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#618 Guiding Growth and Economic Development with Robert Sturns, Fort Worth, TX

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Release Date: 05/03/2024

#621 Evidence-Based Decision Making in Government with Sam Quinney and Ryan Flynn, the Lab at DC

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Two guests joined the podcast to discuss using applied science in public policymaking. Both guests work at The Lab at DC. Sam Quinney is the Director and Ryan Flynn is a Civic Design Researcher. They shared how The Lab at DC was formed, improving housing vouchers, and how other local governments can use applied science in policymaking. This episode was hosted by guest host as part of a special series allowing up and coming local government professionals to host the podcast.

#620 City Planning from Waaaay Downtown with Caitlin Clark, Scottsdale, AZ

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

The Real Deal Caitlin Clark. The most famous planner in the nation joined the podcast to talk about her work and starring in a . Caitlin Clark, Planning Specialist for the City of Scottsdale, Arizona, shared her career path to working in local government and how she ended up in a commercial with the basketball star of the same name. She also shared her advice for people transitioning into a local government career and what she finds inspiring about the planning field. Host:

#619 Celebrating Public Service Recognition Week with Sarah Mondesire and Jessie Brown

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

In anticipation of the , two guests joined the podcast to discuss their work in local government after being awarded an . Sarah Mondesire is the Community Well-Being Manager for the City of Commerce City, Colorado and Jessie Brown is a Social Media and Communications Specialist at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. They shared key learning moments in their career, who has influenced them, and the values they hold. Host:

#618 Guiding Growth and Economic Development with Robert Sturns, Fort Worth, TX

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Robert Sturns, Economic Development Director for the City of Fort Worth, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss his role and how the City works to guide growth and development. He talked about the importance of strategically growing during rapid population rise and Fort Worth's downtown development. He discussed the value of small business and entrepreneurs, as well as how the City supports that sector of the economy. He also shared the City's role in revitalization and in bringing new industries to the region. Host:

#617 Revisiting Minneapolis 2040 with Heather Worthington, Urban3

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Heather Worthington, Principal for Urban3, rejoined the podcast to discuss the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which was passed when she was the City's Director of Long Range Planning. She talked about the ambitious objectives Minneapolis 2040 was trying to solve regarding climate change and racial inequity. She discussed how the implementation of the plan has been in litigation for several years due to a challenge under the Minnesota Environmental Review Act. She also talked about her new role at Urban3. Host:

#616 Climate Resilience for an Aging Nation with Danielle Arigoni, National Housing Trust

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Achieving true resilience. Danielle Arigoni, Managing Director for Policy and Solutions at the National Housing Trust, joined to podcast to discuss her book . She talked about the demographic trends that lead to an aging population and how vulnerabilities from aging intersect with risks from climate change. She shared interventions that work to meet the needs of older residents and the need to break down silos between caregivers, emergency managers, and local governments. She also discussed examples of cities that are implementing age-friendly climate policies. Host:

#615 Being a Parks and Rec Enthusiast with Anthony Iracki, PlayCore

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Experiencing 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:

#614 Leadership and the Deputy Manager Role with Chelsea Jackson, Douglasville, GA

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Chelsea 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:

#613 Guiding Leadership Principles with Jeff Richardson, Albemarle County, VA

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Jeff 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:

#612 Storm Resilience and Mitigation with Caleb Stratton, Hoboken, NJ

GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Building 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 which aims to improve resilience through four integrated elements: resist, delay, store, and discharge....

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