Explores how small and mid-sized cities are tackling climate change and moving toward an equitable and sustainable future. Co-hosted by Abby Finis and Larry Kraft.
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Equitable Cities Podcasts
The bigcitysmalltown podcast, hosted by Bob Rivard, is dedicated to telling the stories of San Antonians working to make the city a more sustainable, better educated, equitable and prosperous city. We want San Antonio to become a destination city for talented and creative people, and a city where young people born or raised here want to build their futures here. We embrace diversity, multiculturalism, and every individual’s right to realize their full potential without fear of oppression.Eac ...
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Open City is a charity dedicated to making architecture and built heritage more open, accessible and equitable. Providing you with essential listening, inspiring voices and built environment insights – the Open City Podcast covers news and current events as well as in depth studies of landmark buildings, and cities around the UK and world. At the centre of our line-up is our flagship show The Brief – an award-winning review of the big stories in architecture, planning and housing news – host ...
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Why are Black Americans and other people of color disproportionately victims of overly aggressive police enforcement and brutality while walking, running, riding bicycles, taking public transit, or while driving? This podcast explores the ways in which people of color have had their mobility arrested. Hosted by Charles T. Brown, the founder and CEO of Equitable Cities LLC—an urban planning, policy, and research firm working at the intersection of transportation, health, and equity. Charles w ...
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Voices of the City is a dynamic podcast by Georgia Shift that amplifies the voices shaping our communities. From decision-makers and political leaders to students and rising changemakers, we highlight the individuals driving meaningful impact. Through candid conversations and powerful storytelling, this series explores the challenges, triumphs, and aspirations of those working to create a more engaged and equitable future.
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small talks & city blocks is a podcast production of Women in Cities International, created and hosted by Hannah McCasland, Bethy Moncion and Maxine Dannatt. We host conversations about gendered experiences of city life, and the work being done to promote inclusive and equitable cities and communities for all.
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Welcome to Taken with Transportation, the official podcast of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). Each episode will take you along for the ride as we profile the people and policies that make accessible, equitable transportation in San Francisco possible. These stories will cover everything from the city’s streets to the inner workings of the SFMTA and offer insight and perspectives you won’t get anywhere else. We’re passionate about the work we do and want to share th ...
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The My City Talks Podcast spotlights individuals and organizations worldwide that profoundly impact their communities' health and well-being. Hosted by the My City My Health team, each episode dives into the inspiring stories of change-makers, health advocates, and community leaders who challenge the status quo to create healthier, more equitable environments for all. From grassroots initiatives to large-scale health equity efforts, this podcast explores the diverse strategies and innovative ...
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The CityChangers Podcast: Inspiring Liveable, Equitable, Sustainable Cities “The CityChangers Podcast” explores innovative ideas, showcases success stories (and, importantly, the failures), and delves into the strategies that contribute to positive urban transformations. Each episode features a new thought leader, expert, or visionary who shares their experiences and expertise in making cities better places to live, work, and thrive.
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Moving beyond the national rhetoric, we dive into real-world strategies that foster belonging, drive meaningful change, and propel our cities forward. Join us as we explore the power of inclusive leadership and collective action in shaping a more equitable future. The 4WARD Together Podcast brings together community leaders, business executives, government officials, specialists, marketing professionals, fundraisers, and local changemakers for insightful conversations around diversity, equit ...
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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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Telling the amazing story of the ways that cities are solving problems with citizens.
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Fifth Wall is the largest venture capital firm focused on technology-driven innovation for the global real estate industry. This series provides inside access to conversations between our Co-Founder & Managing Partner Brendan Wallace and an array of experts, from academics and policy experts to entrepreneurs and real estate CEOs to explore the shifts occurring in policy, technology, and society which are driving our cities toward a more equitable, green, and tech-enabled future.
