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The city is talking. Are we listening? Insight City provides a space for dialogue with thought leaders, innovators, and community builders from St. Louis and beyond, exploring urban development, innovation, and the keys to creating a thriving urban core. Tune in weekly with your host John Berglund, an architect, developer and author, for insightful conversation at The Post Building in the Downtown North Insight District of St. Louis.
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We are a London based city transport think tank and in each episode we'll investigate how COVID-19 has impacted the transport network, and urban fabric, of a different global city and the ways in which this could develop, both during, and beyond, the current pandemic.
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Financing Impact in St. Louis with Zack Boyers | Episode 17
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This week, John Berglund sat down with Zack Boyers, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance, a subsidiary of U.S. Bank focused on community lending and structured finance. Boyers provides leadership and strategic direction to a team of over 500 people delivering tax credit investments, syndications, lending, and other fi…
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Civic Entrepreneurship & Urban Development with Dick Fleming | Episode 16
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This week, John Berglund caught up with Dick Fleming, a prominent figure in urban development and economic growth. With over 40 years of experience as a "civic entrepreneur" across multiple major U.S. cities, Dick played a pivotal role in Denver's economic resurgence during the 80s and 90s. He served as the founding CEO of The Downtown Denver Partn…
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Using GIS for Community Impact with Frank Romo | Episode 15
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This week on Insight City, Brian Monheiser and Anthony Calamito of GEO261 sat down with Frank Romo, CEO and founder of RomoGIS. With a background in urban planning and geospatial technologies, Romo develops applications for cities, non-profits, and research organizations, aiming to empower communities with tools and skills to create positive change…
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Charting a New Course for STL Youth with Zekita Armstrong Asuquo | Episode 14
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This week on Insight City, John Berglund sat down with Zekita Armstrong Asuquo, Chair and CEO of Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies, a tech-based workforce development organization focused on training under-resourced high school students for entry-level geospatial careers. They discussed Gateway Global's new Geospatial & …
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Mapping the Future of St. Louis with T-Kartor's Simon Bailey | Episode 13
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This week, we’re bringing in guest host Brian Monheiser of GEO261 to kick off a special Geospatial series of Insight City. Brian’s first guest is Simon Bailey, CEO of T-Kartor USA, a geospatial solutions company based right here in Downtown North St. Louis. Simon has over 25 years of experience in the geospatial industry, having worked with organiz…
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Maxine Clark's Journey from Bears to Community Impact | Episode 12
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This week, John Berglund caught up with Maxine Clark, the founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, the retail chain that revolutionized the stuffed animal industry. Currently, she serves as the Chief Inspirator at The Delmar DivINe, a transformative real estate project in St. Louis that fosters collaboration among nonprofits and provides af…
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The Power of Immigrants and Arrey Obenson | Episode 11
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This week, John Berglund sat down with Arrey Obenson, President and CEO of the International Institute of St. Louis. Originally from Cameroon, Obenson immigrated to the United States nearly two decades ago to attend Washington University School of Law. With extensive experience in community engagement and a passion for social justice, he now leads …
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Mayor of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones | Episode 10
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This week on Insight City Podcast, we check in with Mayor of St. Louis Tishaura O. Jones. Mayor Jones made history as the city's first Black female mayor, having taken office in 2021. Before becoming Mayor, she served as the Treasurer of St. Louis from 2013 to 2021 and was a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from 2009 to 2013. Jones i…
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The Architecture of Reviving Downtown St. Louis with HOK's Margaret McDonald | Episode 9
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This week, John Berglund sat down with Margaret McDonald, marketing principal for HOK's St. Louis studio and member of HOK's board of directors. With over 20 years of experience as an interior designer, she is renowned for developing innovative workplace design strategies that enhance performance, health, and wellness, while also excelling in clien…
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Attracting International Talent to St. Louis with The Mosaic Projects' Betsy Cohen | Episode 8
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For this special 4th of July episode, John Berglund sat down with Betsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, to explore how America's immigrant heritage continues to shape our cities success and discuss the vital role of international talent in strengthening our communities and economy. Betsy Cohen had a long career as Vice Pr…
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Why is St. Louis a Geospatial Insights Hub with GEO261 | Episode 7
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John Berglund interviews Brian Monheiser and Anthony Calamito, co-founders of GEO261, a St. Louis-based growth strategy firm with a background in geospatial technology and product-market fit. Monheiser is a USMC veteran with expertise in topographic analysis, systems engineering, and business development, while Calamito is a college-trained geograp…
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Attracting Startups to St. Louis with Arch Grants' Gabe Angieri | Episode 6
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John Berglund interviews Gabe Angieri, the executive director of Arch Grants, whose mission is to change the St. Louis economic ecosystem by attracting entrepreneurs to the region with $50,000 non-equity grants. In order to receive a grant, the founders must either be from St. Louis, or move their companies to the region. Since 2012, Arch Grants ha…
