is the CEO of SmartGO which helps to advance car-optional communities and transportation choices that are more sustainable. It supports policies that promote more equitable and effective transportation options and a physical environment that’s safer and more conducive to walking, biking and the use of public transit.Peter is an expert in placemaking, and is now using his deep knowledge to explore better approaches to getting around. He has seen it all, believe me.  He has over a quarter century of experience in city design and he understands all the interconnected systems—including transportation—that enable great places to flourish.In addition to his work as an advocate for New Urbanism and new, better mobility options, Peter has consulted for a range of nonprofit, governmental and private sector clients, here in the US, and abroad. He’s also served as a city planner in California, Florida and Virginia. Have you ever wondered why public transit doesn’t work in the US?Would you like to know about “

John Anderson is a developer, urban designer, builder, and teacher.  He helped found The Incremental Development Alliance is a co-founding principle of Anderson|Kim Architecture + Urban Design.He started as an electrician and soon moved into design and urbanism. He sits at the perfect intersection of urban design and real estate development. John thrives in taking complex, commonly stressful ideas and rewording them in ways that anyone can use.  Real estate development is scary for people and he lowers the bar in a way that assures people.   Have you ever wondered why no one has touched that building in your community? Is there a space you want change in your town?Do you want some advice on how you should approach real estate development during the epidemic?Do you want to know about the CARES Act?  Links:John's BlogIncremental Development Anderson | KimWe Do Incremental Development Facebook Group We would absolutely love your feedback (seriously!) Please email humancitypodcast@gmail.com, Tweet at HumanCityPod

Nathan Norris is the Founding Principal of the CityBuilding Partnership, LLC, which provides planning services to communities and developers. He also runs the CityBuilding Exchange which provides educational workshops and tours.Nathan is a master collaborator and has many years experience in helping build and transform cities - from infill in Lafayette to new town building in Gorham's Bluff and The Waters. He shares experiences and wisdom in this episode that only someone who has been in weeds can learn. There is more than one useful tip in this episode.This episode is the second part of our conversation.This week we discuss better downtown's, new town development vs. infill, and the biggest mistakes all cities can learn from. Nathan has clearly seen many of the mistakes a city can make from his abundant career - this is advice you don't want to miss.Nathan has a superb ability to distill wisdom into actionable, often numbered, advice. This episode is a small corner of all his wisdom. Enjoy the episode and re