A Matter of Place
A Matter of Place with Jeff Siegler is an exploration of the places we shape, and how in turn, those places shape us. The built environment has a tremendous impact on the lives we lead and people's overall health and well-being. It's a topic that receives far too little attention considering the outsize impact our surroundings have on our lives. Episodes will alternate between Jeff's experiences working in the Place Industry and interviews with those people dedicated to improving the conditions of our built environment.
Episodes
13 episodes
Sam Quinones on Poverty, Addiction, and the Power of Community Renewal
In this compelling episode of A Matter of Place, I sit down with award-winning journalist and author Sam Quinones to explore the deeply intertwined issues of poverty and addiction in Kentucky. Sam shares powerful stories from his work ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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58:15
Habitats for Humanity with Sarah Williams Goldhagen
In this episode, I am joined by Sarah Williams Goldhagen, renowned author and architectural critic, to explore the profound ways our built environment influences our health, happiness, and overall quality of life. Sarah dives into her research ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:29
Scarred Landscapes
In this episode, I revisit a blog post I wrote about my visit to Front Royal, Virginia, where I was captivated by the stunning natural landscapes and the charming downtown area. However, I was struck by the stark contrast between these beautifu...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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8:58
Place Politics with Ryan Short
In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Short of Civic Brand to explore the challenges of community revitalization and placemaking. We dive into why this work can be so tough, especially when politics and preconceived ideas get in the way. We bre...
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Episode 10
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51:02
Sell Local
Discover why genuine community connection triumphs over flashy tourism campaigns in my latest podcast episode. Join me as I dive into the concept of "sell-local" marketing with insights from Phil Eich of Storyville Social. Learn how Saginaw Riv...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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7:09
The American Mind Cannot Conceive with Ann Sussman
In this episode, I interview Ann Sussman, an architecture professor, cognitive researcher, and author, who sheds light on how car-centric urban environments are negatively impacting our health. Ann explains that such designs promote isolation, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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50:08
Buildings Before Businesses
In this episode, let's get real about urban development and give credit where it's due: building owners. It is important to understand why managing a building is no walk in the park – it's basically running a business. We also need to talk abou...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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8:31
Subjective Beauty with Jaime Izurieta-Varea
In this episode, I interview Jamie Izurieta-Varea, a renowned expert in storefront design, to dissect the complexities of urban aesthetics. Jamie shares his experiences and insights, emphasizing the pivotal role of aesthetics in shaping the cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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50:40
Kids These Days
In this episode, I dive into the age-old trope of "kids these days" and challenge the notion that younger generations are inherently different or less capable than those that came before. It isn't that kids have changed, but instead, environmen...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:19
Third Places with Rik Adamski
In this episode, Rik Adamski joins me to discuss third places. Rik is the President of the planning firm Ash + Lime out of Dallas, Texas and he spends a lot of his time thinking about the places where we spend our time. Rik is a firm believer t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:37
This is Urban
Have you ever felt a sense of unease when thinking about urban environments? Does that thought of walking past multifamily housing terrify you? Perhaps you've been influenced by media portrayals that paint cities as dangerous or chaotic. In thi...
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Episode 3
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6:38
I Gotta a Guy with Allan Branch
On this week's episode, I got to catch up with one of my favorite people, Allan Branch. Allan got his start in software development before turning his eye to his hometown, Panama City. Not only has he been a leading advocate for bringing the do...
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Episode 2
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57:22
Welcome to A Matter of Place
In this introductory episode, host Jeff Siegler explains why the world needs another podcast from a bearded white dude, why it is so important that we start to explore these ideas about place in greater detail, and how the shape of our built en...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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15:24