GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
1,098 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 209 ratingsGovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).
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#615 Being a Parks and Rec Enthusiast with Anthony Iracki, PlayCore
April 12, 2024 12:32 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBExperiencing parks and recreation from behind the desk and out from under it. Anthony Iracki, CORE Professional Development Manager at PlayCore, joined the podcast to discuss being an enthusiast in your own profession. He shared his career path, how he came to love parks and recreation, and his transition into his new role at PlayCore. Host: Meredith Reynolds
#614 Leadership and the Deputy Manager Role with Chelsea Jackson, Douglasville, GA
April 05, 2024 13:28 - 57 minutes - 41.8 MBChelsea Jackson, Deputy City Manager for the City of Douglasville, GA joined to podcast to discuss her role and leadership approach. She talked about the importance of building a pipeline for new talent, her career transition to Deputy City Manager, and provided advice for those looking to make the leap to management positions. She also shared her career path which started as a local government management fellow. Host: Ben Kittelson
#613 Guiding Leadership Principles with Jeff Richardson, Albemarle County, VA
March 29, 2024 09:45 - 51 minutes - 18.5 MBJeff Richardson, County Executive for Albemarle County, VA, joined the podcast to discuss his management principles. He shared how to manage a high performance organization, the benefit of being a "needs improvement" organization, and tips for aspiring managers. Host: Rafael Baptista
#612 Storm Resilience and Mitigation with Caleb Stratton, Hoboken, NJ
March 22, 2024 10:04 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBBuilding a better Hoboken. Caleb Stratton, Assistant Business Administrator and Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Hoboken, NJ joined the podcast to talk about storm resilience and infrastructure. He shared what improvements the City has made after Hurricanes Irene and Sandy, how parks can be used to improve stormwater infrastructure, and how the City has coordinated with other governmental partners to improve flood mitigation. He also discussed the City's Rebuild By Design project whi...
#611 Planning Law Careers in Local, State, and Federal Government
March 15, 2024 10:01 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBA panel of government planning lawyers joined to podcast to share their experiences in local, state, and federal planning law. They shared their career paths along with what they do in their current positions. The panel included: Tina Axelrad, Zoning Administrator for the City and County of Denver, CO; Samuel Capasso, Community Infrastructure Resilience Branch Chief for FEMA; Nestor Davidson, Professor of Real Estate, Land Use and Property Law at Fordham University; Daniel Arking, Assistant ...
#610 Herocrats and Leading Change with Allison Bell, Bellwether Consulting
March 08, 2024 11:02 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBGovernment workers leading change. Allison Bell, Founder and CEO of Bellwether Consulting, joined the podcast to discuss her book, Herocrats: A Guide for Government Workers Leading Change. She shared the definition of a Herocrat, the three main sections of the book, and how you can nominate the monthly Herocrat. Host: Meredith Reynolds
#609 Inclusive Transportation with Veronica O. Davis
March 01, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBEmpathy and change. Veronica O. Davis joined the podcast to talk about her book, Inclusive Transportation: A Manifesto for Repairing Divided Communities. She discussed a different way to center equity in transportation, the importance of centering people in the planning process, and how the history of a community impacts their current transportation needs. She also shared her career path in local government and what made her want to write the book. Host: Ben Kittelson
#608 Innovation in Economic Mobility with Jose Landeros, El Paso County, TX
February 23, 2024 14:10 - 52 minutes - 34.4 MBEarly investments. Jose Landeros, Director of Strategic Development for El Paso County, Texas joined the podcast to discuss innovation in economic mobility. He discussed participating in ICMA's Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort, the needs assessment conducted related to after-hours child care, and why local government has a vested interest in this issue. Host: Lauren Palmer
#607 Sustainable Buildings and IRA Funding with Sabine Rogers, USGBC
February 16, 2024 15:42 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBSabine Rogers, Federal Policy Project Manager for the U.S. Green Building Council, joined the podcast to discuss Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding, building energy codes, and performance standards. She provided an update on energy reductions in commercial buildings, how local governments can benefit from Inflation Reduction Act funding related to updated building and energy codes, and how to stay up to date with the work of the U.S. Green Building Council. Host: Ben Kittelson
#606 Regional Vision with Lauren Palmer, Mid-America Regional Council
February 09, 2024 13:58 - 56 minutes - 40 MBIn this special episode, Lauren Palmer, Director of Local Government Services for the Mid-America Regional Council joined the podcast to discuss working for a regional government. She shared her GovLove in Love story, what services a Regional Council provides, and the projects she is currently working on. Host: Dan Bolin
#605 Infrastructure and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety with Lara Biggs, Evanston, IL
February 02, 2024 14:35 - 56 minutes - 40.9 MBLara Biggs, Capital Planning Bureau Chief and City Engineer for the City of Evanston, Illinois, joined the podcast to discuss capital planning, infrastructure, and improving bicycle and pedestrian safety. She shared the City's engagement strategy to design projects with the community and stakeholders. She also talked about what data points are used when prioritizing projects, how to handle reduction in parking spaces with safety improvements, and how to get public buy-in on new safety design...
