Rik Adamski is the President of Ash & Lime, as well as a co-founder of the  Storefront Renaissance League. He emphasizes the importance of bottom-up, incremental approaches to planning, highlighting the significance of understanding and enhancing the human experience in urban spaces. He discusses the nuances of practical urban planning, from the importance of getting the details right to fostering community pride through small, impactful actions. 

Rik underscores the importance of empowering local stakeholders. By engaging with community members and small business owners, planners can identify immediate actions that make a meaningful impact. Whether it's enhancing storefronts, introducing pop-up retail, or activating public spaces, Rik’s approach advocates for tangible results through iterative, community-engaged processes. This episode is rich with examples, principles, and actionable steps for policymakers, planners, and community leaders aiming to create vibrant, resilient places.

Contact 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikadamski 

ASH+LIME: https://www.ashlime.com 

Resources

https://storefrontleague.com 

https://www.neighborhoodevolution.com 

https://www.incrementaldevelopment.org 

https://street-plans.com/our-firm/people 

https://saveyour.town 

Monte Anderson: https://www.monteanderson.org 

 Marci Goodwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcigoodwin 

 Evan Snow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansnowfl 

 Kathleen Minogue: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-minogue 

APA Community Engagement Interest Group:

https://www.planning.org/divisions/groups/community-engagement