The Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast Jim Hunt

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Shea Strait, the Director of Planning and Development of Fairmont, WV.
 
·         A candid conversation about city planning and development.
·         And, much more
 
7 Steps to an Amazing City:
 
Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness  
Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
 
Links Mentions During Show:
 
·         www.AmazingCities.org
·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
 
About Shea Strait  
 I'm a professional urban planner focused on small Appalachian towns seeking to do right-sizing and revitalization. I'm an expect in zoning, subdivisions, meeting facilitation, plan writing, plan implementation, and urban design. I believe that revitalization should be focused on a quality of place for people who are already living there, not just who you want to live there.
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … 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 National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
 
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
 
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
 
Amazing City Resources:
 
Buy Jim’s Popular Books:
·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city
 
·         Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too
 
FREE White Paper:
·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps
 
Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:
·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking
 
Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:
·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting
 
Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:
·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development
 
A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net
 
 

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Anna Lowder, Founder of Hampstead Community in Montgomery, AL
·         A candid conversation about the Hampstead Community in Montgomery, AL
7 Steps to an Amazing City:
Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness  
Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
Links Mentions During Show:
·         www.AmazingCities.org
·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
 
About Anna Lowder, Hampstead Community in Montgomery, AL  
 Anna Lowder is the Town Founder of Hampstead, and lead the town planning, design, construction, marketing, and placemaking of the community. With over 15 years of New Urbanist development experience, Hampstead is the culmination of their effort in "Building Community Through Design." They are the principals of Mercer Home, Hampstead’s largest new home builder, and Matter Design Co., a multi-disciplinary design firm which creates the majority of home plans in Hampstead.
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … 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 National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
 
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
 
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
 
Amazing City Resources:
 
Buy Jim’s Popular Books:
·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city
 
·         Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too
 
FREE White Paper:
·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps
 
Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:
·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking
 
Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:
·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting
 
Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:
·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development
 
A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net
 
 
 

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Rob Parker, the Presidnet of Trilith, a artist community.
7 Steps to an Amazing City:
Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
 
Links Mentions During Show:
·         www.AmazingCities.org
·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
 
About Rob Parker, President of Trilith  
 Thirty five years of high-impact leadership on a local, national, and international level, including 30 years as a President/CEO. Growth-oriented executive with experience in both corporate and non-profit ventures, as well as blended models that integrate philanthropy into core business strategy. Entertainment executive experience with grammy-award winning, multi-platinum artist. New urbanist design and town building, connected to the film industry, Transformational leader that enjoys creating a compelling vision, crafting a strategy, building a powerful team and then delivering exponential results.
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … 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 National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
 
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
 
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
 
Amazing City Resources:
 
Buy Jim’s Popular Books:
·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city
 
·         Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too
 
FREE White Paper:
·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps
 
Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:
·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking
 
Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:
·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting
 
Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:
·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development
 
A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net
 
 
 
Jim Hunt of The Amazing Cities
 

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Woody Woodworth, CEO of The Brick Painters.
·         A fun conversation about how cities  and towns are utilizing an inexpensive yet impactful process to restore the brick buildings in historic downtown areas.
·         And, much more
 7 Steps to an Amazing City:
 Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
 
Links Mentions During Show:
 https://www.thebrickpainters.com/
·         www.AmazingCities.org
·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
 
About  The Brick Painters and Woody Woodworth
Meet Woody, a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience.
Now, the CEO of The Brick Painters Ltd., Woody has worked on several projects with Peter since the 1980s.
Woody has deep insight and a wealth of knowledge in what he calls a ‘Super Niche’ that The Brick Painters Ltd. have pioneered and continue to lead.
His focus as CEO is to make the solution available to customers everywhere.  He will do this by implementing a Certified Installer Program that will enable our partners to deliver the best quality work and an unparalleled customer experience.
 
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … 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 National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
 
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
 
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
 
Amazing City Resources:
 
Buy Jim’s Popular Books:
·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city
 
·         Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too
 
FREE White Paper:
·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps
 
Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:
·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking
 
Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:
·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting
 
Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:
·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development
 
A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net
 
 
 
Jim Hunt of The Amazing Cities

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mackenzie Bent from CitiIQ
 
·         A candid conversation about using data to impact local communities.
·         And, much more 
7 Steps to an Amazing City:
 
Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness  
Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
 
Links Mentions During Show:
 https://www.citiiq.com/
·         www.AmazingCities.org
·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
 
About  Mackenzie Bent:
 Mackenzie is the manager of Global Development with CitiIQ. Her work advances the application of CitiIQ’s technology across cities, while maintaining a focus on global and regional development challenges. She holds an MSc in International Development Studies from SOAS, University of London (UK) and a BA from the University of Toronto (Canada). She has conducted and collaborated on many projects related to resource management and sustainable development including the valuation of low carbon transformations throughout the world.
 
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … 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 National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
 
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
 
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
 
Amazing City Resources:
 
Buy Jim’s Popular Books:
·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city
 
·         Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too
 
FREE White Paper:
·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps
 
Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:
·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking
 
Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:
·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting
 
Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:
·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development
 
A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net
 
 
 

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Glenn Akarmoff
 
·       A candid conversation about the future of workplaces.
·       And, much more
 
7 Steps to an Amazing City:
Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness  
Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.
 
Links Mentions During Show:
 https://akramoff.com/ 
·       www.AmazingCities.org
·       www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast
 
About Glenn Akramoff  
Akramoff makes the world a brighter place by providing workers fulfilling professional lives. We revitalize businesses, empower workers, and inspire positive workplace change with various workplace rehab services. Our goal is to help organizations lead their teams with a shared vision and purpose for optimal performance.
About Your Host, Jim Hunt:
Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … 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 National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.
 
Today, Jim speaks to 1000’s of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.
 
Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.
 
Amazing City Resources:
 
Buy Jim’s Popular Books:
·       The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city
 
·       Bottom Line Green: How America’s Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too
 
FREE White Paper:
·       “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps
 
Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event:
·       Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking
 
Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town:
·       Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting
 
Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities:
·       Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development
 
A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net