#604 Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building with Tamara Lindsey and Janae Bradford
January 26, 2024 11:02 - 48 minutes - 35.1 MBTwo guests joined the podcast to discuss financial empowerment. Tamara Lindsay is Chief of Strategy for the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund and Janae Bradford is the Director of the Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth at the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma. They shared what financial empowerment centers are, what programs the centers offers, and how a local government can start their own center. Host: Lauren Palmer
#603 Strategic Planning and Leadership with Josh Edwards, Athens-Clarke County, GA
January 19, 2024 20:13 - 55 minutes - 45.3 MBDrawing ideas out of people and implementing those ideas. Josh Edwards, Assistant Manager for Athens-Clarke County, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about leadership, the role of an Assistant Manager, and strategic planning. He discussed how the organization created its first organization-wide strategic plan, how to get departments to buy into strategic planning, and the importance of building capacity to implement a strategic plan. He also shared how Athens-Clarke County is planning for ...
#602 Putting Assets to Work with Kimberly Olivares and Ben McAdams
January 12, 2024 14:50 - 43 minutes - 34.3 MBDigging around in your municipal couch cushions. Kimberly Olivares, Deputy Chief Financial Officer for the City of Austin, Texas, and Ben McAdams, Senior Fellow at the Government Finance Offers Association (GFOA), joined the podcast to discuss GFOA's Putting Assets to Work program which explores how local governments can utilize their assets differently or monetize their assets to create revenue. Ben talked about the program as a whole and the opportunity using assets differently can be for ...
#601 The Public Administrator's Guide to Artificial Intelligence with Dr. Dylan Hayden
January 05, 2024 13:35 - 1 hour - 19.8 MBDr. Dylan Hayden, author of The Public Administrator's Guide to ChatGPT, joined the podcast to discuss all things artificial intelligence (AI) and local government. He shared why you should consider using AI, uses for AI in local government, and the importance of prompts. He also talked about the importance of the ethical use of AI and things to keep in mind when developing an AI policy. Host: Rafael Baptista
#600 The 2023 GovieLovies
December 29, 2023 17:18 - 54 minutes - 48.6 MBThe most prestigious award in local government podcasting. The GovLove co-hosts teamed up to hand out awards and recap another year of a podcasting about local government. Lauren, Dan, Meredith, and Ben selected three of their favorite episodes to award a GovieLovie. They also shared their highlight from 2023, dream guests for 2024, and what they are obsessed with. Hosts: Lauren Palmer, Dan Bolin, Meredith Reynolds, & Ben Kittelson The 2023 GovieLovies Lauren Alternative 911 Response...
#599 Addressing Climate Change in Olympia, WA with Dr. Pamela Braff
December 15, 2023 17:14 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBHigh impact, not low-hanging fruit. Dr. Pamela Braff, the Director of Climate Programs for the City of Olympia, Washington, joined the podcast to discuss prioritizing climate initiatives and building climate action into the way the City does business. She talked about the Energize Olympia program which subsidizes the cost of installing heat pumps for residents and climate action planning at the regional level. She also shared the City's multi-agency sea level rise response plan. Host: Be...
