Building Better Cities
Welcome to Building Better Cities, the podcast where we explore the evolving landscape of urban development and the crucial role that infrastructure and real estate investments play in shaping our communities.
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Building Better Cities
Latest Episodes
Catalyzing urban change through institutional impact with Alex Feldman
How do you turn institutional ambition into a catalyst for community change? This week on Building Better Cities, host Kate Gasparro sits down with Alex Feldman of...
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Placemaking to build (upon) pride and participation with Carol Coletta
If you’ve spent any time in the world of placemaking, chances are you've been influenced—directly or indirectly—by the work of Carol Coletta. From her early days with the
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Infrastructure projects in a shifting federal policy landscape with Chris Livingstone
Federal funding can make or break an infrastructure project—but what happens when the rules change overnight?In this episode, Kate Gasparro is joined by Chris Livingsto...
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Crowdfunding public good and the future of community-backed projects with Brian Ross
Have you ever wondered how you could truly invest in your community—not just symbolically, but with real equity?This week on Building Better Cities, Kate Gasparro sits down with Brian Ross of I...
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How addressing embodied carbon can strengthen U.S. manufacturing with Anish Tilak
Buildings contribute nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, with a significant share coming from embodied carbon—the hidden emissions in the materials we use to build. In this episode, Kate Gasparro sits down with
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