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Canadian Urban Institute

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What's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities. Presented by noted urbanist Mary Rowe, president and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.
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CityTalk:LA - A MySafe:LA Podcast.

David Barrett, Chris Nevil, Luis Fierro, Victoria Garcia, Marlene Vega

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What's going on in Los Angeles related to disasters and the history of the City of Angels? What have we learned about the major earthquakes in our past, and how does that affect the future? Why do people continue to die in house fires? How do we live through this bizarre COVID-19 pandemic? Listen to our experts as we share valuable stories about disasters in the history of Los Angeles - and explain how you can be better prepared to survive the next big disaster!
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Infrastructure - hardly a stimulating concept, but one that's mission-critical on multiple levels to our daily lives, and to the communities we share. For this third and final preview of CUI's State of Canada's Cities Summit, host Mary Rowe speaks with Don Iveson, whose civic and public sector career touches on the many components of urban infrastr…
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As the clock counts down to doors opening at the Canadian Urban Institute's second annual State of Canada's Cities Summit, the CityTalk Podcast offers another preview to the topics topping the agenda in Ottawa on December 5th and 6th. This episode features host Mary Rowe in conversation with Fanny Tremblay-Racicot, professor at l'École nationale d'…
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The CityTalk Podcast is back...and ready to recruit your attendance at the Canadian Urban Institute's State of Canada's Cities Summit on December 5-6 ,2024. In its second year, this gathering will again take place in Ottawa and convene city builders and placemakers from across Canada and beyond. To set the stage, host and CUI president/CEO Mary Row…
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Bringing The Ottawa Sessions to a close is another kind of big-picture' perspective, albeit from street level. In developing 'A Living Capitol,' the downtown revitalization action plan CUI co-developed with many of Ottawa's civic and governmental leaders, some of the most informative views came courtesy of the directors of its Business Improvement …
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In episode 3 of The Ottawa Sessions, host Mary Rowe brings you to her new, favourite café to meet Jessie Duffy, owner/operator of Arlington 5 in Centretown. It's located just a steps off Bank Street, one of Ottawa's north-south Main Streets connecting many of the city's best known neighbourhoods. Mary and Jessie discuss the future of local, indepen…
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The second episode of The Ottawa Sessions explores the scope of design and, often, redesign, needed to help revitalize the downtown core of our nation's capitol. From soon-to-be vacant federal buildings to iconic public spaces like the Byward Market, the city has tremendous assets, along with its share of modern urban challenges, to influence a new…
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Season Two begins with a four-part series we've dubbed The Ottawa Sessions, featuring conversations with many of the civic, business and governmental leaders CUI collaborated with in the development of 'A Living Capitol,' a downtown revitalization action plan. To set the stage from a 'big picture' perspective, CUI president and CEO Mary Rowe speaks…
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The power of community, with its ability to open minds and hearts, reminds us why most of us choose (despite the deepening issues) to live together in cities. In this final of four CityTalk episodes recorded at CUI's State of Canada's Cities Summit in Ottawa on November 30th, host Mary Rowe presents highlights from afternoon conversations around in…
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Whatever the scale and scope of the tough issues being discussed in a single day, solutions often seem to be within reach after lunch. In the third of four CityTalk episodes recorded at CUI's State of Canada's Cities Summit in Ottawa on November 30th, host Mary Rowe presents highlights from afternoon sessions featuring local and national experts of…
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When wanting to find solutions to urban issues, it's always best to talk to those professionals directly involved. Better yet, invite them to talk to each other. In the second of four City Talk episodes recorded at CUI's State of Canada's Cities Summit in Ottawa on November 30th, host Mary Rowe presents more highlights from morning sessions focusse…
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Sometimes great things happen when you bring the right people together to talk. In this first of four CityTalk episodes recorded at CUI's State of Canada's Cities Summit in Ottawa on November 30th, host Mary Rowe presents highlights from morning panel conversations exploring both the global context for Canadian urban issues, and challenges shared w…
