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Depave the Way: Restoring Land, Reconnecting Communities
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Pavement is everywhere—trapping heat, polluting water, and cutting us off from nature. But what if we could tear it up and bring life back to our cities? Enter Depave, a dynamo organization transforming urban spaces by tearing out unnecessary pavement and replacing it with thriving green landscapes.
In this episode, Katherine Rose of Depave, reveals why pavement is both an environmental and social justice issue—and how breaking concrete becomes a radical act of change. We explore the legacy of redlining, urban heat islands, and flooding, and how communities are reclaiming their land, one project at a time.
Discover the "sponge city" revolution—a smarter way to absorb rain, prevent floods, and cool cities. By replacing pavement with wetlands, green roofs, and bioswales, urban areas can fight climate change and build resilience.
From parking lots to parks, from industrial wastelands to lush neighborhoods—Depave proves cities don’t need to be smothered in pavement. They can come alive!
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Chapters
1. Depave the Way: Restoring Land, Reconnecting Communities (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Fill to Capacity (00:00:06)
3. Understanding the Pavement Problem (00:00:47)
4. Catherine's Journey to Environmental Activism (00:05:04)
5. Sponge Cities and Stormwater Solutions (00:08:24)
6. Environmental Justice and Community Engagement (00:13:16)
7. Powerful Transformation Stories (00:21:43)
8. Scaling Impact and Climate Resilience (00:30:25)
9. Challenges and Systemic Change (00:33:49)
10. Art, Beauty and the Future of Cities (00:39:29)
11. Final Thoughts and Call to Action (00:42:13)
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