The SMART Inclusion Podcast

The SMART Inclusion Podcast

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The SMART Inclusion Podcast episodes

  • SMART Inclusion Podcast: Episode 2 - Community Benefits & Justice 40 with Dr. Jeffrey Lowe

    In this episode of the SMART Inclusion podcast, host Todd Q. Adams sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Lowe, Associate Professor in the Department of Urban Planning and Environmental Policy at Texas Southern University. Together, they explore the deep connection between urban planning and equity economics, focusing on how thoughtful urban development can drive social justice in underserved communities.


    Dr. Lowe shares his personal journey from Howard University to becoming a leading expert in urban planning and environmental justice. The discussion dives into the transformative impact of the Justice 40 Initiative and how affordable housing, energy efficiency, and AI intersect to create more sustainable, resilient communities.

    [00:00] Introduction - Todd Q. Adams introduces urban planning’s link to equity economics in energy transition.
    [01:30] Guest Introduction: Dr. Jeffrey Lowe shares his background and role at Texas Southern University.
    [03:15] Dr. Lowe’s Journey into Urban Planning 
    [05:45] The Intersection of Urban Planning and Social Justice 
    [08:10] The Justice 40 Initiative 
    [10:45] Affordable Housing and Artificial Intelligence 
    [13:20] Distributed Energy Generation and Benefits
    [17:00] Public Health and Urban Planning Exploring 
    [19:00] The Role of Urban Planners in Energy Transition
    [21:00] Conclusion 

    Resources:
    Dr. Jeffrey Lowe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-lowe-38234b6/
    American Planning Association - https://www.planning.org/
    Brookings - Quality. Independence. Impact. - https://www.brookings.edu/
    @SavingPlaces | National Trust for Historic Preservation - https://savingplaces.org/
    Justice40 Initiative | Environmental Justice | The White House -https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/
    Home | Urban Land Institute - https://uli.org/

    24 min
  • SMART Inclusion Podcast: Episode 1 - Community Benefits & Justice 40

    In this premiere episode of the SMART Inclusion podcast, host Todd Q. Adams introduces listeners to the pivotal Justice 40 initiative—a groundbreaking federal commitment that allocates 40% of the benefits from nearly $2 trillion in infrastructure investments to communities of color, including Black, Latino, and Indigenous communities. Todd breaks down what Justice 40 means for the future of energy, workforce development, environmental justice, and equity in the U.S.


    Episode Notes:
    [00:00] Welcome & Introduction, Todd Q. Adams welcomes listeners to the first episode of SMART Inclusion 
    [02:15] The Justice 40 Initiative 
    [04:30] Workforce Investment & Community Engagement 

    Resources:
    American Planning Association https://www.planning.org/
    Brookings - https://savingplaces.org/
    https://www.whitehouse.gov/environmentaljustice/justice40/

    8 min
  • This is Equity Economics.

    Welcome to the SMART Inclusion podcast, where we connect the dots between urban planning, environmental policy, and equity economics. I’m your host, Todd Q. Adams. Each episode brings you powerful stories from thought leaders—like women, Indigenous people, and unsung heroes—who are driving the global energy transition forward. This podcast ties together the complex threads of sustainability, showing how the public can engage with new opportunities in energy transition and invest in their communities.

    1 min

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Welcome to the SMART Inclusion podcast, where we connect the dots between investing in people, investing capital, and preserving the planet - this is equity economics.