Have you ever wondered what makes a city livable? Urban planners have been asking themselves that question for decades. While criteria like affordability, walkability and sustainability are key components there is one main barrier to creating livable places: crime. But what if there was a way for you or I to safely tackle crime in our own communities? In this podcast you're going to hear from people who are turning their neighbourhoods around by doing just that.
Two changemakers from Illinois are creating safer spaces in their respective cities, all thanks to the the power of community.
1 May 2021
Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the birthplace of American democracy and one of the most visited cities in the United States. Locals refer to it as the city of neighbourhoods, where history and culture make up over 200 vibrant communities. But behind the active commercial corridors and colourful murals is a dark reality: Philadelphia also has some of the highest crime rates in the country. With the police under enormous scrutiny, how do we move forward? Just ask some of its residents.
27 Apr 2021
Trailer
In these tumultuous times there is one thing at the forefront of our minds: how to keep ourselves and our communities safe. Beyond the pandemic city planners and criminologists have been tackling this issue for decades, but it turns out it's not the experts who have all the answers when it comes to creating livable places - it's regular people like you or me. In this podcast series you'll hear stories about people who are creating safer spaces and turning their neighbourhoods around. This is SafeGrowth - where crime prevention meets community development. Brought to you by crime prevention strategist AlterNation.
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