In this episode of Building Better Cities, host Kate Gasparro talks with Adam Friedberg about the core dynamics behind mega urban development projects. With Adam's leadership of Buro Happold's Cities Team, they discuss how sustainable infrastructure and a focus on community growth has helped revitalize Lake Erie communities and create South Korea's Songdo. Tune in to learn how these mega projects come together to build better cities!

Sources:
NY governor Cuomo unveils revitalization plan for Erie Canal
Building a City from Scratch: The Story of Songdo, Korea

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In this episode of Building Better Cities, we’re taking a deep dive into rising household energy costs. Host Kate Gasparro revisits a 2022 conversation with Ben Dueweke, Director of Public Partnerships at Walker-Miller Energy Services, whose work focuses on reducing the energy burden in communities throughout the Midwest. Tune in to learn how energy efficiency and weatherization initiatives are reducing the energy burden and helping us build better cities.

Sources:
USA.gov's home weatherization and energy effiency asistance programs
DOE's Home Efficiency Rebates and Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates
IRS' Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit
Building Better Cities Issue 6: Slashing the Energy Burden

Special thanks to Abril Galang for sound engineering this episode! 

Correction:
Carla Walker-Miller is the Founder and CEO of Walker-Miller Energy Services

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In this inaugural episode of Building Better Cities, host Kate Gasparro chats with Dr. Andrew Sonta, about how urban design shapes social interactions. From third spaces to post-COVID city centers, they explore how thoughtful planning can foster stronger, more cohesive communities. Tune in to learn more and gain actionable insights for building better cities!

Sources:
Rethinking walkability: Exploring the relationship between the urban form and neighborhood social cohesion. 

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