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Hosts Armando Hernández & Joey Diaz explore Mexican genre films that have been heavily forgotten, ignored & discarded. This podcast is a “spin-off” of Hernandez’s blog Trash Mex Follow us on Instagram: @trash_mex_ @cheddabrown Podcast produced by Joey Diaz & recorded in Southern California. Email: [email protected]
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Rogelio y aliña Cover art photo provided by Vanessa Ives on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@vanessaives
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This is the podcast for all you city-builders, city-shapers and city-dwellers out there that care about driving change towards people- centred communities. On In-Development we talk about how Canadian cities develop in and up. We are presented by IDEA, the infill Development in Edmonton Association, a non-profit education and advocacy group bringing together like-minded people working to shape our City.
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"Bistec," executive produced and written by Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, tells the compelling story of a seasoned Cuban Revolutionary whose life is turned upside down when a prominent dissident moves into his neighborhood, uncovering secrets, disrupting lives, and testing loyalties. This historical fiction drama explores Cuba's modern surveillance and informant systems within a gripping narrative filled with surprises. Outro: "Bistec" is a production of Nuestro Studios, with executive production, di ...
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MUSED: LA 2 HOU is a podcast series hosted by Melissa Richardson Banks. In late 2016, she left Los Angeles where she lived and worked for over two decades, and returned to her home state of Texas … but to a new frontier for her — Houston! Episodes range in focus on the concept of journeys to the literal and figurative connections between Los Angeles and Houston. #MUSEDla2hou
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Trash-Mex Special: Colombia's B Cinema w/ Petroglyph Media
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1:23:53The Trash-Mex Podcast temporarily leaves Mexico & heads to Colombia in this special episode! Hosts Armando & Joey discuss Funeral Siniestro (1977) & T-O: Triángulo De Oro (1985) with Anthony Napolitano of Petroglyph Media, a new boutique Blu-ray label that has released two Colombian B films from director Jairo Pinilla. Purchase the Jairo Pinilla Do…
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In Development Episode 59: The Intersection of Infill, Transit and Active Transportation with Daniel Witte and Shannon Lohner
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58:13In this episode of In Development, we explore how public and active transportation interact with infill development (and vice versa!) Our guests Daniel Witte and Shannon Lohner bring important insights from their work with Edmonton Transit Riders and Paths for People, respectively. Get ready to learn about everything from how transportation modalit…
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In Development Episode 58: Exploring the Priority Growth Area Rezoning Project with The City of Edmonton's Lisa Drury
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42:11In this episode, our hosts chat with Lisa Drury from the City of Edmonton about the new Priority Growth Area (PGA) rezoning project. We dive into how the project came about, the selection process for areas being rezoned and how the public was engaged during its development. This episode provides a great opportunity to learn the nuances of the propo…
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Las Bellas De Trash-Mex: Isela Vega & Angelica Chain
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1:38:51Hosts Armando & Joey discuss two legendary Mexican actresses & two of their films: The beautiful, bold & daring Isela Vega in Los Amantes Del Señor De La Noche (1986) A wild 80’s Mexican folk horror film all made by Isela Vega. Blonde bombshell Angelica Chain in Diario Intimo De Una Cabaretera (1989) A sleazy & suspenseful crime film where Angelica…
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In Development Episode 57: Alkarim Devani Returns to talk mddl
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53:20In this episode, we reconnect with Alkarim Devani to talk about how Edmonton and Calgary are faring when it comes to pushing for a better policy and regulatory environment with regard to infill development. We learn more about mddl, an expert organization in middle housing whose mission is to build capacity from top to bottom for "missing middle" a…
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Trash Mex Especial - Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares
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1:02:56Entrevista con Adolfo Martinez Solares, director y escritor de sexy comedias y otras producciones de Frontera Films. Entrevista es en Español. Este episodio está patrocinado por Picardia Nacional. Pueden suscribirse visitando su sitio web o descargando la aplicación en Apple o Android. www.picardianacional.com English translation: Interview with Ad…
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Los Maistros Del Amor: Sexy Comedias De Los 80’s w/ Drew Hanks
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1:56:57Hosts Armando & Joey and comedy writer Drew Hanks laugh it away to some sexy comedias from the 1980’s: El Dia De Los Albañiles (1984): Workers of a construction site are constantly getting themselves into crazy & funny sexual situations. Stars Mexican comedy actors Alfonso Zayas & Luis de Alba and famous fichera actress Angelica Chain. El Dia De Lo…
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In Development Episode 56: How Local Coffee Shops Fit Into Infill with Antonio Gomez & Peter West
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54:44In this episode, we dive into what goes into operating that great local coffee shop that often features prominently in many visions of local redevelopment. Antonio Gomez and Peter West both operate coffee shops in Edmonton, but also have backgrounds in design and planning respectively. We chat about how community connects within coffee shops and ho…
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January Giallo A La Mexicana: La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) + Ultraje (1977)
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1:21:32Well of course Mexico has Giallos & proto-slashers. It’s January Giallo and Armando & Joey discuss the most obvious & well-known Mexican Giallo La Muerte Del Chacal (1984) and the very rare proto-slasher/revenge film Ultraje (1977). La Muerte Del Chacal (1984): Texas Sheriff Bob is hunting down a serial killer that’s murdering women across Cameron …
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In Development Episode 55: Who Will Be “Sleighed” By Our Year-End Trivia Challenge?