#598 Transitioning from Military to Local Government with Ben Effinger, Los Angeles County, CA
December 08, 2023 13:58 - 55 minutes - 17.4 MBBen Effinger, Cash Management Operations Chief for the Treasurer and Tax Collector in Los Angeles County, CA joined the podcast to discuss transitioning from the military to the local government. He shared how military roles can transition to local government, what local governments can do to help military members, and the importance of men's mental health. Host: Rafael Baptista
#597 Community Wellness Hubs with NRPA and Shawnee, KS
December 01, 2023 14:55 - 1 hour - 37.7 MBOutcomes and processes. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss community wellness hubs. Kristine Stratton is the President and CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). Matt Mann, Recreation Program Manager, and Sean Kennan, Recreation Superintendent, both work for the City of Shawnee, Kansas. They shared what defines a community wellness hub and an in-depth example of the Shawnee Community Wellness Hub. They also discussed the role of health equity in hubs and the NRP...
#596 Demystifying Development Finance with Jed Byrne, Oak City CRE
November 24, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 26 MBJed Byrne, Editor at Oak City CRE, joined the podcast to discuss development finance. He shared the important role of developers, the lifecycle of a project, and shared examples of how projects are financed. Host: Rafael Baptista
#595 Improving Roadway Safety and Meeting Community Priorities with Conor Semler, Kittelson & Associates
November 17, 2023 11:01 - 59 minutes - 33.5 MBHelping communities weigh tradeoffs on their roadways. Conor Semler, Principal Planner for Kittelson & Associates, joined the podcast to talk about a new tool that will help communities make streets safer. He shared his recent research into roadway cross-section reallocation and how cities can use the tool to balance community priorities with roadway usage. He also discussed the issue with outdated standards and the tradeoffs communities should consider when designing streets Host: Ben Ki...
#594 Community Building and Agricultural Urbanism with Tim Maslow, Groveland, FL
November 10, 2023 10:45 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBPlanning with natural charm. Tim Maslow, Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Groveland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about planning and urbanism. He shared how Groveland is working to manage population growth, retain natural amenities, and create walkable places. Tim talked about creating the City's new form-based code and establishing pre-approved plans in the Florida Vernacular style to streamline the development process. Host: Ben Kittelson
#593 Building a Customer Service Culture with Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Wauwatosa, WI
November 03, 2023 12:29 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBStrategy and service. Melissa Cantarero Weiss, Deputy City Administrator for the City of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, joined the podcast to talk about building a customer service culture. She shared how they engaged employees in developing customer service values and integrating customer service into training, employee evaluations, and awards. Melissa also discussed the City's strategic plan, community engagement, the City's 2024 budget, and her career path in local government. Host: Ben Kittelson
#592 Strangers and Angels with Gabe Reaume, Saginaw, TX
October 27, 2023 11:10 - 46 minutes - 13.9 MBGo get 'em, tiger. Gabe Reaume, the City Manager for the City of Saginaw, Texas joined the podcast to discuss his new book, Strangers and Angels. Gabe shared stories growing up in rural Michigan, his unique path to city management, and how a friendship with a woman old enough to be his grandmother impacted his life. Host: Rafael Baptista
#591 State of ELGL with Maggie Jones, Tarrant County, TX
October 20, 2023 12:07 - 35 minutes - 12.7 MBThe state of ELGL is strong. Maggie Jones is the Chair of the ELGL Board of Directors and Assistant Director of Community Development for Tarrant County, Texas. Maggie joined the podcast to provide listeners with an update on ELGL. She shared what makes the organization special, how members can maximize their membership, and a preview of ELGL 24. Maggie also talked about her career path and is rumored to have shared a membership promo code during the episode for listeners. Host: Rafael Bap...
