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Creating a results-focused city government: An interview with Michael Nutter, former Mayor of Philadelphia – Episode #138

Andy Feldman's Gov Innovator podcast

We get insights from Michael Nutter who served for eight years at the Mayor of Philadelphia, from 2008 to January 2016. Under his leadership, Philadelphia became known as a leader in the use of data and evidence. Under his leadership, Philadelphia became known as a leader in […]

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From LAX to ONT: The Transfer of Ontario International Airport and its Economic Implications

The Lowe Down

In November 2016, ownership of ONT was returned to the Inland Empire from LA County. In retort, Los Angeles stated that the significant loss in business resulted from the 2008 recession rather than administrative negligence. Under the leadership of the Inland Empire, ONT is now ranked 9th.

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University of Utah University Neighborhood Partners program and community revitalization in West side Salt Lake City/County

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

In " Back to School #3: College " (2016) I mention a number of elements (slightly edited): -- In most communities, colleges and universities are major property owners, and even developers (" Project Rehab, University City District, Philadelphia: Best Practice Neighborhood Stabilization Program ," " What do universities owe abutting communities?

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The GSE Public-Private Hybrid Model Flunks Again: This Time It’s the Federal Home Loan Bank System (Part 1)

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

The leadership of the FHLBs, along with various beneficiaries of their subsidies, has also begun to aggressively lobby and advocate against virtually any proposed change that it views as detrimental to its bottom line. In 2008, when F&F entered into conservatorship, the three reforms described above occurred immediately.

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