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The Sustainable City

William Shutkin, Andrew Bush

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The Sustainable City, explored. Join Andy Bush and William Shutkin as they discuss bold ideas and innovations for green, equitable and climate-friendly cities with the people making them happen. The Sustainable City Podcast addresses critical questions like, How do we build a zero-carbon city? In an automobile-obsessed culture, and with EVs on the march, are car-free communities even possible in the US? And, do green cities inevitably mean gentrified cities, only for the rich?
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Toronto was the first North American city to pass a green roof law, in 2009, requiring new buildings or additions that are greater than 21,000 square feet to cover between 20 and 60 percent of their buildings with vegetation. Meanwhile, the U.S. government’s General Services Administration has over 80 buildings with green roofs, spanning approximat…
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In our last three-person episode, we explored the future of work in the post-pandemic, climate age, about office space and commuting patterns. These changes are happening in real time, before our very eyes. The same can be said about the future of cities writ large, not just office buildings and commutes, but cities as a whole: housing, transportat…
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In his at once inspiring and dispiriting piece in the New York Times Magazine from November 2022 entitled “What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay,” Noah Gallagher Shannon writes: “This is the paradox at the heart of climate change: We’ve burned far too many fossil fuels to go on living as we have, but we’ve also never learned to…
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For this episode and the foreseeable future, we’re experimenting with a new podcast format, less linear, less binary, more conversational, informal, improvisational. We intend to focus on issues both of the moment and bigger picture, longer term, all related somehow to sustainable cities, this podcast’s soul’s purpose. We’ll still do more conventio…
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Peter Plastrik knows cities. He was born in Paris, grew up in New York City, and lived in not one but four Michigan cities. He is cofounder and vice president of the Innovation Network for Communities, was a founding consultant to the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and has worked closely with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network since its inc…
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Sheila is the Scott K. Ginsburg Professor of Urban Law and Policy at Georgetown University. She holds a joint appointment with the Law Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy. During the 2021-2022 academic year, she served as the inaugural Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for the Law Center. Sheila also co-directs LabGov, …
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Law and urban planning professor and advocate Sara Bronin founded Desegregate CT to transform Connecticut’s zoning laws from tools for racial exclusion to instruments of social change and sustainability. Widely viewed as the poster child of the “suburban state,” whose old, industrial cities and communities of color have suffered decades of neglect …
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In her new book, Gray to Green Communities, Dana Bourland argues that we need to move away from a gray housing model to a green one, which values the health and well-being of residents, their communities, and the planet. Dana shows that we don’t have to choose between protecting our environment and providing quality housing for all. How can we achi…
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Money makes the world go ‘round, and what it doesn’t ruin it can nurture. In this episode, we talk about the role of investment and finance in advancing nature-friendly, equitable communities. From zero-carbon buildings and green roofs to EV charging stations and bike sharing, sustainable cities require a host of new technologies, infrastructure an…
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Until just over a decade ago, there was no such thing as a Sustainability Director or Chief Resilience Officer for cities. Now, cities feel incomplete without them. What are these jobs and why are they so essential to achieving urban sustainability goals? We pose these questions to our guests, Melanie Nutter, former Director of San Francisco’s Depa…
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Rushad Nanavatty, Managing Director and lead of the Rocky Mountain Institute’s Urban Transformation program, and Ben Holland, Senior Associate and Policy Liaison at RMI, join us to explore the connection between transportation and land use, and how each affects our ability to achieve our climate goals, from commuting to street design to electric ve…
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We look at sustainability, health and wellness in buildings and real estate. Beyond a zero-carbon built environment, what other goals should we be aiming for in creating better, greener, more inclusive cities? And how do we get there? Our guests are Brad Jacobson, Principal at EHDD, a San Francisco-based architecture firm leading the way towards a …
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Renowned urban designer and planner Peter Calthorpe joins us to discuss his big idea for making California, and the rest of the nation, more sustainable. He calls it “Reinventing the strip.” Calthorpe is a founding member of the Congress for the New Urbanism and author of several books, including “Sustainable Communities,” “The Next American Metrop…
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Cities around the world are trying to find ways to reclaim their streets for people, for walking, biking, and scootering from point to point. The goal is to make cities safer, cleaner and more fun while reducing or eliminating altogether the number of cars and trucks that have dominated urban landscapes for almost a century. We talk to the Lord May…
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We discuss the ways cities, developers, and property owners can swap out fossil fuels for renewable, zero-carbon energy sources to power their buildings and communities. Our guest is Josh Radoff, former Senior Vice President for Built Environment Sustainability at WSP and faculty lead in Renewable and Sustainable Energy in the Masters of the Enviro…
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Whether its their first day of school or their 100th day of school, this episode has something for all! We talk with Meera, the Green Mum and get tips for going back to school as a student AND as a teacher. Don't forget to share and give us a review. Guest info: Website: https://www.thegreenmum.net/ Insta: @thegreenmum Emai: thegreenmumcanada@gmail…
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When you think of thrift shopping...do you think about sustainability? On today's episode maybe we can connect the dots in new ways for you! Learn why we need to embrace the secondhand movement and also get some tips as to how to thrift like a pro. Guest: Website: https://karriebeth.com Instagram: @shopkbeth --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…
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Did you know many cities in the United States have community gardens? Learn what they are and how they work, home gardening tips and that anyone can have a green thumb! You also might meet new friends along the way. Check it out! Guest info: Website: festivalbeachgarden.com Instagram: @festivalbeachcommunitygarden --- Support this podcast: https://…
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Have you ever wondered what goes into planning a sustainable building and housing? If you're like me you think of solar panels and composting toilets, but in this episode we go behind the scenes and learn what sustainable design really looks like. Join me and John Schack from Revolve Architecture. Guest info: revolvedevelopment.com Instagram: @revo…
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If you're interested in starting this journey but don't know where to start, this episode is for you. If you're interested in making your own natural products and reduce waste, this episode is for you. If you're interested in being inspired by a young couple making big moves in sustainability, this episode is for you. Today we talk to Halie and Ste…
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Susie and Andrew are the founders of Little Plastic Footprint. They share their story and inspire us all with easy ways to live with less plastic in our lives. We also talk about how different countries are making strides in their own ways to plastic free life, but there is still much left to do. Guest info: Blog: littleplasticfootprint.com Insta:@…
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When you think of minimalism, what do you think it means? If you think about someone who lives in a tiny space and sits on floor or has 3 pieces of furniture ... then you're probably like me and this episode is for you. We cut through misconceptions of minimalism, learn how to get your life back and do things you really enjoy! Join me as I talk to …
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Could you go a year without shopping in a grocery store? Well today, we talk to Amanda McLemore, founder of Baguette and Butter who might inspire you to go on a journey you never thought possible. Guest Info: URL: baguetteandbutter.com Insta: @baguette_and_butter OR theonlineallotment Pinterest: Baguette and Butter --- Support this podcast: https:/…
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Are you interested in learning more about Zero Waste practices but don't know where to start? Then you're like me, and this episode was made for you. Join me as we talk to Celia about the zero waste basics. Guest: Celia from Litterless Website: www.litterless.com Instagram: @litterless Facebook: @golitterless --- Support this podcast: https://podca…
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