Podcasts by The Streets Are Planning

Intro Episode: Where I'm From from 2023-12-14T07:14:00.163442

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Intro Episode: Where I'm From from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.443293

Introduction Episode of The Streets are Planning Podcast! Urban Planning and Community Development insight for the culture.

Freestyle Episode: "One Mic" from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.440647

Freestyle Episode of The Streets are Planning Podcast with Host J. Ruffin.

Black Boy Fly D'Marco Remix from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.438205

This Episode highlights D'Marco Ansari who keeps it 100% real on his first trip outside of Detroit and his reflection his first international experience in Europe.

My Way Home: Affordable Housing Crisis from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.400318

My Way Home is inspired by the Common interlude of the same name from Kanye West's Late Registration Album. Our host J. Ruffin rides solo on this joint!

Seen It All: Jeezy Inspired from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.399310

This is a Young Jeezy inspired Episode where our host J. Ruffin gives a few insights on things to think about when you consider Urban Planning as a Career.

Sliding through the City w/ Kay Cheng (SPIN) from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.394747

Today's Guest is Kay Cheng, Streets Program Director, Policy Initiatives at Spin the micro-mobility unit of Ford Mobility, where she oversees the company's streets, sustainability, and equity progr...

Putting on for the City w/Authentically Detroit from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.392407

In this Jeezy Inspired Episode, Host J. Ruffin connects with the Authentically Detroit Podcast to discuss Community Development Organizations importance to Cities.Authentically Detroit is hosted by...

Building Community Value w/ Chase Cantrell from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.389618

In Today's Pharrell Williams "Freedom" Inspired Episode our Host J. Ruffin connects with Chase Cantrell. Chase is the Executive Director of Building Community Value to discuss his organizations rol...

Talking Career and Housing w/Nina Idemudia from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.383901

In Today's Season 2 Finale Episode, our Host J. Ruffin interviews Detroit Native Nina Idemudia,AICP & Assistant Commissioner with the City of Chicago's Planning & Development Department. We talk a...

GIS, Innovation and Community Power from 2022-02-22T00:42:25.381986

On this episode, our host J. Ruffin connects with Frank Romo of RomoGIS. They discuss GIS, Urban Planning innovation and the importance of community power/knowledge sharing. Inspired by "Over Here ...

Spin Mobility Series: Sherelle Streeter from 2022-01-20T00:30

Spin Mobility Series: Sherelle Streeter, Mobility Strategist WSP USA/City of Detroit. Join us as we discuss Mobility within the City of Detroit. Episode is inspired by Mac Miller, "Nikes on My Feet".

Transportation Equity w/Lakeshia Wright, AICP from 2021-11-18T00:00

In Today's Nelly-Ride Wit Me inspired episode, we connect with Lakeshia Wright, AICP. Lakeshia is Senor Manager with the SPIN (Ford Mobility) Streets and Equity Team. We discuss how her interest fo...

The Re-Up: I'm Back from 2021-11-15T20:00:10

The Streets are Planning Podcast is Baaaaaccccckkkkkk!! Episode inspired by I'm Back- AZ (Aziatic)

Redressing Racist Urban Planning Policies w/ Allen Penniman from 2021-08-12T00:06:49

Welcome to Season 3 of The Streets are Planning Podcast!!!! Our Kickoff Episode features Allen Penniman. Host J. Ruffin discusses Allen's American Planning Association presentation on Detroit's Str...

Express Yourself w/ Jonathan Pacheco Bell from 2021-02-25T22:00

In Today's NWA "Express Yourself" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Los Angeles based Urban Planner Jonathan Pacheco Bell. We discuss his Embedded Planning praxis, his Career arc, ...

Environmental Justice & Food Access w/ Alondra Alvizo from 2021-02-19T20:14:23

New Episode dropping today with our guest Alondra Alvizo! Alondra is a Community and Economic Development Leader in SW Detroit. She shares her insights on Environmental and Food justice issues with...

Talking Planning & Zoning W/ Gordon Linton from 2021-02-13T00:00

Today's episode features Gordon Linton,MPA - Planner I for Stockbridge, GA! We talk his introduction to Planning, Zoning and oh yeah Black Panther. You don't want to miss this "All The Stars"-Kendr...

