Welcome to Urban Avenues' podcast "Urbanism By Chance," where we dive into diverse stories of people's experiences with urbanism. Intentional or not, we have all been impacted by urbanism in one way or another. This show will showcase those stories, brought to you by the people who live them—us! I am your host, Jamie Trufin, and together, let's explore all the avenues of urbanism in the most human way: through people's stories.
In this episode of Urbanism By Chance, we sit down with Suzanne Day, a lifelong Phoenix resident, bike advocate, and recently retired from her local transit agency, Valley Metro . Suzanne shares her "Urbanism By Chance" moment, how biking helped her through life changes, and how she became a leading voice for cycling and transit advocacy in Phoenix.
Read the blog here! (https://urbanavenues.city/ep-9-the-day-that-fell-in-love-with-bikes/)
15 Jan 2025
Jack "Gotta" Ketcham All Bike Lanes
Tempe Bicycle Action Group president Jack Ketcham shares how his experiences in Tempe and exposure to innovative urbanism concepts led him to advocate for more livable streets and communities.
3 Jan 2025
Shawn Thomas: Personal training meet Urbanism
Meet Shawn Thomas, a personal trainer and fitness enthusiast who works as a server in the Phoenix metro area. A few trips around the world led him to realize that we could improve our cities and communities.
Read the blog here! (https://urbanavenues.city/ep-7-shawn-thomas-personal-training-meet-urbanism/)
21 Dec 2024
Car-Free Tucson Bikes Through Urbanism
Meet Matthew Boepple, the creator behind the Instagram page Car-Free Tucson (https://www.instagram.com/carfreetucsonaz/). He has been helping reimagine his city, one car-free journey at a time through his content. Learn about his experiences with urbanism on this episode of Urbanism by Chance!
26 Nov 2024
Trailblazing Through Urbanism With Trailnachos
Trailnachos, Ignacio Delgadillo, shares his transformative experience going car-free in Culdesac, discovering the invaluable benefits of walkable living beyond financial savings.
1 Nov 2024
Drawing Your Community With Aileen Martinez From Look See Draw
In this episode of Urbanism by Chance, we meet the creative force behind Look See Draw, where she captures iconic buildings and places through her art. Born and raised in Phoenix, our guest shares how the city’s transformation and an inspiring teacher sparked her interest in urbanism and documenting the spaces around her. From favorite third spaces like Hance Park and local coffee shops to cherished memories with her 'son,' Kermit, she brings stories of connection and creativity to life.
Look See Draw Website (https://lookseedraw.com/)
Look See Draw Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/look.see.draw)
Follow along with the blog!
8 Oct 2024
Whitney Mayfield Takes the City
In this episode of Urbanism by Chance, host Jamie Trufin chats with Whitney Mayfield, an urbanist by chance whose journey into city planning is as inspiring as it is unexpected. Originally a media analysis student, Whitney shifted her focus to sustainability after taking a transformative class on urban resiliency. A pivotal moment in 2018—a comprehensive presentation on the history and development of Downtown Phoenix—sparked her interest in urban planning.
Follow along with the blog here! (https://urbanavenues.city/ep-3-whitney-mayfield-takes-the-city/)
Check out Whitney's Instagram: @whittakesthecity (https://www.instagram.com/whittakesthecity/)
26 Sept 2024
Ed Hermes: Building Community Through Law and Urbanism
In this episode of Urbanism by Chance, we dive into the inspiring journey of Ed Hermes, an attorney, dad, husband, School Board member, and community advocate. Ed shares how his early experiences without car ownership shaped his passion for walkable streets, safe bike lanes, and reliable public transit. From his chance encounter with the term "urbanist" to his advocacy for better city planning, Ed talks about the crucial moments that fueled his desire for more people-centric urban designs.
Join us as Ed reflects on his background in law and how it has empowered him to tackle systemic issues in city development. We'll also hear his thoughts on the challenges of raising children in a car-centric society, his efforts to create safer routes to school, and his belief in involving kids and teens in shaping our cities.
F (https://urbanavenues.city/ep-2-ed-hermes-building-community-through-law-and-urbanism/)ollow along on the blog here! (https://urbanavenues.city/ep-2-ed-hermes-building-community-through-law-and-urbanism/)
12 Sept 2024
Finding Community: Cristina Port’s Journey Through Urbanism
Join us on our first episode of Urbanism by Chance with Cristina Port! She shares her personal journey of discovering community through the lens of urbanism and the spaces that bring us together.
Follow along on the blog here! (https://urbanavenues.city/ep-1-finding-community-cristina-ports-journey-through-urbanism/)
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