In this episode, we sit down with Tony Lopez, an environmental planner at AECOM, to discuss his diverse experience in environmental planning and the importance of collaboration in urban development. Tony shares insights on his APA Distinguished Contribution Award, his efforts in mentoring young planners, and the impact of social mixers and educational events. We also explore tactical urbanism, a sneak peak of the development of a public space audit tool, and his vision for UrbanStrat as a platform for knowledge-sharing in urban planning.

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In this episode, we recap our first year! and briefly talk about our goals for UB next year. #UrbanPlanning #AffordableHousing #FaithLands #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableCities #Policy #LandUse #EquityInPlanning Support the show: https://linktr.ee/UrbanBeginnings Our Website: ⁠urbanbeginningspodcast.com Instagram: @urban.beginnings Subscribe, like, tell people about us, and help us spread the word about Urban Planning. We hope you are having a great day! And, like always, sending ya’ll good vibes. Have an episode idea, tell us about it. Email us at: ⁠urbanbeginnings@gmail.com

In this episode, we’re joined by Eli Cruz-Rodriguez to discuss the social determinants of health and how they relate to and intersect with urban planning. Eli shares insights from his work in nutrition and community health, exploring how urban environments can support—or hinder—well-being in underserved communities. #greengentrification #foodanxiety #foodelitism #UrbanPlanning #AffordableHousing #Redlinings #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableCities #Policy #LandUse #EquityInPlanning Support the show: https://linktr.ee/UrbanBeginnings Our Website: ⁠urbanbeginningspodcast.com Instagram: @urban.beginnings Subscribe, like, tell people about us, and help us spread the word about Urban Planning. We hope you are having a great day! And, like always, sending ya’ll good vibes. Have an episode idea, tell us about it. Email us at: ⁠urbanbeginnings@gmail.com