Environmental Justice Talk w/ Jeremy Orr & Gabriel Jones from 2021-01-30T00:00

On Today's Lupe Fiasco Daydreamin inspired episode, Oor Host J. Ruffin sat down for an Environmental Justice Conversation with Jeremy Orr, Senior Staff Attorney with The National Resources Defense ...

Nipsey Would Be Proud w/Desiree "Dee" Powell from 2021-01-15T12:18:36

On Today's Nipsey Hussle "Down as a Great" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Urban Planner/Urban Designer Desiree "Dee" Powell. We discuss her introduction to Urban Planning, Black...

Part 2: East Garfield Park Discussion w/Mick Dumke from 2021-01-15T11:47:35

In Today's Chance the Rapper "No Problem" Inspired Episode, Our Host J. Ruffin connects with Mick Dumke a Reporter/Columnist with ProPublica Illinois/Midwest. The discussion centers around Mick's a...

Shining w/ Gigi the Planner from 2020-12-19T18:28:32

On today's episode our Host J. Ruffin sits down with Urban Planner Gisla Augustin aka Gigi the Planner! Gigi gives valuable insight into her path to becoming an Urban Planner and we get to hear mor...

Talking East Garfield Park w/ Tony Briscoe from 2020-11-20T19:23:36

In Today's Chi City (Common) inspired episode; Journalist Tony Briscoe (ProPublica Illinois) and I discuss his article done in partnership with the Block Club Chicago. Disinvested: How Government a...

I Can-Nas Inspired from 2020-11-13T19:26:38

Today's Guest is Glenn Wilson the President/CEO of the Flint based Communities First Inc. The mission of Communities First, Inc. is to build healthy, vibrant communities through economic developmen...

Anxiety of a Black Urban Planner from 2020-07-26T16:00:11

I have resisted talking about my personal and professional anxiety during these turbulent times because my internal voice always told me the timing was not right. I convinced myself that I would be...

Vol. 2 Intro: Heart of the City from 2020-02-29T23:15:45

Intro Episode to Volume 2 of the Streets are Planning Podcast

Tupac Inspired: Picture Me Rollin (Smart Mobility) from 2019-11-15T02:49

Welcome to the Tupac Inspired Picture Me Rollin Episode where our host J. Ruffin discusses Smart Mobility with Justin Snowden.

Freestyle Episode: Da Art of Storytelling from 2019-09-12T01:56:35

In this Outkast inspired Freestyle Episode, our Host J. Ruffin discusses why it's important to tell our stories of community, research and best practices in communities of color.

Win...Win, Win, Win from 2019-08-29T01:09:50

The Streets are Planning Podcast is back with a TDE's own Jay Rock Inspired episode. Our host J. Ruffin interviews westside Detroit native James Bell on what it means to want to see others Win in y...

Freestyle Episode: Family Feud from 2019-08-22T02:06:50

Freestyle Episode addressing the Colin Kaepernick and Jay-Z friction. NOBODY wins when the Family Feuds.

Laila's Wisdom from 2019-08-15T01:00:03

Tune in to the Laila's Wisdom inspired Episode of The Streets are Planning Podcast. Laila's Wisdom is an Album by an amazing Artist/MC by the name of Rapsody. Our Host J. Ruffin connects with Urban...

Freestyle Episode: Neighbors from 2019-07-31T05:04:52

Freestyle Episode: Song Inspiration Neighbors by J. Cole from the For Your Eyez Only Album. Host J. Ruffin discusses two things Urban Planners must remember in these times where Urban Communities a...

Black Boy Fly from 2019-07-21T18:09:46

Today's episode will feature Kaiwan Bowman and was inspired by Kendrick Lamar's song Black Boy Fly a bonus track from the Good Kid Mad City Album. We discuss the impact and importance of travel to ...

Please Make it Home Safe from 2019-06-30T12:59:13

Episode features a discussion with our Host J. Ruffin, Donald Rencher- Director of Housing and Revitalization City of Detroit and D'Marco Ansari Development Specialist- CIty of Detroit.

Freestyle Episode: Acknowledging Neighborhood Trauma from 2019-06-22T14:05:42

This is a Freestyle Episode with our host J. Ruffin discussing Neighborhood Trauma and the reality for Urban Planners to acknowledge it during the planning process.

This Episode was inspir...