A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast

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.

The Climate Crisis Campaign 02/26/2020

The Climate Crisis Campaign 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/13301669

The Year Ahead with Scott, John, & C.J. 01/27/2020

The Year Ahead with Scott, John, & C.J. 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/12877592

Giving Tuesday Special Edition 12/03/2019

Giving Tuesday Special Edition 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/12254192

The Humanities & Smart Growth with Elizabeth Francis & Dennise Kowalczyk 10/08/2019

The Humanities & Smart Growth with Elizabeth Francis & Dennise Kowalczyk 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/11548292

2019 Legislative Wrap with Rep. Carlos Tobon 08/08/2019

2019 Legislative Wrap with Rep. Carlos Tobon 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/10811915

Providence Raptors with Peter Green 06/25/2019

Providence Raptors with Peter Green 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! /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/10269965

Special Guest: Former MA Gov. Michael S. Dukakis 05/08/2019

Special Guest: Former MA Gov. Michael S. Dukakis 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/9689453

Scott & Anne Marie of Symposium Books 04/17/2019

Scott & Anne Marie of Symposium Books 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/9420167

A Business Perspective on Smart Growth with Junior Jabbie 02/12/2019

A Business Perspective on Smart Growth with Junior Jabbie 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/8615045

Providence's Past & Future with Cliff Wood 01/22/2019

Providence's Past & Future with Cliff Wood 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/8344172

Grow Smart RI's Plans for 2019 01/08/2019

Grow Smart RI's Plans for 2019 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/8124683

Why Grow Smart RI? with Barbara Sokoloff 12/27/2018

Why Grow Smart RI? with Barbara Sokoloff 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/8053103

Why Grow Smart RI? with Cynthia Langlykke 12/18/2018

Why Grow Smart RI? with Cynthia Langlykke 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7946168

Special Edition: Grow Smart RI's 20th Anniversary 11/27/2018

Special Edition: Grow Smart RI's 20th Anniversary 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 /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7651157

Grow Smart RI's 2018 Briefing Book for Candidates & Voters 10/31/2018

Grow Smart RI's 2018 Briefing Book for Candidates & Voters 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7372298

2018 Housing Fact Book with Brenda Clement 10/23/2018

2018 Housing Fact Book with Brenda Clement Host Scott Wolf, Executive Director of Grow Smart RI is joined by Brenda Clement, Director of HousingWorks RI to discuss the findings of HousingWorks RI's Housing Fact Book. Since 2005, HousingWorks RI’s Housing Fact Book has strived to present as complete a picture as possible of housing affordability in Rhode Island. The Fact Book highlights data and connections that shine a light on policy changes the state can adopt to allow more Rhode Island residents to thrive. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7275059

Yes on 3 - The 2018 Green Economy & Clean Water Bond 10/16/2018

Yes on 3 - The 2018 Green Economy & Clean Water Bond John Flaherty is joined by Michelle Sheehan of RI Department of Environmental Management & Topher Hamblett of Save The Bay. They discuss The Green Economy & Clean Water Bond; an investment that builds on Rhode Island’s strengths: a healthy Narragansett Bay, safe drinking water for all, a robust network of bikeways and recreational facilities, revitalized industrial spaces, working farms, open spaces for generations to enjoy, and protection against flooding and storm events. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7191572

Bike Share with Alex Ellis 10/02/2018

Bike Share with Alex Ellis Host C.J. Opperthauser is joined by Alex Ellis, a planner with the City of Providence Department of Planning & Development. C.J. and Alex discuss the ins and outs of Providence's new bike share program, Jump Bikes. So what exactly is a bike share and how will it benefit the City of Providence? Find out on this episode. If you enjoy this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave us a review! /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7118570

Legislative Wrap with Rep. Jay O'Grady 09/18/2018

Legislative Wrap with Rep. Jay O'Grady Scott Wolf and John Flaherty are joined by soon to be retired State Representative Jay O'Grady to discuss the 2018 legislative session of the RI General Assembly that saw advances in policies to support and encourage smarter growth, but efforts stalled to recapitalize the State Historic Tax Credit, the rush to clear-cut forestland across RhodeIsland for utility-scale solar development continues as competing bills failed to get traction by lawmakers, and the first ever Transit Master Plan is enacted in RI. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/7055084

Making Transit-Oriented Development work for RI 09/04/2018

Making Transit-Oriented Development work for RI John Flaherty is joined by Christopher Coes, to discuss transit oriented development opportunities in Rhode Island. Christopher Coes is the Vice President of Real Estate Policy and External Affairs at Smart Growth America. Under his leadership, he oversees Smart Growth America’s real estate programs including LOCUS: Responsible Real Estate Developers and Investors and TOD Finance and Advisors, Inc., a for-profit subsidiary of Smart Growth America. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/6992672

A Quality of Place: Trailer 08/09/2018

A Quality of Place: Trailer Here's a sneak peak of A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast. This podcast will explore 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. /episode/index/show/aqualityofplace/id/6907260

A Quality of Place: The Grow Smart RI Podcast

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