http%3a%2f%2fwww.gmanet.com%2fFeed.aspx%3ftype%3dRss20%26method%3dPodcast%26title%3dCivic+Strategies+Podcast%26descr%3dCivic+Strategies+Podcast%26criteria%3dfe5478eb-486c-e111-ab86-0050569541deThe Civic Strategies Podcast is about cities and their leaders and is produced by Civic Strategies, Inc. in cooperation with the Georgia Municipal Association. Civic Strategies, Inc. is solely responsible for the podcast's content. Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:22:21 GMTen-usCivic Strategies Inc.The Civic Strategies Podcast is about cities and their leaders and is produced by Civic Strategies, Inc. in cooperation with the Georgia Municipal Association. Civic Strategies, Inc. is solely responsible for the podcast's content. http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=81713http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=81713Civic Strategies Inc.Wed 15 May 11:30:00 GMT 16:1616:16
Cathy Woolard, former Atlanta City Council president, talks about what good leaders do when they find a great idea . . . and what she did when she became aware of a transformative idea for Atlanta, the BeltLine. 16:16
Cathy Woolard, former Atlanta City Council president, talks about what good leaders do when they find a great idea . . . and what she did when she became aware of a transformative idea for Atlanta, the BeltLine. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=80665http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=80665Civic Strategies Inc.Fri 12 Apr 11:30:00 GMT 12:2812:28
McKenzie Wren, executive director of the Clarkston Community Center, explains how you build a sense of community in highly diverse cities like Clarkston, GA. It helps to have a meeting place. 12:28
McKenzie Wren, executive director of the Clarkston Community Center, explains how you build a sense of community in highly diverse cities like Clarkston, GA. It helps to have a meeting place. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=79594http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=79594Civic Strategies Inc.Mon 11 Mar 11:30:00 GMT 14:2714:27
Kathie Gannon, a county commissioner in DeKalb County, Georgia, explains how collaborations can sometimes bring about great results in cities and do so with unconventional solutions. But, she adds, you have to be patient. 14:27
Kathie Gannon, a county commissioner in DeKalb County, Georgia, explains how collaborations can sometimes bring about great results in cities and do so with unconventional solutions. But, she adds, you have to be patient. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=78739http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=78739Civic Strategies Inc.Wed 13 Feb 12:00:00 GMT 10:0510:05
Mayor Deke Copenhaver explains how Augusta, Georgia, makes its biggest public investment decisions, aided by a state law that allows citizens to tax themselves for improvements. 10:05
Mayor Deke Copenhaver explains how Augusta, Georgia, makes its biggest public investment decisions, aided by a state law that allows citizens to tax themselves for improvements. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=77708http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=77708Civic Strategies Inc.Tue 8 Jan 12:00:00 GMT 12:3612:36
Mayor Bucky Johnson of Norcross, Georgia, worked diligently for a regional transportation referendum that voters ultimately rejected. He explains what happened and what we can learn from this experience about managing referendums in general. 12:36
Mayor Bucky Johnson of Norcross, Georgia, worked diligently for a regional transportation referendum that voters ultimately rejected. He explains what happened and what we can learn from this experience about managing referendums in general. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=77084http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=77084Civic Strategies Inc.Mon 10 Dec 12:30:00 GMT 12:3912:39
Mayor Robert Reichert explains why voters in his city, Macon, Georgia, voted to merge the city and county governments, and what leaders everywhere can learn about managing high-stakes public referendums. 12:39
Mayor Robert Reichert explains why voters in his city, Macon, Georgia, voted to merge the city and county governments, and what leaders everywhere can learn about managing high-stakes public referendums. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=76501http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=76501Civic Strategies Inc.Tue 13 Nov 12:30:00 GMT 12:1212:12
Denise Brinson, economic and community development director of Suwanee, Georgia, explains why her suburban city decided to build an entirely new downtown – and how it managed such an audacious project. 12:12
Denise Brinson, economic and community development director of Suwanee, Georgia, explains why her suburban city decided to build an entirely new downtown – and how it managed such an audacious project. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=75667http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=75667Civic Strategies Inc.Thu 11 Oct 11:30:00 GMT 12:0412:04
