Welcome To

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.

Ep. 18: Know the Great Lakes Pt. 5

Brian Majka discusses shoreline armoring, protection and restoration along the Great Lakes coasts.

12-21
56:04

Ep. 17: Know the Great Lakes Pt. 4

Dr. Ethan Theuerkauf discusses the latest findings in the Great Lakes coastal geomorphology.

12-13
01:00:45

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.

08-17
52:39

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

Dr. Richard Norton discusses the legal implications of the Great Lakes high waters.

07-27
55:37

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

Dr. Guy Meadows discusses the unique dynamics of the Great Lakes.

07-06
55:29

Ep. 13: A Farm is a Farm, sometimes

Mary Reilly discusses the farm economy and regulation.

05-29
54:21

Ep. 12: Aristotle for Planners

Dr. Lee Trepanier discusses Aristotle's teachings and their application in the urban planning field.

04-27
59:56

Ep. 11: New Urbanism Update

Robert Gibbs discusses New Urbanism

03-30
59:36

Ep. 10: Child-Centric Planning in Detroit

Matt Williams discusses child-centric planning in the City of Detroit.

03-04
01:07:09

Ep. 9: Labor of Love in Saginaw

Pastor Roy Baldwin discusses community outreach efforts, as part of One Week, One Street.

02-14
49:33

Ep. 8: Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Dr. Linda Nubani discusses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles.

01-27
30:58

Ep. 7: Planning for Trails

Julie Clark discusses TART Trails and the keys to successfully implementing a trail project.

01-10
58:27

Ep. 6: Charrettes: Facilitating Community Collaboration

Holly Madill discusses charrettes and community facilitation.

12-19
01:00:34

Ep. 5: Self-Driving Vehicles

Dr. Mark Wilson discusses autonomous vehicles.

12-03
53:11

Ep. 4: Grassroots Neighborhood Revitalization

Coleman Yoakum discusses Micah 6 Community and grassroots neighborhood revitalization.

11-15
01:05:06

Ep. 3: Informal Housing

Dr. Noah Durst discusses informal housing in the United States.

11-01
59:24

Ep. 2: Domicology

Dr. Rex LaMore discusses the emerging field of Domicology, a new way of understanding the life cycle of structures.

10-18
46:04

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.

10-17
48:25

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