my Richmond Hill

In this episode, we look at how our current housing patterns and heavy car dependency have shaped everyday life—and not always in good ways. We explore the social side effects that often get overlooked, especially how the design of our neighborhoods affects connection and community. We talk about what this means for children, who have fewer independent spaces to play and move around safely. We loo...

In this episode, we take a closer look at the municipal finances of Richmond Hill, Ontario. We break down where the city gets its money, how it spends it, and why local budgets matter for everyday life. We also explore common challenges cities face—like rising infrastructure costs, long-term debt, and the pressure to keep taxes low while still maintaining services. Using simple examples, we look a...

In this first episode, we talk about housing and why it feels so out of reach for so many people. We break down what’s going wrong in today’s housing system, why prices have become so unaffordable, and the main reasons this problem has built up over time. From zoning rules and city planning decisions to how we’ve been building neighborhoods, we explore the factors that shaped the current situation...

In this episode, Saeed and Kiana talk about why they started this podcast. They also explain what they’ll cover in future episodes—things like housing, safe streets, and property taxes—and who it’s for, mainly Persian speakers living in Richmond Hill.