Ted Smith and Lauren Anderson featured on The Brake: A Streetsblog USA podcast

April 24, 2026

Lauren Anderson and Ted Smith argue that the most effective and pragmatic prescription for improving population health is what they call Universal Basic Neighborhoods (UBN). Attaining UBN status can transform neighborhoods into healthier, more equitable, vibrant communities. The team’s new research paper is featured on The Brake: A Streetsblog USA podcast.

Listen to The Brake podcast episode with Anderson and Smith.