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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

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 […] What is the value of evidence and data for elected city leaders as well as how can those leaders create a results-focused culture within city government?

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Metrorail Silver Line phase two opening this week

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

This led WMATA to get rid of its long range engineering and construction unit, and losing decades of experience in building and running the system ("Metro Construction Projects Creak to Halt; Economic, Political Changes Cancel Expansion Plans, Spur Job Cuts, Early Retirements," Lyndsey Layton. Washington Post , July 13, 2003.

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Learning what not to do from the New England Patriots football team

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

There are tons of "leadership books" and seminars and articles about leadership lessons from sports team coaches. It was an important lesson to me about not learning the wrong lesson from success. But to dig deeper for the right lesson. Learning from sports teams.

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