While between projects in late 2007 and early 2008, Marcus Westbury, a maker, festival director and writer, was exploring his hometown of Newcastle, Australia, and found dozens of buildings and once-vibrant streets that “had fallen into disrepair and despair.” Today, however, Lonely Planet describes Newcastle as a city whose “time has finally come.” Marcus’ new book, “Creating Cities,” tells the story of how Newcastle transformed.

Knight Cities podcast: Marcus Westbury (episode 53)

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City Observatory is a daily source of data analysis and policy recommendations on how to make cities successful. The site helps readers separate fact from fiction when it comes to cities.

This week, we talked with City Observatory founder and economist Joe Cortright.

Knight Cities podcast: Joe Cortright (episode 56)

Carol Coletta of Knight Foundation interviews civic innovators from across the country.

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