We're BAAAAAAACCCCCKKKK!!!The Streets are Planning Podcast is back with our 1st Episode of 2023!!! We are looking forward to new guests, fresh topics and of course, providing the streets with the insights they've been missing since we've been gone. Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace...The Streets are Planning!…

Sherelle Streeter Spin StreetsAutor: Mac Miller, Sherrelle Streeter, Spin, J. Ruffin

SPIN Streets & Mobility Website IG: @ridespin Twitter: @ridespin Lakeshia Wright, AICP Ride Wit Me- Nelly & City SpudAutor: SPIN, J. Ruffin, Lakeshia Wright, Nelly

AZ-I'm Back The Streets Are Planning Website IG: thestreetsareplanning Twitter: @streetsplanningAutor: Jermaine Ruffin, AZ, SPIN

Frank Romo LinkedIn Twitter: https://twitter.com/romo_GIS IG: https://www.instagram.com/frank_romo_ RomoGIS: For Business Inquiries and Projects Priority Maps Mapping the Black Lives Matter Movement: www.blm-map.com Race & Policing: Fatal Encounters with Police 2015-2020: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f5318cabf50d4abb9bdb112e666c1e2a Sec…

Allen Penniman IG: @al.isaak Twitter: @justpennies East Warren Planning Study Redressing Racist Policies to Implement Equity-driven RevitalizationAutor: Prodigy, Allen Penniman, Havoc, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Ruffin, Alchemist

In Today's Season 2 Finale Episode, our Host J. Ruffin interviews Detroit Native Nina Idemudia,AICP & Assistant Commissioner with the City of Chicago's Planning & Development Department. We talk about her Career and discuss housing issues.Inspired by the Judas & Black Messiah Soundtrack song "Something Ain't Right" by Masego, J.I.D and Rapsody. Nin…

In Today's NWA "Express Yourself" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Los Angeles based Urban Planner Jonathan Pacheco Bell. We discuss his Embedded Planning praxis, his Career arc, recent article and his newly launched solo/freelance venture C1TYPLANN3R Company! This is an Episode that you don't want to miss!! Jonathan Pacheco Bell …

New Episode dropping today with our guest Alondra Alvizo! Alondra is a Community and Economic Development Leader in SW Detroit. She shares her insights on Environmental and Food justice issues with our Host J. Ruffin. You don't want to miss this Dej Loaf and Gunna "No Ceilings" Inspired Episode! Alondra Alvizo Alondra @ MSU Extension Dej Loaf ft. G…

Today's episode features Gordon Linton,MPA - Planner I for Stockbridge, GA! We talk his introduction to Planning, Zoning and oh yeah Black Panther. You don't want to miss this "All The Stars"-Kendrick Lamar & SZA inspired episode. Gordon Linton IG: @mrfloridaboy30Autor: Jermaine Ruffin, SZA, Kendrick Lamar, Gordon Linton

Our Host J. Ruffin sat down for an Environmental Justice Conversation with Jeremy Orr, Senior Staff Attorney with The National Resources Defense Council and Gabriel Jones Environmental Justice Consultant. Jeremy Orr Gabriel JonesAutor: Gabriel Jones, Jermaine Ruffin, Jeremy Orr, Lupe Fiasco

On Today's Nipsey Hussle "Down as a Great" inspired Episode, our Host J. Ruffin connects with Urban Planner/Urban Designer Desiree "Dee" Powell. We discuss her introduction to Urban Planning, Black Planners & Allies zoom calls, Blckspces.com, being grounded in community and why Urban Planners should get shoe endorsements! Desiree D. Powell LinkedIn…

Our Host J. Ruffin connects with Mick Dumke a Reporter/Columnist with ProPublica Illinois/Midwest. The discussion centers around Mick's article "How a Chicago Political Hangout Went From Bustling to Boarded Up-Even After the City Promised Help". This is a follow-up to our previous Episode with Tony Briscoe on the East Garfield Park neighborhood in …

In Today's Pharrell Williams "Freedom" Inspired Episode our Host J. Ruffin connects with Chase Cantrell. Chase is the Executive Director of Building Community Value to discuss his organizations role assisting Detroiters with gaining real estate development knowledge to improve their neighborhood and build wealth. Chase Cantrell Building Community V…

On today's episode our Host J. Ruffin sits down with Urban Planner Gisla Augustin aka Gigi the Planner! Gigi gives valuable insight into her path to becoming an Urban Planner and we get to hear more about her brand building. Episode is inspired by "Shining" ~ DJ Khaled ft. Beyonce & Jay-Z About Gisla Augustin Standards and Procedures for Black Plan…

Alex Ramirez LA Más Cholula, MXAutor: Taubman College, Cholula, Los Angeles, LA Mas, Mexico, Kendrick Lamar, Alex Ramirez

Authentically Detroit Eastside Community Network Donna Givens Orlando Bailey @ Bridge DetroitAutor: Eastside Community Network, Authentically Detroit, Detroit, Jeezy

Tony Briscoe LinkedIn Tony @ ProPublica: tony.briscoe@propublica.org Tweet Tony @_tonybriscoe Disinvested (ProPublica Illinois) East Garfield Park Chi City: CommonAutor: Tony Briscoe, Common, East Garfield Park, Block Club Chicago, ProPublica Illinois

Glenn Wilson LinkedIn Communities First Inc. Communities First Youtube Channel I Can- Nas God's Son Album U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentAutor: Glenn Wilson, Jermaine Ruffin, Communities First Inc

The 2020 Elections...... What else is to be said??