#590 Housing Choices and Building Opportunity with Spencer Gardner, Spokane, WA
October 13, 2023 12:53 - 58 minutes - 37.5 MBChoices for all. Spencer Gardner, the Planning Director for the City of Spokane, Washington joined the podcast to discuss their innovative Building Opportunity and Choices for All program. He discussed the use of an interim zoning ordinance, what things in the city code need to be addressed to achieve more equitable housing, and tax credit programs the City offers to support their housing goals. Host: Ben Kittelson
#589 Artificial Intelligence in Local Government with Polimorphic and Lowell, NC
October 06, 2023 11:40 - 45 minutes - 25.3 MBThe future is now. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in local government. Parth Shah is the CEO and co-founder of Polimorphic and Scott Attaway is the City Manager for the City of Lowell, North Carolina. They shared the use case and benefits of AI, how AI can improve local government processes, and how employees feel about the implementation of AI. Host: Lauren Palmer
#588 Police Recruitment and Prospect Days in South Bend, IN with Lt. Kyle Dombrowski
September 29, 2023 10:01 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBCondensing the process. Kyle Dombrowski, a Lieutenant with the City of South Bend, Indiana Police Department joined the podcast to talk about police officer recruitment and Prospect Days. He shared the department's old hiring process and how they streamlined the process from a six to nine month process to completing most of the process in one day. He discussed Prospect Days where potential candidates can complete the physical agility, written test, oral board, and personal interview in one d...
#587 Award Winning Planning in Stockton, IL with All Together
September 22, 2023 18:09 - 59 minutes - 50 MBAdventures in Stockton. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about their award-winning planning project in Stockton, Illinois. Both guests work for All Together, Marisa Schulz is the Principal and Abigail Rose is the Senior Planner and Designer. They shared what made the project special, lessons learned, and the importance of creative placemaking. They also responded to audience questions. This episode was recorded at the American Planning Association - Illinois Chapter Annual Conference....
#586 Community Trust and Engagement with Zencity and Cary, NC
September 15, 2023 21:39 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThe civic infrastructure of the futrure. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about using technology to better engage residents and improve trust in local government. Dan Ault is the Assistant Town Manager and Chief Innovation Officer for the Town of Cary, North Carolina. Eyal Feder-Levy is the CEO and Co-Founder of Zencity, a community engagement platform. Dan discussed using community engagement data to inform decision-making - even the decision not to act. Eyal talked about the launch of...
#585 Trends in Parking Reform and Housing with Catie Gould, Sightline Institute
September 08, 2023 10:01 - 55 minutes - 37.6 MBThe case against required parking. Catie Gould, Climate and Transportation Researcher for the Sightline Institute, joined the podcast to talk about trends in parking reform. Catie shared the problem with minimum parking mandates and how abolishing them impacted the cities of Seattle and Buffalo. She also discussed how parking regulations impact housing supply and how State legislatures have been getting involved with challenging parking mandates. Host: Ben Kittelson
#584 Activating the Memphis Riverfront with Carol Coletta, Memphis River Parks Partnership
September 01, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 34 MBGreat design for a great river. Carol Coletta, President and CEO of the Memphis River Parks Partnership, joined the podcast to talk about managing the City of Memphis Riverfront and the grand opening of Tom Lee Park. Carol shared the background about the redevelopment of Tom Lee Park, mitigating flood risk at the park, and ensuring equal access and programming for all. Host: Ben Kittelson
#583 Addressing the Workforce Needs of Transit Agencies with Laurel Paget-Seekins, TransitCenter
August 25, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBGetting the job done for the future. Laurel Paget-Seekins, author of People First a report from TransitCenter, joined the podcast to talk about how transit agencies need a more strategic human resources function to attract and retain talent. Laurel shared the workforce challenges transit agencies are experiencing, how staffing is impacting operations, and what strategies agencies can pursue to address these challenges. She discussed the need for human resources to be more than transactional...
