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Professional planners discussing planning things with planning people. Individuals who take their jobs seriously, but the planning industry experience a bit lightly. We examine the things that make planners cringe, laugh, and curse their industry. Expert opinions sprinkled with banter, hard realities and a little whiskey. It's a good time! Join us every week for a new conversation.

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College Campus Planning with Drew Alexander

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02/05/24 • 58 min

Let's face it, we all envy campus planners and the latitudes they have with their work. Drew Alexander with Boise State University knows all about the good side, the not so good, and the real challenges of what goes into campus planning. What do students want? How do you balance housing with academic structures? And then there are sports facilities. Oh, and don't upset the nearby residents. This episode is all about how to plans for and what to consider with modern college campuses.

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What Grinds Our Gears with The Commission

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07/27/22 • 28 min

When you've been in the profession for as long as we have, some things start to really get to you. What are those things for us? This episode is a good old fashion venting between three friends who love what they do, but often loathe particular parts.

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The Next Generation of Greenways with Bob Searns

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01/08/24 • 59 min

Bob Searns is a legend in the greenway planning world. His accomplishments are unmatched and his finger prints are all over some of the nations most iconic trails. His latest effort is to expand our conventional understanding of greenways and to think about the next iterations. Bob gives his take on how to improve what planning has done in the realm and deliver to our cities and communities the kinds of spaces that bring physical, social, and economic health togther through the medium of greenway design. His book, Beyond Greenways, The Next Step For City Trails and Walking Routes, is out and available through our partners at Island Press publishing.

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The Value of AICP with The Commission

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10/12/22 • 35 min

The third rail of planning- to AICP or NOT to AICP? This is a subject that's been on our minds and many others we talk to. What is the value of AICP? What are the issues and improvements to consider? We dive head first into the deep end of the planning and local government pool on this one and examine the topic inside and out.

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Safe Routes to School with Marisa Jones

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04/03/23 • 55 min

Walking and biking to school should be a common event for America’s kids. But, since 1969, participation rates have plummeted. The National Safe Routes to School Partnership has been working for two decades to reverse the course. Marisa Jones joins us from the Partnership to talk about the organizations ongoing efforts to bring a little more walking and bike riding back into our children’s lives.

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How to Make a City Healthier with Mick Cornett

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02/12/24 • 66 min

How does a city change itself? First, it has to be honest and know where to start. Mick Cornett was very honest to the point of even telling Oklahoma City residents while he was Mayor that it was time to collectively lose weight. The initiatives, the projects, the policies, and the places that spured from making such a declaration transformed an auto oriented and sprawling American city, into a poster child of how to modernize, improve quality of life, and address the many needs of people to conduct happier and healthier lives. Mick Cornett is a wonderful example of a leader and we were proud to have him join our show.
Check out his current position as motivational speaker and project developer at magellan Partners...
https://www.magellanlp.com/
And his fantastic book, The Next American City, available here and where books are sold.
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539892/the-next-american-city-by-mick-cornett-with-jayson-white/

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Planning Conferences with the Commissioners

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01/29/24 • 64 min

Love em or hate em, we talk all about planning conferences in this episode. What works, what doesn’t, and how to make them better, are all topics we cover. One of us was even responsible for organizing conferences and has a few nuggets of info to drop.

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Freeway Removal with Amy Stelly

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05/15/23 • 56 min

In many locations across the nation, discussions continue regarding the removal of detrimental urban interstates. In the case of New Orleans native, Amy Stelly, it is time for this to happen. Through her efforts, a section of an elevated freeway bifurcating her childhood neighborhood will soon be demolished bringing back a community of peace, fresh air, and social interaction. Check out her website: https://www.amyfstelly.com/

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Zoning's Effects on Housing with M. Nolan Gray

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08/24/22 • 55 min

M. Nolan Gray, author of Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix it, joins The Planning Commisssion. This deep dive will take you on a journey from Euclid, Ohio to Houston, Texas all while the Commission chats about the many issues facing the fundamental land use planning tool-zoning.

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Unique Ideas to Improve Planning with Rick Brown

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10/25/22 • 59 min

Okay, anarchy may be a stretch, but significant changes, not so much. Join our discussion with the creator of Panethos, Rick Brown, AICP. The Commission and Rick talk about the ways planning and local government needs to be shaken up, a few necessary interventions, and some improvements that would make our profession even better. Check our his blog in the meantime: https://panethos.wordpress.com/

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How many episodes does The Planning Commission have?

The Planning Commission currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does The Planning Commission cover?

The podcast is about Urban, Community, Development, Podcasts, Business, Planning, Careers and Government.

What is the most popular episode on The Planning Commission?

The episode title 'Blue Zones with Shelly Trumbo' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Planning Commission?

The average episode length on The Planning Commission is 53 minutes.

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Episodes of The Planning Commission are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Planning Commission?

The first episode of The Planning Commission was released on Jun 18, 2022.

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