We're BAAAAAAACCCCCKKKK!!!The Streets are Planning Podcast is back with our 1st Episode of 2023!!! We are looking forward to new guests, fresh topics and of course, providing the streets with the insights they've been missing since we've been gone. Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace...The Streets are Planning!

Spin Mobility Series: Sherelle Streeter, Mobility Strategist WSP USA/City of Detroit. Join us as we discuss Mobility within the City of Detroit. Episode is inspired by Mac Miller, "Nikes on My Feet".

In Today's Nelly-Ride Wit Me inspired episode, we connect with Lakeshia Wright, AICP. Lakeshia is Senor Manager with the SPIN (Ford Mobility) Streets and Equity Team. We discuss how her interest for Transportation Planning developed, Transportation Equity and her critical work with the STreets and Equity Team at SPIN! SPONSORED by SPIN

The Streets are Planning Podcast is Baaaaaccccckkkkkk!! Episode inspired by I'm Back- AZ (Aziatic)

On this episode, our host J. Ruffin connects with Frank Romo of RomoGIS. They discuss GIS, Urban Planning innovation and the importance of community power/knowledge sharing. Inspired by "Over Here Hustling" (Birdman & Lil Wayne)

Welcome to Season 3 of The Streets are Planning Podcast!!!! Our Kickoff Episode features Allen Penniman. Host J. Ruffin discusses Allen's American Planning Association presentation on Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund that attempts to address Equitable Development. Inspired by Shook Ones Pt. II by Mobb Deep (R.I.P to Prodigy and Salute to Havoc!)

In Today's Season 2 Finale Episode, our Host J. Ruffin interviews Detroit Native Nina Idemudia,AICP & Assistant Commissioner with the City of Chicago's Planning & Development Department. We talk about her Career and discuss housing issues. Inspired by the Judas & Black Messiah Soundtrack song "Something Ain't Right" by Masego, J.I.D and Rapsody.

In Today's NWA "Express Yourself" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Los Angeles based Urban Planner Jonathan Pacheco Bell. We discuss his Embedded Planning praxis, his Career arc, recent article and his newly launched solo/freelance venture C1TYPLANN3R Company! This is an Episode that you don't want to miss!!

New Episode dropping today with our guest Alondra Alvizo! Alondra is a Community and Economic Development Leader in SW Detroit. She shares her insights on Environmental and Food justice issues with our Host J. Ruffin. You don't want to miss this Dej Loaf & Gunna "No Ceilings" Inspired Episode!

Today's episode features Gordon Linton,MPA - Planner I for Stockbridge, GA! We talk his introduction to Planning, Zoning and oh yeah Black Panther. You don't want to miss this "All The Stars"-Kendrick Lamar & SZA inspired episode.

On Today's Lupe Fiasco Daydreamin inspired episode, Oor Host J. Ruffin sat down for an Environmental Justice Conversation with Jeremy Orr, Senior Staff Attorney with The National Resources Defense Council and Gabriel Jones Environmental Justice Consultant.

On Today's Nipsey Hussle "Down as a Great" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Urban Planner/Urban Designer Desiree "Dee" Powell. We discuss her introduction to Urban Planning, Black Planners & Allies zoom calls, Blckspces.com, being grounded in community and why Urban Planners should get shoe endorsements!

In Today's Chance the Rapper "No Problem" Inspired Episode, Our Host J. Ruffin connects with Mick Dumke a Reporter/Columnist with ProPublica Illinois/Midwest. The discussion centers around Mick's article "How a Chicago Political Hangout Went From Bustling to Boarded Up-Even After the City Promised Help". This is a follow-up to our previous Episode with Tony Briscoe on the East Garfield Park neighborhood in Chicago.

In Today's Pharrell Williams "Freedom" Inspired Episode our Host J. Ruffin connects with Chase Cantrell. Chase is the Executive Director of Building Community Value to discuss his organizations role assisting Detroiters with gaining real estate development knowledge to improve their neighborhood and build wealth.

On today's episode our Host J. Ruffin sits down with Urban Planner Gisla Augustin aka Gigi the Planner! Gigi gives valuable insight into her path to becoming an Urban Planner and we get to hear more about her brand building. Episode is inspired by "Shining" ~ DJ Khaled ft. Beyonce & Jay-Z

In today's episode, Host J. Ruffin talks with Alex Ramirez (MURP) of LA Más about her path of becoming an Urban Planner. We also hear about her hometown Cholula, MX and the COVID related work she is doing in Los Angeles.

In this Jeezy Inspired Episode, Host J. Ruffin connects with the Authentically Detroit Podcast to discuss Community Development Organizations importance to Cities.Authentically Detroit is hosted by Donna Givens and Orlando Bailey and is powered by Eastside Community Network, a 35-year-old not-for-profit community development organization that serves the Lower Eastside of the city.

In Today's Chi City (Common) inspired episode; Journalist Tony Briscoe (ProPublica Illinois) and I discuss his article done in partnership with the Block Club Chicago. Disinvested: How Government and Private Industry Let the Main Street of a Black Neighborhood Crumble. A half-century after Chicago’s uprisings in 1968, a once-thriving retail strip in East Garfield Park still suffers from broken promises, bad policy and neglect.

Today's Guest is Glenn Wilson the President/CEO of the Flint based Communities First Inc. The mission of Communities First, Inc. is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. Glenn dropped a few jewels in this Episode. If you are interested in Non-Profit Housing development this is the conversation for you!

Today's Guest is Kay Cheng, Streets Program Director, Policy Initiatives at Spin the micro-mobility unit of Ford Mobility, where she oversees the company's streets, sustainability, and equity programs. She is especially focused on helping cities provide safer experiences for users, and for all people walking, biking and rolling on the street. Kay has a MS in Urban Planning from Columbia University and a BA in Urban Studies and minor in Digital Design from the University of California Riverside.