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57:08Join us for a special year-end episode of In Development as we reflect on 2024 and look ahead to 2025. In this engaging and competitive episode, our new podcast host Stephen challenges our existing hosts to a heart-pounding elimination challenge to find out which one of them will remain in the new year. Topics include... Edmonton’s new Zoning Bylaw…
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Si Me Recuerdas: The Films & Music of Los Bukis and Los Temerarios w/ Jaime Pinedo
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1:55:05Armando, Joey and special guest Jaime Pinedo of Rendezvous LA dig deep into the films & music of popular Mexican music groups Los Bukis and Los Temerarios. The films: Sueño y Realidad: Los Temerarios (1993) The first film of Los Temerarios. A melodrama about the group’s rise to fame & dealing with the drama that ensues along the way. La Mujer De Lo…
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In Development Episode 54: River Valley Vitalization with Jay Downton and Erin Murray-Green of River Valley Co.
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1:10:43This episode features two passionate Edmontonians, Jay Downton and Erin Murray-Green, who are involved with River Valley Company and River Valley Hospitality. These ventures focus on creating community-oriented amenities in Edmonton’s river valley, including the beloved Little Brick Café and Umpreheville Block. Jay and his team are helping to build…
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Roberto Guinar’s Dolls: Herencia Diabolica (1993) + Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) w/ Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz)
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1:29:27Hosts Armando & Joey alongside special guest Hack.em Figures (Jesse Diaz) discuss two Mexican killer doll films from producer/actor Roberto Guinar: Herencia Diabolica (1993) - A diabolical clown doll murders people that are cruel to him. Demond Doll (Muerte Infernal) (1987) - A schizophrenic & psycho-sexual fever dream with an evil jester doll murd…
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In Development Episode 53: Moving Mountains for Missing Middle with Matthew Kennedy of Studio North
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1:10:45This episode’s guests visit us virtually from Calgary for a discussion all about building missing middle housing across Alberta. Studio North’s Matt Kennedy discusses building missing middle housing in the mountains and translates lessons learned from this context to apply across the province. Matt shares more about the Astor project in Banff, whic…
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Juan Lopez Moctezuma: Lost & Found w/ Alfonso Carrillo
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1:01:01Armando, Joey, and special guest Alfonso Carrillo of Rendezvous LA discuss 2 Juan Lopez Moctezuma films: El Alimento Del Miedo (1994) - A supposedly “lost” film of Moctezuma’s which was also his last film ever made. Alucarda (1977) - the most well-known & iconic Mexican gothic horror film that only a madman like Moctezuma could make. Also, be sure …
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Stuck in Hell’s Trap (1989) w/ Mike Aguirre
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43:52Armando, Joey, and special guest Mike Aguirre (@see_it_on_16mm) discuss Pedro Galindo III’s Hell’s Trap (Trampa Infernal) (1989), the amazingly bloody Mexican slasher that Trash-Mex will be screening at The Frida Cinema on October 27th at 7:30PM. Tickets for the screening are now for sale: https://thefridacinema.org/movies/hells-trap-presented-by-t…
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In Development Episode 52: Saying Cheerio to Mariah Samji and Hello to Sean Sedgwick!
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1:18:04The guests on this episode of In-Development are familiar faces! Mariah Samji and Sean Sedgwick join forces to talk about the past, present, and future of IDEA. As Mariah moves on from her role as Executive Director of IDEA, she discusses the legacy and impact the organization has had on the City as well as herself personally. Sean shares what drew…
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Me Dicen El Asesino Por Ahí: Pistoleros Famosos (1981) & Un Hombre Violento (1984)
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1:28:41Armando & Joey discuss two 1980’s action-crime films from Mexico, their 2 leading actors “Mario Almada” & “Valentin Trujillo”, and also dwell into the music inspiration of these films which are known as “corridos”. Pistoleros Famosos(1981) Starring: Mario Almada, Fernando Almada, Álvaro Zermeño, Lorenzo De Monteclaro, Rossy Mendoza Director: José “…
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Cine Mexicano Porno: Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) & Despertar Del Sexo (1995)
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44:48Armando & Joey discuss the first 2 Mexican porn films ever made. Both films were shot in the 1980’s & released in the 1990’s. Both films were first covered in the book “El Cine Pornografico Mexicano De Los 90” by E. Román. Las Profesoras Del Amor (1993) Starring: Velma Collins, Francis Lara, Alfonso Herrera Director: Angel Rodríguez Vázquez Despert…
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In Development Episode 51: Transforming Edmonton's Urban Landscape: Insights from Urban Planners Chelsea Whitty and Jordan Riemer
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50:51Join us for a dynamic episode of the In Development podcast as we sit down with Chelsea Whitty and Jordan Riemer, two innovative urban planners making significant impacts on Edmonton's urban landscape. Jordan Riemer is an Urban Planner in Edmonton who specializes in merging equity and land-use considerations into transportation planning. With a bac…
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En medio de una profunda pérdida, exilio forzado y sorprendentes traiciones, surge la esperanza y un sorprendente acto de rebelión. Micaela lee el sorprendente contenido de la carta de la prisión de Bistec.By Nuestro Studios
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Tragedias y caos golpean el vecindario cuando tanto Echauri Suárez como Orlando Contreras se ven obligados a confrontar un amargo secreto que devastará sus vidas y obligará a Orlando a exiliarse. Los secretos del vecindario también traerán nuevas revelaciones para Micaela Martínez.By Nuestro Studios
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Delirio Y Muerte - Episodio 6By Nuestro Studios
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El Paseo De La Vigilancia - Episodio 5By Nuestro Studios
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Echauri Suárez debería estar celebrando después de ganar el máximo premio de Cuba por su trabajo como líder de vigilancia vecinal, pero su país tiene otros planes para él. El notorio disidente Orlando Contreras se está mudando a su barrio, y Echauri tiene la tarea de ser los primeros ojos y oídos que lo reciban. Echauri debería estar disfrutando de…
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Orlando Contreras, uno de los disidentes más respetados de Cuba, es un hombre de voluntad de acero y una poderosa habilidad con las palabras. Cuando el New York Times lo entrevista por su perspectiva única en el 50 aniversario de la Revolución Cubana, Contreras desentraña cómo es realmente el colorido trasfondo del mundo distópico de Cuba.…
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El devoto revolucionario cubano Echauri Suárez, un veterano de combate, es el presidente del Comité de Defensa de la Revolución de su vecindario, y un hombre mayor al que sus vecinos tanto temen como desprecian. Nada escapa la atención militante revolucionario de Echauri hasta un fatídico día que lo cambiará todo.…
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En medio de un apagón masivo en el vecindario, Micaela Martínez se entera de que un amigo ha muerto en prisión, pero no antes de enviarle una carta misteriosa titulada ‘Bistec’. La muerte de su amigo y sus propios graves problemas de salud llevan a Micaela a grabar en audio una extraña y milagrosa historia sobre los informantes del gobierno y disid…
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Producida ejecutivamente y escrita por Manuel Ruiz-Barrera, Bistec es la fascinante historia de un veterano revolucionario cubano y lo que sucede cuando uno de los disidentes más prominentes del país se muda a su vecindario, exponiendo secretos, trastornando vidas y poniendo a prueba las lealtades. Este drama de ficción histórica revela el mundo mo…
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In Development Episode 50: Revitalizing Downtown Edmonton: Leadership and Vision with Puneeta McBryan, EDBA CEO
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1:03:50Join us for an engaging episode of the In Development podcast as we welcome Puneeta McBryan, CEO of the Edmonton Downtown Business Association (EDBA). Puneeta stepped into her role in December 2020, navigating the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a leader and connector, she collaborates with government bodies, the private sector, …
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MUSED: LA 2 HOU | Charlene Villaseñor Black | Decolonial Love