#582 Inclusive Recovery Toolkit with New Growth Innovation Network
August 18, 2023 10:20 - 41 minutes - 30.9 MBCommitted to inclusive economic growth. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about a new inclusive recovery toolkit, Deirdre Shaw is an Inclusive Economic Growth Associate and Betsey Suchanic is an Inclusive Economic Development Advisor both with the New Growth Innovation Network. They shared what is in the toolkit, the target audience, outcomes for the toolkit, and what other additional resources can be used. Host: Lauren Palmer
#581 Family Focused Urbanism with Barry Greene Jr., Density Dad
August 11, 2023 10:01 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBFresh urbanism takes with a side of dad. Barry Greene Jr., Transportation Justice Fellow for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) and author of Density Dad joined the podcast to talk about family-focused urbanism. He shared why he started writing about urbanism, how the built environment affects families, and shared advice for new parents. Host: Ben Kittelson
#580 The Evolving Nature of Equity in Practice with Dr. Benoy Jacob, University of Wisconsin
August 04, 2023 16:22 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBGoverning for equity. Dr. Benoy Jacob, the Director of the Community Development Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Division of Extension, joined the podcast to talk about bridging the theory and practice of equity in local government. He shared his research into equity in public administration and the understanding of equity as a field versus a value. He also discussed building partnerships to address issues related to equity. This episode was recorded at the 2023 Social E...
#579 Equity and Racial Justice in Chicago, IL with Candace Moore, Nneka Onwuzerike, and Anton Seals Jr
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBOutcomes and processes. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss equity and racial justice in the City of Chicago, IL. Nneka Onwuzurike is the Community Wealth Building Lead with the City of Chicago. Anton Seals, Jr. is the Lead Steward for Grow Greater Englewood. Candace Moore is the Chief Equity Officer for the City of Chicago They shared their definitions of equity and racial justice, the work of the Office of Equity and Racial Justice, and community wealth building. Host: Toney Thomp...
#578 I-NAPA and Inclusion in Local Government with Aishwarya Kumar, International Network of Asian Public Administrators
July 21, 2023 07:03 - 59 minutes - 39.1 MBEncouraging excellence among public administrators of Asian heritage. Aishwarya Kumar, President of the International Network of Asian Public Administrators (I-NAPA) and Management Analyst at the City of Elk Grove, CA, joined the podcast to talk about her role with I-NAPA and her work in Elk Grove, CA. Aishwarya shared her work in performance management, the importance of I-NAPA, and emerging trends in local government. Host: Ben Kittelson
#577 Equity in Policing with Max Markham, Center for Policing Equity
July 14, 2023 08:03 - 48 minutes - 41 MBScience to promote justice. Max Markham, Vice President, Policy & Community Engagement for the Center for Policing Equity, joined the podcast to talk about building equity in police departments. He shared the work of rebuilding the St. Louis Police Department, the role of administrators and equity officers have in implementing change, and offered tools and techniques for advancing social equity goals. This episode was recorded at the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference in Kansas City,...
#576 Parks and Recreation for All with Commissioner Justin Cutler, Atlanta, GA
June 30, 2023 15:44 - 53 minutes - 37.4 MBActivate ATL. Justin Cutler, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation for the City of Atlanta, Georgia, joined the podcast to talk about parks and recreation. Justin shared how he is building the culture with his staff and why he chose to move to the City of Atlanta. He also discussed tackling the challenge of providing equal access to parks and green space to all residents, including how they use the City's Parks and Recreation Equity Data Tool. Host: Ben Kittelson
#575 Inclusionary Retail with Julia Duranti-Martinez, Andres Sevtsuk, and Mikeya Griffin
June 23, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour - 38.8 MBAction for the future. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss inclusionary retail. Julia Duranti-Martinez is the Senior Program Officer for Community Impact and Research at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. Andres Sevtsuk is an Associate Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Mikeya Griffin is the Executive Director of the Rondo Community Land Trust. They shared the concept of inclusionary retail, the benefits of community land trusts, and the legal tools used t...
