The Ways We Move

The Ways We Move Community-Centric Air Mobility with Clint Harper

Nicolas Zart Season 1 Episode 18

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Welcome to The Ways We Move podcast—the channel dedicated to uncovering the innovative mobility solutions shaping our future. 

In this The Ways We Move episode, Nicolas Zart and Clint Harper dive deeper into the human side of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)—why policies fail, how communities get left behind, and what it takes to build transportation systems that last. 

🔊 Key Takeaways: 

- The “Desirability Gap”: Why public acceptance of AAM isn’t about begging—it’s about reframing benefits. 

- Urban Planning’s Unintended Costs: How today’s decisions ripple across generations (and how to avoid them). 

- Clint’s Journey: From struggling student to aviation leader—lessons on resilience and storytelling. 

- Sustainability ≠ Greenwashing: Why true sustainability must address economic and social inequities. 

🕒 Chapters: 

00:00 - Rethinking AAM’s Role in Communities 

04:30 - Policy Pitfalls: Who Gets Left Behind? 

10:44 - Urban Planning’s “Oops” Moments 14:44 - Clint’s Origin Story: Grit Over Grades 

27:30 - How to Engage Skeptical Communities 

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