Conversations about Creating a Culture of Activity: Profiling the people, places, programs, and policies that help to promote a culture of activity within our communities.
Active Towns
Claim This Podcastby John Simmerman
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345 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Conversations about Creating a Culture of Activity: Profiling the people, places, programs, and policies that help to promote a culture of activity within our communities.
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Publishing Since
2/25/2020
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Recent Episodes
May 29, 2026
Opening Up about Open Plans with Sara Lind
Host John Simmerman interviews Sara Lind, Co-Executive Director of Open Plans, discussing their "Streets Are For People" initiatives and their global applicability.
May 22, 2026
Peace and Conflict Resolution meets Car Supremacy w/ Ashton Rohmer
Host John Simmerman interviews doctoral candidate Ashton Rohmer about deconstructing car supremacy and reimagining streets as sites of care and community.
May 13, 2026
Sidewalk Nation with Prof. Michael Pollack
Host John Simmerman interviews Professor Michael Pollack about his book "Sidewalk Nation," exploring the overlooked importance of sidewalks in American life and law.
345 total episodes available with 6 transcripts
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