Breaking the Taboo
Sault Ste. Marie
Episode 4: Do You Have an (Urban) Plan?
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Episode 4: Do You Have an (Urban) Plan?

An Interview with Sault Online Blogger Mark Menean

Due to some extreme trends related to housing lately - including a lack of affordability and homelessness - urban planning is more relevant than ever.

This month’s guest on the podcast is Mark Menean, a blogger at Sault Online.

Mark tackles urban planning issues from the perspective of a local builder, bringing with him some relevant insights from other communities. He’s often pitching new ideas that can inform local policy, and his passion for enriching the community is clear.


An ‘Access Home’ Built by Mark Menean (Photo Supplied)


In this episode, you’ll learn about the problem of urban sprawl, the importance of urban density, some interesting projects occurring in other communities, and the need for more collaboration among stakeholders in local planning.

I hope you enjoy the episode and please stay tuned for more.

In the next episode, we’ll dive into the world of local journalism again, with a look at some of its strengths and limitations.

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Breaking the Taboo
Sault Ste. Marie
Welcome to Sault Ste. Marie, a monthly podcast covering current affairs in Sault Ste. Marie, ON and hosted by Dax D'Orazio. Connecting with a wide range of academic experts and local newsmakers, it delves into some of the most important social and political issues of the day. Part of the 'Breaking the Taboo' newsletter on Substack (daxdorazio.substack.com).