Living Landscapes Podcast Explores Community Planning in Action with National Park Service Expert
WEST LAFAYETTE, IN (November 22, 2024) – The Living Landscapes podcast, produced by student staff at the Purdue University Center for Community & Environmental Design (CCED), releases its second episode today, focusing on the vital role of community planning in creating vibrant and sustainable public spaces.
In this episode, host Grace Lentz sits down with Ashley Newson, a Community Planner with the National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program. Newson shares her expertise and experiences in collaborative planning processes, highlighting the importance of community engagement in shaping our shared landscapes.
“At the core of Ashley’s work, it’s all about the people and communities she serves,” says Grace.
The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program helps communities plan parks, trails, greenways, rivers, and open spaces. The program provides planning assistance and technical expertise to community groups, non-profits, tribes, and state and local governments.
This episode of Living Landscapes will explore:
- The role of the National Park Service in community planning
- How the Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program supports local projects
- The importance of community engagement in the planning process
- Real-world examples of successful community planning initiatives
Living Landscapes is available on Podbean https://tinyurl.com/TheLivingLandscapesPodcast.
For more information about the Living Landscapes podcast, expressions of interest to work with us, or to learn more about opportunities to partner with the CCED to enhance your community, visit https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/thompsonlab/ or contact Dr. Aaron Thompson (awthomps@purdue.edu).