[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ELGL is passionate about the free and open exchange of ideas where local governments can learn from one another to be most successful. When local leaders share their success stories, everybody wins. This is especially true on expensive and complex public works projects, and so we’re partnering with The Atlas Marketplace to collect and share details about the best … Continued
ELGL member John Morgan is gifting a scholarship to the 2018 Chinook Program! Apply today for this local gov leadership training. The Chinook Program is the premier development program for leadership in the public interest in western North America. Based on a tradition started in 1989 at the University of Oregon, the Chinook Program brings … Continued
Right now with Brandi Leos, City of Tigard, Oregon What I’m listening to: Whatever my kids are listening to; this weekend it was Beastie Boys Radio on Pandora which was full of 90s hip hop and rock. Proud mama moment! What I’m reading: Nothing right now but just ordered Building a Winning Culture in Government … Continued
In this series, guest columnists respond to one of three topics selected by ELGL co-founder Kent Wyatt. This week AJ Fawver, City of Amarillo, Texas Planning Director, writes about innovation happening in the planning profession. You could be next. Sign up to be a guest writer for this column. “Growth is inevitable and desirable, but … Continued
Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Jennifer Teal J Teal Consulting – Founder Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter My favorite adventure in life was… the summer of 2002. It was my last “summer break” while I was in grad … Continued
Right Now with Mario Smith (LinkedIn/Twitter) What I’m reading: Dale Carnegie How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age. I’ve chosen this book because it was available and it dives into the importance of creating meaningful relationships through networking. What I’m watching: Thor: Ragnarok. I’ve been pulled into Marvel due to their … Continued
Know before you go… Meet #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Nick Smith City of Gaithersburg, Maryland – Digital and Social Media Specialist Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter My favorite adventure in life was… moving to Rochester to go to college. I was homeless, and everything … Continued
Morning Buzz by Andy Kuhn (LinkedIn) (Twitter) What I’m Reading: Sustaining Growth: Appalachia’s Natural Gas Opportunity What I’m Watching: MLB Mariners/Astros series…..Go M’s What I’m Listening To: SiriusXM Alt Nation TL;DR: There are empty K-Marts in towns all over the U.S. and there appears to be no means of getting them filled or even demolished … Continued
Know before you go… Meet other #ELGL18 attendees before you head to Golden, Colorado. Continue the conversation in the #ELGL18 Facebook Group or by following the #ELGL18 Twitter List. Kevin Teater Asheville Design Center – Project Manager/Planner Connect: LinkedIn and Twitter My favorite adventure in life was… after I completed grad school. I took a victory road trip through Tennessee, … Continued
“Planning & Shaping Cities” is a blog by AJ Fawver. Read all of AJ’s posts from the “Planning & Shaping Cities” blog here. Last week I was driving into an area which connects a highway to the urban downtown. I was struck by the drag strip nature of the traffic entering and exiting the district. … Continued