Public engagement expert Jon Abercrombie talks about how governments can successfully involve citizens in making big decisions. He explains why traditional public hearings don’t work well, and why facilitated discussions organized around small groups do. 12:04
Public engagement expert Jon Abercrombie talks about how governments can successfully involve citizens in making big decisions. He explains why traditional public hearings don’t work well, and why facilitated discussions organized around small groups do. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=74837http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=74837Civic Strategies Inc.Mon 10 Sep 11:30:00 GMT 12:0412:04
Frank Turner talks about how private foundations can work effectively with cities on community development projects. Turner was the longtime city manager of Covington, Georgia and a trustee of a local foundation, the Arnold Fund. Over the years, he found ways of making each of these roles work on behalf of the community. He explains how he did it and what other foundations could learn from his experiences. 12:04
Frank Turner talks about how private foundations can work effectively with cities on community development projects. Turner was the longtime city manager of Covington, Georgia and a trustee of a local foundation, the Arnold Fund. Over the years, he found ways of making each of these roles work on behalf of the community. He explains how he did it and what other foundations could learn from his experiences. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=73932http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=73932Civic Strategies Inc.Thu 9 Aug 11:30:00 GMT 9:359:35
Scott Tigchelaar, president of a movie studio south of Atlanta, talks about how businesses can work with cities, sometimes with surprising results. 9:35
Scott Tigchelaar, president of a movie studio south of Atlanta, talks about how businesses can work with cities, sometimes with surprising results. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=73131http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=73131Civic Strategies Inc.Tue 10 Jul 11:30:00 GMT 11:3811:38
Kit Dunlap, president and CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce in Gainesville, Georgia, talks about how communities create effective elected officials who enjoy broad public support. 11:38
Kit Dunlap, president and CEO of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce in Gainesville, Georgia, talks about how communities create effective elected officials who enjoy broad public support. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=72392http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=72392Civic Strategies Inc.Mon 11 Jun 11:30:00 GMT 10:4010:40
Mayor Mike Bodker of Johns Creek, Georgia talks about how you start a city from scratch. 10:40
Mayor Mike Bodker of Johns Creek, Georgia talks about how you start a city from scratch. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=71568http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=71568Civic Strategies Inc.Thu 10 May 11:30:00 GMT 13:5913:59
Clara Axam talks about her experiences leading a community development project in South Atlanta that brought together a low-income neighborhood with its neighborhood school – and how each benefited from working together. 13:59
Clara Axam talks about her experiences leading a community development project in South Atlanta that brought together a low-income neighborhood with its neighborhood school – and how each benefited from working together. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=70724http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=70724Civic Strategies Inc.Thu 12 Apr 01:53:00 GMT 12:2612:26
County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash and civic leader Norwood Davis talk about an ambitious new program in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to create 1 million volunteer hours a year for county government. We’ll talk about where the idea came from, how it is being implemented, and the challenges that lie ahead – for the government and for volunteers. 12:26
County Commission Chairman Charlotte Nash and civic leader Norwood Davis talk about an ambitious new program in Gwinnett County, Georgia, to create 1 million volunteer hours a year for county government. We’ll talk about where the idea came from, how it is being implemented, and the challenges that lie ahead – for the government and for volunteers. Civic Strategies Inc.http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=69789http://www.gmanet.com/CivicStrategies.aspx?CNID=69789Civic Strategies Inc.Tue 13 Mar 02:53:00 GMT 12:3812:38
Former Mayor Frank Martin of Columbus, Georgia, describes how he dealt with public cynicism in changing his city’s direction. The secret, he says, is to begin with a “moon shot” – a highly visible problem or opportunity everyone has talked about but no one has tackled – and make it your first success. 12:38
Former Mayor Frank Martin of Columbus, Georgia, describes how he dealt with public cynicism in changing his city’s direction. The secret, he says, is to begin with a “moon shot” – a highly visible problem or opportunity everyone has talked about but no one has tackled – and make it your first success. Civic Strategies Inc.