Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store We are back in West Palm Beach, Florida this episode to continue our conversation with Sherryl Muriente , to discuss how the City will use learning from their previous placemaking initiatives to shape a bright future for West Palm Beach. As a long time resident of West Palm Beach and now the Public Realm Director for the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority , Sherryl is working to bring kindness ...
Apr 14, 2026•1 hr 24 min
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on West Palm Beach, Florida with our guest Sherryl Muriente , is working to bring life back into the heart of the City after the COVID-19 pandemic through whimsical and “play-focused” art installations. As the Public Realm Director for the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority , Sherryl walks us through their largest cultural initiative – The Trojan Horse Project . We disc...
Apr 07, 2026•1 hr 25 min
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store We head over to Austin, Texas for this episode to sit down with Matthew Schmidt who takes us through the cultural reset currently developing in the City to create a community where culture and economy can thrive together. As a leader in the City of Austin’s Business Development and Economic Expansion division, Matthew walks Emily and Tim through his strategy to a thriving cultural centre through community ...
Mar 31, 2026•1 hr 27 min
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store We are back in Vancouver, BC, Canada for this episode where we sit down with our guests ClaIre Leaonard , to discuss her strategy to bringing light back to the Downtown core through security, inclusivity and re-usable infrastructure. As the current Placemaking and Public Spaces Manager for Vancouver Downtown, Clare walks us through the strategies being used in the City to bring excitement and novelty to th...
Mar 24, 2026•1 hr 14 min
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on Vancouver, BC, Canada where we sit down with Clare Warner , to discuss how the City of Vancouver is creating lasting vibrancy beyond pop-up events and installations. As the former director for planning and engagement, Clare takes us through the core tenets of environmental design in the downtown core – from the city’s approach to public space ownership, to its unique take on pub...
Mar 17, 2026•59 min
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on Baltimore, Maryland where we sit down with our guest Eric Souza, to discuss how his organization is leveraging the community of Midtown to take down historic barriers and build opportunities for the community. Eric is the past President for Midtown Baltimore, which is a neighbourhood advocacy and improvement program striving to provide consistent services in order to ensure a cl...
Mar 10, 2026•1 hr 17 min
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on Tulsa, Oklahoma , where guests Meg Gould and Natalie Bowling are using art, infrastructure, and deep listening to bridge historic divides and create a stronger sense of identity for a city still in the process of healing. As leaders from Tulsa’s Planning and Economic Development Department and the Downtown Coordinating Council , Meg and Natalie walk us through the city’s evoluti...
Mar 03, 2026•1 hr 12 min
Welcome Dear Listeners… ..What a journey it’s been! Today, we’re thrilled to bring you the season finale of Vibrant Spaces Podcast —a show dedicated to reimagining how we activate, connect, and build city spaces that serve our communities. Join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they look back on an inspiring season of placemaking, vibrant storytelling, and groundbreaking city-building ideas that are reshaping urban spaces across the United States. In this special wrap-up episode, Emily and ...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Welcome Dear Listeners… To The Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces is here with another exciting episode, where we explore the creative ways urban leaders are revitalizing cities and shaping vibrant, inclusive communities. Join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they chat with Raheem Manning , Philadelphia’s Night Mayor , who is driving a bold vision for the city’s nighttime economy. In this episode, Raheem, officially titled Director of Nighttime Economy and Business Development , takes us b...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome Dear Listeners… … Step into the heart of urban transformation with the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces , where we uncover the stories and strategies behind revitalizing city spaces to create thriving, connected communities. Join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they take you on a journey through Baltimore , a city harnessing collaboration and innovation to reshape its downtown into a vibrant, inclusive hub. In this episode, we meet three exceptional women driving Baltimore’s tra...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Welcome Dear Listeners… To the Vibrant Spaces Podcast where we explore the transformative power of art, culture, and community in revitalizing urban spaces across the United States. In this special Baltimore episode, join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they sit down with Tonya Miller Hall , trailblazing advocate and Senior Advisor of Arts and Culture in The Office of the Mayor of the City of Baltimore. Tonya shares her inspiring journey of returning to Baltimore after decades in New York...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Welcome Dear Listeners… …In the heart of Kansas City, a quiet revolution is reshaping the cityscape, one vibrant detail at a time. Join Emily Craven and Tim Souza in the latest season of the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces , as they sit down with the city’s visionaries who are breathing new life into urban environments across the United States. Discover how Kansas City’s transformation is more than just a change in aesthetics—it’s about fostering a sense of community, pride, and belonging. Fr...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome Dear Listeners… …to the launch of a new season of the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces, where we get to share with you our learnings and networks of innovative change makers leading the charge in revitalizing urban and city spaces, increasing vibrancy across the United States. Join co-hosts, Emily Craven and Tim Souza weekly to learn, be inspired and ponder new ways we can utilize our cities to build a more connected, inspired and culturally thriving future for all. We’re are off to ou...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome Dear Listeners… …to the launch of a new season of the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces, where we get to share with you our learnings and networks of innovative change makers leading the charge in revitalizing urban and city spaces, increasing vibrancy across the United States. Join co-hosts, Emily Craven and Tim Souza weekly to learn, be inspired and ponder new ways we can utilize our cities to build a more connected, inspired and culturally thriving future for all. We’re kick off this...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 1
