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S6 Ep3: Finding Community in Public Spaces

S6 Ep3: Finding Community in Public Spaces

Released Tuesday, 11th June 2019
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S6 Ep3: Finding Community in Public Spaces

S6 Ep3: Finding Community in Public Spaces

S6 Ep3: Finding Community in Public Spaces

S6 Ep3: Finding Community in Public Spaces

Tuesday, 11th June 2019
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Season 6 of Seattle Growth Podcast focuses on finding community in a dynamic city.Each episode spotlights some of the interesting people in Seattle who are building community and bringing people together. You will hear from leaders in tech, comedy, music, art, dance, and emergency preparation.Today’s episode features Nathan Vass, an artist, filmmaker, photographer, and author by day, and a Metro bus driver by night, where his community-building work has been showcased on NPR, The Seattle Times, KING5 and landed him a spot on Seattle Magazine’s 2018 list of the 35 Most Influential People in Seattle. Vass shares stories from his popular blog, The View from Nathan’s Bus, and how it led to his successful book The Lines That Make Us. The interview offers a unique perspective on finding community in a city that is changing rapidly.Today’s episode also features Maisha Barnett, a public space developer with over a decade of experience shaping community gathering spaces. She talks about her work with the Jimi Hendrix Park development and the redevelopment of Powell Barnett Park, named after the musician, baseball player, and community leader who was her grandfather. Whether you have lived here your whole life or are just joining this city, these interviews give insight about Seattle, how it was, how it is changing, and where Seattle is going.

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