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The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast

Jim Hunt
Local Government
Economic Development
Artificial Intelligence
Urban Planning
Ukraine
Data Analysis
Metropolis IQ Technologies
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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Latest Episodes

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Ryan Short with Civic Brand

· A candid conversation about the power of place in local government.

· And, much more

7 Steps to an Amazing C... more

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

· A candid conversation about the Prevent + Protect program for local government workers.

7 S... more

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Colleen Hilton, founder of Alli Connect.

· A candid conversation about the mental health of front line workers.

· And, much more

7 Steps t... more

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Brett Ferrin about using data to assist with traffic safety.

· And, much more

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

• Attitude

• Motivation

• Atte... more

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Recent Guests

Ryan Short
Co-founder and CEO of CivicBrand, a firm that helps cities define their identity
CivicBrand
Episode: CivicBrand-The Power of Place with Ryan Short
Phil Riley
Background in the utility industry, co-founder of a business focused on providing services to local governments
Prevent and Protect program, National League of Cities
Episode: Prevent + Protect for Local Government with Phil Riley
Colleen Hilton
Founder and CEO of Alli Connect
Alli Connect
Episode: Mental Health Awareness for First Responders with Colleen Hilton
Brett Ferrin
Vice President of Sales at Traffic Logix, experienced in local government and traffic safety
Traffic Logix
Episode: A Look at Data Driven Traffic Safety with Brett Ferrin
Alicia McKay
A consultant and former local elected official with a passion for local government and public service
Independent consultant working with local governments
Episode: Local Government from Down Under with Alicia McKay
Miranda Spivak
Journalist and author focused on investigative local governance.
Formerly of The Washington Post
Episode: Backroom Deals in our Backyards with Miranda Spivack
Parth Shah
CEO and founder of Polimorphic
Polimorphic
Episode: AI-Driven Public Service-Polimorphic's solution for Local Government with Parth Shah
Blaine Obron
A city manager with extensive experience in local government.
Episode: The Highs and Lows of City Management with Blaine Oborn
Rick Davis
Assistant City Manager in League City, Texas
League City, Texas
Episode: Elevating Trust in Local Government with Rick Davis

Host

Jim Hunt
Host of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast and a former mayor with extensive experience in public administration.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Beware

    All I can say is look at the city he ran into the ground and realize he has no clue

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayor Lucy
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing

    Amazing podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahsell
    United States6 years ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Really enjoying this podcast. Excellent content so far. Keep up the good work,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boat lover 10
    United States6 years ago

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Generally well-received with positive comments praising the informative nature and practical insights.
Listeners appreciate the varied expertise of guests and actionable content meant for enhancing local governance.
Some reviews express concern over the credibility of certain guests, suggesting a need for thorough guest evaluation.

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Apple Podcasts
#246
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#191
New Zealand/Government
Apple Podcasts
#219
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Elevating Trust in Local Government with Rick Davis
Q: How is the national effort impacting local government governance?
Communities will reflect the national changes and efficiencies; engagement with citizens will help in surviving scrutiny.
Elevating Trust in Local Government with Rick Davis
Q: What's the secret of getting input from the community?
Engaging through digital platforms and creating two-way conversations has proven effective in the post-COVID world.
Elevating Trust in Local Government with Rick Davis
Q: Tell us a little sense of why you wrote the book and kind of what went into that effort.
I wrote the book to highlight the importance of trust in local government and how community engagement leads to higher trust levels.
The Urban Balancing Act: Inside Planning with Chelsey Jersak
Q: What do you see for your firm in the next ten years?
Chelsey expresses their commitment to supporting infill and urban redevelopment in rapidly growing municipalities across Canada.
The Urban Balancing Act: Inside Planning with Chelsey Jersak
Q: What's the feedback from developers about parking and housing?
Chelsey talks about how current projects often require less parking than in the past due to policy changes and how developers adapt to this.

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