# #721 How Participatory Mapping Can Transform Your Community with Emma Falkenstein, Highland Planning

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Podcast: [GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government](https://stenobird.com/podcast/govlove-a-podcast-about-local-government-392816)
Published: 2026-03-27T13:19:00+00:00
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Emma Falkenstein, Associate Planner at Highland Planning joined the podcast to discuss participatory mapping. She talked about community walk audits and how can local governments can incorporate walk audits into their regular planning procedures. She also talked about the value of community relationships as it relates to shaping where people live. Host: Toney Thompson

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