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 way.

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 know when they'll be adding more!

I love this podcast. It is so important to hear the stories that it tells and it tells them so well. It's so important to hear about life outside the bubble of your world, whatever it may be, and this podcasts works towards creating the empathy this world needs

Placemakers presents an enagaing array of stories about the many challenges facing cities, and how regular people are improving the places they love. From explaining old school, urban design strategies to investigating urgent issues around urban equity and justice, this podcast helps us better understand the power of place.

As a urbanism fan that doesn't work in the industry, this is brain candy. Extremely accessible- in fact, one of my only wishes is that they would tackle subjects with a little more depth. Good stuff nonetheless.

I really appreciate the story telling and the variety of people and places. Creating thriving, vibrant neighborhoods and communities is hard work, requires policy change, and the vision to move beyond the status quo. Placemakers is really helpful for many of us in this field. Keep it up!

Really enjoying the topics covered so far. Keep pushing!!!

awesome job

This is a really great podcast. Hosted by public radio legend Rebecca Sheir (Metro Connection forever!), this show tells great stories about people who have helped better their communities, sometimes in very unique and unorthodox ways. The stories and people are inspiring and in some cases give excellent case studies for potential solutions to problems that communities all across the country are facing.

I recommend this podcast for anyone interested in community development. You hear about the real impact that individuals have in bettering where they live.

It's refreshing to hear about people rebuilding America one neighborhood at a time.

This program presents excellent stories of people (who could be your neighbor) who are making a difference in their neighborhoods. One small candle lights a corner of the world.

All of the episodes have been great. Intelligent, informative and hopeful. I'll definitely continue listening.

I appreciate the topic of this podcast and hope it continues.

I love this podcast! Every episode has interesting stories that draw you in and really make you want to invest more in your own neighborhood. This show definitely makes your head and your heart feel good.

As a local visionary for my community (Dalton, GA) , it can often become overwhelming and discouraging while trying to make an impact in my area. Placemakers really helps me stay encouraged and focused on my community endeavors giving me hope and insight on positive transformation. Thanks, Slate and Panoply Network, for a wonderful addition to my podcast subscription!

I kinda stumbled on Placemakers by accident. Happy, happy accident. I've now listened to three episodes and I am definitely hooked. Fascinating stories about places and the lives lived in them. I especially loved Ep 3 about Tieton, WA, where a new migrant story is being created: the migration of artists. Underscores my belief that some of the most interesting creative work in our country is being done in small towns in New England, the Hudson and well beyond NYC and San Francisco. Great listening!

I was a huge fan of Rebecca Sheir's previous show, WAMU's Metro Connection, and have been anticipating her new venture with Slate for many months. Placemakers was well worth the wait. Whether it's in a tiny town or the biggest city, the real sense of community the show presents is like a breath of fresh air. Looking forward to many years of riveting stories from a great team of reporters and producers!

I love podcasts and it's rare to find a fresh idea that is professionally delivered. So far, this podcast definitely does that! I'm excited to subscribe and learn more about these places!

The East Lake Atlanta episode with Dianna Douglas = strong reporting and artful storytelling

Great podcast, keep them coming.

I love listening to this brilliant host and can't wait to hear more. The stories are eye opening and well constructed. Loved it.

Hooked after just one episode!

Really enjoyed the first episode!

This Podcast has a lot of potential. A lot of podcasts about cities tend to focus on trends and business. I'm happy to see one taking a more personal approach. Cheers!

A welcome change from the Gabfests! Nicely produced. More of this, Slate!

Having only listened to the first and only available episode, I can already tell that this podcast will prove to be so refreshing and profoundly meaningful- at least it will be to me. A notion for the sense of a place is truly a universal phenomenon and it's articulated for everyone differently, and I just love that this podcast is committed to telling those stories. This girl from Oakland thanks the team that made this happen.

I loved the annalysis of how differently Jane and Robert viewed New York. The episode was incredibly incitful and intriguing.

An introduction to Jane Jacobs and her critics that is nuanced yet easy to follow, succint yet richly human, up-to-date and intensely relevant yet timeless - all that and downright entertaining as well. Hardly anyone could combine all those qualities; Sheir makes it feel easy as only a master of the medium could. And she uses the debates to frame this new series, the rest of which I await eagerly! Highly recommended.

Slate + Rebecca Sheir = Must Listen! Already looking forward to the next episode.

Smart beginning. As someone who had never heard of Jane Jacobs, episode 1 was helpful in understanding the issues and tensions surrounding cities and planning. Ready for episode 2!

The Voice of the host is very soothing and lovely. I can't wait for this show to start!