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Discover the fundamental values of food. Join Aileen Suzara in her kitchen as she facilitates conversation between BIPOC food leaders and producers around universal ideas rooted in ancestral wisdom. In each episode, a local farmer, journalist, doctor, educator, strategist, and artist will impart personal experiences and ideas to participate in your local food system, advocate for global food sovereignty, and sow a more resilient, empowering, just and equitable future.
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A unique soccer podcast hosted by Carlos Granados and Paul Ciampoli that focuses on empowering parents and coaches to grow youth soccer opportunities in cities.
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The Institute for Local Self-Reliance’s podcast presenting empowering stories and transformative ideas that break monopoly power and drive community resilience, equitable economies, and sustainable futures.
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Passionate about climate change mitigation, finding equitable solutions to the housing crisis, and more, Sam Ellman and Natalie Ikhrata dive into various topics related to the field of urban planning that are anything but boring! This podcast aims to break down complex urban planning concepts and present them in an accessible and engaging way for listeners of all backgrounds. Whether you are a seasoned urban planner or simply interested in learning more about how cities are designed and buil ...
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This interview series is a component of The Richmond Racial Equity Essays, a multimedia project comprising a collection of essays, video interviews and a virtual discussion series focused on racial equity in Richmond, Virginia. In this series, urban planner and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant Ebony Walden talks with Richmonders from all walks of life and sectors to explore their visions for an equitable Richmond, especially as it relates to racial equity, and the strategies that w ...
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Mobility is an essential component to the vibrant, equitable, and sustainable cities of our future. To build this future, we need to do more than invest in technology. We need to invest in the people who will make the hard decisions around transportation, land use, housing, economic development, and other aspects of urban life. Josh Cohen, National Policy Director at TransLoc, wants to start that conversation by building relationships with and sharing ideas from today’s leaders who are imagi ...
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From the Wiki for local government innovation, the Govlaunch podcast shares the stories of local government innovators and their efforts to build better governments. Through conversations with cities and towns around the world, each episode explores creative solutions to the challenges communities face, and what local governments can learn from each other’s successes and failures. Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.
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We all would like to think that we're immune to being persuaded, but were that true, advertising wouldn't work, the best candidates would always get elected, and our personal relationships would always be equitable. On Belief examines why, with so much information available to us to dissuade us from joining harmful groups. I ask people who have had first hand experience with harmful groups and sects how they were seduced, how they were tricked, and how they got out.
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These inspiring videos feature visionary leaders working for an environmentally healthy and equitable society. They’re radically re-thinking our guiding economic ideas and practices. Just as economic motives and systems are driving the destruction of nature and human communities, a Green Economy can act as a restorative force. Since 1990, Bioneers has acted as a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental ...
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The Failing Justice Podcast, where real conversations about criminal justice unfold. Founded by law enforcement veteran, Justin Carlson, we bring insider insights to the forefront. Join us as we tackle issues like police reform, systemic challenges, and wrongful convictions. Get ready for unfiltered discussions, inspiring stories, and expert interviews. Together, let's challenge norms, amplify voices, and drive change. Tune in for a unique perspective on justice, advocacy, and the journey to ...
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Highlighting innovators doing needle moving sh!t to create generational wealth and inclusive competitiveness. Communities worldwide are at an inflection point. In the devastating wake of COVID, there are unparalleled opportunities to move the needle on realizing truly inclusive prosperity, fueled by dynamic economic growth. In this moment, communities can make bold, strategic, and equitable investments. Needle moving investments not only generate catalytic and sustained community impact, but ...
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"Rising Tides" delves into the intersection of environmental issues and social justice. In this podcast, I speak with activists, scientists, policymakers, and community leaders at the forefront of the movement for a fair and sustainable world. From the impacts of climate change on marginalized communities to innovative solutions and policy changes, this podcast sheds light on the struggles and triumphs in the quest for environmental justice.
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Highlighting stories that need to be told to encourage entrepreneurs, business owners and leaders who are making a difference. It's not about the glam and glitz in these processes, but more about the "footnote"...
