YOUNG PEOPLE in City Planning?! Deborah McKoy, UC Berkeley

Описание: The Kids Have A Plan: Reimagining Cities & Schools with Deborah McKoy | Globe Anew Podcast

How can we build cities where education and community development are fundamentally intertwined? This episode of the Globe Anew Podcast, we examine this question with Professor Deborah McKoy, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Cities + Schools at UC Berkeley.

Deborah brings decades of experience from urban planning. We explore her visionary work empowering youth and communities to actively shape the future of their neighborhoods and schools. Get ready for a conversation about:

The vital links between urban planning, education equity, and social justice
How youth-led community development creates more vibrant and resilient cities, the mission and impact of the Center for Cities + Schools.
Overcoming systemic barriers to create truly inclusive and participatory planning processes.
Real-world examples of youth led solutions transforming urban landscapes.

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Deborah McKoy on LinkedIn:   / deborah-mckoy-5160b826  
Center for Cities + Schools: https://citiesandschools.berkeley.edu/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
01:06 Why is it important to involve young people in city planning decisions?
04:38 How did the Center for Cities + Schools come to be, and what makes its approach unique?
11:20 In what ways have you seen students tangibly shape their cities or schools through your programs?
17:37 What do adults and policymakers often misunderstand about youth capabilities?
24:23 Can you share a story of a youth-led initiative that surprised even you with its impact?
25:16 What policies would you most like to see implemented to promote equity in urban development?
28:01 What advice would you give to young people who want to create change but don’t know where to start?
30:30 Closing

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