Millions of Americans move each year in search of a better house, neighborhood, job or quality of life. Is leaving the only way to live some place better? And do great cities just happen? It’s easy to think that great cities are the product of a healthy economy, strong infrastructure, or a safe community. But what’s our role as residents in making a city great. Today on the podcast, we crisscross the country and check in with Top of Mind listeners about what makes a city great. You may be surprised to hear that great cities are less about the buildings, roads, and environment and are more about us.

Podcast Guests:

Majora Carter – Author of “Reclaiming your Community”

Jim and Deb Fallows – Co-authors of “Our Towns: A 100,000-Mile Journey into the Heart of America”

Melody Warnick – Author of “This is Where You Belong” and “If You Could Live Anywhere”

Lynn Kreutz, Hayley Trotter, Reed Wolfley, Erika Layland, Jenny Van Stone, Kim Parati – Top of Mind Listeners