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Let's Connect

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Let's Connect is a weekly podcast focused on how cities and towns in Greater Portland are overcoming challenges in their communities. Hosted by Kristina Egan, Executive Director of the Greater Portland Council of Governments, the show focuses on a range of issues, including housing, transportation, climate change, and economic development.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.spreaker.com

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Nov. 8 election results - A conversation with Greg Kesich 18.11.2022 31:01

Episode 4. Former Portland Press Herald Opinion Editor Greg Kesich discusses Nov. 8 election results and the ramifications statewide and in the Greater Portland region.

Maine Boys to Men — ending violence and self-harm, with Chris Kelleher & Guy Mpoyi 14.11.2022 27:23

Westbrook’s resurgence, a conversation with Mayor Michael Foley 04.11.2022 31:06

Episode two: Westbrook’s resurgence, a conversation with Mayor Michael Foley Kristina chats with Westbrook Mayor Michael Foley about the exciting changes happening in Westbrook and the city’s efforts to add more vitality to its downtown by increasing density and allowing more people to live and work there.

Can better road design help eliminate fatalities from traffic crashes? 27.10.2022 26:22

In the inaugural episode of "Let's Connect," Kristina chats with Belinda Ray, Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Greater Portland Council of Governments, about the goal of Vision Zero and why we need it. Vision Zero is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by changing the way we design our roads and systems to ensure safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all. T...