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Welcome To

By Zach Vega

Welcome To is a resource for local officials, planners and engaged citizens about the new research, best practices and case studies from around Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Guests include professionals in academia, private sector leaders, community champions and public officials. This podcast is presented by the Land Information Access Association (LIAA), a non-profit based out of Traverse City, Michigan. LIAA's efforts focus on community engagement and sustainability by providing best practices for resiliency.
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Ep. 5: Self-Driving Vehicles

Welcome ToDec 03, 2019

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Ep. 18: Know the Great Lakes Pt. 5

Ep. 18: Know the Great Lakes Pt. 5

Brian Majka discusses shoreline armoring, protection and restoration along the Great Lakes coasts.
Dec 21, 202056:05
Ep. 17: Know the Great Lakes Pt. 4

Ep. 17: Know the Great Lakes Pt. 4

Dr. Ethan Theuerkauf discusses the latest findings in the Great Lakes coastal geomorphology.
Dec 13, 202001:00:46
Ep. 16: Know the Great Lakes, Pt. 3

Ep. 16: Know the Great Lakes, Pt. 3

Matt Warner discusses the state of Michigan's programs for improving coastal resilience along the Great Lakes shoreline.
Aug 17, 202052:40
Ep. 15: Know the Great Lakes, Pt. 2

Ep. 15: Know the Great Lakes, Pt. 2

Dr. Richard Norton discusses the legal implications of the Great Lakes high waters.
Jul 27, 202055:38
Ep. 14: Know the Great Lakes, Pt. 1

Ep. 14: Know the Great Lakes, Pt. 1

Dr. Guy Meadows discusses the unique dynamics of the Great Lakes.
Jul 06, 202055:29
Ep. 13: A Farm is a Farm, sometimes

Ep. 13: A Farm is a Farm, sometimes

Mary Reilly discusses the farm economy and regulation.
May 29, 202054:22
Ep. 12: Aristotle for Planners

Ep. 12: Aristotle for Planners

Dr. Lee Trepanier discusses Aristotle's teachings and their application in the urban planning field.
Apr 27, 202059:56
Ep. 11: New Urbanism Update

Ep. 11: New Urbanism Update

Robert Gibbs discusses New Urbanism
Mar 30, 202059:36
Ep. 10: Child-Centric Planning in Detroit

Ep. 10: Child-Centric Planning in Detroit

Matt Williams discusses child-centric planning in the City of Detroit.
Mar 04, 202001:07:09
Ep. 9: Labor of Love in Saginaw

Ep. 9: Labor of Love in Saginaw

Pastor Roy Baldwin discusses community outreach efforts, as part of One Week, One Street.
Feb 14, 202049:34
Ep. 8: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Ep. 8: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Dr. Linda Nubani discusses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles.
Jan 27, 202030:58
Ep. 7: Planning for Trails

Ep. 7: Planning for Trails

Julie Clark discusses TART Trails and the keys to successfully implementing a trail project.
Jan 10, 202058:28
Ep. 6: Charrettes: Facilitating Community Collaboration

Ep. 6: Charrettes: Facilitating Community Collaboration

Holly Madill discusses charrettes and community facilitation.
Dec 19, 201901:00:35
Ep. 5: Self-Driving Vehicles

Ep. 5: Self-Driving Vehicles

Dr. Mark Wilson discusses autonomous vehicles.
Dec 03, 201953:11
Ep. 4: Grassroots Neighborhood Revitalization

Ep. 4: Grassroots Neighborhood Revitalization

Coleman Yoakum discusses Micah 6 Community and grassroots neighborhood revitalization.
Nov 15, 201901:05:07
Ep. 3: Informal Housing

Ep. 3: Informal Housing

Dr. Noah Durst discusses informal housing in the United States.
Nov 01, 201959:24
Ep. 2: Domicology

Ep. 2: Domicology

Dr. Rex LaMore discusses the emerging field of Domicology, a new way of understanding the life cycle of structures.
Oct 18, 201946:04
Ep. 1: Recreational Marijuana | Climate Change Health Impacts

Ep. 1: Recreational Marijuana | Climate Change Health Impacts

Mary Reilly discusses planning for recreational marijuana and Brad Neumann discusses the health impacts of climate change.
Oct 17, 201948:26