Urban planning faces immense pressure from mounting housing deficits and complex infrastructure demands.
Solving 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.
Joining 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.
THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUT
- Accidental entry into the planning profession
- The depth and breadth of US urban planning
- Tackling the national housing crisis
- The community impact and controversy of data centres
- Promoting and supporting the planning profession
GUEST DETAILS
Sue 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.
PODCAST HOST DETAILS
Dr. 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."
As a member of the Irish Planning Institute (MIPI), Dr. O'Leary demonstrates a commitment to the highest standards of the planning profession.
Find out more: https://ipi.ie/
ABOUT THE IRISH PLANNING INSTITUTE
The 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 the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Through its diverse membership, which includes professionals from public, private, and academic sectors, the IPI offers a unified voice on critical planning issues.
https://ipi.ie/
The Planners Podcast is produced for IPI by dustpod.io
QUOTES
There are those of us who didn't go to planning school. We like to call ourselves accidental planners. - Sue Schwartz
Our reputation is built one interaction at a time. You build the public trust in not only what we do, but in the community you're serving. - Sue Schwartz
We are pillars of the democratic process. We bring people together to talk about the future and then plan how to get there and make those choices together. - Sue Schwartz
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