The Wagner Planner Podcast

Robin Nagle

In this episode, I speak with Robin Nagle, Professor of Liberal Studies at NYU, and Resident Anthropologist at the New York City Department of Sanitation. We talk about her time as a sanitation worker, rats, and why anthropology is important for planners. 
You can find Robin's book on her time with the DSNY, Picking Up, Here
 

John Mangin

In this episode, recorded in November 2022, I speak with John Mangin, the Housing Director at the NYC Department of City Planning and Professor at NYU Wagner teaching Land Use Law. We talk about housing policy innovation, the significance of NYC public housing, and Lower East Side hangouts.

Carter Strickland

In this episode recorded in January 2022, I talk to Carter Strickland, the New York State Director for the Trust for Public Land. We discuss the importance of parks, being a New York City commissioner, and current events in infrastructure. The Trust for Public Land’s March report, “The Economic Benefits of Parks in New York City” can be found here.

Chris Whong

In the first episode of the Wagner Planner Podcast I talk to Chris Whong about civic data, wrangling data and leading projects inside and outside the NYC Department of City Planning, his love for bagels, and a new business venture.

Welcome to The Wagner Planner Podcast

Welcome to the Wagner Planner Podcast! Thanks for joining us and listening. My name is Ben, and in this brief episode, Charley and I discuss some ideas behind the podcast and our hopes for its future.