In episode 44, Russell chats to Katharine Wheeler, Development Director of The Stove Network in Dumfries, Scotland and lead for the creative placemaking network, What We Do Now.

She talks about The Stove's approach to placing artistic and creative practice at the heart of building communities and designing places; the Scottish policy framework and context in which this takes place; and how arts practitioners and place-makers are building capacity and sharing learning through a networked approach.

In the discussion Katharine refers to a document called 'A Creative Placemaking Approach'. It can be read here: https://whatwedonow.scot/resource/a-creative-placemaking-approach/
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You can follow Katharine at:
www.katharinewheeler.com
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Twitter.com/KWheelArt
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https://whatwedonow.scot/
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Twitter.com/WWDN_scot

You can follow The Stove at:
https://thestove.org/ (where you can sign up The Stove newsletter)
Instagram.com/stovenetwork
Twitter.com/TheStovies
LinkedIn - The Stove Network

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Ep.44 - Creative Placemaking in Scotland with Katharine Wheeler & The Stove Network

For this special 'On AIR' episode at the Stadmakerscongres, hosts Eva van Breugel and Fatima Jabor talk to two nominees of last year's Van Der Leeuwprijs: Mitchel Sam Sin and Adiam Tseggai about , as well as Rinske Brand.

Mitchel Sam Sin is a programmer and organiser at MONO, Cult North, De Koepels and more. Adiam Tseggai is a multi-talented cultural entrepreneur, programmer and presenter at Femme for Change, the Rotterdam Library and more. Rinske Brand is an expert on cultural entrepreneurship, and is dedicated to fostering vibrant cities that prioritise people's needs via culture-led development, place testing, and place branding.

www.operator-radio.com

On Air w/ Adiam Tseggai, Mitchel Sam-Sin & Rinske Brand - 15th November 2024

| Livable Cities: Design and Culture in Australia |

17 University of Minnesota student researchers investigate Australia through the lens of Livability. Students reveal the concept of livability through a deep dive into Melbourne's urban and cultural landscapes, as well as the Aboriginal Australian communities of Framlingham. This podcast addresses the central question: "What makes a city livable, and how can communities build more regenerative and livable spaces." 
Narrated by Jimmy Vu.

Lead Researcher/Prof:
Chango Cummings Adjunct Professor of Architecture University of Minnesota/JXTA Enviro Lab Lead

Student Research Team: 
Joy Quach, Thy Nguyen, Ahmed Ali, Morgan Bekkala, Lamee Ibrahim Waday, Bahja Mohamed, Baytu Ibrahim Waday, Hamza Ahmed, Abdifatah Abdi, Nicole Wylie, Jimmy Vu, Zubeida Siad, Mowlid Hassan, Salma Abdi, Sage Filmore, Avery Blas, Cassandra Gaulke. 

Guest Lecturers: 
Sunny Brearley, James Brearly, Jacob Spiropoul, Cameron Mockabee.

Special Thanks!
Deanna Cummings Director of Arts at the McKnight Foundation,
 Harvey Charles, Ph. D of University of Minnesota Vice Provost for International Affairs
Uncle Lenny Clarke and the Framlingham Community 





Livable Cities Australia - Design & Culture Podcast

Chris Holman welcomes back Quentin Messer, Jr. ,Chief Executive Officer and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund MEDC, Detroit, MI.

Chris had several things he wanted to find out from Quentin in this conversation: The more than $500,000 in RAP funding to redevelop 9301 Oakland Ave. is a significant investment in the city’s future. Can you talk about why this project was selected for this funding and how it will transform Detroit’s North End?

What role do you see Detroit playing in Michigan’s broader economic landscape in the years to come?

How does the RAP initiative align with MEDC’s broader mission of helping people "Make it in Michigan"?

Looking ahead to 2025, what strategic priorities will MEDC focus on to continue driving economic growth in Michigan?

How does MEDC plan to support Michigan’s small businesses and entrepreneurs in the coming year?

Can you discuss the importance of inclusive economic development and how MEDC ensures opportunities are accessible to all Michiganders?

Governor Whitmer Announces More Housing, Space for Small Business in Detroit.