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Racism is a Public Health Crisis: Critical Conversations with KinectEDucation
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This season of the KinectEd Podcast themed, Racism is a Public Health Crisis, sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield Minnesota, brings together a powerful lineup of guests, offering a multifaceted exploration of how racism intersects with public health. Listeners can expect to hear from a diverse range of voices, each providing unique perspectives on the systemic challenges and opportunities for change in healthcare and beyond. Some of the notable guests this season include Dr. Reggie Edwards, th ...
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Conversations with WLI (the Women’s Leadership Initiative) is a series of episodes hosting leaders in the real estate, development, design and city building industry. Sharing their stories, insights and experiences in efforts to create a dialogue to tackle tough issues and foster a growing voice for women.
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Welcome to Equiverse Voices, a mission-driven podcast from TalentNomics India, dedicated to creating a world where gender equity is the norm. In our envisioned Equiverse, everyone—regardless of gender—has equal opportunities to dream and live a life of dignity, fulfillment, and shared progress. Join us for thought-provoking conversations with inspiring leaders and change agents as we explore diverse pathways to promote gender equity at home, in educational institutions, in the workplace, and ...
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Welcome to Auckland Conversations, where you are invited to join those creating the world’s most liveable cities. From exploring the implications of climate change to discussing the virtues of public art, our series of free Auckland Conversations events have brought influential speakers and world-class ideas to the people of Auckland from leaders and experts in design, planning, heritage, environment and socio-economics. Now you can join the conversation from wherever you are by streaming Au ...
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Our current system is crumbling down. In The Good System I am, Ian DeBay, searching for a way to change the system. We create a system together, that is good for everyone and the planet. The topics are sustainability, education, politics, infrastructure and more.
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one's business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon's financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the "get-rich-quick" schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Youth Climate Literacy for a Changing World
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Future Climate Collective was founded to equip youth with knowledge and skills to be prepared for a changing world. We interview Board Director and Founder Dominique Johnson about this exciting new effort in Oregon, the curriculum they've put together, and how youth are getting involved. Make sure to listen for info about the upcoming Climathon - a…
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151. 8.3 Million New Neighbors by 2050—Henry Cisneros and Bob Rivard on the Austin-San Antonio Megaregion
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we turn our focus to the rapidly evolving corridor between San Antonio and Austin—a megaregion that is reshaping the future of Central Texas. Hosts Cory Ames and Bob Rivard are joined by former San Antonio mayor and U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Henry Cisneros, to discuss his and Bob's new book, whi…
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RIBA vs ARB, Nnena Kalu's Turner Prize win and data centre design
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This week on The Brief Merlin Fulcher is joined by curator of Digital Design at the V&A Natalie Kane to discuss: The president of the Royal Institute of British Architects tears up his accreditation in a bid for greater protection // Nnena Kalu wins the 2025 Turner Prize in a breakthrough for neurodiverse artists // London architecture grandee Pete…
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150. The Rise of Jamaican Food in San Antonio (ft. The Jerk Shack)
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we sit down with Chef Nicola Blaque, the force behind San Antonio’s only Michelin-recognized Jamaican restaurant, The Jerk Shack. Chef Nicola shares her journey from immigrating to the U.S. as a child, navigating life in New England, and serving in the Army through three tours, to eventually reclaiming and expressing …
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It’s the holiday homestretch in San Francisco. All over the city, people are hopping on public transit to get to work, shopping and holiday parties. In our second Merry Days of Muni episode, we look at how Muni supports the San Francisco small businesses at this time of year…and all year long. We also hear about how the joy of the season makes its …
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Deconstructed: Matilda House - Co-operative Council Housing
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Deconstructed. Matilda House - Co-operative Council Housing. In this episode, Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Dr Holly Smith to discuss Matilda House, the home of a radical experiment in co-operative housing which was welcomed by politicians of all stripes as a solution to the crises of the late 1970s. Matilda House is one of several projects di…
