Urbanism by Chance Podcast

Whitney Mayfield sitting on a park bench, surrounded by tall trees, featured on the Urbanism by Chance podcast.
Ep #3 - Whitney Mayfield Takes the City
Follow along with the corresponding podcast episode!IntroductionCan you tell us a little about your background and who you are?My name is Whitney Mayfield and I was born and raised in the east valley of Arizona. I am the eldest daughter, an avid adventurer, hiker, and an urban planner.My first jobs were all customer-facing and I’ve worked in auto insurance claims for eight years...
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Urbanist Ed Hermes bikes with his children on a protected bike lane in Phoenix, promoting safer streets and bike-friendly infrastructure.
EP #2 – Ed Hermes: Building Community Through Law and Urbanism
Follow along with the corresponding podcast episode!IntroductionHi, I am Ed Hermes – I am an attorney, a dad, husband, School Board member, community advocate, and I became an urbanist by chance. Most of my life I didn’t have a car because I couldn’t afford one so I really came to value walkable streets, safe bike lanes, and good public transit. When I became a dad, I started...
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Cristina Port cover photo with bike valet
EP #1 - Finding Community: Cristina Port’s Journey Through Urbanism
Follow along with the corresponding podcast episode!IntroductionHello! My name is Cristina (better known as Cree) and I like doing a lot of things all the time sometimes at the same time.Basic InfoWhere are you from?Rochester, MN (NOT NEW YORK) and Chicago, ILHow has your background influenced your views on urbanism?Growing up semi “rural” I often took the school bus...
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