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Making St. Louis an Innovation Hub with Dennis Lower of Cortex | Episode 5
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Dennis Lower has been a pioneer in the development of innovation districts nationwide, making significant contributions in Philadelphia, Boston, New Jersey, and most recently St. Louis, where he served as President and CEO of Cortex Innovation Community for a decade. This week, John Berglund and Dennis sat down to discuss what St. Louis needs to do…
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What Can St. Louis Learn from Memphis with Tosha Downey of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Episode 4
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This week, John Berglund interviewed Tosha Downey, Senior Program Officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Tosha tells us the story of her upbringing, and what role that had in her pursuit to advance public policy in Tennessee. They also discuss what Memphis and St. Louis can learn from each other, and the role education and early learning p…
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Rebuilding St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's Powell Hall with Unitey Kull | Episode 3
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This week, John Berglund sat down with Unitey Kull, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Unitey started her career in St. Louis at another city staple, the Contemporary Art Museum. SLSO is currently undergoing big changes with the renovations of Powell Hall, the Symphony's home and one of the most historic …
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Revitalizing Downtown with Greater St. Louis Inc’s Kurt Weigle | Episode 2
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Join John Berglund on Insight City as he sits down with Kurt Weigle, the Senior Vice President and Chief Downtown Officer at Greater St. Louis, Inc. Kurt has spent his career transforming downtown districts in Detroit, New Orleans, and now St. Louis. With a background in urban planning and development, Kurt has led the revitalization of downtown ar…
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How to Create an Innovation Community with T-REX's Patricia Hagen | Episode 1
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In the premiere episode of Insight City, John Berglund interviews Patricia Hagen, PhD, Executive Director of T-REX Innovation Center, about the organization's origins, the keys to cultivating a thriving innovation community, and how strategic partnerships with the NGA are establishing Downtown North St. Louis as an emerging hub for geospatial start…
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Street Side Talks Episode 3: Henk Swarttouw
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In Street Side Talks we chat to the key individuals that are working to create more accessible, equitable and sustainable cities through transformative projects and initiatives. In episode three, we're at COP26 to discuss the role of cycling with the European Cyclists Federation President, Henk Swarttouw. Henk has been cycling for over 50 years and…
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Street Side Talks Episode 2: Isabelle Clement
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In Street Side Talks we chat to the key individuals that are working to create more accessible, equitable and sustainable cities through transformative projects and initiatives. In episode two, we're joined by Isabelle Clement, director of UK inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing. An influential disability campaigner, Isabelle reflects on …
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Street Side Talks Episode 1: Dan Raven-Ellison
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In Street Side Talks we chat to the key individuals that are working to create more accessible, equitable and sustainable cities through transformative projects and initiatives. In episode one, we're joined by Dan Raven-Ellison, the infamous UK based Guerrilla Geographer, National Geographic Emerging Explorer and leader of the campaign that success…
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In our seventh episode we are joined by Marion Lagadic, an Urban Planner and project manager at research consultancy 6t, as we take a look at how Paris, the seventh and last of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We focus on the inequity between the city and its suburbs, the role of micromobility and the incumbent mayor, Anne Hidalgo's, p…
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In our sixth episode we are joined by Pablo Nieto, Bogota's first independent Bicycle Mayor, as we take a look at how Bogota, the sixth of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We discuss the city's progressive politicians and how their policies promote the use of the bicycle, a transport mode which has kept Bogota on the move, in spite of …
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In our fifth episode we are joined by Biruk Terrefe and Seble Samuel, as we take a look at how Addis Ababa, the fifth of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We discuss why, and how, the city's authorities have relocated rather than restricted access to public space, and the ways in which the capital is leading Ethiopia's ambitious target …
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In our fourth episode we are joined by George Weeks, a principal Urban Designer at the Auckland Design Office, as we take a look at how Auckland, the fourth of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We discuss why, and how, the city has employed Tactical urbanism and the ways in which this approach has been integral to Auckland's urban respo…
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In our third episode we are joined by mobility and public transport advocate, Ted Tansley, as we discuss how Detroit, the third of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We consider how the 'Motor City' is looking to transition to 'Mobility City', and the ways in which Detroit's strong identity could either help, or hinder, this ambition. We…
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In our second episode we are joined by urban practitioner and Natural Walking Cities founder, Richard Lambert, as we discuss how Singapore, the second of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We consider Singapore’s strategic development as a global city and the way in which strong governance and long-term planning has enabled it to establi…
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In our first episode we are joined by town planner and London Car Free Day co-founder, Marco Picardi, as we discuss how London, the first of our global cities, is responding to COVID-19. We take a look at car dependency, active travel and the city's green spaces and consider how these issues, and many more, are both directly and indirectly shaped b…
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