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149. How AlamoPROMISE Continues Expanding College Access for San Antonians
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the Alamo Promise program—a tuition-free initiative from the Alamo Colleges District aimed at lowering barriers to higher education for Bexar County high school graduates. The program, now entering its sixth year of enrollment, has set out to make college accessible to all students regardless of income, aca…
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Rough sleeping surges to post pandemic-high
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This week on The Brief Fran Williams is joined by the writer and activist, Adam Peggs to discuss: Rough sleeping surges to post pandemic-high // Government housebuilding forecast downgraded // New measures to ease planning for homes near transport hubs // And an alternative vision to save Liverpool Street Station’s vaulted glass concourse roof from…
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148. Krampus Is Coming to Town: Inside San Antonio’s Controversial Holiday Parade
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine one of San Antonio’s newest and most debated cultural gatherings: the Krampus Parade in King William. Host Bob Rivard is joined by Bob Crittenden, senior Scrum Manager at USAA and founder of San Antonio’s Krampus event, which drew approximately 10,000 participants and spectators in its inaugural year. Toget…
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In the Room at Accelerate Debates: Constructive Criticism
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In The Room at Accelerate Debates is a new podcast from Open City, broadcasting the live debates from Accelerate, Open City’s free educational programme. In this episode, you’ll hear our second debate of the year, “Constructive Criticism”, where we ask: where do we draw the line between constructive and destructive criticism in the field of archite…
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Essential Riders: Detroit People's Platform
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One night in 2014, Renard Monczunski was stranded at a transit center in downtown Detroit. It took three hours for a bus to come. He was angry, but the experience got him thinking about the state of public transit in the city that built the American automobile industry. Renard decided to do something about it. Together with Detroit People's Platfor…
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147. Meet the San Antonio Founder Taking On Dyslexia in Our Classrooms, Courts, and Clinics
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine dyslexia—one of the most common, yet frequently misunderstood learning challenges affecting up to one in five individuals. Host Bob Rivard is joined by Jasmin Dean, founder and CEO of Celebrate Dyslexia, a San Antonio nonprofit advocating for better diagnosis, intervention, and public understanding of dysle…
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AI nimbyism threatens to upend UK planning
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This week on The Brief Sahiba Chadha is joined by the architect and co-founder of We Made That, Holly Lewis, to discuss: AI nimbyism threatens to upend UK planning // Highstreet developer goes into liquidation // VAT imbalances found to be incentivising demolition // And a furore over plans to install uPVC windows on Peter Barber’s award-winning ho…
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It’s the holiday season, and the Merry Days of Muni are underway. In this episode, agency staff discuss their holiday traditions and what they’re grateful for. We also get the low down on what’s available in the Muni Store’s Merry Days of Muni Holiday Collection. SFMTA Operator Gary Merritt, Transportation Planner Javaun Garcia, Chief Spokesperson …
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146. Celebrating 45 Years of the San Antonio Botanical Garden — And the Vision CEO Katherine Trumble Is Leading
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the San Antonio Botanical Garden at a pivotal moment—its 45th anniversary year. Known as a living museum, the Garden has grown into a statewide leader in plant conservation and environmental education, serving hundreds of thousands of visitors annually while shaping the city’s approach to urban nature and s…
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Deconstructed: The Old Justice - Multiculturalism and the Public House
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In this episode of Deconstructed, Matthew Lloyd Roberts is joined by Alfred Yatlong Yeung to discuss British multiculturalism through the lens of The Old Justice in South Bermondsey, a South Korean styled public house that was built by Sidney C Clark in 1933. If you’ve enjoyed this series about the London County Council, check out @LCC_Legacy on In…
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Episode 15: Where Do We Go From Here? - A Conversation with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome for a powerful reflection on her journey into environmental justice and the experiences that shaped her work at the highest levels of federal policy. She walks us through the four cornerstone initiatives she helped lead at the White House: Justice40, the Environmental Justice Scorecard, the…
