Urban Eyes: Planning in Context
by Walle Brown
Welcome to an urban planning and public health podcast: Hosted by Walle Brown.This started as a school project in planning school where I interviewed professionals, students and community members about their take on urban planning, public health, contemporary American society. Each was meant to gain perspective on our socioeconomic environment from different community members. Thank you for tuning in.We hope that you enjoy today's episode!Ways to support Urban Eyes :Venmo: @Walle-BrownOur Support link: https://anchor.fm/urbaneyes/supportCover art designed by Roland Keng.
Episodes
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Clea Daridan (S6, E1): Head of Arts and Culture at Community Jameel - Climate Activist, Lecturer, Human
Welcome to the first international episode of Urban Eyes. In this episode, Walle sits down together with Clea Daridan to discuss Climate Change, Environmental Research, and Humanity's collective future. We sincerely hope you enjoy this episode, wherever you are tuning in from.
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Monica Rogers (S5, E4) Dancer, Bgirl, Human (Updated)
In this episode of Urban Eyes, I sit down together with Monica Rogers A.K.A. "Bgirl ToFlow". She is a collaborative contributor to the Portland chapter of Cypher Queens PDX. With roots across Washington and Portland, she is a dedicated dancer and prolific supporter of the local Pacific Northwest...
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Brad Quiseng (S5, E3) Dancer, Teacher, Locker, Island Man
In this special episode of Urban Eyes, Walle sits down with Brad Quiseng A.K.A. 'SoulArch'. He is an established dancer in the style of locking. Therefore, we call him a "locker". He has hosted events, taught workshops / classes, judged events, and won several dance competitions throughout the...
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Papi Ada (S5,E2) Dancer, House Leader, Father Figure, Local Hero
In this episode of Urban Eyes, Walle sits down with Daniel Giron, A.K.A 'Papi Ada' of the House of Ada. They are an established performer, battle dancer, and event organizer. They lead the House of Ada, and help support the local ballroom scene around Portland. Together we talk about the Papi...
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Juju Niks (S5,E1) Dancer, Community Leader, Teacher, Human
In this episode of Urban Eyes, Walle sits down with Juju Niks. Juju is an accomplished dancer, prolific teacher, successful event organizer and pillar of Portland's underground dance community. Together, we talk about Juju's back story, balancing dance with other priorities, and her goals for the...
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Vincent Brown (S4, E2) IT Consultant, Father
In this special, meta episode of Urban Eyes, Walle Brown speaks with Vincent Brown, an accomplished IT consultant who has traveled the world and supported global implementation of SAP. Vincent reflects on the story of his life, from his humble beginnings to his accomplished careers. We hope you...
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Kimberly Brown (S4 E1) CPA, Mom, Fan, Hero
In this very special episode of Urban Eyes, we speak with Kimberly Brown, an Atlanta-based CPA who has an extensive experience with non-profit, governmental, and public accounting/finance. She reflects on her life and accomplished career while also leaving nuggets of knowledge for the next...
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Michelle Depasse (S3 Ep5) Portland Public Schools Board Chair
Michelle DePasse. Portland Public Schools Chair. Mother. Great Person. Anti-Racist Warrior. Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast!
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Megan Horst (S3 Ep6): Professor of Portland State University
Megan Horst is a Professor of Urban Planning at Portland State University. Some topics within the realm of her expertise are food systems, community engagement, and applied planning methods. Join us as we dive deeper into the world of planning. Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you…
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Sachi Arakawa (S3 Ep4): President @Mapping Action Collective / GIS Analyst, Urban Planner, & Senior Associate @ Cascadia Partners
Sachi Arakawa is a women of many hats and talents. She is the President of the Portland local community-focused non-profit Mapping Action Collective and a GIS Analyst, Urban Planner, & Senior Associate at the private planning firm Cascadia Partners. Sachi intricately weaves her skills of...
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Victor Tran (S3 Ep3): Urban Planner | Senior Associate @ Cascadia Partners
Victor Tran is an Urban Planner and Urban Designer who is based in Portland Oregon. Currently an Associate of Cascadia Partners, Victor mixes Canadian roots with Portland boots to empathetically address challenges of design, zoning, and coordination at-scale to his clients..... We are also the…
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Anita Yap (S3 Ep2) Principal and Founder, MultiCultural Collaborative Principal AYap & Associates, LLC
Anita Yap is an Urban Planner, Strategy Specialist, Equity Advocate, and BIPOC-focused Career Coach. She has had an eclectic, impactful, and far reaching career across public agencies across Oregon. From the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), to the Public Health Department, to the Bureau...
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Vicious Teknique (S3 Ep1) Rapper, Trained Engineer, CEO of Conundrum Records, & Poseidon Holdings
Vicious Teknique is a musical artist, entrepreneur, inventor, and trained engineer who represents Florida. He is currently a man of many hats and talents. In this episode, Vicious Teknique and Walle talk together about the intersections of engineering and planning, VT's inspiration and path into...