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46:05In this special episode of the MUSED: LA 2 HOU podcast, host and producer Melissa Richardson Banks interviews photographer Luis C. Garza with Charlene Villaseñor Black, Ph.D. who is Chair and Professor of Art History in UCLA's César E. Chávez Department of Chicana/o and Central American Studies, the editor of "Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies" …
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In Development Episode 49: Navigating Urban Growth: Insights on Public and Private Sector Collaboration – A Conversation with Clarence Wong, Invistec Consulting
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57:20Join us for an insightful discussion on urban development as we connect with Clarence Wong, Vice President at Investec Consulting. Born and raised in Edmonton, Clarence's background includes a BSc in Civil Engineering and a Master of Engineering Degree in Construction Management from the University of Alberta. His 20-year career spans consulting an…
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In Development Episode 48: Beyond Brick and Mortar: Strategies for Sustainable Housing Solutions – A Conversation with Jonathan Lay, HomeEd
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49:23Join us for a candid conversation on affordable housing as we sit down with Jonathan Lay, Vice President in Projects for HomeEd. Jonathan brings a wealth of experience from his background in civil engineering to his current role in property management, where he's passionate about crafting communities that thrive. In this episode, Jonathan breaks do…
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In Development Episode 47: Sustainable Solutions Underground: A Conversation with Jordan Denault
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44:31In this episode, listeners are invited to explore waste management and innovation with Jordan Denault, a business development manager at Underground Disposal Systems (UDS). Jordan delves into his work in the waste management industry and its intersection with infill development. The conversation spans across waste management practices in Edmonton, …
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In Development Episode 46: Building & Beyond - A conversation with Simran Malhi
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1:11:16Today on In Development, we're excited to welcome Simran Malhi, Vice President of IDEA and the dynamic co-founder and CEO of Building Supply Depot. Their vision? To revolutionize the procurement of exterior building supplies, offering a seamless experience for builders, contractors, and developers. Simran shares her journey of identifying a crucial…
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In Development Episode 45: The T5M Connect Story, with David & Melissa Campbell
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58:25Today, David and Melissa Campbell join In Development to discuss their award winning missing middle housing development, T5M Connect. From a sign collecting development suggestions written in sharpie to accessibility decisions and landscaping, David and Melissa share their experience building the first Passive House Certified Multi-family building …
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In Development Episode 44 - Edmonton's Urban Renaissance Unveiled
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1:05:35On today’s episode, embark on a riveting journey through the heart of Edmonton's urban transformation with the Zoning Bylaw Renewal Initiative. In this episode, hosts Allison and Lilit are joined by key figures from the City of Edmonton, Darbi Kinnee and Lyla Peter. Together they unravel the city's efforts to create zoning regulations that work for…
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Urban Evolution: Navigating the Dynamic Landscape of City Planning with Ranon Soans
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59:24Today's guest on "In Development" is Ranon Soans. In this episode, the group delves into a thought-provoking discussion on district and city planning. "Cities are complex beings that need to live and breathe," so how do we best create plans with the understanding that they will continuously need to be amended? How do we enable what we want to see w…
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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 42 - Infill Insights with Nicholas Rheubottom, Executive Director of IDEA
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1:23:18Today’s guest is Nicholas Rheubottom, the Executive Director of IDEA. If you have questions about IDEA or have been interested in getting involved, this is a great episode to tune into! In this episode Nicholas gives a review on the year 2023, including some big wins for IDEA and then outlines the direction of the association for the upcoming year.…
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IN DEVELOPMENT Episode 41 – Engineering Tomorrow's Urban Landscape with Jason Cunha, President of IDEA
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1:14:21Check out the latest episode of "In Development" featuring Jason Cunha, where he shares his expertise on the infrastructure challenges in infill development. Jason discusses this topic through the lens of zoning bylaw renewal, as well as it applies to programs such as the Neighborhood Renewal and Infill Fire Protection. Later on in the episode Jaso…
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In Development Episode 40 - Back in Business! Featuring In Development's New Hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland
