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Letters to Council

Letters to Council

By NEXTCalgary

This podcast series, by and for Calgarians about the built environment, was recorded between March and December 2021.
The place names mentioned in this podcast can be located in the map found at cc.nextcalgary.ca/ltc.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact natalie@nextcalgary.ca.
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Community Associations

Letters to CouncilMar 29, 2021

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Downtown Open Mic

Downtown Open Mic

On two separate occasions, host Natalie sat at a downtown Calgary thrift store to talk to volunteers and shoppers with her microphone.
This podcast provides a glimpse into the lives of a diverse group of people sharing this tiny corner of the world for a brief moment in time. Enjoy!

Dec 16, 202126:46
Urban Mobility

Urban Mobility

Listen in on a conversation about connectivity, snowbanks, transit, respect, and battery life to find out what life is like for Calgarians Dominic, Lindsay, Marlene, Pete, and Tammy, who don't use a car to get around the city.

Dec 03, 202145:46
Tenured Residents

Tenured Residents

Marvin, Nita, and Terry, three long-time residents of Thorncliffe, join LTC host Natalie to talk density, amenities, opportunities, and community evolution in the age of climate change.

Nov 20, 202140:00
Voices from the Northeast

Voices from the Northeast

Visitors to the Genesis Centre in northeast Calgary were given an opportunity to share their thoughts in-person with the Letters to Council host, Natalie, back in September. Join Natalie as she speaks with Mandy, Shahin, Nora, and Iqbal about life in Taradale and Saddleridge.

Oct 29, 202116:40
Calgary Youth

Calgary Youth

Teenagers from Westmount Charter School, Ahmed, Koena, Malik, and William sit down and talk sprawl, public art, and the future of Calgary with host, Natalie.

Oct 01, 202127:58
Perspectives

Perspectives

Join Natalie and her public sector employee guests, Dale and Vikram, as they explore the big picture and also the view from the ground in Calgary. What works, what doesn't, and where to now?

Aug 05, 202136:35
Tech Enthusiasts

Tech Enthusiasts

Join us as host Natalie speaks with tech-minded Calgarians Alice, Brent, Catherine, Tom, and Wunmi as they weigh in on the social, political, and economic state of 'tech' in the city.

Jul 19, 202147:03
Parents

Parents

Join Calgary parents: Jen, Nathan, Nitin, Ritu, and Sangeeta, along with host Natalie as they explore how the winter, transit, affordability, and connectivity in their neighbourhoods impact how they get around with (and without) their kids.

Jun 11, 202149:15
Women

Women

Join Natalie and guests, Brett, Francoise, Jenna, and Ximena, as they discuss how mobility, the Stampede, and leadership impact the built environment from a woman's perspective.

Apr 26, 202154:25
City Builders

City Builders

Host, Natalie Robertson, sat with some of Calgary's local urban design talent to talk about where the city is going, where it should be going, and how we can all use a bit more 'care' in our lives and built in to our urban environment.

Apr 13, 202101:17:48
Community Associations

Community Associations

Discussing the concerns and priorities from the perspective of Community Association volunteers from: Beddington, Crossroads, Dalhousie, Evergreen, and Northern Hills.

Hosts:
Becky Poschmann + Natalie Robertson 

Mar 29, 202149:20