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Placemakers
All communities face certain challenges.
But some people see challenges as opportunities.
On Placemakers, we bring you stories about the spaces we inhabit and the people who shape them. Join us as we criss-cross the country, introducing you to real people in real communities — people who make a difference in how we travel, work, and live.
You’ll never look at your community the same way again.
Listen now
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4.7 stars from 103 ratings
“This documentary style urbanism podcast profiles community drivers who are making a difference within their communities. It offers high production values, engaging place-based narratives, and a focus on community drivers rather than practitioners. Listening to Placemakers inspired me to get into...”Read full review »
Jade Kake via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
10/31/18
GREAT SHOW!
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“Love that this show spans beyond topics on gentrification, etc. Show does a really great job of intersexting various other topics and how they relate to our cities and towns we live in. Listen to this while doing homework. Always leaves me thinking about the world & my neighborhood in a different...”
mwaldemar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/17
Great for urban studies buffs
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“This podcast series is well produced. The stories are interesting, human and honest. If you like stories about urban spaces and urban planning, I haven't found a better podcast. If you like good story telling period, this is for you.
My only complaint? I've listened to all of them and don't...”Read full review »
YourOnlyJason via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/17
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