SUP GW?
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis student-run podcast explores diverse topics around sustainable urban planning. Students who are enrolled in George Washington University’s Master’s program in Sustainable Urban Planning host each season of this podcast. We interview thought leaders and working professionals, to get perspectives from the local to the global. We discuss sustainability, equity, social justice, policy, and design as they relate to the built environment. Tune in each semester for a new season for contemporary discussions about what’SUP with sustainable urban planning!
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Planning for True Equity – Tools to Advance Equitable Urban Planning with Lakeshia Wright
February 14, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBSummary: This episode is part of our Celebrating Black History Month podcast series where students in the Sustainable Urban Planning program at the George Washington University interview Black and African American planners and urbanists. In this episode, graduate student Ugonna Njeze interviews Lakeshia Wright, AICP, on what equitable urban planning looks like and how to support people of color in the field of urban planning. They discuss skills planners can add to their equity toolkits to ...
Planning for True Equity – Tools to Advance Equitable Urban Planning with Lakeshia Wright
February 14, 2023 15:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MBSummary: This episode is part of our Celebrating Black History Month podcast series where students in the Sustainable Urban Planning program at the George Washington University interview Black and African American planners and urbanists. In this episode, graduate student Ugonna Njeze interviews Lakeshia Wright, AICP, on what equitable urban planning looks like and how to support people of color in the field of urban planning. They discuss skills planners can add to their equity toolkits to ...
Supporting Minority Communities and Inspiring Women of Color in the Age of Climate Change with Allie Thompson
April 14, 2022 02:43 - 47 minutes - 66.5 MBSummary: This episode is part of our Celebrating Black History Month podcast series where students in the Sustainable Urban Planning program at George Washington University interview Black and African American planners and urbanists. In this episode, grad student Courtney Carothers interviews alumna Allie Thompson on environmental and climate justice and the impacts on communities of color. They discuss the struggles and triumphs of being a woman of color in the field of urban planning and ...
The Power of Listening - Equitable and Ethical Placemaking with Desiree D. Powell
March 08, 2022 21:22 - 56 minutes - 44.7 MBSummary: This episode is part of our Celebrating Black History Month podcast series where students in the Sustainable Urban Planning program at George Washington University interview Black and African American planners and urbanists. In this episode, graduate student Arielle Lofton interviews Desiree “Dee” Powell about her experiences in the field and how to ethically and equitable engage Black and Brown communities in placemaking. They discuss the historic inequities in urban planning and ...
Charrette As A Framework Of Equitable Community Engagement with Holly Madill
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Helen Solomon and Raven Nee interview the director of the National Charrette Institute, Holly Madill, on the charrette process and how it is used for community engagement. They discuss designing and defining equitable community engagement, how to measure success, how to prevent underrepresented communities from being left out of planning processes, and explore in depth how a charrette framework helps create an equitable and inclusive outcome. Tune in to hear more about what...
Recreational Programming For Older Adults to Improve Quality of Life with Bates McKinney
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, Mel Pennett and Alex Davis interview Bates McKinney to talk about inclusive programming for older adults. They discuss equity in access and the needs of senior citizens and how to create programming that keeps elderly adults active and engaged both mentally and physically. The importance of community and social connection (especially during a pandemic) reveals how central community centers are for keeping individuals healthy and socially engaged. Tune in to hear the whole c...
Park Equity and Aging Populations: How to Make Parks Inclusive and Accessible for Elderly Community Members with Madeline Brozen
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 27 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Mel Pennett and Alex Davis interview Madeline Brozen on aspects of park equity and making parks inclusive for seniors. Madeline is the Deputy Director of the UCLA Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies at the Luskin School of Public Affairs and co-wrote a report detailing guidelines for making inclusive parks for elderly and aging populations. They discuss the importance of design, perception, and the surrounding demographics to make parks inclusive, equitable, and fun p...
Creative Placemaking And Building Community Power In Parks with Mathew Clarke
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, Raven Nee and Helen Solomon interview Mathew Clarke, the director at the Design Trust for Public Land. They discuss equity and community engagement, as well as the underlying power dynamics that shape traditional modes of engagement. They break down the historic paradigms and challenge the meaning of community engagement. They discuss a park in Wenatchee, Washington as an example of building community power and the unexpected outcomes that come from a participatory and equit...
Cultural Competency And Park Equity: Renaming Parks And Building Inclusivity with Maija Spencer
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, Joy McFadden and Garrett Johnson interview Maija Spencer who works for Portland Parks and Recreation as the parks replacement bond community engagement coordinator. They discuss how parks engage communities and develop cultural competency in a meaningful way to create more inclusive and representative parks, including how to learn from a city’s history to honor overlooked heroes. Tune in to hear the whole conversation! Highlights from the Conversation: Urban Planning and P...
Cultural Competency In Parks Programming And Design: Understanding Park Users And Their Needs with Kyra Gmoser-Daskalakis and Britta McOmber
August 29, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode, Joy McFadden and Garrett Johnson interview Kyra Gmoser-Daskalakis and Britta McOmber who wrote a report on park usership for the Santa Monica National Park. They discuss the importance of understanding the diverse backgrounds and needs of park goers and the various barriers that prevent lower income residents from utilizing and enjoying parks and open space. Tune in to hear the full conversation on the importance of access and representation! Highlights from the Conversati...
Introducing the SUP GW? Podcast!
August 26, 2021 18:49 - 47 seconds - 758 KBThe first season of SUP GW? is brought to you by fall 2020 semester’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) class. This class explored how equity, justice, diversity, and inclusion can be implemented within Parks and Urban Planning. Three groups of students chose thought leaders who specialized in an area of equity planning and interviewed them on current issues and best practices to achieve equitable and just parks that are inclusive of diverse communities. Check out the premiere...