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The American Dream Moves Downtown
The challenge for communities is to make downtowns more attractive and more livable. Government planners at the state and local levels need to advocate for changes that will benefit downtown…
Public Participation and Public Interest
In the beginning of the republic, there was the United States Constitution which vested all legislative powers in the Congress. Government was small, its scope was limited, and the people’s…
SSVF Programs Reduce Veteran Homelessness
Homelessness is a social problem which touches every community in this country. Veterans are one of the most vulnerable populations who are more likely to become homeless at least once…
We Are a Nation of Laws
Many commentators claim we are becoming a lawless nation. You can see that by doing a Google search of, “Is America becoming a lawless nation?” There are entries going back…
Changing Focus for Service Delivery
Public administration has seen several shifts in service delivery since the time of Max Weber’s traditional bureaucratic model. Max Weber’s description of bureaucracy is that of an organization that is…
Where’s My State Energy Office?
In the United States, each state has its own unique economic, political and energy resources, and thus each state has its own unique state energy office. An analysis of administrative…
Steps Toward Creating an Inclusive Environment
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Tia Sherèe Gaynor November 4, 2016 My last four columns…
Truth, Honesty and Transparency in Public Administration
When asked what the truth was, a public administrator of imperial Rome retorted, “What is truth?” Pontius Pilate’s retort has been judged to exemplify a crude form of skepticism. That…
Providing Services (Without Increasing Costs) to an Aging Population
American’s age 65 and older accounted for 14 percent of the population in 2014. By 2040, it is estimated 24 percent of the population will be over the age of…
Where Are the Practitioners?
The literature on strengthening practitioner and academic relations is extensive. But what can graduate programs in public affairs do to ensure our students are being exposed to practice? …
From Civil Rights to Human Rights: Volunteerism in Advancing Equity
The equity profile of Dubuque, Iowa reveals disparities similar to those that exist across the country when data is disaggregated by race and by income. In 2014, Mayor Roy D.…