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44:30Welcome to Episode 40 of "In Development" – where urban planning meets insightful discussion! In this comeback episode, our dynamic new hosts, Lilit Houlder and Allison Rosland, bring a fresh perspective and a wealth of experience to the podcast. Join Lilit and Alison as they delve into their professional backgrounds as urban planners, sharing the …
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In Development Episode 39 - Exploring City Planning from a Holistic Perspective with Dr. Sandeep Agrawal
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1:13:20Today, Dr. Sandeep Agrawal joins In Development for a very special episode. The conversation kicks off by exploring Dr. Agrawal’s interesting journey into the Planning profession and academia. The audience learns about Dr. Agrawal’s experiences spearheading programs at two prominent Canadian universities. For the first time ever, this episode also …
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In Development Episode 38 - Empowering Environmental Sustainability in the Development Industry with Kristin Tollovsen
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55:58In this episode, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Kristin Tollovsen to discuss the relationship between environmental sustainability and property development. In particular, the influence of embodied carbon, operational carbon and a building’s end of life on our climate. Kristin also highlights various industry resources available, such as educational…
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In Development Episode 37 - Creating Character in Residential Infill with Alessandra Bruni
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55:46In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Alessandra Bruni, Principal/Owner of ChalkMark Residential. Alessandra starts by sharing about her nuanced career journey; how her strong background, passion for unique design, and experience with diverse groups of builders and developers allowed her to create a niche in the real esta…
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In Development Episode 36 - Celebrating A Decade of Infill Development in Edmonton with Special Guests Tegan Martin-Drysdale, Chelsey Jersak and Mariah Samji
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1:09:35In this special episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Tegan Martin-Drysdale - President of RedBrick Real Estate Services, Founder of Ocheller Homes, Co-Founder of Homestead Coworking and Co-Founder of IDEA; Chelsey Jersak - Founder and Principal of Situate and Past President of IDEA’s executive board; and Mariah Samji - previous Exec…
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In Development Episode 35 - Designing Quality Infill for Longevity with Nancy Surby
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1:09:16In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Nancy Surby, Principal of NAKO Design - a full service interior design firm. Nancy dives into how NAKO came to be, the influences of travel and lifestyle on NAKO’s style, the company’s core values and the nuances and challenges of entrepreneurship. Nancy also provides her thoughts on …
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In Development Episode 34 - Exploring the Growing Demand for Garden Suites With Travis Fong
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1:00:38In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Travis Fong, President and Executive Director of YEGarden Suites. Travis shares about his passion for sustainability, its impact on urbanization and housing, and how YEGarden Suites came to be founded. From building for family proximity, to aging in place, to rental income, Travis dives i…
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In Development Episode 33 - Transforming Neighbourhoods Through Quality Infill with Jill Lange
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1:15:34In this episode, Ryan and Olivia chat with Jill Lange of Ace Lange Homes. Jill shares her experience of growing up in the home-building industry and how she has seen the Ace Lange business and infill in Edmonton evolve over the years. When it comes to home-building, Jill and the rest of the Ace Lange team operate under the motto of “do it right, or…
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In Development Episode 32 - Restoring Multicultural Vibrancy to Edmonton’s Chinatown with Hon Leong
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58:28In this episode, Ryan and Olivia sit down with Hon Leong to chat about all things Chinatown. Hon dives into the changes and challenges Edmonton’s Chinatown has seen over the recent years: from dwindling foot traffic and small business engagement, to advocating for a vibrant and multicultural hub for the future. Hon also discusses the sensitive topi…
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In Development Episode 31 - Creating Solutions for Active Transportation with Stephen Raitz
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58:42In this episode, Ryan and Olivia chat with Stephen Raitz, Chair of Paths For People and Law Student at the University of Alberta. Stephen outlines the group's current advocacy work, including: active transportation for all, sustainability and equity when it comes to the public realm, and public funding for community infrastructure. Stephen also div…
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