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Next City

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Join Lucas Grindley, executive director at Next City, where we believe journalists have the power to amplify solutions and spread workable ideas. Each week Lucas will sit down with trailblazers to discuss urban issues that get overlooked. At the end of the day, it"s all about focusing the world"s attention on the good ideas that we hope will grow. Grab a seat from the bus, subway, light-rail, or whatever your transit-love may be and listen on the go as we spread solutions from one city to the Next

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All Episodes

26:07

Where Housing Comes First When Solving Homelessness

Next City ·

2023/07/27

Whether it’s medical care, addiction treatment, counseling — or whatever the issue might be that individual case-work would reveal — many people experiencing homelessness need more than stable housing. But there’s evidence that without first offering someone a stable home, all those other issues can’t be properly addressed. That is a concept called “Housing First.”

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31:47

Boston Is Helping To Buy Up Buildings And Keep Rents...

Next City ·

2023/07/12

An East Boston tenant had been fighting her eviction for eight years when the city established a new neighborhood trust and bought her building — plus, 35 others.

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30:04

Why So Many People Attend City Meetings in Lexington

Next City ·

2023/06/28

Today we’re learning about a solution in Lexington, Kentucky, where a non-profit called CivicLex is changing things up. We’re speaking with the founder of CivicLex about how they’re getting folks informed and involved in local decisions big and small.

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29:04

The Importance of Black-Owned Banks

Next City ·

2023/06/15

The first Black-owned bank to open in the last 20 years is in Columbus, Ohio.

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26:50

Can You Build an LGBTQ Neighborhood? Cleveland Is Trying

Next City ·

2023/06/08

In this episode of Next City, Lucas Grindley explores the history of LGBTQ neighborhoods, or "Gayborhoods," and how they've been affected by skyrocketing housing prices. Developers are trying to spark the birth of a new queer neighborhood in Cleveland. But can a massive real estate development even succeed as LGBTQ-focused? This ambitious 300,000-square-foot complex called Studio West 117 will include sports, dining, entertainment and housing alongside identity-affirming businesses and social

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24:47

Don’t Demolish! Deconstruct Instead

Next City ·

2023/05/24

A Minneapolis startup is raising awareness about all the building materials that can be salvaged instead of sent to landfills.This episode is sponsored by:• Next City Newsletter - Signing up for our newsletters is the best way to stay informed on the issues that matter. To subscribe now, head to nextcity.org/newsletter and enter your email address.• Next City App - Downloading the Next City App is a smart way to stay informed. Turn on notifications and it’s easy to ensure you never miss a story. To

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29:02

How Hurricane Harvey Led to One Of The Nation’s...

Next City ·

2023/05/10

This episode of Next City delves into the impact of natural disasters such as hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and how they affect people even years later.In the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, two organizations provide solutions to the displacement crisis. The Florida Keys Community Land Trust was initiated by two altruistic individuals and creates housing that is far more affordable than market rate. The Houston Community Land Trust was created with $52 million of public funds and provides disaster

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23:27

No Lost Food: Organization Fights Waste and Hunger

Next City ·

2023/05/03

In this episode of Next City, we learn about the importance of giving back to one's community and promoting environmental sustainability. A nonprofit at the border is collecting food and redistributing it to shelters.The founder of No Lost Food shares her experience with "food rescue" and the impact it had on the children helped. Guests include reporter Christian Betancourt, who is Next City and El Paso Matters' joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow for Borderland Narratives. The fellowship is

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35:06

Where the Community Owns The Real Estate

Next City ·

2023/04/27

In this episode of Next City, we explore the challenges faced by the Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia — a historically disinvested area known for its struggles. The Kensington Corridor Trust is one of several community-owned or community-led commercial real estate entities across the U.S., and developments like these are starting to get more recognition.

