Shane Phillips, the author of The Affordable City, shares his multi-pronged approach that tackles the Three S’s of housing Supply, Stability, and Subsidies with the LIVE audience at Coastal Conversations on August 30th, 2022 in Mobile, Alabama. Shane Phillips manages the UCLA Lewis Center Housing Initiative, where he develops research, policy analysis, and educational materials to improve the public’s understanding of the causes of and solutions to America’s housing challenges. He co-hosts the U...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Dr. Cedric Alexander is one of America's leading voices on modern policing. On this Coastal Conversation episode, he shares his insights, analysis, and the ideas of others regarding how police training needs to change, how officers can connect closer to all aspects of the community, and the future of law enforcement. More About Dr. Cedric Alexander Dr. Cedric Alexander is a clinical psychologist and a public safety executive who has served at all levels of government. He is a law enforcement ana...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 11
The Atlanta Beltline Project is a sustainable redevelopment project that will ultimately connect 45 intown neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, modern streetcar, and parks – all based on railroad corridors that formerly encircled Atlanta, Ga. When completed, it will provide first and last-mile connectivity for regional transportation initiatives and put Atlanta on a path to 21st-century economic growth and sustainability. President & CEO of Atlanta BeltLine, Inc., Clyde Higg...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Recent headlines and conversations between leaders throughout our region often highlight the drain of young people from our area and the need to attract talented professionals into our region. This Coastal Conversation installment addresses young professionals' concerns and discusses ways our community can work together to develop the assets and create the quality of life that attracts young people to move to and stay in our communities. Watch The VIdeo: Coastal Conversations on YouTube Coastal ...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
On this Coastal Conversation, Tom Murphy , former mayor of Pittsburgh transformed his community when faced with certain adversity. Mayor Murphy offers experience, advice and pathways for any community looking to grow and prosper. In his three terms as mayor of Pittsburgh, from January 1994 through December 2005, Murphy initiated a public/private partnership strategy that leveraged more than $4.5 billion in economic development in the city. Murphy led efforts to secure and oversee $1 billion in f...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this Coastal Conversation, we will discuss how our community can address the issue of health disparities and what is needed to solve this problem. This issue affects everyone in our community and will take all of us coming together to solve it. Our experts will define what is meant by “health disparities,” why these disparities exist, and propose ways to address the root of this problem and find real-world and achievable solutions. Our Expert Panel : Moderator: Cynthia Tucker , Pulitzer-Prize...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Most agree traffic in coastal Alabama is a problem, and we need a bridge. How do we get an I-10 Mobile Bayway bridge built that works for our community first? Hear from the experts who have been developing this project for years. From engineers to planners to environmentalists, team members developing a plan for the bridge answer your questions and provide insight into the process. Questions and Discussions: Who’s going to pay for the bridge? Who will build it? Who is responsible? Who will benef...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 6
Before ecotourism was even a "word," Costas Christ , a student at Harvard University, began to ponder a different model for tourism – one in which the travel industry would help protect nature, preserve cultural heritage and directly support local community development. He would later introduce these same principles into the global travel industry, helping to establish sustainable tourism based on three key pillars: Environmentally-friendly practices; Protection of natural and cultural heritage,...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 5
On this episode, you will learn about The Coastal Dashboard created by Coastal Conversations. This dashboard is a signature project of Coastal Conversations. It provides an in-depth look into 20+ metrics that define our community's performance and indicates areas that need improvement and more focus. The Coastal Dashboard is available to the public and will be updated as new information is available. The Coastal Dashboard was produced in partnership with the University of South Alabama’s SABRE (...
Nov 06, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
On this episode, you will hear the full presentation of the Coastal Conversations Community Survey by researcher Kevin Akins with the ALG Group, released April 29, 2021. This survey reveals that Coastal Alabama residents are generally satisfied with their quality of life and most aspects of living in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, but many groups have pressure points. Key Takeaways - Across Mobile and Baldwin counties, traffic/transportation and availability of affordable housing are sore spots, a...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 3
On this conversation, Charles "Chuck" Marohn , the founder and president of Strong Towns, explains why promoting entrepreneurship has a much different impact on the overall wealth of a community than pursuing national mercantilist capitalism. It not only allows ordinary citizens to pursue their dreams; it works organically to create places where people want to be. Plus, it keeps capital in your local market. He explores the benefits of encouraging this brand of entrepreneurship and offers some g...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 2
On this episode, Dr. Ronald Ferguson delivered his presentation focused on understanding early childhood brain development, understanding that learning gaps start before children turn two years old, educating families on the importance of early childhood education and how communities can work together to create a great environment for kids to grow up. We need allies to make sure our children are given the best opportunities to excel and be prepared for their future. Also, we need to give parents...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