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For a final preview of the leading voices and topics on the agenda at the upcoming State of Canada's Cities Summit on November 30th, host Mary Rowe chats with Patti Pon, president and CEO of Calgary Arts Development about how arts & culture are increasingly vital tools for city building. Read more about Patti's work here.…
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An urban neighbourhood can be many things to its residents beyond a shared place to live. It can be where to find and/or offer support to community members; join others in working for better public services and resources; and where residents can lead flourishing lives. However, it can also be a fragile place. For this episode, host Mary Rowe welcom…
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In the first in a special series leading up to the Canadian Urban Institute's upcoming 'At the Crossroads' conference, CityTalk host Mary Rowe resumes her ongoing conversation with Zita Cobb, co-founder of Shorefast (Fogo Island, Nfld&Lab) on the growing importance and value of nurturing local economies to serve and sustain everyone in the communit…
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CityTalk: The Podcast is where the conversation is always focused on what's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities. It's brought to you by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI). On this episode, the topics of conversation sits at the intersection of mental healthcare and homelessness, with that crossroads now found in the downtown cor…
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CityTalk: The Podcast explores what's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities... and brought to you by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI). In the evolving post-pandemic economy, topping every city's 'what's next' list is a strategy to revitalize downtown by converting half-empty or vacant office space into multi-use buildings that c…
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CityTalk:The Podcast explores what's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities, and is a production of the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI). In part two of The COVID Dividend, host Mary Rowe is joined by leading urbanists from across the globe to discuss what was learned during the pandemic about making better shared places and smarter …
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Welcome to a fresh look at our urban future, brought to you by the Canadian Urban Institute (CUI). CityTalk:The Podcast explores what's working, what's not and what's next for Canada's cities. Hosted by CUI president and 'lead talker' Mary Rowe, this program series begins with two episodes devoted to The COVID Dividend i.e. the core learning gleane…
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Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett and our special guest La'Veyah Mosely and her mother to discuss the life changing fireworks can have on a person. La'Veyah - a talented 7th grade student in L.A. - and an athlete playing for the L.A. Watts Rams youth league lost all of the fingers on her left hand when she was handed a firework device on the 5th of Ju…
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In the City of Los Angeles, ALL fireworks are illegal. In the County of Los Angeles, it depends on which city you're talking about. Many cities offer "Safe and Sane" fireworks for sale on and around the 4th of July. The lack of consistency from city to city complicates the public's understanding of fireworks and the law. Join host David Barrett as …
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Join MySafe:LA's David Barrett as he covers the ongoing threat of wildfires in California generally, and in Southern California more specifically. Los Angeles City Fire Department Deputy Chief Trevor Richmond shares insight in what to expect this year and unveils a new collaboration between the LAFD and MySafe:LA - the Los Angeles Wildfire Resilien…
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Join MySafe:LA Executive Director David Barrett as he discusses the challenges in public safety and resilience for 2022. David shares some of the new initiatives at MySafe:LA and how the public may benefit from the programs being offered by the recognized, award-winning community resilience organization. This episode focuses on the upcoming wildfir…
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Join host David Barrett as he navigates the complex environment of illegal fireworks in Los Angeles. David is joined by three important guests, including LA City Area Prosecutor and Deputy City Attorney Gabrielle Taylor, Deputy Chief for the Office of Operations of the LAPD, Beatrice Girmala, and Public Information Officer Erik Scott of the Los Ang…
