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.
A successful city is a lot like a puzzle, but it shouldn’t feel that way for the people living in it. What if walking through a city felt more like an invitation, and less like a challenge? In this episode we explore how sensory design, social design, and inclusive design can transform urban environments into places that are easy to exist in.
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Special thanks to the following sources:
American Psychological Association – Designing cities to improve mental health with Jenny Roe, PhD | Speaking of Psychology
Centre for Urban Design and Mental Health
Making cities mental health friendly for adolescents and young adults, Pamela Y. Collins. et al.
Project for Public Spaces
Singapore Urban Redevelopment Authority – Designing our age-friendly city
Social Capital and the Built Environment: The Importance of Walkable Neighborhoods, Kevin M. Leyden
The Uses of Disorder – Richard Sennett
UNICEF Child Friendly Cities
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.