Resources: Kay Cheng: @hikaycheng https://www.kay-cheng.com/new-page-1 Join Spin: https://www.spin.app/ Spin resources for Communities: https://www.spin.app/programs Episode inspired by Slide from Sada Baby's -Skuba Sada 2 Album. https://youtu.be/tQUYo4UCYS0Autor: Kay Cheng, Ford Mobility, Spin

Politico Article: FDT- YG & Nipsey Hussle Video (I do not own the rights to the above song) Instagram Follow: @gigitheplanner @embeddedplanning @equitymatterspodcast Walking the Racial Equity WalkAutor: JR2 Urban Solutions LLC

I have resisted talking about my personal and professional anxiety during these turbulent times because my internal voice always told me the timing was not right. I convinced myself that I would be looked at as a pariah, if I did not take the time to think out properly every syllable of what I wanted to communicate to you.…

Heart of the City Jay-Z, Producer Kanye West Property Rights for Song belong to 2007, Rocafella Records, LLCAutor: JR2 Urban Solutions LLC

Welcome to the Tupac Inspired Picture Me Rollin Episode where our host J. Ruffin discusses Smart Mobility with Justin Snowden. PIcture Me Rolling Lime Scooters Bird Scooters Boaz Bikes MoGo Bike Access PassAutor: JR2 Urban Solutions LLC

This is a Young Jeezy inspired Episode where our host J. Ruffin gives a few insights on things to think about when you consider Urban Planning and mentorship. https://www.planetizen.com/topschools Seen it All- Young Jeezy ft. Jay-ZAutor: J. Ruffin, Jeezy, Jay-Z

My Way Home is inspired by the Common interlude of the same name from Kanye West's Late Registration Album. Our host J. Ruffin rides solo on this joint! What is Affordable Housing, what tools exist, why is there a crisis and what can we do is all explored in this episode.Autor: J.Ruffin, Kanye West, Common

In this Outkast inspired Freestyle Episode, our Host J. Ruffin discusses why it's important to tell our stories of community, research and best practices in communities of color. Da Art of StorytellingAutor: Jermaine Ruffin, Outkast

Episode Inspiration: Jay Rock-WinAutor: Jay Rock, Top Dawg Ent, James Bell III, Jermaine Ruffin

Freestyle Episode Inspired by Jay-Z's song Family Feud from the 4:44 album that is addressing the Colin Kaepernick and Jay-Z friction. To quote Hov.....NOBODY wins when the Family Feuds. Family Feud Video Make sure you check out the video for Family Feud, just click the link.Autor: J. Ruffin, Jay-Z, Beyonce'

Laila's WisdomAutor: Jamla, J. Ruffin, Briana Mason, Chisara Brown, Rapsody

This Episode highlights D'Marco Ansari who keeps it 100% real on his first trip outside of Detroit and his reflection his first international experience in Europe.Autor: D'Marco Ansari, J. Ruffin

J. Cole Neighbors Video Click Me HEAVY by Kiese Laymon Click to learn more America Ferrera TED Talk Click to ListenAutor: J. Cole, Jermaine Ruffin, America Ferrera, Kiese Laymon

Black Boy Fly VideoAutor: D'Marco Ansari, Kendrick lamar, Kaiwan Bowman

One Mic- Nas Song inspiration for this freestyle episode.Autor: J. Ruffin

This Episode is inspired by Dom Kennedy's "Pleeze" which features the late great Nipsey Hussle. Pleeze-Dom Kennedy ft. NipseyAutor: Jermaine R. Ruffin , D'Marco Ansari, Donald Rencher

Hard Knock Life VideoAutor: Jermaine R. Ruffin

Where I'm From - Jay-Z I do not own the above content Facebook: Streets Are Planning IG Handle: TheStreetsArePlanning Twitter: streetsareplanningAutor: Jermaine R. Ruffin

Long Live Nipsey Hussle.

Remembering The Life and music of Biggie Smalls, who was taken from us 22 years ago today.

Tyga Going crazy in the streets of L.A.?? My thoughts on the situation revolving around Deondre Francois. New music from Smif - N - Wessun

Discussing the recent Federal Indictment of Tekashi69 and his former associates.

Jacob Knight & crazy 2pac conspiracies, Lil Wayne, and Bill Cosby Sentencing.

Cardi B vs Nicki... Joe Budden vs Eminem.

Discussing the career and untimely passing of the Pittsburgh born rapper.

Come back down to Earth Nicki....

Brief summary and review of the latest version of EA Sports’ NBA Live video game. ??

Wake Up Hip Hop Community!

Public housing smoking ban, LeBron James opens a school in Akron Ohio, Lyor Cohen & more.