So I Decided

Hosted by Elspeth Holland

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A show about changemakers who found their way through landscape architecture & design to make a positive impact on the world around them.

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October 9, 202442 min

Combining Design and Democracy with James Macdonald-Nelson

James Macdonald-Nelson is a landscape architect turned Cities Programme Lead at DemocracyNext, an international nonprofit nonpartisan research and action institute, and a global platform for democratic innovation. In this conversation, James provides examples from around the world to demonstrate how Citizens' Assemblies can strengthen democratic infrastructure. We walk through James' educational and career pathway that led to his current focus on increasing citizen participation in the decision making around transforming and managing the built environment.Show LinksDemocracy Next, https://www.demnext.org/Six ways to democratise city planning - Enabling thriving and healthy cities https://www.demnext.org/projects/citiesJames Macdonald-Nelson on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-macdonald-nelson-745a1b6aSo I Decided can be found online at www.soidecidedpodcast.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/soidecidedpodcast/So I Decided is recorded on Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people.

January 31, 202429 min

Creating Spaces for Play & Participation with Mouna Andraos of Daily Tous Les Jours

Mouna Andraos is a co-founder of Daily Tous Les Jours, a Tiohtia:ke/Montréal-based art and design studio. In this episode, Mouna talks about her own professional journey, the coincidental story of founding DTLJ with Melissa Mongiat, and their work together for over thirteen years - focusing on public participation, connection, and staying true to their goal of using technology as a vehicle of social change.Show LinksDaily Tous Les Jours WebsiteDTLJ's Loop Loop DansDTLJ Musical Swings & Daydreamer at the North Carolina Museum of ArtDTLJ's Musical Swings at the Buchheim MuseumMusical Swings on SuperSoul Sunday by the Oprah Winfrey NetworkDTLJ on InstagramDTLJ on LinkedinSo I Decided can be found online at www.soidecidedpodcast.com and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/soidecidedpodcast/So I Decided is recorded on Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people.

December 13, 202345 min

Designing with Other Ways of Knowing with Desirée Theriault

Desirée Theriault is a Partner and Senior Landscape Designer with Narratives Inc. In this episode, Elspeth talks to Desirée about her journey into landscape design, as well as her views on design as a tool to bring dignity and voice to both land and people.Show LinksNarratives Inc.Desiree's thesis work: Red river women: A memorial for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG2S) alongside Winnipeg's Red RiverCBC feature on Desiree's work, "Winnipeg's Alexander Docks reimagined as living MMIWG2S memorial by Métis landscape designer" by Ozten ShebahkegetNarratives Inc on InstagramDesiree on LinkedinSo I Decided can be found at www.soidecidedpodcast.com and on Instagram So I Decided is recorded on Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people.

August 2, 202330 min

Design for Social Change with Jay Wall

Jay Wall is a Principal Creative Director at Briteweb. In this episode, Elspeth talks to Jay about his pathway into the intersection of design and social change, including how he uses graphic design to help create more inclusive cities and public spaces.Show Links:BritewebSpacing Magazine http://spacing.ca/Raconteurs - Jay Wall: How the Police Turned Me Into an Activist (video of Jay’s G20 story)Urban Repair Squad http://urbanrepairs.blogspot.com/RallyRallyEast Scarborough Storefront CourtsMonumentalJay Pitter http://www.jaypitter.com/Next City Vanguard ConferenceAgency Landscape + PlanningOur Plan TorontoDazzling Notice Awards http://www.dazzleawards.ca/TEDx - Dave Meslin: The antidote to apathyIAP2 Canada Core Values AwardsNext City - Jay Wall: How Graphic Design Can Help Advance Social Equity in CitiesInstagram: BritewebLinkedin: Jay Wall, RGDSo I Decided can be found at www.soidecidedpodcast.com and on Instagram @soidecidedpodcastSo I Decided is recorded on Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people.

May 23, 202339 min

‘Lateral Moves’ Working in the Natural & Built Environment with René Fan

Elspeth speaks with landscape architect René Fan on the intentional and unintentional decisions that led her through historic preservation, landscape design, and now working at an environmental and social enterprise.Show Links:"Depave Paradise" article by Emily Amon and René Fan in the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA): https://www.oala.ca/ground-60-depave-paradiseCity of Toronto GreenForce TO Pilot Project: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/enhancing-our-streets-and-public-realm/green-streets/green-streets-maintenance/Toronto Green Community, which includes information and links to RainscapeTO and Lost Rivers: https://www.torontogreen.ca/So I Decided can be found at www.soidecidedpodcast.com and on Instagram @soidecidedpodcastSo I Decided is recorded on Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people.

April 6, 202310 min

Introducing "So I Decided" The Podcast

In this first episode of So I Decided: Elspeth introduces the show, herself, and what's to come. So I Decided can be found at www.soidecidedpodcast.com and on Instagram @soidecidedpodcastSo I Decided is recorded on Lenapehoking, the traditional homeland of the Lenape people.

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