Urban Planning is Not Boring

Conversations from Riverside: A Live Episode from the APA California State Conference

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! We had the privilege of interviewing three incredible planners from the City and County of San Bernardino, plus a special ap

Designing Exclusion: Hostile Architecture with Jonathan Pacheco Bell

In this episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring, we sit down with Senior Embedded Planner at 4Leaf Inc., Jonathan Pacheco Bell, to discuss hostile architecture. Jonathan

Navigating Early Careers: Insights from APA

In this episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring, Sam and Nat are joined by three representatives from various APA California chapters who share their experiences as young

WE ARE SO BACK!

After a few months off, we're excited to say that Urban Planning is Not Boring is back! In this episode, we're catching up on what we've been up to during the break and s

Reimagining Downtowns in a Post-Pandemic World

Welcome back to "Urban Planning is Not Boring"!  We'll examine the historical context of downtown "ghost towns" and how this phenomenon is not entirely new but rather a

VMT 101: Understanding the Basics of Vehicle Miles Traveled

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! In this episode, we dive into an acronym many of you are likely familiar with, VMT. We start by breaking down the concept of

Beyond Home and Work: Exploring the Importance of Third Places

Welcome back to Urban Planning Is Not Boring! In today's episode, we delve into the concept of third places – those vital social hubs that bridge the gap between our home

Spotlight on APA Inland Empire

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! In this episode, Nat and Sam sit down with representatives from the American Planning Association (APA) Inland Empire Sectio

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) East to West with Four Degrees to the Streets

Happy New Year! Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! We are back from our break with a very exciting episode! In this joint episode, the Four Degrees to the Stre

Challenges and Controversies: The Homelessness Crisis and Supreme Court Appeal

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! In this episode, we delve into the bipartisan alliance formed to address a growing crisis: homelessness. Inspired by a recen

A Brief Introduction to Affordable Housing

Welcome back to "Urban Planning is Not Boring." In this special episode, we're revisiting an essential topic that we recently covered in our class for Abundant Housing LA

Small Steps, Big Impact: Incremental Development

Cities across the United States have opted to implement policy for community development gradually, rather than undergoing expedited construction and housing reform. Broo

Discover civicX with co:census

Welcome to another episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring. Today, we have the privilege of exploring the world of community engagement, design, and planning with some re

Exploring Equitable Zoning Reform with Urban Land Institute

Welcome to another episode of Urban Planning is Not Boring. Today, we're diving deep into zoning reform and its implications for our cities. We're thrilled to have specia

Bridging Architecture and Planning with Shiva Ghomi

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that delves into the dynamic interplay between architecture and planning. In this episode, we have the pleasure

Unpacking MOVE Culver City's Controversy

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that delves into the exciting world of urban planning. In this episode, we take a close look at MOVE Culver City

Catching up with Sam and Nat

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring! After our mini 'summer break', we're excited to bring you a special episode titled "Catching up with Nat and Sam." In this e

Intersections of Design and Planning with Shruti Shankar

Welcome to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban design and planning. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Shruti Sha

Do We Need to Develop More Market Rate Housing? Exploring the Concept of Filtering

Welcome to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. In this episode, join your hosts Sam and Nat as they dive into

Sitting down with Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAJE)

Welcome back to Urban Planning is Not Boring, the podcast that explores the fascinating world of urban planning. In this episode, we are joined by Maria Patiño Gutierrez,