Show Notes: Episode - Common Sense for Better Construction
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Introduction:
- Host introduces the episode as an installment of Common Sense for Better Construction.
- Sponsored by Creative Interface Architecture and Interiors, emphasizing their commitment to sustainable construction.
Guest Introduction:
- Host introduces Terry Miller, a licensed architect and community leader.
- Highlights Terry's roles as a city councilman, chairman of the downtown development authority, and involvement in various boards.
Personal Connection:
- Host shares a personal connection with Terry, expressing gratitude for being one of the first to offer an opportunity in the host's career.
- Emphasizes the enduring friendship between them.
Navigating the Term "Density":
- Discussion on the perception of density, exploring how it triggers concerns in different communities.
- Mention of historical aversion to terms like "planning" and the evolving perspectives over time.
Balancing Private and Public Interests:
- Insights into the risks of laissez-faire capitalism and the need for planning to align private interests with public benefits.
- Terry highlights the double-edged sword of density for property owners, maximizing potential but facing community challenges.
Benefits of Density:
- Exploring the benefits of designing in a dense way, creating walkable communities and reducing reliance on cars.
- Emphasis on convenience and desirability, especially for younger generations.
Impact on Property Owners and Small Businesses:
- Discussion on how density benefits property owners by maximizing potential rentable space.
- Highlighting conveniences for small businesses in dense urban areas, creating opportunities for increased foot traffic.
Architectural Responsibility:
- Terry's perspective on architects advocating for dense urban design by situating themselves in the heart of communities.
- Emphasizes the role of architects in shaping the policy and infrastructure of urban spaces.
Positive Examples of Building Reuse:
- Examples of successful adaptive reuse projects, such as The Works and Ponce City Market in Atlanta.
- Highlighting the environmental benefits of repurposing existing buildings.
Challenges of Poorly Planned Density:
- Discussion on the importance of mixed-use planning and proper zoning in dense areas.
- Terry addresses challenges related to noise, usage segregation, and the need for careful planning.
Promoting Healthy Density:
- Benefits of denser development for property values and creative ways, like Tax Allocation Districts, to reinvest in infrastructure.
- Emphasizing the value of existing infrastructure in dense urban areas.
Overlooking Opportunities within Cities:
- Addressing missed opportunities in established cities like Atlanta, emphasizing the importance of utilizing existing spaces.
- Terry advocates for repurposing and maintaining density within city limits.
Health Benefits of Walkable Cities:
- Discussing the personal health benefits of walkable cities, encouraging exercise and healthier lifestyles.
- Advocacy for prioritizing walkability in community decision-making.
Architects in Public Policy:
- Terry's call for more architects to engage in public policy and urban planning.
- Discussing the problem-solving nature of architecture and its relevance in policymaking.
Impact Beyond Running for Office:
- Encouraging citizens to voice opinions and participate in community decisions.
- Highlighting the influence of public engagement on elected officials.
outro
- Host thanks the audience for joining another episode of Common Sense for Better Construction.
- Reiterates the episode's sponsor, Creative Interface Architecture and Interiors, inviting listeners to check them out at (www.creativeinterface.design).