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Building This Community

by Andrew Klump and Luke Patrick

Building This Community is your city, business, and policy development podcast. In addition to the discussions we host with a range of guests, we aim to make the most pressing issues in city development accessible for everyone by using Louisville as a Petri dish to assess and compare policies and business ideas from around the globe as well as to find the best ways to better our community. Follow us on twitter @BuildingThisCom

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Episodes

  1. S3:E9 Louisville Mayoral Candidate Series with Tim Findley, Jr.

    Louisville mayoral candidate, Tim Findley, Jr., joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses his policy platform, including universal pre-k, police reform, and promoting growth of small business and black business in Louisville, among other major issues. (Note, nothing in this episode should be...

  2. S3:E8 Louisville Mayoral Candidate Series with Craig Greenberg

    Louisville mayoral candidate, Craig Greenberg, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses his policy platform, including universal pre-k, police reform, and using the 500+ vacant city properties in Louisville, among other major issues. (Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as…

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  3. S3:E7 Houselessness Policy With Natalie Harris of the Coalition for the Homeless

    Executive Director of the Coalition for the Homeless as well as Co-Chair of the Kentucky Interagency Council on Homelessness, Natalie Harris, joins this weeks episode of BTC. She discusses the state of houselessness in Louisville and across the country as well as explaining the various types of...

  4. S3:E6 Roundabouts and Roads with Carmel, Indiana Mayor Jim Brainard

    Mayor of Carmel, Indiana and the trustee and co-chair of the Energy Independence and Climate Protection Task Force for the U.S. Conference of Mayors, Jim Brainard, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses how Carmel became a model for roundabouts and rotaries in America, as well as the...

  5. S3:E5 Private Equity In A Midsized City with Jonathan Blue

    Chairman and Managing Director of Blue Equity LLC, Jonathan Blue, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the state of late stage private equity within Kentucky and the region, as well as how cities are looking to attract talent and businesses. The white paper discussed in this episode can…

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  6. S3:E4 Energy Transition with Tom FitzGerald

    Director of the Kentucky Resources Council, Tom FitzGerald, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the state of renewable energy within Kentucky, what the changing landscape of energy production means for utilities and consumers, and the work that he and the rest of the Kentucky Resources...

  7. S3:E3 Unions, Cooperatives, and the 490 Project with Professor Ariana Levinson

    Tenured professor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law, Ariana Levinson, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses union policies, the unionization of cooperatives, and the 490 Project. The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here. (Note, nothing in this...

  8. S3:E2 The Human Case For Fewer Cars In Our Lives with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett of Modacity

    Co-authors of "Curbing Traffic - The Human Case for Fewer Cars in our Lives," Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, join this week’s episode of BTC. As a follow-up to their first book "Building The Cycling City - The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality" wherein the Bruntletts describe HOW higher priority…

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  9. S3:E1 Healthcare with Tammy York Day of the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council

    President and CEO of the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council, Tammy York Day, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses the creation and role of the LHCC in healthcare and the city as well as LHCC's impact on health equity, technology, and city policy. The white paper discussed in this…

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  10. S2:E11 Recap and Review of Season 2

    In this week's episode of BTC Luke and Andrew provide an in-depth review of the policies discussed in season 2 and how those policies intertwine, as well as the podcast evolution and goals for future seasons.

  11. S2:E10 Louisville Metro Council with CM David James

    President of the Louisville Metro Council, Councilman David James, joins this week’s episode of BTC. He discusses his decision to run for Mayor, the role of the Metro Council in policy making and implementation, as well as a number of current Louisville issues. The white paper discussed in this...

  12. S2:E9 Bourbon Women with Maggie Kimberl

    President of the Bourbon Women Association and content editor for American Whiskey Magazine, Maggie Kimberl, joins this week’s episode of BTC. She discusses women in bourbon, the growth of the bourbon industry over the last decade, and the impact of the bourbon trail on Kentucky's economy. The...

  13. S2:E8 Renewable Energy Policy and Appalachia with Adam Edelen

    Former State Auditor and founder of Edelen Ventures and Edelen Renewables, Adam Edelen, joins this week’s episode of BTC. He discusses the state of green energy in Kentucky, and the slate of investments he is making around the state in an attempt to grow green jobs and aid in the transition away...

  14. S2:E7 Start-up Entrepreneurship with LEAP and Will Metcalf

    Executive Director of Research Development and Strategic Initiatives at the University of Louisville as well as the Chairman of the Board of the Louisville Entrepreneurship Acceleration Programs (LEAP), Will Metcalf, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the growing start-up community in...

  15. S2:E6 Green Spaces Impact on Health with Dr. Ted Smith of Green Heart Louisville

    Associate Professor of Environmental Medicine at the University of Louisville and former Chief Innovation Officer with Metro Louisville, Dr. Ted Smith, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of zip codes and green space versus genetics in public health outcomes. In…

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  16. S2:E5 Local Radio and Music Venues with Tony Vanetti

    Co-host of Louisville talk shows the Tony and Dwight show and the Afternoon Underdogs, and former Rock n' Roll DJ, Tony Vanetti, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses the importance and relevance of local radio during conglomeration by national companies, how to bridge the gap between...

