

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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Jan 11, 2024 • 1h 14min
Ep.6 Narc Urbanism & Delayed Transit Repairs
In our second show of the new year we talk about delayed transit repairs, bounties for "Narc Urbanism", transit announcements, Glenmore redevelopment plans, the allure of pedestrianized spaces and the fact that we all need to grow up and buy a car.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:529 Garage: https://project529.com/garageCTA Repair Delay: https://www.transitchicago.com/yellow-line-service-to-resume/Glenmore Redevelopment: https://www.calgary.ca/planning/projects/glenmore-landing.htmlNew Yorkers Move Parked Car: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1IWYh2PdiV/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Jan 4, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep.5 E-Bike Battery Fires Are a Problem
For our first show of 2024 we talk about the problems with micromobility device battery fires, Calgary Green line construction, Banff Rail connection, biking in Vegas, Milwaukee interstate tear-down and letting kids ride the bus.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:Battery Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdBnWBtTxkAGreen Line LRT: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-5-calgary-eyeopener/clip/16032554-outlook-green-line-lrtBanff-Calgary Rail: https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/alberta-tourism-minister-not-sold-calgary-banff-rail-linkI-794: https://x.com/shawnrolland/status/1742587275576221821?s=20City Nerd's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFbL9YVonnw&t=851s

Dec 28, 2023 • 1h 16min
Ep.4 Boxing Day Parking
Today we discuss Boxing Day parking, the infamous Highway 401 constantly expanding, Calgary Christmas skate, East Midtown Manhattan Greenway and transit solutions in small towns. 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/@niclaporte

Dec 21, 2023 • 1h 13min
Ep.3 The Collapse of Intercity Buses
In this episode we talk about Up-zoning in Calgary, 8 hour "In & Out" Drive thru line, the collapse of inter city buses, who pays for streets, bad Memphis bus stops and social isolation of tinted windows.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/@niclaportehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheBikeLaneProject

Dec 14, 2023 • 1h 24min
Ep.2 More Rails Good
We're back for another installation of Radio Free Urbanism! We discuss some exciting new transit projects like Phoenix's Valley Metro expansion and the transit oriented development plan in B.C. Also, we cover the tragic consequences of road rage, Motonormativity in movies and how multi-modal travel frames our view of cities.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/@niclaporte

Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 12min
Ep.1 Tuning Into New Urbanism
In this inaugural episode of Radio Free Urbanism, we tackle the meaning behind the name, $3 Billion to Brightline high-speed rail, "must get in front syndrome", and five things we can do as advocates of urbanism.Send us a question: radiofreeurbanism@gmail.comPatreon: patreon.com/RadioFreeUrbanism$3B High-Speed Rail https://shorturl.at/axL36No Bed F150 https://rb.gy/u107szBike Talk - Wheels up https://on.soundcloud.com/8V8um Instagram: 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/@niclaporte


