# land use (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover land use. Page: Feed: --- ## [Growth and Grit in Cleveland](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/growth-and-grit-in-cleveland) _2026-08-04 · Land Matters_ Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, recently reelected to a second term, details his vision for repurposing vacant land and creating "America's North Coast" along the Lake Erie and Cuyahoga River waterfronts. In an interview for the Mayor's Desk series, the 39-year-old Bibb also spelled out other efforts to better leverage vacant land for housing and businesses. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_61_Updated.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Housing the World](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/housing-the-world) _2026-06-26 · Land Matters_ The leader of UN-Habitat details solutions to the global housing crisis, the predominant topic at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum, hosted in May in Baku, Azerbaijan. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_60_Edited.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Leader in a Land of Extremes](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/leader-in-a-land-of-extremes) _2026-04-26 · Land Matters_ The latest installment of the Mayor's Desk interview series features Fairbanks, Alaska Mayor Mindy O'Neall, who reflects on the special challenges of governing in a "land of extremes," on matters ranging from affordable housing to climate change. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/UPDATED_Land_Matters_Episode_59.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Zoning and its Discontents](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/zoning-and-its-discontents) _2026-03-27 · Land Matters_ Zoning got constitutional blessing 100 years ago in the Supreme Court case Euclid versus Ambler Realty. Dartmouth College economist Bill Fischel explains how the rules guiding development came to be – and are now being blamed for a shortage of affordable housing. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_58_3.27.26_Update.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Carbon Sink Potential of Alberta’s Boreal Forests with Fangliang He](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/carbon-sink-potential-of) _2026-03-06 · Land Use Podcast_ In Alberta, boreal forests cover 60% of our land base. Understanding the composition of these forests will help us understand how much carbon our forests could store. For more information check out these resources: Mapping tree demographic rates and biomass of Alberta’s boreal forest https://shorturl.at/NVOTX How many trees are there in the North American boreal forest?… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2278928576-user-174294021-carbon-sink-potential-of.mp3) ## [From AI to the Future of Work: Trends in Planning](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/from-ai-to-the-future-of-work-trends-in-planning) _2026-02-19 · Land Matters_ Urban planners are trying to figure out the future just like everybody else. The 2026 Trend Report for Planners looks at the top issues—from artificial intelligence to the future of work—that planning professionals must keep an eye on as they help guide growth in the world's cities and towns. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_57_Edited.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Conserving Private Land with Forrest Hisey](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/conserving-private-land-with-forrest-hisey) _2026-02-03 · Land Use Podcast_ Conservation easements have a long history as an effective conservation tool for private landowners. Find out about the history of conservation easements in Canada and why landowners might choose to restrict their property rights in favour of conservation. For more information check out these resources: Provincial diffusion, national acceptance: the transfer of conservation easement policy in… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2259518690-user-174294021-conserving-private-land-with-forrest-hisey.mp3) ## [The Wild West of Data Centers](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/the-wild-west-of-data-centers) _2025-12-18 · Land Matters_ The oftentimes fast-tracked construction of data centers across the US has raised concerns about land use and water and energy consumption, as communities try to balance the promise of jobs and economic activity with long-term sustainability. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_56_Edited.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Opportunities in Stormwater Management with Laura Sandhu](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/opportunities-in-stormwater-management-with-laura-sandhu) _2025-11-04 · Land Use Podcast_ The responsible management of stormwater is essential to protecting our waterways, but it may also present an opportunity to supplement water supply. For more information check out these resources: WaterSMART | A Hazen Company https://watersmartsolutions.ca/ Canada WaterPortal https://waterportal.ca/ Alberta Low Impact Development Partnership https://alidp.org/ [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2206376027-user-174294021-opportunities-in-stormwater-management-with-laura-sandhu.mp3) ## [Building Vibrant Communities](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/building-vibrant-communities) _2025-11-03 · Land Matters_ At a particularly challenging time to work in government, the Lincoln Vibrant Communities fellows program, an initiative of Claremont Lincoln University and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, builds capacity and broadens horizons for local leaders and innovators. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_55_final.