The rehabilitation of vacant properties will add housing, commercial space, and increased density to Detroit’s North End.

LANSING, Mich. – Recently, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced redevelopment projects receiving support from the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program, which will see the rehabilitation of vacant and functionally obsolete buildings in Detroit’s North End and downtown Alma. Together, the projects will create 19 residential units and generate a total capital investment of over $6.2 million in the state. 

The RAP program provides access to gap financing for place-based infrastructure development, real estate rehabilitation and development, and public space improvements. 

“Today’s projects in Detroit and Alma will revitalize abandoned buildings into new housing and space for small businesses,” said Governor Whitmer. “The RAP program helps us make our big cities and small towns better, more affordable places to live, work, and do business. These investments show how we’re improving quality of life for Michiganders by replacing old, abandoned buildings with new ones that give more Michiganders an affordable place to live or start or grow their own business. Let’s keep working together to lower costs for buyers and renters and reinvest in our communities.”  

“On behalf of the MEDC, we are pleased to work with communities across Michigan and invest in their resilience through the RAP program as part of our ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic strategy’s placemaking efforts,” said Michele Wildman, MEDC Chief Place Officer. “We look forward to seeing how these projects bring new life to vacant buildings while improving Detroit and downtown Alma for their communities and residents.”  

In Detroit’s North End, a vacant and blighted hundred-year-old building located at 9301 Oakland Avenue will be redeveloped into 10 residential units and 5,200 square feet of commercial space, enhancing walkability and connectivity to the neighboring commercial corridor.   

The project, which is supported by $507,713 in RAP grant funding, is expected to generate a total capital investment of $3,202,007. 

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Michigan Business Beat | Quentin Messer Jr. MEDC, Revitalizing Detroit’s North End with Opportunity!

We met at the round table of Vida's and Aljaž's house. There was wild cherry leaves tea, the book "Sadje sonca" by Gregor Božič, some books about Slovene crafts. Dora brought a cake with pears. And for an hour we shared impressions of the first Uncommon Fruits collective moments, about the sense of the project for us, and about (fruit) desires for the next steps...
More about the project here: https://uncommonfruits.robidacollective.com/en

Uncommon Fruits, presentation and conversation / Robida and Erba / 02.03.2025

As Eilish grew up, creativity was part of everyday life — and she’s carried that spirit into everything she does.

In this episode, we dig into her journey from studying Interior and Environmental Design to shaping creative communities and spaces across Dundee. She shares what it was like balancing a job in a sports shop while trying to break into a design world that felt miles apart and how she found her path by staying grounded, curious and always asking the big questions.

Eilish isn’t one for small talk. She’s rather find out your dreams and when you last cried rather than talking about the weather. Her design approach is hands-on, people-focused and rooted in empowering everyday people to shape the spaces around them.

We talk about the Dandelion Project, her first big turning point and how that led to her role as Creative Spaces Producer at Creative Dundee. From there, we dive into Hapworks, a prototype co-working space that’s sparking a conversation about the future of creative spaces in the city.

It’s a brilliant insight into how design can support community, how local action can ripple out to wider change and why now is an exciting time to be involved in shaping your neighbourhood.

Eilish’s instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eilish_victoria/?hl=en-gb

Creative Dundee - https://creativedundee.com/

Hapworks - https://hapworks.co


Eilish Victoria - Empowering everyday people to change everyday spaces

We explore the shift to community-based care, the rise of Community Diagnostic Centres, and how thoughtful design can improve access, outcomes and staff wellbeing.

Hosted by Victoria Shepherdson (AHR), Gareth Banks (AHR) and Ewan Forsyth (Prime Plc) share insights on creating adaptable, sustainable healthcare environments that respond to changing patient needs. From co-locating services with housing and retail to overcoming funding and infrastructure challenges, this episode highlights how collaboration and design can drive long-term value for patients, staff and communities.

Find out more about:

Manchester Institute of Health and Performance (MIHP) - https://www.ahr.co.uk/projects/manchester-institute-of-health-performance

Our healthcare projects - https://www.ahr.co.uk/projects/sectors/healthcare

Prime Plc - https://primeplc.com/ 

Connect with us:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/weareahr

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahr/

How do you shape a future-ready healthcare space that’s truly patient-focused?

