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Welcome to the American Planning Association Podcast. This is your source for discussions, interviews, and lectures on a multitude of planning topics.

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In this special episode of the APA Podcast, recorded fresh off the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act officially becoming law, host Mike Johnson talks to Jason Jordan, APA's public affairs principal. Jason dives into some of the important provisions in... more

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Recorded live at the 2026 National Planning Conference in Detroit, this special APA Podcast episode features an intimate and uplifting conversation between host Mike Johnson and NPC26 keynote speaker Jaz Ampaw-Farr— an internationally acclaimed Briti... more

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The Joe Louis Greenway is a 29-mile trail network connecting 23 neighborhoods and four cities across metropolitan Detroit, and it runs on land with a complex legacy of disinvestment, industrial use, and community displacement. Building the Greenway r... more

How do you protect communities from intensifying floods, heat, storms, and other hazards when the words around those risks can shut the conversation down?

In this episode of People Behind the Plans , recorded live at NPC26, APA Editor in Chief Megh... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Jordan
APA's Public Affairs Principal
American Planning Association
Episode: The New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Law with Jason Jordan
Jaz Ampaw-Farr
UK author, speaker, positive disruptor, resilience advocate
Episode: Ten Percent Braver: Championing Personal Resilience with Jaz Ampaw-Farr
Idrees Mutahr
Deputy Chief Greenway Planner, City of Detroit General Services Department
City of Detroit General Services Department
Episode: From Disinvestment to Renewal: Lessons from Detroit's Joe Louis Greenway
Reuben Riggs-Bookman
Greenways Planner, City of Detroit General Services Department
City of Detroit General Services Department
Episode: From Disinvestment to Renewal: Lessons from Detroit's Joe Louis Greenway
Ryan Slattery
Resilience and Hazard Mitigation Planning Manager at Freeze and Nichols
Freeze and Nichols
Episode: Ryan Slattery, AICP, on Resilience, Community Trust, and Tough Conversations
Manny Patole
Industry assistant professor at NYU Tendon Center for Urban Science and Progress; steering committee member for APA's Water and Planning Network
New York University - Center for Urban Science and Progress; APA Water and Planning Network
Episode: From Data Centers to City Streets: Rethinking Infrastructure in a Digital Age
Tom Sanchez
Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Episode: Planning Education, Uncertainty, and the Rapid Evolution of AI with Tom Sanchez, AICP
Molly Mowery
Executive Director of the Community Wildfire Planning Center
Community Wildfire Planning Center
Episode: Resilient Landscapes: The Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program
Matt Damon
Staff Chief of Community Wildfire Mitigation Assistance
Cal Fire and Office of the State Fire Marshal
Episode: Resilient Landscapes: The Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program

Hosts

Roberta Rewers
Host with a background in communications and urban planning policy.
Joe DeAngelis
Host with roles in research management and podcast hosting within the association.
Divya Gandhi
Transportation planner and TPD board member, engaged in planning discussions.
Em Hall
Urban planning consultant and TPD board member.
Meghan Stromberg
Editor-in-Chief and host involved in multiple APA podcasts and angles.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Transportation talk with OLATUNJI OBOI REED

    I am a transportation engineer serving on the Equity Committee of ITE. I applaud Oboi for his powerful actions and appreciate his constructive criticism of transportation industry practice. Awesome podcast! Thank you.

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    dr sogand
    United States4 years ago
  • Some episodes good others not so much

    I sometimes like this podcast and find the episodes informative. Can be a good way to learn about new writing and initiatives in planning. Other times they are the most surface-level, buzzword filled drivel of the sort that dominates the planning profession (ex: San Diego County episode). Would appreciate a more critical perspective. But that’s that APA for ya.

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    poocrime
    United States4 years ago
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    For some reason the podcasts aren’t loading. I would love to listen to a few.

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    sthomas2021
    United States5 years ago
  • Thank You!

    Not everyone can or want to get a degree in Urban Planning, Equity Planning or Placemaking, so I am beyond grateful to learn from this platform - especially one that is grounded in a justice framework. I am an artist- researcher and I appreciate your work. Thank you!

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    Customer 2547
    United States5 years ago
  • Insightful

    Wonderful podcast delving into the projects, ideas, and minds of figures in various fields pertaining to city management. Looking forward to hearing more!

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    United States7 years ago

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Diverse guest mix and practical planning insights.
Strong emphasis on community engagement and implementation.
Positive feedback on accessible explanations of complex planning concepts.

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The New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Law with Jason Jordan
Q: What are some good resources? Where should folks go to learn more and stay engaged with APA's work on this?
APA directs listeners to planning.org/housingreform for ongoing resources, webinars, and policy updates, with the policy section serving as a hub for broad reforms and implementation details.
The New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Law with Jason Jordan
Q: What are some other regulatory changes included in this legislation besides zoning?
Key regulatory changes include NEPA streamlining for infill projects, improved coordination between HUD and the Agriculture Department, and looser rules around manufactured housing to expedite deployment and reduce costs.
The New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Law with Jason Jordan
Q: And what makes it a housing supply bill as opposed to a demand-focused one?
It shifts emphasis from subsidies that primarily bolster demand to reforms and incentives that enable production at multiple price points, correcting underlying barriers in zoning, financing, and permitting to increase supply.
The New 21st Century ROAD to Housing Law with Jason Jordan
Q: So let's just jump right into it. 40,000 foot view, what is the Road to Housing Act?
The act is the largest housing policy bill to pass Congress in decades, focusing on making the federal government a better partner with localities and reforming the system to boost housing production and affordability.
From Disinvestment to Renewal: Lessons from Detroit's Joe Louis Greenway
Q: What unique challenges does greenway planning face compared to other transportation projects, and how has the team addressed them?
The guests discuss the complex legacies of disinvestment, the need for deep, relational community engagement, and balancing land remediation, park access, and traffic/pedestrian considerations; they describe a hybrid approach in Southwest Detroit and the importance of inclusive advisory structures.

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What is American Planning Association about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A conversation-focused series that centers on urban planning, transportation, resilience, and governance, with a strong emphasis on practical implementation and cross-sector collaboration. Episodes frequently explore wildfire risk reduction, equitable neighborhood development, local governance, rural mobility, and innovative planning methods, often featuring practitioners, academics, and municipal leaders who share actionable insights, case studies, and frameworks for engaging communities. The show tends to attract professionals and policymakers who want concrete takeaways, real-world constraints, and strategies to translate planning concepts into tangible outcomes. A notable strength is the blend of design, policy, and community engagement... more

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