UrbanEBB

By: Rico Figliolini
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  • UrbanEBB is a gateway to the heart of our local small cities. UrbanEbb covers urban life and planning, culture, innovative city initiatives, programs, development, and politics. Here people talk about their passions and interests and share their opinions and stories. It's a conversation we can all learn from.
    2024
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Episodes
  • CHRIS 180 Expands its Services into Gwinnett County

    CHRIS 180 Expands its Services into Gwinnett County
    Jul 8 2024
    On this episode, RJ Encinas from CHRIS180 discusses the organizations' missions to provide trauma-informed behavioral health and wraparound services to children, families, and adults in the Atlanta and Gwinnett County communities. Programs address underlying experiences impacting families, not just presenting issues. CHRIS180 provides counseling and support services regardless of insurance status, partnering with local organizations. Hosted by Rico Figliolini

    Resources:
    CHRIS180 Website: https://chris180.org/

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    00:00:00 - Understanding Trauma and Community Care
    00:01:20 - Transforming Lives in Gwinnett: The Story of CHRIS180
    00:05:50 - Embracing Technology and Community Connections
    00:08:44 - Providing Free, Nonprofit Services
    00:10:15 - Expanding Awareness of Community Support Services
    00:12:21 - Supporting Families in Juvenile Justice
    00:14:27 - Adapting Services to Individual Needs
    00:17:52 - Measuring Success Through Data and Community Engagement
    00:19:47 - Embracing the New and Expanding Horizons
    00:22:26 - Expanding Wraparound Services for Diverse Communities
    00:25:20 - Leveraging Family Strengths in Home-Based Services
    00:27:00 - Collaborative Family-Centered Approach
    00:29:25 - Expanding CHRIS180's Staff and Services
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    33 mins
  • Transforming Offices to Apartments & Building New Cities from Scratch with Brian Johnson

    Transforming Offices to Apartments & Building New Cities from Scratch with Brian Johnson
    Jun 5 2024
    Converting office buildings into apartments is a complex and challenging process, often met with a low success rate due to the inherent design of office structures. Warehouses, on the other hand, offer a simpler conversion path. In this episode, Brian Johnson delves into the intricacies of these transformations and explores what it takes to establish a new city within a metropolitan area, especially when residents feel their taxes are being misused or siphoned off by the county. The discussion provides insights into the complexities and considerations involved in the process of cityhood. Hosted by Rico Figliolini

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    00:00:00 - Peachtree Corners' Office-to-Apartment Conversion Myth
    00:03:00 - Adaptive Reuse of Mixed-Use Development
    00:05:31 - Repurposing Warehouses and Offices into Lofts and Townhomes
    00:08:19 - Impressive Growth and Safety in Suburban Location
    00:09:44 - The Evolution of a New City: Challenges and Opportunities
    00:13:25 - Transitioning from Unincorporated County to Incorporated City
    00:15:57 - Exploring Municipal Funding Strategies
    00:17:33 - The Rise of Local Control Through City Creation
    00:22:30 - Considerations for Becoming an Independent City
    00:24:56 - Considerations for Cityhood Movements
    00:27:10 - Navigating City Finances and Service Delivery
    00:30:44 - Balancing Municipal Responsibilities and Resources
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    33 mins
  • Comic Book and Children's Book Author Greg Burnham

    Comic Book and Children's Book Author Greg Burnham
    May 19 2024
    Greg Burnham, a Norcross-based comic book and children's book author who is attending this month's Momocon over Memorial Day Weekend, spoke with Rico Figliolini this week. They talked about his recent contributions to comic anthologies Milestone Initiative (featuring Icon), Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun (featuring Superman), and DC Power 2024 - and, his latest children's book, Swim, Kelly! Swim! They also talked about collaborating with artists, crafting compelling characters, feedback from beta readers, and the evolving landscape of diversity and representation in comics, stressing the importance of authentically empowering marginalized voices to shape narratives.

    Resources:
    MomoCon Website: https://www.momocon.com/
    Greg Burnham Facebook: / gregburnhambooks
    https://tuskegeeheirs.com/
    Children's Books

    Timestamp:
    00:00:00 - Greg Burnham: Comic Book and Children's Book Author
    00:02:25 - Collaborative Indie Comics Creation
    00:04:51 - Crafting Captivating Visual Narratives
    00:06:53 - Learning the Publishing Process
    00:07:56 - The Story of Solace: A Collaborative Comic
    00:09:41 - Crafting a Spooky Superman Story
    00:12:48 - Navigating Creative Collaboration
    00:14:53 - Balancing Indie Work and Deadlines
    00:16:55 - Coaching Basketball and Crafting Characters
    00:18:56 - Crafting Authentic Characters: Balancing Inspiration and Individuality
    00:21:05 - Crafting Complex Characters
    00:24:35 - Navigating Diversity and Stereotypes in Comics and Media
    00:29:57 - Unreal Engine 5 and the Blurred Lines of Reality
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    36 mins
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