A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast show

A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast

Summary: A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast explores what smart growth can mean to the Rhode Island community by chatting with planners, advocates, community leaders, and experts in the field. Each episode will try to answer the question: what does smart growth really mean? This podcast is produced by Grow Smart RI, a 501 (c) (3) non profit organization.

Podcasts:

 The Climate Crisis Campaign | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 35:38

Host John Flaherty is joined by Priscilla De La Cruz & Mal Skowron of the RI Climate Crisis Campaign. The campaign calls upon the Rhode Island government to take immediate action to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions by phasing out fossil fuels, create a just and equitable transition to a sustainable economy, and invest in adaptation and resilience to protect the people and places we love. 

 The Year Ahead with Scott, John, & C.J. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:19

Hosts Scott Wolf, John Flaherty, & C.J. Opperthauser give you an inside look at the opportunities, challenges, and priorities of Grow Smart RI for 2020.  This episode was produced by Victoria Picinich. 

 Giving Tuesday Special Edition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 09:14

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. Listen to what our supporters have to say about why they give their time, talent, & treasure to Grow Smart RI on this special edition episode.  Donate at www.growsmartri.org/donate Grow Smart RI is a 501 (c) (3) organization. 

 The Humanities & Smart Growth with Elizabeth Francis & Dennise Kowalczyk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 24:55

Host Victoria Picinich is joined by Elizabeth Francis, Executive Director of the RI Council for the Humanities; and Dennis Kowalczyk, creator and host of the podcast Artclectic New England. Enjoy this lively talk about how smart growth, along with arts and culture contribute to the outstanding quality of place in RI. 

 2019 Legislative Wrap with Rep. Carlos Tobon | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:04

Scott Wolf & John Flaherty are joined by State Representative Carlos Tobon of District 58 in Pawtucket, RI to discuss the 2019 legislative session of the RI General Assembly. This episode offers an insider's perspective into the ups and downs of the RI legislative session. Scott, John, & Carlos discuss economic development, the transit master plan, and state budget.  This podcast was produced by Victoria Picinich

 Providence Raptors with Peter Green | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:09

Peter Green is a photographer and graphic designer living and working in downtown Providence. He walks the city, documenting Peregrine Falcons and more urban wildlife from Red-Tailed Hawks nesting on rooftops to American Kestrels hunting in graffiti-covered alleys. Peter and host C.J. discuss the interesting wildlife Peter has seen around the city of Providence as well as ways to make Providence more Raptor friendly!

 Special Guest: Former MA Gov. Michael S. Dukakis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 29:45

Grow Smart RI is honored to present this episode with our guest, former MA Governor, 1988 Democratic Presidential Nominee, & Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, Michael S. Dukakis.  A strong advocate (and patron) of mass transit, Governor Dukakis discusses the important role that improved transit plays in the health of our economy and environment, along with his vision for the future of transit in the Northeast.

 Scott & Anne Marie of Symposium Books | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 39:16

Host C.J. Opperthauser is joined by Symposium Books Owners Scott McCullough and Anne Marie Keohane. They started symposiumbooks.com and Symposium Books Wholesale 2003 at a warehouse in Providence and opened the store in 2004.  In 2014, they added Vinyl Records to the store.  In 2019, they added Symposium Gallery.  This year, the store is celebrating its 15th year anniversary.

 A Business Perspective on Smart Growth with Junior Jabbie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:44

Host Scott Wolf is joined by Junior Jabbie, a former Grow Smart RI Board Member and the President and Chief Executive Officer of Banneker Industries, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain management and integrated third-party logistics solutions to a wide range of Fortune 100 companies in multiple industries.  Junior talks about what drew him to the smart growth movement and how he practices smart growth as a business leader. 

 Providence's Past & Future with Cliff Wood | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:01

Hosts Scott Wolf & John Flaherty are joined by Cliff Wood, the Executive Director of The Providence Foundation. They discuss how The Providence Foundation and Grow Smart RI have shaped Providence's renaissance, and what needs to happen to continue to improve the quality of place across RI. 

 Grow Smart RI's Plans for 2019 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:23

On this episode, hosts Scott Wolf, John Flaherty, Scott Millar, and C.J. Opperthauser give you an inside look at the opportunities, challenges, and priorities of Grow Smart RI for 2019.  Interested in learning more about what we do, visit our website and sign up for our e-newsletter at www.growsmartri.org Donate here: www.growsmartri.org/donate This episode was produced by Victoria Picinich.

 Why Grow Smart RI? with Barbara Sokoloff | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 27:13

On the 2nd of the series, "Why Grow Smart RI?" host Scott Wolf talks with long time Grow Smart RI supporter Barbara Sokoloff about what drew her to devote her time, talent, and treasure to Grow Smart RI. They discuss the connection between smart growth policies with affordable housing, historic preservation, urban and town centers, and transit reform in RI. Barbara Sokoloff is the President of Barbara Sokoloff Associates; which provides development, community planning and implementation services. 

 Why Grow Smart RI? with Cynthia Langlykke | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 21:43

On the 1st of the series, "Why Grow Smart RI?" host Scott Wolf talks with long time Grow Smart RI supporter Cynthia Langlykke about what drew her to devote her time, talent, and treasure to Grow Smart RI. They also discuss the connection between smart growth principles and community development. Cynthia Langlykke is the President of Downcity Design - a community organization working to build a city of problem solvers.

 Special Edition: Grow Smart RI's 20th Anniversary | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:57

On this special Giving Tuesday edition of A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast, hosts Victoria, C.J., John, & Scott review Grow Smart RI's major accomplishments and future priorities at the 20 year mark of our existence. In celebration of Grow Smart RI's 20th Anniversary and Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to show your support by donating at www.growsmartri.org/donate

 Grow Smart RI's 2018 Briefing Book for Candidates & Voters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 36:11

On this episode, Scott Wolf, John Flaherty, Scott Millar, & C.J. Opperthauser have an in-depth discussion about Grow Smart RI's publication; The 2018 Briefing Book for Candidates & Voters. If you would like to read The Briefing Book, visit www.growsmartri.org. The book is a non partisan effort to promote better understanding of growth and development issues and various strategies and proven best practices for tapping Rhode Islands full economic, environmental and social potential.

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