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Regional Transportation Planning and Policymaking
Many large metropolitan regions are examining their transportation needs based on growth and urban renewal. In addition, rural areas are in need of transportation options for seniors and the poor.…
Are You a Leader or a Manager?
If you head an organization, you probably see yourself as either a natural leader or a born manager. While most people lean in one distinct direction, the success of any…
Making Oversight Win-Win
Mere mention of the word "oversight" can make a public administrator queasy. Too many oversight hearings are mostly partisan public-relations spectacles, causing immense distrust between public administrators and legislators. The…
Government Agencies Need Citizen Experience, Not User Experience
Rebooting the digital infrastructure of the federal government may be the most enduring legacy of President Obama’s administration; if he can accomplish this formidable task. 18F, a digital services agency…
Look for Opportunities to Collaborate Across Sectors
Collaborative approaches are increasingly en vogue among government, business and nonprofit sectors alike. However, navigating these partnerships can be considerably difficult. There is a growing industry of training and advisory…
What Makes the Home Rule Cities Group Effective
In last quarter’s column, I discussed the formation and organization of the Home Rule Cities over 20k group, an informal quarterly meeting of mayors from the described cities. The group…
Can We Do That? Capacity and Strategic Planning
Strategic planning is generally accepted as necessary for an organization to be successful. The goals set during this process may be appropriate given the external environment, the needs of the…
How Public Policy Influences Climate Change
The United States has felt the impact of climate change. Six climate change-related events in the United States have accounted for about $14 billion in lost lives and health costs.…
Gentrification Through the Lens of Different Publics
In many American cities, a socioeconomic movement to rebuild previously neglected communities is underway. However, if not properly managed, gentrification can severely compromise a city’s policy framework for equity. In…
A Law That Works or a Law That Hurts?
Can public policy prevent police misconduct; the likes of what we have witnessed in Ferguson, Missouri, Cleveland, Ohio or New York City? A group of New Jersey legislators believes…
How Should Your MPA Program Serve You?
As I move into my new role as director of the MPA program at Georgia Regents University, my monthly column will now address issues related to public administration pedagogy. In…