<![CDATA[Around the Block]]>What does it take to build stronger communities? Around the Block is the podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the policies, programs, and people driving real change in housing, community development, and energy across America.

Hosted by Leah Larson and Marty Greenlee, each episode features candid conversations with the administrators, advocates, and practitioners doing the work — from affordable housing and HUD-funded programs to disaster recovery, home energy initiatives, and the evolving policy landscape that connects them all.

Whether you're deep in the weeds of program administration or just trying to stay informed, Around the Block brings you perspectives from across the industry that are worth a listen.

New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss out

]]>www.neighborlysoftware.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:03:09 GMTThu, 30 Apr 2026 15:14:58 GMT60Neighborly Software<p>What does it take to build stronger communities? Around the Block is the podcast that goes beyond the headlines to explore the policies, programs, and people driving real change in housing, community development, and energy across America.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by Leah Larson and Marty Greenlee, each episode features candid conversations with the administrators, advocates, and practitioners doing the work — from affordable housing and HUD-funded programs to disaster recovery, home energy initiatives, and the evolving policy landscape that connects them all.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're deep in the weeds of program administration or just trying to stay informed, Around the Block brings you perspectives from across the industry that are worth a listen.</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop regularly. Subscribe so you never miss out</p>episodicNeighborly Softwaredonovan.bailey@neighborlysoftware.comno<![CDATA[Belle LeBlanc: How Lafayette went from Sewer Crisis to Global Recognition - Episode 003]]>In Episode 3 of Around the Block, Leah and Marty sit down with Belle LeBlanc, Human Services Manager for Lafayette Consolidated Government, to explore a critical barrier to affordable housing: aging sewer infrastructure. Fresh off Lafayette's selection as one of only 24 cities worldwide to win the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, Belle shares how her team is rethinking public infrastructure by starting where few communities look—private sewer lines.

What begins as a conversation about pipes quickly becomes a story about people. Belle explains how Lafayette is pairing infrastructure investment with neighborhood engagement, using every home visit as an opportunity to connect residents with resources, gather community input, and build trust. It's an inspiring discussion about innovative local government, preserving community, and why solving housing challenges sometimes means digging below the surface.

]]>33114ac3-9392-4bc6-800f-18673457fd42Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT<p>In Episode 3 of Around the Block, Leah and Marty sit down with Belle LeBlanc, Human Services Manager for Lafayette Consolidated Government, to explore a critical barrier to affordable housing: aging sewer infrastructure. Fresh off Lafayette's selection as one of only 24 cities worldwide to win the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, Belle shares how her team is rethinking public infrastructure by starting where few communities look—private sewer lines.<br /></p><p>What begins as a conversation about pipes quickly becomes a story about people. Belle explains how Lafayette is pairing infrastructure investment with neighborhood engagement, using every home visit as an opportunity to connect residents with resources, gather community input, and build trust. It's an inspiring discussion about innovative local government, preserving community, and why solving housing challenges sometimes means digging below the surface.</p>no00:45:063Belle LeBlanc: How Lafayette went from Sewer Crisis to Global Recognition - Episode 003full<![CDATA[Katie Goar: Balancing Compliance and Compassion - Episode 002]]>In Episode 2 of Around the Block, Leah and Marty sit down with Katie Goar, President of Quadel, to tackle a tension that runs through every corner of the affordable housing industry — can you enforce the rules and still lead with compassion? With three decades of experience spanning city government, public housing, and multifamily portfolio oversight, Katie makes a compelling case that housing practitioners don't have to choose. It's a candid, energizing conversation about what it really means to serve people well — and why the health of your internal operations matters just as much as the next ribbon cutting.

Katie's TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMIn8_rA5iU
Quadel's Changemakers Podcast: https://quadel.com/changemakers-with-katie-goar/

]]>4c4d0144-5f92-4da7-9b97-008fc429b91bWed, 15 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p>In Episode 2 of Around the Block, Leah and Marty sit down with Katie Goar, President of Quadel, to tackle a tension that runs through every corner of the affordable housing industry — can you enforce the rules and still lead with compassion? With three decades of experience spanning city government, public housing, and multifamily portfolio oversight, Katie makes a compelling case that housing practitioners don't have to choose. It's a candid, energizing conversation about what it really means to serve people well — and why the health of your internal operations matters just as much as the next ribbon cutting.<br /><br />Katie's TEDx Talk: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMIn8_rA5iU" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMIn8_rA5iU</a><br />Quadel's Changemakers Podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quadel.com/changemakers-with-katie-goar/" target="_blank">https://quadel.com/changemakers-with-katie-goar/</a></p>no00:43:122Katie Goar: Balancing Compliance and Compassion - Episode 002full<![CDATA[Intro - Episode 001]]>Leah and Marty introduce their new podcast, talk about their backgrounds in community development and then a little about what their goal is for the Around the Block Podcast.

]]>339dabb4-896d-4d09-be33-471f339f4be7Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:23:52 GMT<p>Leah and Marty introduce their new podcast, talk about their backgrounds in community development and then a little about what their goal is for the Around the Block Podcast.</p>no00:19:041Intro - Episode 001full