In this Geoeconomics Podcast episode, Niza Gonzalez talks with Jeffrey Mason from the Charter Cities Institute about the important role data has in the development of cities, the New Cities Map launch and how it can help the research in the field.

Located in the city of Medellín, Plaza Mayor is an international convention and exhibition center. It is located in the administrative sector of the city, known as La Alpujarra. It is a joint venture between the Municipality of Medellín, the Medellín Chamber of Commerce, the National Federation of Coffee Growers of Colombia, and the Government of Antioquia.