  17. S2:E4 Deep Tech & Dispatches Europe with Terry and Cheryl Boyd

    Co-founders and co-CEOs of Dispatches Europe and co-founders of the former Insider Louisville, Terry and Cheryl Boyd, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss deep tech, connecting international cities, and remote work. The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here. (Note,...

  18. S2:E3 Building The Cycling City with Melissa and Chris Bruntlett of Modacity

    Co-founders of Modacity and co-authors of "Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint for Urban Vitality,” Melissa and Chris Bruntlett, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss their book, transportation hierarchy, and the need to build cities for people. The white paper discussed in…

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  19. S2:E2 Community Development with Gill Holland

    Movie and music producer as well as a self-described community builder, Gill Holland, joins this week's episode of BTC. Gill discusses his work in developing neighborhoods through the private sector and what cities could do to aid in creating growth and equity. He also delves into his work making...

  20. S2:E1 Sports Law and NIL with Darren Heitner

    Former sports agent turned sports and intellectual property attorney, and adjunct professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Darren Heitner, joins this week's episode of BTC. Darren discusses his transition from agent to attorney, the ongoing debate about player...

  21. S1:E10 Recap and Review of Season 1

    In this week's episode of BTC Luke and Andrew review what was discussed this season, how the podcast is evolving, and the goals for future seasons.

  22. S1:E9 National and Local Journalism with Michael Lindenberger

    Deputy Opinion Editor at the Houston Chronicle, Michael Lindenberger, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of local journalism and the economics behind the industry. Lindenberger also touches on the zoning and road structure of Houston as well as the need to grow the arts…

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  23. S1:E8 Co-working Spaces with Brigid Morrissey

    Co-founder of The Root, A Co-Working Space, Brigid Morrissey, joins this week’s episode of BTC to discuss co-working spaces and the benefits they provide to startups. The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here. (Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal...

  24. S:1 E:7 Bankruptcies with Keith Larson

    Bankruptcy attorney, Keith Larson, joins this week’s episode of BTC to explain what local businesses need to know about bankruptcies, from their benefits to common misconceptions. We also touch on changes coming to this area of law and discuss the impact that the pandemic might have on local...

  25. S1:E6 Benefit Corps & Canopy with Ben Smock

    Ben Smock, the director of development for Canopy Certified, Inc., an organization dedicated to growing and certifying "good business" in Kentucky, joins this weeks episode of BTC. He discusses the importance of cultivating a business ecosystem where companies are committed do doing good in the...

  26. S1:E5 Cooperatives with Cassia Herron

    President of the Louisville Association for Community Economics (LACE), a non-profit organization that oversees the Louisville Community Grocery, Cassia Herron, joins this weeks episode of BTC. She discusses the importance of cooperative economics and how the Louisville Community Grocery involves...

  27. S1:E4 Young Professionals & YPAL

    YPAL president, Rudy Ellis, and secretary, John Weber, join this week's episode of BTC. They discuss a wide range of business and city polices for midsize cities, including the amenities arms race and competing to develop, attract, and retain talent. The white paper discussed in the reaction...

  28. S1:E3 NBA to Louisville with Dan Issel

    President of the Louisville Basketball Investment & Support Group (NBA2Lou), Dan Issel, joins this week's episode of BTC. He provides an update on the current status of NBA expansion, national arena naming rights, and how the NBA interacts with racial and social justice. The newspaper article...

  29. S1:E2 Singapore & Startups with Albrecht Stahmer

    Singaporean entrepreneur, Albrecht Stahmer, joins this week's episode of BTC. He discusses a wide range business and city polices, including startups, sovereign wealth funds, NBA to Louisville, and Bourbonism. The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found here. (Note, nothing in...

  30. S1:E1 Tree Policies with Cindi Sullivan

    Cindi Sullivan of Trees Louisville joins this week's episode of BTC. She discusses a wide range of tree related topics, including current policies for replacements, competition with solar panels, and racial inequity in tree canopies. The white paper discussed in the reaction segment can be found...

  31. S1:E0 Preview Podcast

    Welcome to Building This Community, your city, business, and policy development podcast. This is our preview episode where we outline our goals, objectives, and formatting for the show. In addition to the discussions we host with a range of guests, we aim to make the most pressing issues in city...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Building This Community is your city, business, and policy development podcast. In addition to the discussions we host with a range of guests, we aim to make the most pressing issues in city development accessible for everyone by using Louisville as a Petri dish to assess and compare policies and business ideas from around the globe as well as to find the best ways to better our community. Follow us on twitter @BuildingThisCom

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Andrew Klump and Luke Patrick

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