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Breaking the Cycle: A Conversation with Devarion Blount on Healing, Housing, and Hope
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Host Jordan Johson talks with Devarion Blount, founder of Blount Beginnings, about his path from homelessness to community leadership. Together they unpack the realities of poverty, men’s mental health, and what it really takes to rebuild lives and restore hope. #homelessness #mensmentalhealth #leadership…
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145. Opportunity Home is Rebuilding Public Homes and Public Trust for its Centennial Vision
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine San Antonio’s housing crisis and the challenges facing public housing as both federal support and affordability decline. Bob Rivard is joined by Michael Reyes, CEO and President of Opportunity Home—San Antonio’s housing authority—to discuss what’s at stake for the city’s most vulnerable residents and the fu…
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A new House of Commons report on child-centred design, financial strain for UK architectural firms and bold changes to the London Plan
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In this episode, technical editor and deputy architecture editor of the Architects’ Journal Fran Williams is joined by Dinah Bornat, an architect and co-founder of ZCD Architects. She’s also the author of All to Play For: How to design child-friendly housing, published by the RIBA in February this year. Together they discuss: A new House of Commons…
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Civic Engagement, Local Power, and Public Health in Des Moines
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Civic engagement shapes health. In this episode, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Heather Jones-Brown and Victoria Weber to connect everyday actions like voting, emailing a school board member, riding the bus, and showing up at a neighborhood cleanup to measurable health outcomes. The conversation stays local. They dig into transportation, scho…
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144. Building the South Side — How JCB Is Bringing 1,500 Jobs to San Antonio
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine one of the most significant recent developments in San Antonio’s advanced manufacturing and economic landscape: the arrival of JCB Texas. British construction equipment manufacturer JCB broke ground on a new plant on the city’s south side in 2023—an investment that promises to bring 1,500 new jobs to the ar…
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In the Room at Accelerate Debates: Designing a Safer City
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In The Room at Accelerate Debates is a new podcast from Open City, broadcasting the live debates from Accelerate, Open City’s free educational programme. In this episode, you’ll hear our first debate of the year, “Designing A Safer City”, asking: what does safety in the public realm really mean? Moderators Siraaj Mitha and Jasmin Yeo are joined by …
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143. Holly Thaggard: The San Antonio Founder Behind Supergoop!’s Global Success
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we turn our attention to one of San Antonio’s most significant entrepreneurial success stories: Supergoop! and its founder, Holly Thaggard. From its origins here in Texas, Supergoop! has grown into an internationally recognized skincare company, known for its innovative approach to sun protection and public health. Ho…
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Appleby Blue wins the 2025 Stirling Prize and set back for UK cooling towers
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This week on The Brief Sahiba Chadha is joined by the BBC broadcaster, writer and journalist Samira Ahmed to discuss the biggest stories in architecture, conservation planning news: A 21st century almshouse in Southwark wins the Stirling Prize // How Labour ministers are consistently rejecting Historic England’s listing advice // A bid to save Nott…
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The Serious Business of Having Fun by Auckland CouncilBy Auckland Council
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142. Judge Peter Sakai on How Prop A & B Could Revitalize San Antonio’s Eastside
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the critical decisions facing Bexar County voters and their impact on the future of San Antonio’s east side, the Spurs, and the Stock Show & Rodeo. Bob Rivard sits down with Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai to discuss what’s at stake in the upcoming countywide election, where voters will decide on two proposi…
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141. Why San Antonio Isn’t Running Out of Water — A Conversation with SAWS CEO Robert Puente
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the present and future of San Antonio’s water supply—a topic at the center of new rate increase discussions and long-term regional planning. San Antonio has quietly become a national leader in water conservation, with steady water use despite decades of rapid population growth, distinguishing itself from ma…
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Deconstructed: Plumstead Common – Policing and Leisure in a Municipal Park
