The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast

Jim Hunt

Local Government

Economic Development

Artificial Intelligence

Urban Planning

Ukraine

Metropolis IQ Technologies

Data Analysis

New Urbanism

Community Engagement

San Diego

Civic Engagement

Social Media

Montgomery, Alabama

Homelessness

Data Analytics

Community Development

Trilith

Hempstead

Revitalization

Fairmont, West Virginia

The Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast is The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City. Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City” Jim is also the former President of the Nati... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	100	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessGovernment

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Latest Episodes

Mississippi State Senator talks Local Government with Chad McMahan

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mississipi State Senator, Chad McMahan about Local Government.

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

• Attitude

• Motivation

• Attention to Det... more

22 Sep 2025 • 50 min

Local Government from Down Under with Alicia McKay

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Alicia McKay about local government from down under.

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

• Attitude

• Motivation

• Attention to Detail

• Zing

• I... more

8 Sep 2025 • 40 min

Backroom Deals in our Backyards with Miranda Spivak

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews

· A candid conversation about back room deals in local government. And, much more

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

• Attitude

• Motiv... more

25 Aug 2025 • 48 min

The Urban Balancing Act: Inside Planning with Chelsey Jersak

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast, Jim Hunt interviews Chelsey Jersak, Founder of Situate

· A candid conversation about urban planning and and, much more

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

• Attitude

• Motivation

• Attenti... more

11 Aug 2025 • 50 min

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Michael Paulhus

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Jenney Egertson

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Mark Moses

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Dr. Grace Ingram

Wellbeing Program and Employee Engagement Manager for the City of Alexandria, emphasizing holistic health in public service

City of Alexandria, Virginia

Episode: Wellness and Employee Engagement in Alexandria, Virginia with Dr. Grace Ingram

Steve Miller

Marketing and branding specialist with experience in consulting and speaking globally, and author of 'Uncopyable'

Episode: Why Is Branding Important for Your City? with Author, Steve Miller

Sam Toles

Founder and CEO of CiviSocial

CiviSocial

Episode: Social Media for Cities with Sam Toles (Part 1)

Terry Richardson

Mayor of Greater Napanee, Ontario

Town of Greater Napanee

Episode: Restoring City Hall with Mayor Terry Richardson

Chris Brown

Manager of Facilities for Greater Napanee

Town of Greater Napanee

Episode: Restoring City Hall with Mayor Terry Richardson

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Jim Hunt

Host of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast and the former President of the National League of Cities. An experienced local government leader and author, Jim brings insights from his extensive background in municipal governance and community building.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings

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All I can say is look at the city he ran into the ground and realize he has no clue
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Michael B77
United States5 years ago
Great podcast!
A great podcast for those in local government. Enjoyed the various steps to build an Amazing City. Looking forward to future episodes!
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Mayor Lucy
United States6 years ago
Amazing
Amazing podcast
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sarahsell
United States6 years ago
Excellent podcast
Really enjoying this podcast. Excellent content so far. Keep up the good work,
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United States6 years ago

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The content is deemed highly relevant for local government officials, with many expressing eagerness for future episodes.

Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions and insights shared by guests, often highlighting the practical applications for their own municipalities.

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Small Town Planner Makes a Difference with Shea Strait

Q: What are your closing thoughts about ownership in the community?

Shea argued that fostering a sense of ownership encourages citizens to take pride in their community and actively engage in improving their environment.

Small Town Planner Makes a Difference with Shea Strait

Q: What's your feeling in terms of how that fits in with the community?

Shea emphasized that planners focus on the broader community rather than just individual buildings, considering how changes impact the overall environment.

Small Town Planner Makes a Difference with Shea Strait

Q: So, Shea, the one thing you've... what prepared you for this journey?

Shea described his journey as motivated by a love for his community and his education in architecture and planning, ultimately leading him to local government roles to make a significant impact.

The Housing Dilemma for Cities with Lauren Lowery of the NLC

Q: What is your view in the next, let's say, five to ten years regarding housing?

I'm hopeful that we will have an all-hands-on-deck approach to solving housing, requiring partnership from all sectors including federal, state, local governments and the private sector.

The Entrepreneurial City with Jim Hunt

Q: What do you hope that your readers, especially local government leaders, will take away from the book?

Readers should understand the importance of branding and the role it plays in creating a cohesive community identity that enhances service delivery.

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4. Mark Moses
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