Masters in Public Administration

AUGUST 30, 2011

Rybak was elected Mayor of Minneapolis in 2001 and was re-elected again in 2005 to serve another term. He was also reelected in 2005 and again in 2009. Believing that Mayor Bloomberg will be reelected for a third time, she uses her blog as a keeper of reasons for why not to vote for the incumbent. Mayor Slay. The Chief’s Corner.

Government 40

Government City Manager Budgeting Local Government 40

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

MARCH 21, 2024

Personally, I think an arena is probably an acceptable choice, especially as it likely will increase transit ridership to events--the team estimates that the 70% of trips to the current arena will drop to 40%, with the much better transit location of Market East. Most economic development planners don't know the difference.

Economic Development 52

Economic Development Development Parks And Recreation Housing 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Rather than adamantly saying "no," I came to realize that since advocates mostly lose out on such initiatives--except if the city or state requires a public vote--we should be focusing on mitigating the problems from such facilities and increasing the benefits. I and many activists were against public funding, but it happened anyway.

Transportation 52

Transportation Parks And Recreation Economic Development Urban Planning 52

Public Policy Blog

JANUARY 3, 2014

In order for a social movement driven by social media to live, or to be an event, the activism must be displayed not only through social media but also have a presence in the world on public display in plain view. Even better, it permits bypassing the traditional media with their message in real time as an event occurs.

Social Media 40

Social Media Sustainability Communications Grassroots 40