Host & creator
Aaron Chuang
Student at Mercersburg Academy, Class of 2028, and the host and creator of Beyond Grey Cities.
Behind the microphone
Curiosity is
a place to start.
A note from your host
My name is Aaron Chuang, and I’m a student at Mercersburg Academy, Class of 2028.
I started Beyond Grey Cities to ask questions about the spaces we share: who they serve, who is missing from the conversation, and what becomes possible when we listen more closely.
Through this show, I hope to connect research with everyday experience—and bring neighbors into the conversations that shape our future.
Our commitments
A thoughtful conversation
takes intention.
01
Research before assumptions
Investigating each topic through real research, careful questions and evidence that listeners can explore.
02
More than one kind of expertise
Convening voices with professional authority and lived experience, and making room for both.
03
Care in every conversation
Producing a consistent, well-crafted season with thoughtful preparation and accessible storytelling.
04
A conversation across the region
Amplifying ideas and community voices across DC, Maryland and Virginia.
The people behind it
Built together.
Future collaborators
Room at the table
Researchers, storytellers and community partners will help bring this conversation to life.