In this episode Artistic Director Jerome Davis interviews Janet Cowell. Janet is the CEO of the Dix Park Conservancy, as well as a former City Councilor (Raleigh), State Treasurer, and State Senator. She discusses her unique personal background and the importance of thoughtful urban development, a thematic tie-in to Burning Coal's THE CHERRY ORCHARD.\n\xa0\nTimestamps:\nIntro: 00: 12\nAbout Janet: 1:30\nJanet\u2019s time in Asia: 3:24\nWhy Raleigh?: 4:19\nJanet\u2019s time in public office:\xa0 5:18\nWhy Janet ran for office: 6:20\nThe History and future of Dix Park: 10:47\nThe Mission of the Conservancy: \xa0 13:24\nRaleigh\u2019s Growth: 16:28\nGoodbyes: 20:53