There's an emerging trend in placemaking: equitable infrastructure. When large investments are made in streets, transportation systems, bridges, and tunnels, it can uplift, reinforce, and build community and culture. There can also be investments in a community's social infrastructure — which is reflected in the design for a new YMCA in downtown Boise, Idaho. In today's episode, we talk with Cushing Terrell's Amy Lindgren and Jason Butler, as well as Treasure Valley Family YMCA's Kathryn Hunter, about how this new investment acts as a main street and multi-need social center for the community.

Equitable Social Infrastructure in Placemaking

In this episode we bring you the highlights from Global Placemaking Summit which took place in March at Evergreen in Toronto.

First, we drill down into the meaning to the term with some of the event organizers: Placemaking Canada's Andrew Pask, Evergreen's T.J. Maguire, and Placemaking X's Ethan Kent.

We speak to Melbourne Australia's Gilbert Rochecouste, founder of Village Well, about lessons Toronto can learn from his city's famous laneway network.

Tim Tompkins of the Sustaining Places Initiative tells us how parts of Manhattan, NYC was pedestrianized, and how to keep momentum beyond pilate projects.

And PlacemakingUS's Madeleine Spencer talks about placemaking in communities who are under assault from the current American government.

Episode 89: Global Ideas for Local Placemaking

A visit to National Trust’s Buckland Abbey for a special day of music performed for the first time in 500 years. We chatted with Prof James Clark from the University of Exeter about his discovery of music written at Buckland Abbey in the early 16th century. 

Lightbytes - The Buckland Book

On Good, Thoughtful Hosts, Sarah Steimer explores the built environment on the notion that a designer’s role is to anticipate the needs of their guests. Join us to dig into the ways in which the built world can influence people’s feelings and experiences — and how. Beyond the traditional requisites of form and function, hear firsthand from architects, engineers, planners, and more on how they imbue designs with health, well-being, user experience, and other modern priorities. Interviews and discussions will include project case studies, profiles of designers, trend reports, and much, much more.

The AHR Podcast explores the impact of architecture and building consultancy in shaping sustainable living, working and learning spaces. We cover everything from education, healthcare, residential, workplace and civic and community environments, spotlighting how we can promote people-centred, functional spaces that enhance wellbeing and create meaningful connections.

Featuring conversations with architects, building surveyors and industry leaders, each episode focuses on key topics like decarbonisation, retrofit, Passivhaus, patient-centred design, urban regeneration and placemaking. Through real-world examples and professional insight, our discussions demonstrate how these approaches improve quality of life and create thriving, inclusive communities.

The Home of Business in Michigan. Get on-demand access to audio programs, articles and resources presented by savvy business leaders and industry experts.

Spacing Radio is the voice of Spacing, Canada's leading publication on urbanism. 

A podcast of conversations with brilliant creatives connected to Dundee, exploring their journeys, thoughts and opinions. Hosted by Ryan McLeod.

Online community radio station and cultural platform based in Rotterdam.

We broadcast a variety of live shows, from music to science and sports, featuring international DJ's, artists and guest speakers weekly since 2017. We are committed to support emerging talents and to engage the local community and beyond. Our main goal is the overall cultural development through diverse initiatives.

www.operator-radio.com

A podcast about Community Development practice:
| Promoting its value
| Sharing its learning
| Connecting its practitioners

In 2023 we moved from Mixcloud back here.
To explore the archive from 2022 check our mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/robida_collective/

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How to imagine a radio station which is located in a super-remote place – Topolò/Topolove, with its 22 inhabitants – but will speak to a wide community, scattered in the whole Europe? How could the geographical marginality be interpreted to develop a radio program which is contextual but also speaks to the world?

Radio stations are many times place and community makers. Besides being aethereal – as the voice of the speakers – they many times happen to be physical spaces for people to gather. They are means to cultivate communities. The paradox of starting a radio station in an almost uninhabited village on the mountains opens many fertile questions about Robida’s community and its relation to this specific margin where Robida works and partly lives. How would it be possible to combine a hyper-specificity, which Robida is fond of, with the will of being relevant for those who are far away from us?

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