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Fireworks have traditionally been at the core of national and regional celebrations. In Los Angeles, all fireworks sales and use are illegal - but even so, Angelenos celebrate every June through August with a nightly show of rebellion that brings joy to some, and fear and disaster to many. This special edition of CityTalk:LA looks into the issues s…
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In this exciting Armenian-language podcast, Harout Harry Semerdjian of MySafe:LA’s Board of Directors and EMT Henry Halajian of MySafe:LA (and an ambulance operator for the Glendale Fire Department) discuss COVID-19 and important community protections related to the coronavirus epidemic. They also touch on our signature Smoke Alarm Installation Pro…
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Did you know Colorado Springs is one of the great bicycling locations in the world? Senior Bike Planner Kate Brady joins City Councilor Jill Gaebler for a lively discussion of bicycling issues. The city’s newly proposed Bike Plan is now out for public review and comment. See the plan and learn about public meetings at coloradosprings.gov/bikeplan. …
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Jill Gaebler’s reelection campaign for Colorado Springs City Council in April required her to take a break from podcasting, but she is back! Jill and Jan reminisce about the 2017 city election, they discuss a lot of good news in the Mayor’s proposed 2018 city budget, and the upcoming vote on the proposed stormwater fee. They also chat about the rem…
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Jill’s campaign kickoff event, campaign issues like police and fire response times, responsible development, infill, local food policy. Should Jill and Jan start a commune? Co-housing for older residents? The “silver tsunami.” Jill was not ready for the barrage of mail from AARP when she recently turned 50. The upcoming CONO Christmas party. Jan’s …
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Thanksgiving plans. Why is the EPA suing Colorado Springs over stormwater? Has the city been too developer-friendly? Upcoming city election, status of ballot measure to kill the Strawberry Fields land swap with The Broadmoor, TABOR refund or not, and 6 district council seats up for grabs. The post CityTalk – November 18 2016 appeared first on Studi…
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Post-Election Blues. Jill reminds us that so much of politics and getting things done is local. What’s on Jan’s post-election music mix? Colorado and local election results are also discussed. Is Colorado a red state or a blue state? Council changes to the mayor’s proposed 2017 city budget. The funding challenge facing United Way for our 211 local …
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Did Jan smoke pot in her youth? Reefer Madness in Colorado Springs: Jill Gaebler and Jan Martin discuss the medical marijuana moratorium. Is that being “business friendly?” Is the Gazette editorializing about this in its news coverage? Should city council be listening to “the voices of the people or the voices of the powerful?” The politically acti…
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Jan’s continuing Comcast adventures and a vote for Trump? Companies that care about customer service. Springs has highest water rates in the state. Will council refer a Strawberry Fields charter amendment? 2017 city budget update. It’s hard to keep police officers. Threat to city’s therapeutic recreation program. The post CityTalk – October 28 2016…
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Advice for those considering a city council run. City council is a full-time job. Controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway. Who Jill and Jan like in the district 3 race for county commissioner. School District 11 ballot issues. Colorado Teacher of the Year. The post CityTalk – October 21 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Po…
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The cable guy and Jill’s cat ate a hamburger. Trump and women’s rights. Jan Doran Day. The homeless camp disbanded by the city. Does the city have a long-term vision for the homeless challenge? The recently passed cottage food ordinance. Public Improvement Fees – a tax. The downside of term limits. The post CityTalk – October 14 2016 appeared first…
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Heartburn over parking rates doubling at the Manitou Incline, Jan’s pet peeve, the Utilities budget and water for city parks, medians and historic trees. A new apartment building for the homeless. QuikCycle coming to town. The post CityTalk – October 7 2016 appeared first on Studio 809 Podcasts.بقلم CityTalk Archives - Studio 809 Podcasts
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How do Jill and Jan pack this all into a half-hour? Denver traffic and philanthropy. Recent police department cuts. The Mayor’s interest in restoring a stormwater fee. Doug Bruce is on the loose! 2017 city budget coming soon. Jill needs to get a handle on her sighing at council meetings. What’s going on with the city’s cannabis clubs? Plus news abo…
