Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you’re a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using fascinating lessons from the past to inform innovative visions for the future.
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Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you’re a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using fascinating lessons from the past to inform innovative visions for the future.
Welcome back to the StreetsSmart podcast. In this episode, we dive into the complex world of safety in public spaces, exploring the application of the "eyes on the street" philosophy pioneered by urbanist Jane Jacobs. Public surveillance technology, and the ethics upholding these systems, increasingly raise questions about safety and privacy. Who is watching, and are they really keeping us safe? And can community-based vigilance be successful in a world dominated by social hierarchy?
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Special thanks to the following sources:
The Death and Life of Great American Cities, Jane Jacobs
The Panopticon Writings, Jeremy Bentham
Beneath the Skyway - 99% Invisible
‘Wilding’ in the West Village: Queer Spaces, Racism and Jane Jacobs Hagiography, Johan Andersson
StreetsSmart
Welcome to StreetsSmart, a podcast aimed at bridging the knowledge gap between urban planning professionals and community members. Whether you’re a city dweller curious about the forces shaping your neighborhood or a newcomer to the world of urban planning, StreetsSmart is your guide to understanding the complexities of urban life. Join host Peyton Robbins in using fascinating lessons from the past to inform innovative visions for the future.
