Building Better Cities: Inside Connecticut’s Collaborative Urban Planning

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with David Kooris about innovative urban planning in Connecticut.

This conversation with David Kooris, Executive Director of the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority (CMDA) explores the innovative "carrot-based" model that is currently supporting 43 member communities. Learn how the CMDA acts as an honest broker between developers and municipalities, ensuring that projects align with both local visions and state economic goals.

People in this episode

Guest: David Kooris

Topics covered

• urban planning
• community development
• economic goals
• collaboration
• municipalities
• development

Keywords

• urban planning
• Connecticut
• community development
• economic goals
• municipalities
• development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Connecticut Municipal Development Authority

Places: Connecticut

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