Lofty Visions: Kickstarting Fort Lauderdale’s Renaissance

In this episode Greg talks with Alan Hooper, a Fort Lauderdale native, co-founder of Urban Street Development and The Restaurant People, and recipient of the MPO's 2024 Visionary Award. Alan has worked on transformative projects like the Avenue Lofts, Himmarshee, and Flagler Village, that played key roles in reshaping Fort Lauderdale. Throughout their conversation, they touch on the importance of transportation to the community and offer a glimpse of Fort Lauderdale's future.

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Cargo and Cranes: The Shifting Landscape of Port Everglades

In this episode, Greg talks with Lori Baer, Executive Director of the Port Everglades Association. The Association serves as a bridge between public and private interests to facilitate the port’s growth. Lori and Greg discuss the role the port has played in Broward’s growth and development and its vital connections to our local economy. 

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Flightpath Forward: Shaping Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

In this episode, Greg talks with Rufus James, Airport Director at the Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport. They discuss the changes in the airport over the last 25 years, and its role in the economy and the community. Rufus shares plans for the airport's future and how he's working to reconnect youth with careers in aviation.

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What Drives Her: Finding Solutions

In this episode, Representative Christine Hunschofsky joins Greg to review her journey from her roots in Boston, MA, to her current role as State Representative for District 95. Representative Hunschofsky shares her perspectives on everyday challenges like navigating roundabouts and parallel parking, public service, and finding common ground. Together, they remember former County Commissioner and State Representative Kristin Jacobs and reflect on how she influenced Representative Hunschofsky’s career.

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Collaboration and the Athenian Oath

In this episode, Greg talks with Broward County Administrator Monica Cepero about her passion for public service and her approach to leadership, which includes collaboration and the Athenian Oath. The Athenian Oath is the principle of leaving your community better than you found it.

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What shapes our cities? The buildings or the transportation?

Join Greg for a discussion with Anthony J. Abbate, AIA, LEED AP, Professor at Florida Atlantic University’s School of Architecture, and longtime friend of the Broward MPO. In this episode, Greg and Professor Abbate discuss the factors that create a city’s identity, how urban spaces can be redesigned for today’s needs, and the important role transportation plays in creating a sustainable urban environment.

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