Show overview
Upzoned has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 119 episodes. That works out to roughly 90 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 53 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 38 episodes published. Published by Strong Towns.
From the publisher
Sometimes, a hot new story will cross our desks that we need to talk about right away. That's where Upzoned comes in. Join Strong Towns President Chuck Marohn, Carlee Alm-LaBar, Norm Van Eeden Petersman, and other guests to talk in depth about one big story from the week in the Strong Towns conversation, right when you want it: now.
Latest Episodes
View all 119 episodesL.A.’s 8-Mile Bike Path Is Now a $1 Billion Project
The Water Crisis That Left a Small Town Abandoned
What If NIMBYs Were Paid to Say Yes?
When Boomers Don’t Downsize, What’s Left for Everyone Else?
The Retirement Plan Trapped Inside the Housing Crisis
Chicago’s $1.2 Billion Parking Meter Problem
Can Rebuilding Make a Town Weaker?
The Housing Crisis Isn’t Moving in One Direction
Charlotte Said No to a $4.3 Billion Highway. Now the State Wants $60 Million Back.
Why Do Vacant Storefronts Stay Vacant?
The World Cup and America’s Own Goal
The Tuba and What It Actually Takes to Build Community
Are We Trying to Build No Houses?
When The Ribbon Cutting Is the Cheapest Part
Inside the Politics of ‘Safer Streets’
When Your City Feels Like Housing Musical Chairs
New York’s Bracket And The Politics Of Maintenance
Unpacking The Myth That Growth Pays For Growth
The $600K Snow Budget That Became a $6 Million Problem
Ep 276What LA’s Trash Problem Reveals About Its Streets
While Los Angeles gets ready for the Olympics and World Cup, residents watch trash pile up in the places tourists never see. Chuck, Norm, and Carlee trace the links between auto‑oriented growth, a strained city budget, and basic services that can’t keep up. Through one neighborhood organizer’s Saturday cleanups, they show how garbage exposes which streets are truly cared for. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "Talking Trash" by Alissa Walker, Torched.la (February 2026) Chuck Marohn (LinkedIn) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Carlee Alm-LaBar (LinkedIn) Theme Music by Kemet the Phantom. This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.