

Radio Free Urbanism
Alex Williams | Ethan Meyers | Nic Laporte
The voice of the urbanist! Join Alex, Nic, and Ethan as we discuss the optimistic future of urbanism, city planning, and transit in North America!
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Apr 3, 2024 • 1h 17min
The Rio Grande Plan: Salt Lake City's Idea for Better Rail Connections (w/ Christian Lenhart) (BONUS!)
This bonus episode of Radio Free Urbanism features Christian Lenhart, the guy you came up with the Rio Grande Plan! If you haven't heard about this before... BUCKLE UP!! Alex Williams and Hailee Jeppsen helm the interview and learn a ton about the potential bright future of rail in Salt Lake City!The Rio Grande Plan: https://riograndeplansaltlakecity.org/ Email us: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesChristian: https://www.youtube.com/@CSLenhart

Mar 28, 2024 • 1h 21min
Ep.17 When The Bridge Fell (w/Untitled Planning)
Today we are joined by Sami of Untitled Planning to discuss the bridge collapse in Baltimore, e-bike rebates in San Francisco, SF housing bill drama, fancy sidewalks and what creative mixed-use developments.Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningSend us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoor Untitled Planning: https://www.youtube.com/@UntitledPlanningLinks:SF E-Bike Rebate: https://tinyurl.com/3acyvsx8Baltimore Bridge Collapse: https://tinyurl.com/bddc4jxjSF Housing Veto: https://tinyurl.com/5bywp765Fancy Sidewalks: https://tinyurl.com/yye5682r

Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 14min
Ep.16 Planes, Trains, and Automobile..."Accidents" (w/Hailee)
Today we enjoy the company of a casual urbanist Hailee who brings news of the Rio Grande Plan in Salt Lake City, UT. We also discuss the discrepancy between plane and car accident coverage, pre-approved housing blueprints, trains in films and the fact that we all have responsibilities when it comes to our environment.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorLinks: Rio Grande Plan: https://riograndeplansaltlakecity.org/Pre-approved housing blueprints: https://globalnews.ca/news/10163033/war-time-housing-program/

Mar 14, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep.15 Amtrak Romance (w/The Rural Urbanist)
Today we are joined by The Rural Urbanist! He shares his experiences with trains in Germany before we cover topics such as E-scooters in Vancouver, Non-Market Housing in Calgary, and taking public transit to the Oscars.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorThe Rural Urbanist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRuralUrbanist Links: Transit to the Oscars: https://tinyurl.com/3bvdau2rE-Scooters in Vancouver: https://tinyurl.com/3ehs23f6Non-Market Housing in Calgary: https://tinyurl.com/4r8n3t37

Mar 7, 2024 • 1h 17min
Ep.14 Winter Cycling Congress, Horse Poollution, and a Whole Lot of Good News! (w/ Jen Hall)
Jen Hall joins us today to discuss the Winter Cycling Congress in Edmonton, GOOD NEWS on SB52, and funding for rail in Alberta!Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@nicthedoorJen: https://www.youtube.com/@HallsEmporiumLinks:Safe Streets in LA: https://ktla.com/video/safe-streets-measure-hla-approved-by-los-angeles-voters/9493031/ Alberta's Budget: https://www.alberta.ca/budgetRail for Alberta: https://railalberta.substack.com/p/budget-2024-a-small-step-for-rail?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2CNIB's 27-storey Building: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/cnib-housing-development-bridgeland-1.7126544SB52 is Dead: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/blue-line-bill-to-not-move-forward-after-compromise-reached-with-indygo-city-of-indianapolis/ar-BB1j7FCW

Feb 29, 2024 • 1h 9min
Ep.13 The Good, The Bad, and The Shinkansen
Today we talk about e-bikes being banned in Key Biscayne, major projects happening in Calgary, the GTA's new single fare plan, and Indiana SB 52 (the bill looking to kill bus lanes).Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks:Indiana SB 52: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/briggs-house-speaker-todd-huston-owns-the-blue-line-now/ar-BB1j2B34One-fare in Toronto: https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/ttc-starts-the-one-fare-program-with-go-other-gta-transit-on-monday-heres-what/article_add4b686-d318-11ee-8dca-837a485d8fb9.htmlCMLC Updates: https://www.calgarymlc.ca/articles/cmlc-to-advance-more-than-1-b-in-major-project-completions-and-initiations-in-2024Ebikes Ban: https://youtu.be/neF2YjnDO50?si=fjVA6ickEYt5wKKr

Feb 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
Ep.12 Train Bad & Parking-Free Taylor Swift Concert
Alex returns in this episode to discuss No parking at a Taylor Swift concert, $2B for housing in B.C. , new Metra BEMUs and how to navigate transit or cycling routes.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Taylor Swift in Melbourne: http://tinyurl.com/427ezkheB.C. Builds gets $2B: http://tinyurl.com/23ascczhNew Metra Stock: http://tinyurl.com/2yus72va

Feb 15, 2024 • 1h 15min
Ep.11 Frostbiking (w/Ben Durham)
In this instalment we welcome of first guest on the show, Ben Durham, to discuss his bike life in Fake London. We also talk about car-free Gastown in Vancouver, Kansas City's new stadium controversy, speed governors in cars, and the fact that you CAN cycle in the winter.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comFind Ben here > bendurham.cahttps://www.youtube.com/@BenDurhamPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Car-free Gastown: http://tinyurl.com/28ktjwn9Kansas City Stadium: http://tinyurl.com/twuhr7bnSpeed Gov. Bill: http://tinyurl.com/3b8u6wa6

Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep.10 Paris SUV drivers & Calgary's Best Street
The first double digit episode brings talk of hammering the urbanist message home, Stephen Ave. pedestrian improvements, Paris tripling SUV parking fees and answering a bag of fan mail. Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Bike Talk: biketalk.org/2024/02/sharing-is-caring/ Stephen Ave: https://engage.calgary.ca/stephenavenueParis SUV Parking: http://tinyurl.com/d5yjk2he

Feb 1, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep.9 New Bike Day & Culdesac Car-Free Neighborhoods
In the last single digit episode Nic talk about his new bike, Ethan shares his visit to Phoenix's Northwest extension and Culdesac, while Alec sounds off on loud cars.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanismInstagram: https://rb.gy/ezn9rzX(Twitter): https://x.com/RFUrbanism?s=20Alex: https://www.youtube.com/@humanecitiesEthan: https://www.youtube.com/@climateandtransitNic: https://www.youtube.com/@niclaporteLinks from our conversation:Bus Drivers Feel The Wind: http://tinyurl.com/y8jdrmjhIndiana Bus Ban Bill: https://legiscan.com/IN/bill/SB0053/2024Bus Bill Petition: https://indianasenatedemocrats.org/s46/?#signon


