Story City
Vibrant Spaces Podcast by Story City
Building vibrant cities is hard, but innovators don't have to do it alone. Welcome to the Vibrant Spaces podcast, a show about placemaking, activating and connecting city spaces for the communities you serve. Cities are not just built by Mayors and municipalities, but also by YOU! It's time to celebrate what we're doing right. Join hosts Emily Craven, CEO of Story City, and Tim Souza, Head of Community Activation, for this city conference in your pocket as they interview innovators across the country on initiatives in placemaking, urban planning, arts & culture, parks & recreation, sports, and...
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Apr 14, 2026
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Episodes
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP07 | Dreams Become Policy – From Listening to Lasting Change 14.04.2026 1:23:57
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store We are back in West Palm Beach, Florida this episode to continue our conversation with Sherryl Muriente , to discuss how the City will use learning from their previous placemaking initiatives to shape a bright future for West Palm Beach. As a long time resident of West Palm Beach and now the Public Rea...
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP06 | Subversive Joy: Trojan Horse Tactics for Public Space Imagination 07.04.2026 1:25:09
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on West Palm Beach, Florida with our guest Sherryl Muriente , is working to bring life back into the heart of the City after the COVID-19 pandemic through whimsical and “play-focused” art installations. As the Public Realm Director for the West Palm Beach Downtown Development A...
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP05 | The Long Game: Aligning Values, Vision, and Vibrancy 31.03.2026 1:27:12
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store We head over to Austin, Texas for this episode to sit down with Matthew Schmidt who takes us through the cultural reset currently developing in the City to create a community where culture and economy can thrive together. As a leader in the City of Austin’s Business Development and Economic Expansion d...
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP04 | Building Joy Into the Infrastructure: Downtown Vancouver’s Next Phase 24.03.2026 1:14:02
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store We are back in Vancouver, BC, Canada for this episode where we sit down with our guests ClaIre Leaonard , to discuss her strategy to bringing light back to the Downtown core through security, inclusivity and re-usable infrastructure. As the current Placemaking and Public Spaces Manager for Vancou...
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP03 | Beyond the Main Stage: Can Events Build Lasting Vibrancy? 17.03.2026 59:14
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on Vancouver, BC, Canada where we sit down with Clare Warner , to discuss how the City of Vancouver is creating lasting vibrancy beyond pop-up events and installations. As the former director for planning and engagement, Clare takes us through the core tenets of environmental design...
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP02 | How Baltimore is Using Infrastructure to Reconnect and Reimagine 10.03.2026 1:16:38
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on Baltimore, Maryland where we sit down with our guest Eric Souza, to discuss how his organization is leveraging the community of Midtown to take down historic barriers and build opportunities for the community. Eric is the past President for Midtown Baltimore, which is...
Vibrant Spaces S02 EP01 | How Tulsa is Building with Artists, Equity, and Identity in Mind. 03.03.2026 1:12:02
Download Story City to get out and adventure! https://links.storycity.app/forward-to-store In this episode we focus on Tulsa, Oklahoma , where guests Meg Gould and Natalie Bowling are using art, infrastructure, and deep listening to bridge historic divides and create a stronger sense of identity for a city still in the process of healing. As leaders from Tulsa’s Planning and Economic Develop...
Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 7 – Season Wrap Up – Let’s Build a City! 15.11.2024 1:04:51
Welcome Dear Listeners… ..What a journey it’s been! Today, we’re thrilled to bring you the season finale of Vibrant Spaces Podcast —a show dedicated to reimagining how we activate, connect, and build city spaces that serve our communities. Join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they look back on an inspiring season of placemaking, vibrant storytelling, and groundbreaking city-building i...
Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 6 – The City of Philadelphia: Vibrancy for All (Nighttime Economy) 02.10.2024 1:09:24
Welcome Dear Listeners… To The Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces is here with another exciting episode, where we explore the creative ways urban leaders are revitalizing cities and shaping vibrant, inclusive communities. Join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they chat with Raheem Manning , Philadelphia’s Night Mayor , who is driving a bold vision for the city’s nighttime economy...
Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 5 – The City of Baltimore: Downtown RISE & Radical Grassroots Collaboration 24.09.2024 1:14:18
Welcome Dear Listeners… … Step into the heart of urban transformation with the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces , where we uncover the stories and strategies behind revitalizing city spaces to create thriving, connected communities. Join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they take you on a journey through Baltimore , a city harnessing collaboration and innovation to reshape its...
Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 4 – The City of Baltimore: The Importance of Using Artists in Urban Planning 17.09.2024 1:05:20
Welcome Dear Listeners… To the Vibrant Spaces Podcast where we explore the transformative power of art, culture, and community in revitalizing urban spaces across the United States. In this special Baltimore episode, join co-hosts Emily Craven and Tim Souza as they sit down with Tonya Miller Hall , trailblazing advocate and Senior Advisor of Arts and Culture in The Office of the Mayor of the...
Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 3 - The City of Kansas City: Creativity as a mindset for a unified experience for the residents of your city. Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 3 – The City of Kansas City: Creativity as a mindset for a unified experience for the residen 16.08.2024 1:14:29
Welcome Dear Listeners… …In the heart of Kansas City, a quiet revolution is reshaping the cityscape, one vibrant detail at a time. Join Emily Craven and Tim Souza in the latest season of the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces , as they sit down with the city’s visionaries who are breathing new life into urban environments across the United States. Discover how Kansas City’s...
Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 2 - The City of Kansas City: Leveraging Events as Catalysts for Community Building and Vibrancy Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep 2 – The City of Kansas City: Leveraging Events as Catalysts for Community Building and Vibrancy 12.08.2024 1:21:37
Welcome Dear Listeners… …to the launch of a new season of the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces, where we get to share with you our learnings and networks of innovative change makers leading the charge in revitalizing urban and city spaces, increasing vibrancy across the United States. Join co-hosts, Emily Craven and Tim Souza weekly to learn, be inspired and ponder new ways we can ut...
Vibrant Spaces Ep. 1 - City of Tampa: The Importance of Making Downtowns Relevant to All Vibrant Spaces Podcast Ep: 1 – The City of Tampa The Importance of Making Downtowns Relevant to All 30.07.2024 1:17:30
Welcome Dear Listeners… …to the launch of a new season of the Story City Podcast: Vibrant Spaces, where we get to share with you our learnings and networks of innovative change makers leading the charge in revitalizing urban and city spaces, increasing vibrancy across the United States. Join co-hosts, Emily Craven and Tim Souza weekly to learn, be inspired and ponder new ways we can ut...
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