From Ideas to implementation to Impact: Julia Thayne on Climate + City Innovation and Community Power

In this episode of Beyond Streets , we’re joined by Julia Thayne — economist, urbanist, and co-founder of Two Degrees and Rising . Julia’s career has spanned public, private, and nonprofit sectors, all driven by one clear mission: turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We dive into her journey from Ernst & Young to Siemens to LA Mayor Garcetti's office, the founding of Urban Movement Labs, and now her latest venture building global clean tech partnerships. We unpack what it really takes to accelerate systems change — from policy sandboxes to third-space innovation — and why community engagement must evolve beyond checkboxes and into real collaboration and co-ownership. Tune in for an honest, optimistic conversation about reinventing how we build cities, scale climate solutions, and actually get things done. 🔗 Learn more at Two Degrees and Rising Help us grow: please rate, review, and

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From Ideas to implementation to Impact: Julia Thayne on Climate + City Innovation and Community Power is an episode from The Mobility Podcast by Beyond Streets Podcast.

This episode is 43:30 long.

This episode was published on Apr 23, 2025.

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