John, Author at Active Towns

About John

Experienced project management professional committed to helping communities create a "Culture of Activity" through proven "All Ages & Abilities" design concepts and evidence-based behavior change initiatives.

November 2024

Torched LA

Torched LA

By John|2024-11-16T14:47:16+00:00November 16th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 269, SEASON 8: In this episode, I reconnect with Alissa Walker, a Los Angeles-based urbanist and journalist We discuss her new newsletter Torched.LA and the forthcoming major events (Superbowl, World Cup, [...]

Barcelona Superblocks

Barcelona Superblocks

By John|2024-11-08T00:42:52+00:00November 8th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 268, SEASON 8: In this episode, I connect with Prof. Jordi Honey-Rosés, Senior Research Professor, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona We discuss the amazing street transformations taking place in Barcelona, the emergence of [...]

Kids Are Cycling Radicals

Kids Are Cycling Radicals

By John|2024-10-30T13:15:07+00:00November 1st, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 267, SEASON 8: In this episode, I reconnect with Tom Flood, Principal at Rovélo Creative We discuss how his creative work is being adopted and adapted in cities around the globe. [...]

Heidi Across America

Heidi Across America

By John|2024-10-25T14:10:59+00:00October 25th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 266, SEASON 8: In this episode, I connect with Heidi Beierle, author of the book Heidi Across America: One Woman's Journey on Bicycle Through the Heartland We discuss the Let Grow [...]

The Happy Urbanist

The Happy Urbanist

By John|2024-10-17T22:22:09+00:00October 17th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 265, SEASON 8: In this episode, I reconnect with Jon Jon Wesolowski, aka The Happy Urbanist We discuss his journey to urbanist activism, his approach to making more sociable neighborhoods & [...]

Celebrating Talking Headways

Celebrating Talking Headways

By John|2024-10-11T00:59:27+00:00October 11th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 264, SEASON 8: In this episode, I reconnect with Jeff Wood with The Overhead Wire and the Talking Headways Podcast We discuss the Let Grow organization and movement for children's independence [...]

Inspiring Engagement

Inspiring Engagement

By John|2024-10-03T21:43:43+00:00October 3rd, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 263, SEASON 8: In this episode, I connect with Laura Mitchell, a Minneapolis-based mom, social media influencer, and non-profit manager We discuss her journey to becoming an accidental safer streets & [...]

Nic Laporte aka nicthedoor

Nic Laporte aka nicthedoor

By John|2024-09-27T17:23:09+00:00September 27th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 262, SEASON 8: In this episode, I reconnect with Nic Laporte, the creative force behind the popular @nicethedoor Urbanist YouTube Channel We discuss his journey to becoming an urbanism, safer streets, [...]

Bicycling with Butterflies

Bicycling with Butterflies

By John|2024-09-19T19:32:29+00:00September 19th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 261, SEASON 8: In this episode, I connect with Sara Dykman, author of the book Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201 Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration We discuss the Let Grow [...]

Cascade Bicycle Club

Cascade Bicycle Club

By John|2024-09-12T15:24:53+00:00September 12th, 2024|Podcast|

EPISODE 260, SEASON 8: In this episode, I connect with Tina Castillo and Paul Tolmé with the Cascade Bicycle Club We discuss the Cascade Bicycle Club in the State of Washington and [...]