Dutch Values Reflected in Public Space w/ Cathy Tuttle

Dutch Values Reflected in Public Space w/ Cathy Tuttle

Author: John Simmerman April 10, 2024 Duration: 1:19:57

In the episode, I welcome back Cathy Tuttle, an anthropologist and planner, currently living in Utrecht in The Netherlands, to discuss her recent work in and studies of the values and cultural norms influencing the Dutch built environment we've become accustomed to, including the overlapping mobility networks and their current approach to public space.

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Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):
- Ep 140 feat. Cathy
- Seattle Neighborhood Greenways
- Bike Loud PDX 
- Marco and Thalia’s book Movement
- My Utrecht ride w/ Geert van der Wilt aka De Filmende Fietser
- Episode 182 with Kylie van Dam
- Bicycle Dutch
- BikeFlip
- Cargo Bike Festival (Oct 25-6 2024 in Utrecht)
- De Filmende Fietser
- Dutch Cycling Embassy
- Fietsersbond
- Swapfiets
- Utrecht Fietsersbond
- Ventraco colorful asphalt
- Avondvierdaagse 4 night student walk 
- Gluren bij de Buren home-based music festival
- Marco te Brömmelstroet
- Thalia Verkade
- Handboek Openbare Ruimte Utrecht   
- Houten The Green Embraced book by Robert Derks English update coordinated by André Botermans
- Modacity Life Chris and Melissa Bruntlett
- Not Just Bikes Channel
- Soep uit iedere Hoek
- Polder Model/Consensus Building

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Credits:
- Video and audio production by John Simmerman
- Music via Epidemic Sound

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Background:
Hi Everyone! My name is John Simmerman, and I’m a health promotion and public health professional with over 30 years of experience. Over the years, my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization in how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.

Since 2010,  I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be while striving to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."

The Active Towns Channel features my original video content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.

Thanks once again for tuning in! I hope you find this content helpful and insightful.

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Hosted by John Simmerman, Active Towns digs into a simple but powerful idea: what if our daily environments made movement a natural and joyful part of life? This isn't a fitness show; it's a series of conversations exploring how our towns and cities are fundamentally shaped, and how that shaping influences our health and happiness. Each episode connects with planners, advocates, designers, and everyday citizens who are reimagining public spaces, transportation, and community programs. You’ll hear specific stories about transforming a street corner into a gathering place, the ripple effects of a new bike path, or how a local policy shift can encourage more kids to walk to school. The discussions go beyond theory, focusing on the tangible people, places, and policies making a difference right now. Tuning into this podcast offers a hopeful and practical look at the building blocks of vibrant, healthier communities, revealing how small changes in our shared surroundings can collectively foster a culture where activity is woven into the fabric of everyday life. It’s for anyone curious about the intersection of well-being, design, and civic life.
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