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Ashton Simpson (S2 Ep6) Executive Director of Oregon Walks
Ashton Simpson is the current Executive Director of Oregon Walks. He is an equity-focused avid walker and policy agitator. His focus on safety integrates with his passion for community to direct his moral compass toward justice and service for all. In this episode, Ashton and Walle discuss: local...
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J'reyesha "Jay" Brannon (S2 Ep5) Engineer, Philanthropist, NAACP Environmental Justice Committee Chair
J'reyesha (Jay) Brannon is a renaissance woman of many talents and even more hats. Engineer by day and philanthropist by night, Jay fights injustice - in its many forms, across multiple environments. She has had an illustrious career as an engineer and project manager, while also actively funding...
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Fabiola Casas (S2 Ep4) Financial Assistance Program Specialist, City of Portland Water Bureau
Fabiola is a seasoned and blossoming public servant who has an eclectic background that spans Gresham (East County), Seattle, Togo (Africa), New York City (the city of her heart), Portland, Chicago, London, and beyond. She has served the Portland Public School System, Youth Programming in the UK,...
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Daisy Schonder (S2 Ep3) Aspiring Urban Planner, Undergraduate Student at Whitman College
Daisy Schonder is an aspiring urban planner currently studying at Whitman College and a fan of Urban Eyes. She represents Walla Walla, Washington and is steadily growing into the Urban Planning field. In this episode of Urban Eyes, Daisy and Walle talk together about local transportation, getting...
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Walle Brown (S2 Ep2) Urban Planner, Economic Prosperity Director at Unite Oregon
In this episode, Walle Brown, host of Urban Eyes gets interviewed by Shreya Jain. We discuss community engagement, urban and transportation planning, and how Walle became inspired to become a planner. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today....
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Dr. Kate Maloney (S2 Ep 1) Professional Engineer, Math Professor at GA Tech, High School Math Teacher at Wheeler High
Welcome back to Urban Eyes: Quarantine Edition. Today's special guest is Dr. Kate Maloney. An established Engineer, College Professor, and High School Math Teacher. She was actually my Math teacher back in my high school days, so this episode is very special to me. Come listen as we explore...
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Tom Kloster ( S1 Ep 8 ) Regional Planning Manager - METRO Regional Government
In this episode, I sit down with Regional Planning Manager Tom Kloster to discuss how Transportation Planning interconnects with Public Health. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast!…
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Dr. Masami Nishishiba (S1, Ep 7) Professor of Public Administration at Portland State University
Today’s guest is Professor Masami Nishishiba, who teaches Public Administration at Portland State University. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support Urban Eyes by...
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Minji Cho (S1, Ep 6) PhD Candidate, Urban Studies at Portland State University
Minii is a PhD candidate at the Toulan School of Urban Planning and completing her doctorate in Urban Studies, here is Portland (PSU). She is originally from South Korea, holds both a bachelor’s and Master’s in Urban studies from Yonsei university. Please enjoy the interview! 잘 보면 좋겠습니다! (As a...
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Sherri Peterson (S1, Ep 5) Business Operations Manager at the City of Portland
In this episode, I had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with Sherri and discuss the connections between public engagement, equity, public health and planning. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s...
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Dawn Uchiyama (S1,Ep4) Deputy Director, City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
In this Episode, I interview Dawn Uchiyama of the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services about the intersections of Public Health and Planning, Metrics for public involvement and her perspective on the importance of interdisciplinary training for staff. We hope that you enjoy today's episode…
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Briana Orr (S1,Ep 3) Master's Candidate of Urban and Regional Planning at Portland State University
Briana O. is a first-year MURP (Master's of Urban and Regional Planning) and is focusing her studies in transportation, enjoy. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You can support...
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Shirori Azumaya (S1, Ep 2), International Masters Candidate of Urban and Regional Planning at Portland State University
In this episode, I sit down and interview with Shiori Azumaya, Urban Planner and Community Advocate from the Yamaguchi prefecture in Japan. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast! You…
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Dr. Matthew Gebhardt (S1, Ep 1) Professor at Portland State University and Board Member of Home Forward
In this interview, I sit down with Professor Matthew Gebhardt to discuss the intersections of planning and public health on housing and beyond. We hope that you enjoy today's episode of the podcast! As always, Thank you for tuning in today. We hope that you enjoy today’s episode of the podcast!…
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About this show
Welcome to an urban planning and public health podcast: Hosted by Walle Brown.This started as a school project in planning school where I interviewed professionals, students and community members about their take on urban planning, public health, contemporary American society. Each was meant to gain perspective on our socioeconomic environment from different community members. Thank you for tuning in.We hope that you enjoy today's episode!Ways to support Urban Eyes :Venmo: @Walle-BrownOur Support link: https://anchor.fm/urbaneyes/supportCover art designed by Roland Keng.
Hosted by
Walle Brown