Entries tagged with Mayor
A New Bus for London
July 29, 2008
Here's an interesting example of open source design. London Mayor Boris Johnson is inviting ideas from everyone for a new bus for the city, based on the much-missed Routemaster. The competition has two categories: Fun ideas from everybody and Professional ideas based on actual plans for the Routemaster.
The Real Straight Talk Express
June 29, 2008
Saturday, I attended a press conference with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley at the city's Riverwalk. Although he was there to recognize the new Riverwalk vendors and the artists selected for a major temporary exhibition, the media, of course, asked him not a single question on topic. Instead, they quizzed him…
ReThink: Innovative Leadership
March 22, 2010
Local Innovators at Strategy Session 2010
Download these Harvard case studies on the public-private partnerships developed by NYC Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe to strengthen the city's parks. Then ask Adrian how your city can do the same. He’ll be…