What's worse: public comment or 12 year-olds before lunchtime? In this episode Keith is joined by 2025 Planning Directors Summit speakers Rodney Chatman and Nicole Galasso from Forward Pinellas to compare the teaching and planning professions as they talk about their Indian Rocks Beach and North Greenwood projects.
Don't miss their presentation at Planning Directors Summit, request to attend here.
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Whether it's your first time at the Esri User Conference or your tenth, tune into this episode to learn about what's new and what you don't want to miss this year!
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Join us as we sit down with Jason Jordan, Principal for Public Affairs at the American Planning Association, to explore the evolving federal policy landscape and its implications for planners. From emerging near-term legislative priorities to the broader challenges posed by shifting political dynamics, Jason offers expert insight into how federal decisions shape local and regional planning efforts. Whether you're a public-sector planner, consultant, or policy advocate, this conversation will shed light on the importance of staying engaged with the federal policy environment—and what it means for the future of planning. Also, update on the 2025 Esri Planning Directors Summit!
Learn more about the APA Advocacy Network here.
Request to attend the 2025 Planning Directors Summit here.
The Charlotte Future 2040 Comprehensive Plan is a winner of the APA's National Planning Award. Blaize Rai Nelson from the Charlotte Data Analytics & Visualization Team joins us on the podcast to discuss how the city used GIS to inform and gain stakeholder buy-in across the city.
Join us as Keith dives into the highly anticipated American Planning Association's National Planning Conference. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about planning and development and the future of our communities.
Esri will be at booth #901, showcasing an incredible lineup of demo theater presentations that you definitely won't want to miss! From cutting-edge GIS technology to innovative planning solutions, our experts will be there to share insights and answer your questions. This is your exclusive sneak peek of what to expect at the conference and learn how Esri is shaping the future of planning and development.
You never want a natural disaster to hit your community, but what happens when it does? Join Marie Schliecher, James Burton, and Mat Starley from the Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) as they discuss how they used drone imaging and 3D modeling in ArcGIS Urban to rebuild a historic district after an earthquake shook the city of Magna, Utah. Discover the innovative ways GIS technology supported urban planning and recovery efforts.
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Upcoming Event: James Burton will be leading a workshop on Drone Imagery Collection and Processing at the Utah Geographic Information Council 2025 Conference on May 12.
The City of Dallas, TX recently adopted ForwardDallas 2.0, but not without some significant hurdles to clear. Lawrence Agu, Chief Planner for the city, talks about the department’s engagement process and what they had to overcome to get resident input and buy-in.
Plus, a recap of the Esri Planning Directors Summit.
Read more about the Planning Directors Summit: here.
The City of Fort Wayne and Allen County, IN partnered (no small task these days) to create an award-winning comprehensive plan for their quickly-growing region. Learn how they went about it, the challenge of public engagement during a pandemic, and how GIS was an integral part of the plan and process. All-In Allen Comp Plan - https://all-in-allen-hlplanning.hub.arcgis.com/ Esri Planning Directors Summit - https://www.esri.com/en-us/about/events/planning-directors-summit/overview
In this episode, you will hear from Theo Melancon, the city manager of Dickinson, Texas. This city is surrounded on all sides by suburban communities, have a beautiful bayou through the middle of the city, and no formal city center. Learn how GIS helps design their plan for attracting sustainable developments and meeting the needs of their residents without scarring their natural environment.
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You may not have heard of the City of Fate, Texas yet, but you will. They are taking an innovative approach towards fiscal sustainability with their approach to planning, and GIS is at the center of it. Tune in to this episode to hear from the city’s Director of Planning and Development Services.
In this episode of Reinventing Planning, Keith and Natalie interview the CEO & Executive Director of the National Association of Counties, Matt Chase. They talk about the importance of using reliable GIS data to forecast shifts across counties and visualize the impacts of policy decisions on communities. Matt provides insight about how using GIS tools as a way to engage community members and foster collaboration.
Tune in to this episode to learn about the common challenges counties are facing across the US, the effects of counter-urbanization, and the national association of counties.
Keith and Natalie interview Clarence Anthony, CEO and Executive Director for the National League of Cities. Mr. Anthony will cover why he decided to take on this role, how cities are tackling the current housing affordability crisis, and what organizations like NLC can do to support sustainable and equitable development going forward. We’ll also learn how Mr. Anthony’s son caused Keith such grief and angst in the mid 90’s.
Because there just aren’t enough podcasts available these days, we wanted to introduce a new one to you focused exclusively on issues in planning, housing, and economic development. Hosts Keith Cooke and Natalie Veal outline the vision for this new podcast series and the resources that will supplement it.