Better Blocks Now
EPISODE 359, SEASON 11: In this episode, I finally connect with Krista Nightengale with Better Block We discuss the expanding role of the Better Block Foundation in helping communities creating more people-oriented [...]
October 2026
August 2026
Greenways Transend Politics
EPISODE 353, SEASON 11: In this episode, I reconnect with Allison Burson, National Greenway Director with the East Coast Greenway Alliance We discuss the mission of the Greenway Alliance and how these [...]
January 2026
Growing Up Boulder
EPISODE 323, SEASON 11: In this episode, I finally connect with Mara Mintzer with Growing Up Boulder We have a conversation about the power of engaging children in community conversations [...]
Parks and Fiscal Responsibility
EPISODE 322, SEASON 10: In this episode, I connect with Jamie Sabbach from Salida, CO, and the 110 Percent organization We have a very Strong Towns-esque conversation about parks and how cities need [...]
February 2024
Safe Streets Battle Frontline
EPISODE 230, SEASON 7: In this episode, I connect with Lucy Maloney a safe streets advocate in Vancouver, BC We discuss her approach to advocacy, especially with regards to media engagement [...]
June 2023
Tulsa River Parks
EPISODE 196, SEASON 5: In this episode, I connect with Ryan Howell w/ the Tulsa River Parks Authority We discuss Tulsa's River Parks network of trails and pathways connecting Tulsa's neighborhoods and downtown [...]
April 2023
Parkly Parklets
EPISODE 188, SEASON 5: In this episode, I connect with Päivi Raivio, co-founder of Helsinki-based Parkly We discuss this innovative firm that is transforming public places with a modular, scalable solution by creating [...]
December 2022
Austin Outside
EPISODE 164, SEASON 4: In this episode, I connect with Ted Siff, founder of Austin Outside We discuss his background of parks, open space, and protected bikeways advocacy and why he founded [...]
February 2022
Reclaiming Public Space
BONUS EPISODE No. 1, SEASON 3: In this episode, I am connected with Scott Epstein, An Urbanist and Active Mobility Advocate who is a candidate for LA City Council District 5 I [...]
October 2021
Green Parts First
EPISODE 96, SEASON 2: In this episode, John re-connects with Victor Dover, Co-Founder of Dover, Kohl & Partners Town Planning They discuss why starting with the green parts, the parks, greenways, open spaces, [...]