{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/646da796952117001181649d/670624c2db85d8586947daa2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 59: Urban Planner Melissa Lee","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/646da796952117001181649d/1728455236815-5b5cce21-57b3-4b34-82a5-a72f82d2786b.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Episode 59: Melissa Lee</strong>, Principal in Charge of Urban Planning and Community Health at<a href=\"https://publicworkspartners.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Public Works Partners</a>, joins the podcast to share her unique perspective on urban planning, community health, and the evolving fabric of Pasadena.</p><p><br></p><p>A fifth-generation Pasadenian, Melissa delves deep into her journey - from her family’s historic roots in Pasadena to her transformative experiences in urban planning across New York and New Orleans. This engaging conversation includes Melissa’s career shift towards urban planning and public policy following 9/11 and her transformative roles in the community, including working for the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority post-Hurricane Katrina.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>With her professional and heartfelt personal insights, Melissa provides historical context, wisdom, and anecdotes that celebrate the spirit of Pasadena and an inspiring vision for the future of our cities.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The featured music on the podcast is courtesy of Pasadena’s own The Nextdoors. Please <a href=\"http://www.nextdoorsmusic.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.nextdoorsmusic.com</a> and follow them on<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/nextdoorsmusic\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> social media</a> for more information on their next live shows.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>The Crown City Podcast is produced in partnership with Pasadena Media. For more information about this incredible non-profit serving the Pasadena community, please<a href=\"http://visitwww.pasadenamedia.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a>visit <a href=\"http://www.pasadenamedia.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.pasadenamedia.org</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>For more information and to support The Crown City Podcast, please visit us at <a href=\"http://www.thecrowncitypodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.t</a><a href=\"http://hecrowncitypodcast.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hecrowncitypodcast.com</a></p>","author_name":"James De Pietro"}