What is walkability and why is it important for the common good? In Episode 6 we drill down the concept of walkability and talk with Keith Case, Lead Pastor of Providencia about how his church partners with civic organizations to enhance the walkability of West Palm Beach, Florida.
In this episode, we talk with Keith Case who is the Lead Pastor / Church Planter at Providencia in West Palm Beach, Florida. West Palm Beach is a fairly walkable community that also includes a couple of significant barriers to walkability – namely the existence of a four lane arterial that cuts the downtown off from the waterfront as well as a notable lack of street trees. In our conversation, we drill down on the requisite elements of walkability and discuss what Keith and his church are doing to improve the walkability of their community. A major part of Providencia's mission strategy is to partner with civic organizations such as Connect West Palm Beach, the Downtown Development Authority, and others. Keith and his church love to celebrate with their neighbors and so it’s fitting that we conclude the show with a story of a birthday party for Keith in which everybody was invited.
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Related Resources
Walkable City by Jeff Speck
The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs
Show Credits
Hosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy Proppe
Edited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice Productions
Theme Music by Jacob Shaffer
Artwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative