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Join Lucas Grindley, executive director at Next City, where we believe journalists have the power to amplify solutions and spread workable ideas. Each week Lucas will sit down with trailblazers to discuss urban issues that get overlooked. At the end of the day, it's all about focusing the world's attention on the good ideas that we hope will grow. Grab a seat from the bus, subway, light-rail, or w... more

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Recent Guests

Neda Arab Shahi
Leader of Inclusive Center for Resiliency and Clean Energy, helping low and moderate income communities achieve financial independence through credit unions.
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Amir Kirkwood
CEO of the Climate Justice Fund, mobilizing national networks of community lenders.
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Beth Bafford
Part of Climate United, focusing on supporting economic development in under-resourced communities.
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Episode: A Federal Freeze Won’t Stop Green Progress
Laura Zabel
Leader at Springboard for the Arts testing guaranteed income for artists
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Episode: Alternative Models For Funding and Supporting Cultural Spaces and Workers
Erika Hennenberry
Urban planner with a background in arts and culture, contributor on cultural land trusts
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Episode: Alternative Models For Funding and Supporting Cultural Spaces and Workers
Annie McShyrus
Investment and fundraising director at East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
East Bay Permanent Real Estate Cooperative
Episode: Alternative Models For Funding and Supporting Cultural Spaces and Workers
Charles T. Brown
Founder of Equitable Cities and author of Arrested Mobility
Equitable Cities
Episode: The Fight for Freedom of Mobility in Black America
Emily Packer
Filmmaker and director of the documentary, Holding Back the Tide
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Episode: Heroic Oysters Are ‘Holding Back the Tide’
Valencia Gunder
Co-director of the Smile Trust and founder of the Community Emergency Operation Center, active in fighting for residents' rights in Liberty City.
Smile Trust
Episode: Razing Liberty Square: On Writing the Playbook to Fight Gentrification

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Lucas Grindley
Executive Director at Next City, focusing on amplifying solutions to urban issues and engaging communities through storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • The stories!

    Such valuable stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ryantillotson
    United States4 years ago
  • Wow. Amazing stories that you’ll want to share

    I came across Next City because I wanted to learn more about Built for Zero and I saw there was an episode on it. I decided to download one other episode at the same time. Now I’m subscribing and a huge fan Do I want to hear about people creating, building and making the world better? Absolutely!

    Best podcast I’ve ever listened to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anne Emerick (real name)
    United States4 years ago
  • Truly Inspiring

    Such a great story of what can happen when we pull together. Informative and inspiring! Thank you Next City.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grin0556
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    So happy to hear Next City’s podcast and have the opportunity to listen to the solutions Next City is discovering in cities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sara Schue
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the valuable stories shared and often express gratitude for the insights on community solutions.
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Many find the episodes inspiring and informative, with a strong emphasis on actionable ideas that can improve urban living.

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Heroic Oysters Are ‘Holding Back the Tide’
Q: What was the inception story for Holding Back the Tide?
Emily shared that the project began with exploration of oysters and their transformative characteristics, which led to deeper narratives on community and resilience.
Heroic Oysters Are ‘Holding Back the Tide’
Q: Did it feel important to kind of center black history here and connect it with that, with the oyster?
Emily explained the importance of storytelling through an intersectional feminist perspective, incorporating marginalized voices and histories.
'The Black Power Scorecard:' On Expanding Power and Lives
Q: What might be some strategies for community members to approach a bank or lender for loans?
Community members should demand special purpose credit programs that meet their needs, especially regarding down payments.
'The Black Power Scorecard:' On Expanding Power and Lives
Q: Can you both speak to how we, as people who have been marginalized, can take our power back?
There's inherent power in many different communities, both material and immaterial. We need to invest in critical factors affecting life expectancy such as home ownership and education.
The Evolution of the Queer Women’s Gathering Space?
Q: What kind of support did you receive from the working world?
They helped develop the business proposal, financial projections, and provided guidance on business modeling to ensure the plan was viable.

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Focusing on urban issues often overlooked, the content highlights the innovative ideas and solutions that can reshape city living and community development. Episodes cover a range of topics, such as community empowerment, housing access, racial equity, and the role of public spaces in connecting people. With engaging interviews featuring experts, activists, and creatives, the discussions aim to inspire listeners and promote actionable change. Unique to this content is the strong emphasis on storytelling that showcases real-world examples of initiatives and programs making a difference in various communities. This approach not only informs but also galvanizes audiences to participate in positive urban transformations.

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2. Amir Kirkwood
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7. Charles T. Brown
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