Join Kelly on scene at the American Planning Association National Conference in Denver for a fun pop-up podcast.

Rik Adamski is the President of Ash & Lime, as well as a co-founder of the  Storefront Renaissance League. He emphasizes the importance of bottom-up, incremental approaches to planning, highlighting the significance of understanding and enhancing the human experience in urban spaces. He discusses the nuances of practical urban planning, from the importance of getting the details right to fostering community pride through small, impactful actions.

Rik underscores the importance of empowering local stakeholders. By engaging with community members and small business owners, planners can identify immediate actions that make a meaningful impact. Whether it's enhancing storefronts, introducing pop-up retail, or activating public spaces, Rik’s approach advocates for tangible results through iterative, community-engaged processes. This episode is rich with examples, principles, and actionable steps for policymakers, planners, and community leaders aiming to create vibrant, resilient places.

Contact

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikadamski

ASH+LIME: https://www.ashlime.com

Resources

https://storefrontleague.com

https://www.neighborhoodevolution.com

https://www.incrementaldevelopment.org

https://street-plans.com/our-firm/people

https://saveyour.town

Monte Anderson: https://www.monteanderson.org

 Marci Goodwin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcigoodwin

 Evan Snow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evansnowfl

 Kathleen Minogue: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-minogue

APA Community Engagement Interest Group:

https://www.planning.org/divisions/groups/community-engagement

Fatima Elkott is the co-founder of Conscious Community Connectors. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots community engagement and the power of creativity in urban planning projects. From her early experiences in Hillsborough County to founding her own consultancy, Fatima highlights the necessity of building genuine connections and compensating residents for their contributions. We uncover how collaborative efforts, like the innovative Tampa Connect Fashion Week, can make city planning engaging and effective. Fatima also talks about the challenges and rewards of working with marginalized communities and the need for intentional relationship building in urban development. Tune in to hear her thoughts on youth engagement, social media strategies, and the transformative impact of true co-creation in planning our cities.

Contact

fatima@consciouscommunityconnectors.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-elkott-528739106

https://www.consciouscommunityconnectors.com