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EngagingCommunities is the official podcast of the APA Community Engagement Interest Group, which shares outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their communities in creating better places and a brighter future. Host Kelly Hickler talks to leaders who are paving the way in civic engagement and shares strategies you can implement in your own community. Hosted by Kelly Hickler, AICP Sponsored by Konveio
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Booking probability
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Signup to Generate a PitchEngagingCommunities is the official podcast of the APA Community Engagement Interest Group, which shares outstanding work by our network of planners and changemakers, who actively involve their communities in creating better places and a brighter future. Host Kelly Hickler talks to leaders who are paving the way in civic engagement and shares strategies you can implement in your own community.
Recent episodes include "Season 2, Episode 8: Designing Strong Engagement with Vince Verlaan" (18 December 2025, 46 minutes), "Season 2, Episode 7: Human First Messaging with Katie Evans" (12 November 2025, 38 minutes), and "Season 2, Episode 6: Grounded Leadership with Abe Herman" (7 August 2025, 64 minutes).
EngagingCommunities publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 43 minutes across 22 episodes.
Booking probability for EngagingCommunities is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. EngagingCommunities requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. EngagingCommunities's contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for EngagingCommunities are Housing & Urban Planning. EngagingCommunities has a government audience.
EngagingCommunities is a government podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Episode #8
<p>In this episode, host Kelly Hickler talks with engagement and facilitation expert Vince Verlaan about what “strong engagement” really means and why it matters. Drawing on 25 years of experience across city planning...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of EngagingCommunities, host Kelly Hickler talks with Katie Evans, Senior Communications Strategist at Woodard & Curran, about what it really means to make public communication human-centered — from...
Episode #6
<p>On this episode of EngagingCommunities, join host Kelly Hickler as she chats with Abe Herman, the outgoing mayor of Grand Junction, Colorado — and possibly the only rock climbing mayor you’ll meet. Abe shares how he...
Episode #5
<p>Welcome to the very first in-person episode of EngagingCommunities (formerly known as EngagingCities Fireside Chats) the official podcast of the APA Community Engagement Interest Group.</p><p>Join host Kelly Hickler...
Episode #5
<p>Join Kelly on scene at the American Planning Association National Conference in Denver for a fun pop-up podcast.</p>
Episode #4
<p>Rik Adamski is the President of Ash & Lime, as well as a co-founder of the Storefront Renaissance League. He emphasizes the importance of bottom-up, incremental approaches to planning, highlighting the significance...
Episode #3
<p>Fatima Elkott is the co-founder of Conscious Community Connectors. She emphasizes the importance of grassroots community engagement and the power of creativity in urban planning projects. From her early experiences...
Episode #2
<p>Mark Christensen, AICP is a Senior Planner with AVI in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He shares his journey with various planning roles, including his tenure with AmeriCorps. The discussion focuses on Mark's experience in...
Episode #1
<p>Nader Afzalan is a city planner, educator, and researcher at UC Berkeley who runs his own firm called The Triangle. He shares insights on his background and work in urban planning, historic preservation in Iran, and...
EngagingCommunities
<p>Check out these highlights from all 12 of last year's episodes. Enjoy!</p>
Episode #12
<p>Deb Brown is a self-proclaimed “small town enthusiast” and co-founder of Save Your Town. Learn about Deb's journey from a Chamber of Commerce and tourism background to a passionate advocate for small town...
Episode #11
<p>Michael Gradis, AICP is the Planning Manager for Centennial, Colorado. He discusses the challenges of engaging the public in the Streets at SouthGlenn redevelopment project. Originally a shopping mall built in the...
Episode #10
<p>Nick Vlahos Ph.D. is the Deputy Director of the Center for Democracy Innovation at the National Civic League. Nick discusses his experiences and insights into public decision-making and civic engagement. The...
Episode #9
<p>Dr. Larry Schooler started his career working for NPR before transitioning into city government. He has over 15 years of experience in facilitation, mediation, and public engagement, and is currently a professor at...
Episode #8
<p>Dr. Martín Carcasson is a Communication Studies professor at Colorado State University (CSU) and the Founder and Director of the CSU Center for Public Deliberation (CPD). Dr. Carcasson discusses the role of CPD as an...
Episode #7
<p>Mark Sherman is the President of Community Heart & Soul, a nonprofit organization based in Vermont dedicated to community development in small towns. Mark shares his personal journey from Vermont to Seattle and back...
Episode #6
<p>Jasmine Hartenstein, Betty Nguyen, and Ellina Yin discuss the creation of San Jose’s Civics Masterclass. Discover how this free, online, self-paced course equips residents with essential knowledge on local...
Episode #5
<p>Amber Gregg is the CEO of Community Catalyst and Vice President of Pier Pride, which is a non-profit organization in San Clemente, CA that works in partnership with the city and community stakeholders to help...
Episode #4
<p>Stew Meek is the Local Business Manager for the City of Commerce City in Colorado. Our conversation centers around 'Elevate Commerce,' a business retention and expansion program aimed at fostering relationships with...
Episode #3
<p>Corrin Wendell is the Founder and Executive Director of YEP! (Youth Engagement Planning). YEP! is a non-profit organization focused on educating young people in grades K-12 about urban planning and civic engagement...
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