If you listen regularly to our show, you've heard many of our guests talk about how places grow, how we get from one place to another, and how we can live more sustainably. Our guest this week takes all three of those questions and weaves them into one coherent set… more

In this primary season, change seems to be the word voters most want to hear. Networking is the foundation of trust relationships that make change possible. Our guests this week are deeply engaged in understanding and building powerful networks for change.

Abby Wilson and Sarah Szurpicki are the founders of… more

There is probably no tougher issue for urban leaders than education. Fads come and go but test scores never quite live up to the promises.

Dr. Ken Wong is a national expert on education accountability and he has found a surprisingly positive correlation between the school systems controlled by mayors… more

Protecting our water, our land, and our natural habitat is really about protecting us. It's about protecting people. Dave Ulrich is one such protector. As head of the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, it is Dave's job to bring mayors from the U.S. and Canada together to restore… more

While we've talked often on the show about sustainability, there are two related topics that haven't had much attention: cycling as an alternative means of transportation and landscaping using sustainable practices.

Ben Gomberg and Randy Neufeld are cycling experts in Chicago, and they share a vision of making their city… more