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CdA9czCWf3dl) _2025-11-03 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Native Pollinator Gardens as Suburban Ecosystems with Oscar Zapata and Ana Hidalgo](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/native-pollinator-gardens-as-suburban-ecosystems-with-oscar-zapata-and-ana-hidalgo) _2025-10-07 · Land Use Podcast_ Suburban areas have large amounts of green space and concrete that contribute to urban heat island effects. Find out the benefits of transforming these spaces into ecosystems for native pollinators! Join Oscar Zapata and Ana Hidalgo to learn about ecosystem services from native pollinator gardens! For more information check out these resources: Transforming suburban areas: A marketplace for urban… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2184433127-user-174294021-native-pollinator-gardens-as-suburban-ecosystems-with-oscar-zapata-and-ana-hidalgo.mp3) ## [Coming to Terms with Density](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/coming-to-terms-with-density) _2025-09-15 · Land Matters_ A conversation all about density, on the occasion of the return of an online resource, Visualizing Density, at the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy website. Density is in the spotlight as cities and towns seek to build more multifamily housing to help address a stubborn affordability crisis. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_54_Edited.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Ecosystem Service Values in Urban Development with Nicklas Baran](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/ecosystem-service-values-in-urban-development-with-nicklas-baran) _2025-09-09 · Land Use Podcast_ Ecosystems provide numerous benefits to the health and wellbeing of our communities and the planet. How do perceptions of ecosystems and their benefits influence urban development? For more information check out these resources: The influence of ecosystem service values on green infrastructure and urban development: insights from 5 Canadian municipalities https://tinyurl.com/ecosysvalues The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2164891851-user-174294021-ecosystem-service-values-in-urban-development-with-nicklas-baran.mp3) ## [In Denver, Mike Johnston Confronts Success](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/in-denver-mike-johnston-confronts-success) _2025-07-09 · Land Matters_ Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, in an interview for the Mayor's Desk series, details work on housing affordability, homelessness, and other growing pains amid the city's increasing popularity. Solutions include reducing building costs, incentivizing new construction, and taking better advantage of the metro region's extensive light rail network for transit-oriented development. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_53_Edited.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [New Era for New Urbanism](https://landmatterspodcast.libsyn.com/new-era-for-new-urbanism) _2025-06-04 · Land Matters_ Demand for walkable urbanism is stronger than ever, according to Mallory Baches, president of the Congress for the New Urbanism, an organization that has been promoting compact, mixed-use, transit-oriented development for more than three decades. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/landmatterspodcast/Land_Matters_Episode_52_Edit_V1.mp3?dest-id=1289666) ## [Planning for Climate Induced Relocation with Nicole Bonnett](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/climate-induced-relocation) _2025-06-02 · Land Use Podcast_ Forest fires, drought and flooding are among the many climate impacts experienced by communities all across Alberta. Local planners face the constant challenge of creating effective adaptation strategies, but when should communities consider relocation and how do we plan for it? For more information check out these resources: Local planning for climate induced relocation: A systematic review… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2106489249-user-174294021-climate-induced-relocation.mp3) ## [Land Use Planning Challenges in Alberta’s Summer Villages with Craig Thomas](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/summer-villages) _2025-03-31 · Land Use Podcast_ If you have owned or stayed at a cabin or lake house anywhere in the province, chances are you’ve visited one of Alberta most unique municipalities, the summer village. Due to their small and impermanent populations, these communities face unique land use and planning challenges. Join professional planner, Craig Thomas, to learn more about planning challenges in summer villages. For more… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2068576676-user-174294021-summer-villages.mp3) ## [Soil Health, Biochar and the Changing Climate with Yuge Bai](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/soil-health-biochar-and-the-changing-climate-with-yuge-bai) _2025-02-10 · Land Use Podcast_ Studies have revealed that soil and all of the complex systems that exist within the soil are being altered by our changing climate. This, in turn, is affecting our ability to grow crops and provide food security for our growing populations. Join the Alberta Land Institute for the first ever live episode of the Land Use Podcast where postdoctoral researcher, Yuge Bai, will discuss how biochar may… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2031983628-user-174294021-soil-health-biochar-and-the-changing-climate-with-yuge-bai.mp3) ## [Golf Courses as Land Use in Edmonton’s River Valley with Arshdeep Kaur and Damian Collins](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/golf-courses-as-land-use-in) _2024-12-03 · Land Use Podcast_ Edmonton’s iconic river valley is home to multiple golf courses, but are these exclusive green spaces the best use of this land? How do golf courses intersect with biodiversity preservation and water conservation? Learn about golf courses as land use in Edmonton with the University of Alberta’s Arshdeep Kaur and Damian Collins. For more information check out these resources: Golf as Land Use: The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1972818415-user-174294021-golf-courses-as-land-use-in.mp3) ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gIFJZTbefJIV) _2024-12-02 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Public Acceptance of Cross Border Carbon Capture and Storage with Sven Anders](https://soundcloud.com/user-174294021/public-acceptance-of-cross-border-carbon-capture-and-storage-with-sven-anders) _2024-11-05 · Land Use Podcast_ Carbon capture and storage is an effective tool in the global effort to mitigate climate change, but many feel this technology is controversial. How does the public feel about cross-border transport and storage of carbon? Cross-border CO2 transport decreases public acceptance of carbon capture and storage https://www.nature.com/articles/s41558-024-02023-0 NORSAR Ensure- Effective monitoring of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1950289651-user-174294021-public-acceptance-of-cross-border-carbon-capture-and-storage-with-sven-anders.mp3)