{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"IPI Planners Podcast","title":"Leading the APA with Sue Schwartz","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3037,"description":"Urban planning faces immense pressure from mounting housing deficits and complex infrastructure demands.\nSolving these challenges requires robust community engagement, modern technological integration, and adaptive municipal strategies. This episode explores national housing initiatives, the impact of data centres, and the future of the profession.\nJoining us as a trusted peer on our platform is Sue Schwartz, president of the American Planning Association and former planning director for the city of Greensboro, North Carolina, bringing decades of distinguished leadership and spatial planning expertise.\nTHINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT\n- Accidental entry into the planning profession\n- The depth and breadth of US urban planning\n- Tackling the national housing crisis\n- The community impact and controversy of data centres\n- Promoting and supporting the planning profession\nGUEST DETAILS\nSue Schwartz serves as the president of the American Planning Association and previously worked as the planning director for the city of Greensboro, North Carolina. She is a dedicated leader in spatial planning, an advocate for professional ethics, and a champion for community engagement.\nPODCAST HOST DETAILS\nDr. Sean O'Leary MIPI is a highly respected Senior Planner at the Irish Planning Institute (IPI) and a key voice in the field of Irish planning. With extensive experience and a deep understanding of planning policy and practice, Dr. O'Leary brings a wealth of knowledge to \"The Planners' Podcast.\" \nAs a member of the Irish Planning Institute (MIPI), Dr. O'Leary demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of the planning profession. \nFind out more: https://ipi.ie/\nABOUT THE IRISH PLANNING INSTITUTE\nThe Irish Planning Institute (IPI) is the all-island professional body for planners in Ireland, dedicated to advancing the field of physical, spatial, and environmental planning for the common good. Established in 1975, the IPI plays a vital role in shaping sustainable development across both...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9nVw4-BLGicJm7Z63ptnPClwECFyyzaaR7K_jQ6eBkk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kODA5/NDQzZDEwYmMxMDcy/NmNmNzEwMzdlOTgz/MjAyMy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}