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In this episode, the finale in a trilogy to mark 60 years since the end of the London County Council, Matthew Lloyd Roberts was joined by Dr Rosamund Lily West, Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. They discussed Plumstead Common, a municipal park in South East London, the site of riots over access to green space by th…
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Financial Granularity For Business Growth - Charlie Banks - Ep. 61
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Today on the podcast, we speak with Charlie Banks. He's the Co-Founder of VentureSouth, an early-stage venture capital firm for Southeastern startups. Our convo about startups, fundraising, and financial forecasting led us to note that "passion" is obviously essential in business – but it's smart data and detailed numbers that give actual backbone …
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140. The Food Bank is Harvesting Solutions to San Antonio’s Hunger
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the role of food sustainability and local agriculture at the San Antonio Food Bank—an organization best known for feeding more than 100,000 people each week, but less recognized as one of the city’s largest farming operations. Host Cory Ames sits down with Mitch Hagney, Director of Food Sustainability at th…
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Episode 14: Community-Led Science for Health and Justice with Dr. Sacoby Wilson
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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Sacoby Wilson, a nationally recognized environmental health scientist and scholar whose work centers on environmental justice, health equity, and community-engaged science. We explore the many ways in which environmental injustice affects people’s health and discuss the reality of sacrifice zones, where residents f…
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New Towns, High Streets, Terry Farrell and 'The House of Architecture'
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In this episode, host Fran Williams is joined by Jos Boys, a disability design activist who co-founded Matrix Feminist Design Co-operative and is co-director of The DisOrdinary Architecture Project. Together they discuss: The government reveals the sites for its first new towns // A £5 billion pound fund is launched to revive ‘overlooked’ communiti…
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Supporting Young Athletes: Advancing Beyond in Sports (ABIS)
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Advancing Beyond in Sports (ABIS) is an advocacy group that addresses sports-specific inequity, particularly for young athletes of color. Their work involves showing students alternate options to consider after their athletic career, and helping athletes secure Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals to build businesses and wealth. Today, Charles T. …
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139. How San Antonio is Turning Construction Waste to Community Wealth
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine San Antonio’s evolving approach to urban growth and resource management through the lens of the city’s deconstruction and circular economy initiatives. San Antonio stands out as the largest city in North America to adopt a deconstruction ordinance, shifting how older buildings are taken down and how buildin…
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The future of new towns, record-breaking revenue at Foster + Partners and a new tax on SUVs?
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In this episode, host Merlin Fulcher is joined by Dr Jane Hall, architectural historian and founding member of the Turner Prize-winning collective Assemble. Together they discuss: Lords call for stronger leadership for the government’s new towns // The UK’s largest architecture firm reports record-breaking turnover amid a surge in global projects /…
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September is Transit Month, and in this episode, we’re celebrating with Muni riders and fans, as well as our staff. We'll take a run with the Muni Run Club and meet the owner of a Muni-themed deli. SFMTA Transit Director Brent Jones and Muni operators Basheba Walls, Ce Lon Lam, MC Allen, Raymone Garner and William Cheng also appear in the episode.…
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Food Insecurity, Community, and Change in Des Moines with Sarah Donovan
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On this episode of My City Talks, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Sarah Donovan of Broadlawns Medical Center to explore the complex layers of food insecurity in Des Moines. From the role of culture and community in food access to how employment, transportation, and awareness shape outcomes, Sarah shares both professional insights and personal …
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138. Alamo Angels: The Future of South Texas Startups
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the evolving landscape of angel investing and startup growth in San Antonio and South Texas. As the city’s early-stage innovation ecosystem matures, a new generation of founders and investors are shaping the region’s entrepreneurial identity. Host Bob Rivard sits down with Sebastian Garzon, managing partner…
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A new housing secretary, the RIBA prize shortlist and the UK's first "super-university"
