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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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This is Lucas Grindley from Next City, a show about changemakers and their stories. We’re off this week for Thanksgiving, but we’ll be back next Wednesday with more inspiring and workable ideas that move our society toward justice and equity.

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As rapid development reshapes neighborhoods like Kensington, residents and business owners face displacement and loss of local control. The Kensington Corridor Trust and Women’s Community Revitalization Project offer models of community ownership—usi... more

This is Lucas Grindley from Next City, a show about changemakers and their stories. We’re off this week for Veterans Day, but we’ll be back next Wednesday with more inspiring and workable ideas that move our society toward justice and equity.

If yo... more

We're revisiting a favorite episode from the archive to celebrate Next City's Winter Film Festival, this year's series: "Power and Place."

What happens when a Brooklyn neighborhood takes on deep-pocketed developers? In this episode, we talk to the d... more

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Adriana Abizadeh
Executive Director of the Kensington Corridor Trust
Kensington Corridor Trust
Episode: What Collective Ownership Looks Like in Philly
Larissa Luciani
Executive Director of the Women's Community Revitalization Project
Women's Community Revitalization Project
Episode: What Collective Ownership Looks Like in Philly
Shawn Theodore
Artist and co-curator of the exhibition Pyramid Club 1937-2035
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Episode: Philadelphia’s Pyramid Club Reborn Through Art and Afrofuturism
Dr. Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta
Co-curator of the exhibition Pyramid Club 1937-2035
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
Episode: Philadelphia’s Pyramid Club Reborn Through Art and Afrofuturism
Lysa Ratliff
CEO of Kaboom
Kaboom
Episode: Designing for Childhood: How Cities Are Ending Playspace Inequity
Rana Amiratama-Savy
Economic development and cultural planning strategist, co-editor of The Rutledge Handbook
Episode: City-Building with Culture at the Core
Dr. David Facunle
Assistant Professor at Morgan State University, expert on storytelling and public health
Morgan State University
Episode: City-Building with Culture at the Core
Catherine Durga
Director of MARTA's ArtBound Program
MARTA
Episode: City-Building with Culture at the Core
Jules Rochelle Sievert
Artist and legal educator at Northeastern University School of Law
Northeastern University
Episode: City-Building with Culture at the Core

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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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Revisiting: Emergent City - A Decade-Long Fight Against Displacement
Q: What message, if any, do you feel like this film has for folks who might be frustrated with democracy right now out there?
This film highlights the importance of community engagement and participation in local democracy, showcasing that individuals can create change through persistence and collaboration, even amidst frustrations with the broader political landscape.
Designing for Childhood: How Cities Are Ending Playspace Inequity
Q: What should they be doing? What would you suggest that they do to be involved with Kaboom or just to solve this broadly?
Visit our website, volunteer, and invest in understanding local needs and data to drive effective solutions.
Designing for Childhood: How Cities Are Ending Playspace Inequity
Q: How can we make sure that every single kid in this country has the chance to grow up in a world that sees them, that values them?
By prioritizing safe and accessible play spaces and ensuring community involvement in creating these environments.
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.

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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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1. Adriana Abizadeh
2. Larissa Luciani
3. Shawn Theodore
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5. Lysa Ratliff
6. Rana Amiratama-Savy
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