We're BAAAAAAACCCCCKKKK!!!The Streets are Planning Podcast is back with our 1st Episode of 2023!!! We are looking forward to new guests, fresh topics and of course, providing the streets with the insights they've been missing since we've been gone. Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace...The Streets are Planning!

Spin Mobility Series: Sherelle Streeter, Mobility Strategist WSP USA/City of Detroit. Join us as we discuss Mobility within the City of Detroit. Episode is inspired by Mac Miller, "Nikes on My Feet".

In Today's Nelly-Ride Wit Me inspired episode, we connect with Lakeshia Wright, AICP. Lakeshia is Senor Manager with the SPIN (Ford Mobility) Streets and Equity Team. We discuss how her interest for Transportation Planning developed, Transportation Equity and her critical work with the STreets and Equity Team at SPIN! SPONSORED by SPIN

The Streets are Planning Podcast is Baaaaaccccckkkkkk!! Episode inspired by I'm Back- AZ (Aziatic)

On this episode, our host J. Ruffin connects with Frank Romo of RomoGIS. They discuss GIS, Urban Planning innovation and the importance of community power/knowledge sharing. Inspired by "Over Here Hustling" (Birdman & Lil Wayne)

Welcome to Season 3 of The Streets are Planning Podcast!!!! Our Kickoff Episode features Allen Penniman. Host J. Ruffin discusses Allen's American Planning Association presentation on Detroit's Strategic Neighborhood Fund that attempts to address Equitable Development. Inspired by Shook Ones Pt. II by Mobb Deep (R.I.P to Prodigy and Salute to Havoc!)

In Today's Season 2 Finale Episode, our Host J. Ruffin interviews Detroit Native Nina Idemudia,AICP & Assistant Commissioner with the City of Chicago's Planning & Development Department. We talk about her Career and discuss housing issues. Inspired by the Judas & Black Messiah Soundtrack song "Something Ain't Right" by Masego, J.I.D and Rapsody.

In Today's NWA "Express Yourself" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Los Angeles based Urban Planner Jonathan Pacheco Bell. We discuss his Embedded Planning praxis, his Career arc, recent article and his newly launched solo/freelance venture C1TYPLANN3R Company! This is an Episode that you don't want to miss!!

New Episode dropping today with our guest Alondra Alvizo! Alondra is a Community and Economic Development Leader in SW Detroit. She shares her insights on Environmental and Food justice issues with our Host J. Ruffin. You don't want to miss this Dej Loaf & Gunna "No Ceilings" Inspired Episode!

Today's episode features Gordon Linton,MPA - Planner I for Stockbridge, GA! We talk his introduction to Planning, Zoning and oh yeah Black Panther. You don't want to miss this "All The Stars"-Kendrick Lamar & SZA inspired episode.