Welcome To: Recent Episodes

Zach Vega

Welcome To is a resource for local officials, planners and engaged citizens about the new research, best practices and case studies from around Michigan and the Great Lakes region. Guests include professionals in academia, private sector leaders, community champions and public officials. This podcast is presented by the Land Information Access Association (LIAA), a non-profit based out of Traverse City, Michigan. LIAA's efforts focus on community engagement and sustainability by providing best practices for resiliency.

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Brian Majka discusses shoreline armoring, protection and restoration along the Great Lakes coasts.

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Dr. Ethan Theuerkauf discusses the latest findings in the Great Lakes coastal geomorphology.

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Matt Warner discusses the state of Michigan's programs for improving coastal resilience along the Great Lakes shoreline.

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Dr. Richard Norton discusses the legal implications of the Great Lakes high waters.

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Dr. Guy Meadows discusses the unique dynamics of the Great Lakes.

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Mary Reilly discusses the farm economy and regulation.

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Dr. Lee Trepanier discusses Aristotle's teachings and their application in the urban planning field.

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Robert Gibbs discusses New Urbanism

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Matt Williams discusses child-centric planning in the City of Detroit.

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Pastor Roy Baldwin discusses community outreach efforts, as part of One Week, One Street.

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Dr. Linda Nubani discusses Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design principles.

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Julie Clark discusses TART Trails and the keys to successfully implementing a trail project.

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Holly Madill discusses charrettes and community facilitation.

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Dr. Mark Wilson discusses autonomous vehicles.

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Coleman Yoakum discusses Micah 6 Community and grassroots neighborhood revitalization.

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Dr. Noah Durst discusses informal housing in the United States.

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Dr. Rex LaMore discusses the emerging field of Domicology, a new way of understanding the life cycle of structures.

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Mary Reilly discusses planning for recreational marijuana and Brad Neumann discusses the health impacts of climate change.