Posted on July 27, 2009 by Dr. John Luthy
Realities must be faced and addressed through funded programs. It will take enormous political will to seek hard data, share it with every community and begin preparing sensible action plans. Many public works and transportation professionals and their associations have been relegated to a sideline position due to their insistence that infrastructure issues are in fact a huge portion of the national agenda. Infrastructure provides the basic internal framework of the American culture; it is elemental to economic growth, public health, quality of life, security, and National emergency response capability. Can we prepare in time?
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Posted on July 20, 2009 by Dr. John Luthy
For those of us who work in the arena and focus on practical implementation more than theory, a lot of effort must be dedicated to devloping new equations that are practical, workable, and affordable. I love the new age of community planning. My concern is not ‘What’ we need to aspire toward, but ‘How’ we get there from here with myriad new challenges and costs appearing every quarter. Most public leaders know what should be done; the dilemma is how to accomplish various tasks with limited funds, disenchanted citizens, frustrated employees, and a struggling economy.
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Posted on July 13, 2009 by Dr. John Luthy
Public leaders are in a tight spot. Blending optimism with factual assessment is an art. However, as I have stated before, our research has revealed that in times of crisis citizens and communities respond to and need four things: Clarity, Direction, Truth, and a Dignified, Harmonious Style. Elected officials and professional public managers are in a tough position. Providing these essential elements will help communities work through what promises to be a protracted re-centering of the culture and economy.
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Posted on July 1, 2009 by Dr. John Luthy
Every society has special interests that promote the value of their position, perspective, and contribution. But it is the Common Interest that matters most. When all is said and done, there are two essential questions for all elected officials, public managers, and citizens – ‘What is best for the community and the Country? And, given the realities of our time ‘What is in the best common interest of all citizens?’
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