Listening to Lancaster

We chat with local experts discussing issues relevant to the current life of Lancaster residents. Browse our library and listen to the full interviews below.

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Listening to Lancaster (S4:E2)- Architect Gregory Scott on C. Emlen Urban

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For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by local architect and C. Emlen Urban expert Gregory Scott. Gregg is a partner emeritus at RLPS Architects and regularly writes for Lanc

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by local architect and C. Emlen Urban expert Gregory Scott. Gregg is a partner emeritus at RLPS Architects and regularly writes for Lancaster Newspapers about Lancaster’s rich architecture. This fall Gregg is publishing the first hardcover book ever written about Lancaster’s most notable architect C. Emlen Urban. That book, entitled Urban Legend, will highlight 25 of Urban’s projects through beautiful photography and bring to life both the many architectural styles he worked in and the people behind them who commissioned the projects. Learn more about Urban Legend and preorder your copy at https://www.egganddartbooks.com/.

Listening to Lancaster (S3:E8)- City of Lancaster Green Infrastructure

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For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Kate Austin, Green Infrastructure Asset Coordinator for the City of Lancaster. Lancaster City created a 25-year Green Infrastructure

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Kate Austin, Green Infrastructure Asset Coordinator for the City of Lancaster. Lancaster City created a 25-year Green Infrastructure Plan in 2011 to help reduce pollution from its combined sewer system overflows. Today the city has more than 70 green infrastructure projects that manage 50 million gallons of stormwater annually, with a goal of ultimately managing 80 million gallons. Learn more from Kate about local examples of green infrastructure, how they are helping the city meet a Consent Decree with the EPA, and what the future has in store for Lancaster City’s green infrastructure.

Listening to Lancaster (S3:E7)- City of Lancaster Urban Forester

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For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Cody Kiefer, the new Urban Forester for the City of Lancaster. Lancaster’s urban forest includes trees in public areas and on private

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Cody Kiefer, the new Urban Forester for the City of Lancaster. Lancaster’s urban forest includes trees in public areas and on private property, including along its streets, in its parks and open spaces, in backyards, and on the grounds of commercial and institutional establishments. These trees provide many benefits, including ecosystem services that are important for the City to meet the EPA’s mandate to reduce combined sewer overflows. Cody is currently inventorying the City’s trees (there are 11,500 in public spaces alone!), developing a master plan, and working on some exciting initiatives for the future.

Listening to Lancaster (S3:E6)- Moravian University

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For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by President Bryon Grigsby from Moravian University. Moravian University recently opened a Lancaster campus at the historic Lancaster Th

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by President Bryon Grigsby from Moravian University. Moravian University recently opened a Lancaster campus at the historic Lancaster Theological Seminary site in downtown Lancaster. Their Lancaster campus focuses on adult degree completion programs, online graduate business programs, and customized education partnerships with local businesses. Learn more about Moravian University’s new Lancaster campus at https://www.moravian.edu/lancaster.

Listening to Lancaster (S3:E5): Conestoga River Club

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For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Todd Roy, President of the Conestoga River Club. Todd gave us the scoop on the new Conestoga Water Trail Rehabilitation Plan, a study

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Todd Roy, President of the Conestoga River Club. Todd gave us the scoop on the new Conestoga Water Trail Rehabilitation Plan, a study and comprehensive planning effort for environmental and recreational improvements along 30 miles of the Conestoga stretching from Brownstown to Safe Harbor.

Listening to Lancaster (S3:E4): Historic Preservation Trust

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For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Danielle Keperling, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. We spoke about all things historic pre

For this episode of Listening to Lancaster Hourglass was joined by Danielle Keperling, Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County. We spoke about all things historic preservation including the proposed Oregon Village development, the National Register of Historic Places, local zoning ordinances, and more! Listen to learn which 3 local historic structures Danielle thinks everyone in the community should know about.

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