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In this episode, host Sahiba Chadha is joined by architecture and design writer and features editor at STIR. Anmol Ahuja. Together they discuss: Can the new housing secretary deliver on the government’s 1.5 million homes pledge? // The shortlist for this year’s RIBA Stirling Prize is revealed // Greenwich and Kent merger to create the UK’s first ‘s…
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137. Rediscovering San Antonio’s Forgotten Battle
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, host Bob Rivard speaks with Brandon Seale, a San Antonio-based energy entrepreneur and historian, about one of Texas’s most consequential yet least understood events: the 1813 Battle of Medina. Seale discusses his years-long efforts to locate the lost battlefield and the surprising discoveries that are reshaping the h…
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Deconstructed: Carlton Cinema — Islington at the Pictures
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In this episode Matthew Lloyd Roberts was joined by Nigel Smith, who runs ‘Memory Palaces’, a website and programme of walking tours to explore the history of London’s cinemas. They discussed the Carlton Cinema on Essex Road, Islington, which first opened to the public in a grand ceremony in 1930, and represents the changing fashions and fate for c…
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136. San Antonio’s Aerospace Past Is Powering Its Future
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we revisit a pivotal chapter in San Antonio’s history: the closure of Kelly Air Force Base and its transformation into Port San Antonio, as the city prepares for the upcoming San Antonio Aviation and Aerospace Hall of Fame luncheon. Host Bob Rivard is joined by Christopher Mammen, executive director of the Dee Howard …
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UK House Prices Fall, Open House Festival 2025 & Trump's 'Make America Beautiful Again' Campaign
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In this episode, host Fran Williams is joined by Open House Festival Director Celia Mead. Celia is a management consultant who has run major organisations and cultural heritage festivals to discuss: Less than ten days until Open House Festival 2025 // Environmental concerns over plans to redevelop Liverpool Street Station // An unexpected fall in U…
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Leadership in Transition: A Conversation Between CEOs
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In this episode of 4WARD Together, Dr. Audrieanna Burgin sits down with Dr. Kimberly Allen to explore the evolution of leadership, the challenges of transition, and the lasting impact of DEI in our communities. As the most recent CEO of 904WARD, Dr. Allen helped guide the organization through transformative growth, deepening its community partnersh…
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Fighting Food Insecurity with Jazzmine Brooks | Double Up Iowa & Community Health
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In this episode of My City Talks, powered by My City My Health, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Jasmine Brooks, project manager for the USDA-backed Double Up Food Bucks program in Iowa. Together, they explore the realities of food insecurity, the cultural significance of food, and the importance of choice in nutrition. From the lost art of coo…
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Financial Self Care For Business Owners - Nick Annan, CPA - Ep. 60
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In this episode, we speak with Nick Annan, CPA with Elliot Davis. With nearly 17 years of public accounting experience, Nick spends his days very similar to us – serving as controller and CFO advisor to real estate, professional services firms and not-for-profit clients. We always love the chance to talk business and money with Nick. John and Nick …
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135. Planting Change in San Antonio through Community Gardens
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we examine the work of Gardopia Gardens, a San Antonio nonprofit at the intersection of public health, food access, and neighborhood safety. Founded by Stephen Lucke, Gardopia uses urban gardening and education as a response to longstanding challenges in San Antonio’s food system and community health landscape. Cory A…
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Buzzwords is a new pilot podcast from Open City, produced in collaboration with the arts and culture podcast EMPIRE LINES. The podcast unpacks words and phrases often overused in the fields of art and architecture. Produced by curator, writer, and researcher Jelena Sofronijevic, each episode invites artists, curators, architects, and academics to c…
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134. The San Antonio Nonprofit Bringing Black Youth Back to Nature
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This week on bigcitysmalltown, we focus on the intersection of community, identity, and the outdoors through the work of Black Outside, Inc. Founded and led by Alex Bailey, the San Antonio-based nonprofit is dedicated to reconnecting Black youth with nature—an effort rooted in generational healing, cultural history, and a reimagining of what belong…
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