Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you’re a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using fascinating lessons from the past to inform innovative visions for the future.
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Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you’re a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using fascinating lessons from the past to inform innovative visions for the future.
In the first episode of the StreetsSmart mini series, we navigate the intricate history of urban planning and uncover the hidden stories behind the cities we call home. Join StreetsSmart in an important conversation on the legibility of cities, exclusionary zoning practices, and the threat of urban sprawl.
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Special thanks to the following sources:
The Image of the City, by Kevin Lynch
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America, by Richard Rothstein
A Business Case for Dropping Planning Minimums - American Planning Association
A History of Zoning in Three Acts - Part 1 - Strong Towns
Covenants - Innis Arden
Plat of Zion - 99% Invisible
Redlining - Federal Reserve History
Suburban Sprawl: The Greatest Social Change of Post-World War II America - Anthony Gigantino, La Salle University
WA’s new ban on single-family zoning exempts some of Seattle’s wealthiest neighborhoods - The Seattle Times
What is Zoning Reform and Why Do We Need It? - American Planning Association
StreetsSmart
Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you’re a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using fascinating lessons from the past to inform innovative visions for the future.
