07/28/2026
🎧 EPISODE 995: From "Illegal" Curb Cuts to Green Revolution 🌍
You don't wanna miss this story!
What happens when you don't wait for permission to save your environment? You spark a movement.
In this episode of The Urban Farm Podcast, host Greg Peterson sits down with permaculture legends Brad Lancaster and Andrew Millison to tell the incredible story of how "pre-legal" street-side water harvesting completely transformed Tucson, Arizona.
Why you can't miss this episode:
The Power of "Pre-Legal" Action: Learn how Brad bypassed rigid city codes to cut curbs, harvest stormwater, and prove a concept that changed city policy forever.
Transforming Deserts into Food Forests: See how a hot, barren neighborhood was turned into a shaded urban paradise fueled by 1.25 million gallons of diverted stormwater.
Infrastructure vs. Culture: Discover why long-term ecological restoration relies less on concrete and more on getting neighbors to step up as local stewards.
Finding Your "Acupuncture Point": Get inspired to identify the small, impactful interventions you can make in your own neighborhood right now.
"We shouldn't see our neighborhoods as static concrete—they are living watersheds full of opportunities for regeneration."
If you are tired of theoretical solutions and want a masterclass in grassroots ecological design, community organizing, and real policy change, this is the episode for you.
👉 Listen to the full episode here: urbanfarm.org/podcast
📚 Learn more about Brad's work: HarvestingRainwater.com
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