Lettus Talk

In our final episode, we divulge into street food and how it serves as a tool to urban planning. Until next time!

In this episode we speak to urban agricultural professionals from AgLanta, exploring design theory and the integration of agriculture in cities. 

India has erupted with protests against regulations that would have a dynamic impact on the relationship between farmers and the country's food system. Join us in a special spotlight episode, as we highlight some of the intricacies involved with India's Farm Bill 2020.  

Join us as we discuss Affordable Housing with Dr. Prentiss Dantzler.   

The Corona Virus has transfigured the way most of us conduct our daily activities, but this is not the world's first pandemic and there have been lessons learned through the years that ultimately altered the urban landscape. Join us along with Dr. Marshall Khant as we discuss the impact of pandemics on planning. 

Part 2 of our 2 Part series on Urban Inequity showcases inequities experienced in India, and South Africa. We will be dealing with issues stemming from caste structures in Indian society, and the ramifications of colonization and apartheid that are still being felt today in South Africa. CED's very own Doctoral Candidate Lynn Abdouni shares her insight on urban inequity she experienced growing up in Lebanon. 

This week's episode is Part 1 of our 2 part series on Urban Inequity. In this episode we explore a few of the racial disparities of American demography caused by inequity. Join us along with our guest, Arelis Rivera, as we showcase a number of policies and actions that have had a lasting impact on the shape of our urban environment. 

This is our pilot episode and its focus is on how urban planning can and cannot impact conflict zones. Our guest, Dr. Mitchell Sipus, gives us some great insight utilizing his experience in the field on what it's like to take part in conflict zone planning! If you're a fellow Urban enthusiast like us, tune in with our hosts Saba Serkhel and Brett Conn, Urban Planning grad students from the College of Environment & Design at the University of Georgia.

Lettus Talk is a podcast spawned from the clever minds at Lettus Collective, fueled by the need to speak on topics often censored within the College of Environment & Design's 3 disciplines: Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, & Landscape Architecture. Hosted by Urban Planning Grad Students Brett Conn & Saba Serkhel, Lettus Talk is threaded with insights from professional guests, scholars, community members, & perhaps extraterrestrials (If they ever e-mail us back).