Episode #6 “Fighting for Footpaths: Why the Commodore Trail Matters” Ft: Mary Munroe Seabrook
In this episode, Mati and Dom explore the impact of urbanization on green spaces and talk with Mary Munroe Seabrook about why the Commodore Trail matters. To start off, hosts Mati and Dom kick things off with fun banter and good news—from a newly discovered pharaoh’s tomb to a court ruling protecting South Africa’s endangered penguins, and even a heartwarming dolphin welcome for returning NASA astronauts. Then they shift gears to discuss the rapid pace of urbanization, its impact on green spaces, and why trails like Miami’s Commodore Trail matter more than ever. Finally, they wrap up with a thoughtful interview featuring Mary Munroe Seabrook, co-founder of Friends of the Commodore Trail, who shares insights on advocacy, urban planning, and how communities can protect the spaces that keep cities livable.