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The Colorado Springs comprehensive plan is now being revised. The city wants to hear from you. #planCOS is the hashtag the city is watching. Jill is now hosting “office hours” out in the community, the first and third Thursday of each month from 1 to 3 pm. Council redistricting update. Should we have a “primer” on the School District 11 ballot item…
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Ever “play Frogger” on Pikes Peak Avenue? “Urban intervention” is among the fascinating topics as Jan and Jill are joined by special guest, landscape architect/urban designer John Olson. John won our contest on Facebook to have this guest spot. John describes the interesting experiment done with Pikes Peak Avenue (Better Block Pikes Peak). Discusse…
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City Auditorium’s new, improved restrooms. Guess who Jill saw in concert her first time at City Auditorium? Who does Jan remember seeing there? The political agenda of Colorado Springs Forward. Mary Lou Makepeace. Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority now has an executive director – Kitty Clemens. A downtown stadium, Sky Sox, Switchbacks, City f…
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Hunger Games – contest to win a guest spot on the show. Jill’s Pikes Peak Ascent adventure. Matt Carpenter still holds the Pikes Peak Ascent record. A new local eatery, Rita’s Italian Ice. Mary Ellen McNally. New appointees to the District 11 School Board. The importance of having a strong and healthy core school district. The new Lincoln Elementar…
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Jill has an idea to hold a contest or drawing and inviting the winner to sit in on the show. Pioneers Museum annual breakfast coming up; Jill and her daughter will speak. The challenge of changing the light bulbs on the museum dome. It’s unusual for city councilors to attend and speak to city advisory boards. Should this be strongly discouraged? Th…
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We continue our earthquake podcast conversation with Cameron Barrett, Education Director, and Mark Benthien, the Director of Communications, Education and Outreach at the Southern California Earthquake Center. Mark's team are part of the core group or organizers behind the ShakeOut drill every year. In this podcast he discusses the need for earthqu…
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Margaret Vinci is the Manager of the Office of Earthquake Programs at CalTech. She's been busy lately, what with the 5.1 La Habra Earthquake, the 4.4 Encino Earthquake, and the monster 8.2 Chilean Earthquake. All in the last few weeks. Cameron Barrett chats with Margaret about the earthquake tools available online that she, the scientists at CalTec…
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In the wake of the March 28th La Habra Earthquake, Todd Leitz, MySafe:LA's public information officer, speaks with Dr. Jill Barnes, the Coordinator for Disaster Services and Emergency Preparedness for the Los Angeles School District. If you have kids in the LAUSD, here's some details about the district's earthquake preparedness that should ease you…
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Cameron Barrett speaks about the latest string of earthquakes to strike Southern California with Kate Long, the Earthquake Deputy for the Governor's Office of Emergency Services. The 5.1 magnitude La Habra earthquake that struck March 28 did $10.5 million in damage to Orange County. Long says the La Habra Quake, like all temblors, is a wake up call…
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February is American Heart Disease Awareness Month. In celebration, let's review cardio pulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. When was the last time you took a CPR class? A year ago? 5? 10? Do you remember all the things you needed to do? All the compressions-to-rescue-breath numbers? No? You'll be happy to know, there's a new method. This ain't your Da…
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Did you know that you don't have to be hard of hearing to NOT hear your smoke alarm go off in the middle of the night? Education Director Cameron Barrett discusses smoke alarms with Nancy Trench, the Assistant Director of Fire Protection Publications at Oklahoma State University. Trench is a smoke alarm expert and speaks about the latest research i…
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How many smoke alarms are in your home? Are they all working? Are they in the right locations? If you don't know the answer to any of these questions, this podcast is for you! MySafe:LA Public Information Officer Todd Leitz chats with Deborah Hanson, the Director of External Affairs for First Alert, the smoke alarm manufacturer. First Alert and Deb…
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MySafe:LA Executive Officer David Barrett chats with one of the most respected voices in fire prevention, Jim Crawford, the former Fire Marshal for Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. Crawford has more than 37 years of firefighting experience and is currently the Project Manager for Vision 20/20. Crawford and Barrett discuss smoke alarms, w…
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