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35:58

The Black Barber Who Launched A Credit Union

Next City ·

2023/04/13

When neighbors started coming to his Little Rock barbershop to borrow money, Arlo Washington went a step further and chartered Arkansas’ newest credit union.In this episode of Next City, host Lucas Grindley discusses the importance of community support during times of financial distress. The story focuses on Arlo Washington, a barber who opened a credit union to service those in need of financial assistance in Arkansas. The episode also explores the drop in the number of credit unions in the last

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22:49

Even More Solutions for Backyard Homes

Next City ·

2023/04/05

Can we combat the affordable housing crisis by building homes in our backyards? The movement to create “accessory dwelling units” comes in different shapes. In this episode of Next City, we partner with ShelterForce and take a journey across the country to explore solutions from the Bay Area and Durham, North Carolina. One organization in the South includes them in its brand new housing developments — on land owned by the community.This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are

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35:05

A Village Run By People Experiencing Homelessness

Next City ·

2023/03/22

An encampment of people experiencing homelessness was reimagined as a tiny home village that still provides housing 20 years later.This episode is sponsored by:• Next City Newsletter - Signing up for our newsletters is the best way to stay informed on the issues that matter. To subscribe now, head to nextcity.org/newsletter and enter your email address.• Next City App - Downloading the Next City App is a smart way to stay informed. Turn on notifications and it’s easy to ensure you never miss a

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27:25

These Zero-Interest Loans Help Black Americans Buy...

Next City ·

2023/03/15

A Bay area church designed a program that it says isn’t charity; it’s countering systemic racism.This episode is sponsored by:• Next City Newsletter - Signing up for our newsletters is the best way to stay informed on the issues that matter. To subscribe now, head to nextcity.org/newsletter and enter your email address.• Next City App - Downloading the Next City App is a smart way to stay informed. Turn on notifications and it’s easy to ensure you never miss a story. To download the app now, search

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37:04

One City Made Former Prisoners A Protected Class

Next City ·

2023/03/08

Two former cellmates persuaded Atlanta’s leaders to legally protect formerly incarcerated residents from discrimination.This episode is sponsored by:• Next City Newsletter - Signing up for our newsletters is the best way to stay informed on the issues that matter. To subscribe now, head to nextcity.org/newsletter and enter your email address.• Next City App - Downloading the Next City App is a smart way to stay informed. Turn on notifications and it’s easy to ensure you never miss a story. To

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23:12

Where Indigenous Land Return Is Already Possible

Next City ·

2023/03/01

U.S. cities are responding to the global #LandBack movement by returning land to the stewardship of Indigenous people — to whom it rightfully belongs.This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

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31:18

The Results So Far: Is Guaranteed Income Cutting...

Next City ·

2023/02/15

Pilots of guaranteed income programs are launching in cities all over the United States. We talked with the researchers tracking the results and what they show.This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

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36:50

They Built 335 Miles of Bike Lanes in 24 Months

Next City ·

2023/02/08

Who says change can’t happen quickly? One group says they’ve figured out the playbook for fast-tracking bike lanes.This episode is sponsored by:• Next City Newsletter - Signing up for our newsletters is the best way to stay informed on the issues that matter. To subscribe now, head to nextcity.org/newsletter and enter your email address.This episode is sponsored by:• Next City App - Downloading the Next City App is a smart way to stay informed. Turn on notifications and it’s easy to ensure you never

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34:01

What Happens When the Bus Is Free To Ride

Next City ·

2023/02/02

Cities everywhere are proving paying a fare to ride the bus isn’t necessary, and getting rid of fares altogether makes them more useful.This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

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29:16

Where the Employees Bought The Landscaping Business

Next City ·

2023/01/25

This El Paso landscaping company is now owned by its employees. And while that’s not entirely unusual, the way the sale happened could be a model for the future.This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

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19:27

Uber-For-Buses Comes Right to Your Door

Next City ·

2023/01/18

What rideshare did for cars is proving possible for buses in cities everywhere. It’s called microtransit. This episode is part of the Solutions of the Year series. If you are in search of solutions that make cities more just and equitable, then get a copy of Next City’s Solutions of the Year special issue magazine. To get your copy now, head to nextcity.org/22solutions and make a donation of any size.

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