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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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Co-hosts Divya Gandhi and Em Hall continue the Critical Conversations in Transportation Planning series with a conversation that challenges transportation planners to reckon with a new kind of infrastructure: the data center. Recorded at the 2026 Nat... more

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In this episode of the Trend Talk podcast, a companion series for the 2026 Trend Report for Planners, Joe DeAngelis, AICP, research manager at the American Planning Association (APA), chats with author and professor Tom Sanchez, AICP. The two engage ... more

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In this episode of the APA Podcast, Roberta Rewers, senior communications manager, explores California’s Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program, recipient of the 2025 Resilience and Sustainability Award.

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In this episode of the APA podcast, Roberta Rewers, senior communications manager, explores Detroit's Heavyweight Impact: The Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Planning Study for Inclusive Neighborhood Growth, recipient of the 2025 National Planning Ex... more

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Recent Guests

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
Michele Flournoy
Urban Designer at Detroit's Planning Development Department
City of Detroit
Episode: Connected Neighborhoods: The Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Study
Ashley DiCaro
Senior Associate at Interface Studio
Interface Studio
Episode: Connected Neighborhoods: The Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Study
Nestor Davidson
Emma Bloomberg Professor of Real Estate at Harvard Graduate School of Design
Harvard Graduate School of Design
Episode: Governance, Preemption, and the Importance of Protecting Local Representation with Nestor Davidson
Luke Van Denend
Outreach Coordinator at Aecom
Aecom
Episode: Connecting Communities: Rural Solutions for Transportation Challenges
Zoe Miller
Executive Director of Moving Maine Network
Moving Maine Network
Episode: Connecting Communities: Rural Solutions for Transportation Challenges

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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    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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Audio quality and scheduling have been noted as areas for improvement.
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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Resilient Landscapes: The Land Use Planning for Wildfires in California Training Program
Q: Can you provide listeners with a high-level overview of what the training program is about?
The program is grant-funded and originated to educate land use planners in California on wildfire, while actively involving fire professionals to foster collaboration. Trainings are in-person across the state, focusing on state requirements and best practices to reduce wildfire risk in development decisions.
Connected Neighborhoods: The Joe Louis Greenway Neighborhood Study
Q: Michele, can you set the scene for the Joe Louis Greenway and how the Neighborhood Planning Study built on prior planning to connect neighborhoods?
The study built on the 2020 framework plan by translating vision and goals into five actionable objectives, anchored by strong community engagement to ensure that the Greenway benefits current residents with equitable opportunities and minimal displacement.
Connecting Communities: Rural Solutions for Transportation Challenges
Q: What are the top three quick win strategies for a rural community starting TDM?
Focus on defining community needs, building a representative table including non-elected stakeholders, and pursuing targeted, feasible wins like carpools, rideshares, and employer engagement to seed momentum.
Connecting Communities: Rural Solutions for Transportation Challenges
Q: Can you take us back to the beginning and share how your journey unfolded?
Zoe and Luke describe how their paths connected to community-based planning, public health, and rural mobility, emphasizing the baton pass from traditional planning to inclusive, multi-sector collaboration.
Embracing Transformation: The Gwinnett County 2045 Unified Plan
Q: What aspects contributed to strong buy-in from elected officials?
Building trust through ongoing communications, an educational and transparent approach, and a structured process (including annual retreats and a clear feedback loop) helped legislators understand and support the plan consistently from draft to adoption.

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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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1. Manny Patole
2. Tom Sanchez
3. Molly Mowery
4. Matt Damon
5. Michele Flournoy
6. Ashley DiCaro
7. Nestor Davidson
8. Luke Van Denend

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