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Centre for Cities

Centre for Cities
Urban Policy
Productivity
Hull
UK Economy
North England
High Street Revival
Retail Crisis
Office Working
Northern Identity
Cities Outlook 2024
London
Devolution
Wales
Public Transport
Newport
Deindustrialization
Online Retail
Local Authorities
Public Facilities
Charitable Giving

Centre for Cities is the leading think tank dedicated to improving the economies of the UK’s largest cities and towns. In these podcasts, Chief Executive Andrew Carter interviews leading thinkers in the urban policy field, as well as experts from Centre for Cities about their research and ideas on improving the economies of cities and large towns.

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Latest Episodes

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Analyst Rob Johnson and External Affairs and Policy Manager Caitlin Rollison to discuss the findings of our latest report 'Integrated transport: The size of the prize for mayors'. They dive into the economic... more

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Yunze Wang, Analyst, to discuss the findings of our latest briefing 'How productive are the UK’s big cities?'. They dive into what the latest data ONS tells us about big city performance and some of the pote... more

This episode is a recording of our recent event on the New Towns taskforce report. Chief Executive Andrew Carter was joined by Maurice Lange, Analyst, and Ant Breach, Director of Policy and Research, to discuss the government's initial response to th... more

Chief Executive Andrew Carter is joined by Maurice Lange, Analyst, and Ant Breach, Director of Policy and Research, to discuss planning reform. They explore how the government has been doing over the last year as they implement planning reforms to tr... more

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Matt Clancy
Senior Program Officer at Open Philanthropy and economist
Open Philanthropy
Episode: City Talks: Remote working and the future of cities
Tom Aubrey
Founder of Credit Capital Advisory, visiting senior fellow at LSE
Credit Capital Advisory
Episode: City Talks: Delivering new towns
Maurice Lange
Analyst at Centre for Cities, leads work on new towns and land value capture
Centre for Cities
Episode: City Talks: Delivering new towns
Jake Nunley
City Specialist at ING Media
ING Media
Episode: City Talks: City branding with ING Media
James Child
Head of Research at ING Media
ING Media
Episode: City Talks: City branding with ING Media
Arjan Schakel
Research professor at the University of Bergen and expert on regional governance
University of Bergen
Episode: City Talks: Comparing regional governments across Europe
Michael Albertus
Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Dan Tomlinson
MP for Chippen Barnet and national champion for the government's growth mission
UK Government
Episode: City Talks: Delivering the Government’s growth mission with Dan Tomlinson
Dame Kate Barker
A prominent expert in housing and urban policy with significant influence on government policy programs
Episode: Twenty years on from the UK Housing Supply Review with Dame Kate Barker

Host

Andrew Carter
Host discussing urban policy and economic strategies, actively engages with experts to explore pressing issues relevant to cities and towns.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Sound quality needs adjusting

    The sound quality is poor compared to other podcasts. I need to have the volume on my headphones high to hear the episodes.

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    3
    new_berry
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Great content, terrible audio

    I love this and want more but please get some new kit! Also the start and end sound a bit like a hypnosis session. I really enjoyed the episode on Liverpool, could be the makings of an interesting series on the planning histories of individual cities. Thanks

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    3
    NickbSElondon
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Really interesting topics and guests by difficult to hear

    The content is great, but you struggle to hear anything if you’re on the train or in any other moderately noisy environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Donado89
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Good content, poor sound quality

    The content is great but the sound quality is shocking, whether I listen on laptop/headphones/mobile/speaker I have to turn the volume up to maximum and the background noise is louder than voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    discolcs
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Excellent subjects discussed but the sound quality is appalling. Need to invest in better equipment to match the subject matter!!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Benjaminnnnnyyyyyy
    United Kingdom8 years ago

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Sound quality issues persist, leading to some frustration among listeners, impacting overall enjoyment.
Content is rich and insightful, particularly regarding urban strategy and economic development.
Listeners appreciate the depth of conversations and the relevance of topics to current urban challenges.

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#96
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#213
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#90
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#112
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#161
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#171
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City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Q: Where do you think we are now in terms of land reform attempts being unsuccessful?
Land reform is often resisted by landowners, and engaging them in the reform process can ease resistance.
City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Q: Why do you think there is a sort of general undervaluing of land?
There are at least two major reasons: increased urban living disconnects society from land, and erosion of historical identity linked to land.
City Talks: Land power with Professor Michael Albertus
Q: How do you see this sort of land power, land ownership interacting with other forces?
Land power interacts intricately with financial capital and technology, shaping societal choices and economic development.
City Talks: Delivering the Government’s growth mission with Dan Tomlinson
Q: What's the significance of planning reform within the growth agenda?
Planning reform is crucial not only for growth but also for addressing social justice issues, such as homelessness and affordability of housing.
City Talks: Delivering the Government’s growth mission with Dan Tomlinson
Q: How do you reconcile the need for housing and development against public hesitance?
By ensuring that new housing accompanies investments in public services and infrastructure, making clear the social benefits of development alongside economic growth.

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What is Centre for Cities about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content engages with significant urban policy issues, primarily focusing on the economic development of the UK's largest cities and towns. Topics commonly addressed include housing development, planning reform, and the role of institutions like universities in city economies. There is notable emphasis on assessing government policies and strategies, reflecting on their impacts on local economies and communities, revealing insights into the challenges and opportunities that cities face in contemporary times. The podcast's unique approach combines expert interviews, statistical insights, and discussions on prevailing urban trends, making it appealing to listeners interested in economics, urban policy, and governance.

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Centre for Cities launched 13 years ago and published 29 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Centre for Cities include:

1. Matt Clancy
2. Tom Aubrey
3. Maurice Lange
4. Jake Nunley
5. James Child
6. Arjan Schakel
7. Michael Albertus
8. Dan Tomlinson

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