#574 Budgeting for Equity and Inclusion with Craig Owens, Lawrence, KS
June 16, 2023 13:10 - 44 minutes - 33 MBListening to the Community. Craig Owens, City Manager for the City of Lawrence, Kansas, joined the podcast to talk about budgeting for equity and inclusion. He shared the city's budget process, measuring key performance indicators, and equity and inclusion progress indicators. This episode was recorded at the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference in Kansas City, MO. Host: Lauren Palmer
#573 Performance and Process Improvement with Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Brighton, CO
June 09, 2023 14:49 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIdentifying, analyzing, and solving pain points in day-to-day work. Kayla Barber-Perrotta, Budget and Performance Manager for the City of Brighton, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about performance and process improvement. Kayla shared an in-depth look into the City's five-week Performance and Leadership Academy highlighting building a culture of continuous improvement and executing change. She also shared what led to the creation of the Academy and the organizational changes it has led...
#572 Local Government 2030 with Megan Caron, Elizabeth McDonald, and Ryan Webb
June 02, 2023 12:42 - 1 hour - 40.7 MBAction for the future. Three guests joined the podcast to discuss their involvement with Local Government 2030, a convening of local government practitioners working on the grand challenges facing public administration. Megan Caron is a Strategic Initiatives Analyst for the City of Nashua, New Hampshire. Elizabeth McDonald is a Senior Civil Engineer for the City of Savannah, Georgia. Ryan Webb is the Engineering and Community Development Director for The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. T...
#571 Sustainable Development Standards in Lakewood, CO
May 26, 2023 10:47 - 1 hour - 38.5 MBPoints for the planet. Two guests joined the podcast to talk about how the City of Lakewood, Colorado has used sustainable development standards to implement their Sustainability Plan. Caitlin Long, Senior Sustainability Planner, and Jonathan Wachtel, Sustainability Manager, discussed the City's enhanced development menu, greenhouse gas mitigation program, and waste diversion program. They also shared how they engaged the community and how developers have reacted to the standards. Host: B...
#570 The Fight to Save the Town with Michelle Wilde Anderson
May 19, 2023 11:35 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBReimagining Discarded America. Michelle Wilde Anderson, author and Larry Kramer Professor of Law at Stanford School of Law, joined the podcast to talk about her book, The Fight to Save the Town. She highlighted and discussed the chapters related to Stockton, CA; Josephine County, OR; Lawrence, MA; and Detroit, MI. Host: Lauren Palmer
#569 Alternative 911 Responses with Gabriela Solis, Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab
May 10, 2023 14:05 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBA New 911. Gabriela Solis, a Project Leader for the Harvard Kennedy School Government Performance Lab, joined the podcast to talk about alternative 911 responses. She shared the work of the Government Performance Lab, the current initiative surrounding alternative 911 responses, and some case studies involved with the initiative. Gabriela discussed how data is used in the program and how local governments can get involved. Host: Kirsten Wyatt
#568 Strategy and People with Jackie Wehmeyer, Parkland, FL
May 05, 2023 12:41 - 52 minutes - 30.8 MBBalancing new ideas with institutional knowledge. Jackie Wehmeyer, Senior Director of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs for the City of Parkland, Florida, joined the podcast to talk about local government strategy and employees. She shared how employee needs by department differ, her work in strategy and intergovernmental affairs, and the importance of succession planning. Host: Ben Kittelson
#567 Small Town Management and Tourism with Greg LeBlanc, Snowmass Village, CO
April 28, 2023 15:52 - 54 minutes - 38.4 MBThe s'more-iest season on record. Greg LeBlanc, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Snowmass, Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about small town management and tourism. He discussed preparing for the role of Assistant Town Manager and the challenges unique to resort communities. He also shared how the work of the Town changes around the tourism cycle and how the Town pursues communication and engagement. Host: Ben Kittelson
#566 Human Centered Design in Chicago Public Schools
April 21, 2023 12:58 - 52 minutes - 35.3 MBPutting people first. Four guests joined the podcast to talk about human centered design in Chicago Public Schools. They discussed the CPS community toolkit, building strong design teams, and gaining leadership buy-in. They also shared how other local governments can implement human centered design. Adrian Segura is the Chief Officer for Family and Community Engagement at Chicago Public Schools. Kathleen Carlson works on special projects for Bloomberg Philanthropies. Laura Biltz is a Design ...