Willy was joined by Mayor of Denver, Mike Johnston, and Egon Terplan, strategist and advisor on urban policy and economic development, live from the University of Denver Educated Opinions Event.
 
They discussed the urban revitalization of Denver – and cities in general – postpandemic, how the mayor is tackling issues including homelessness, crime, and public safety, the impact of technological innovations on city development, how historical precedents impact urban planning today, the shift we’re experiencing toward reindustrialization, and much more.

Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Mike Johnston’s priorities as mayor
04:00 An achievement in reducing homelessness
04:31 Providing appropriate housing accommodations
05:43 How does the “clear and hold” strategy work?
06:56 Why do other cities not adopt Johnston’s strategy?
08:13 Focusing on the entire ladder of housing
09:04 The challenges in getting proper housing
11:27 Controlling crime and public safety
13:41 Reducing auto theft
14:56 How less encampments empowers the police force.
18:09 The use of platescanning technology
22:03 The revitalization of cities
23:45 Why do downtowns matter?
24:50 How a devalued infrastructure impacts the tax base
29:45 The importance of home games on the restaurant scene
30:46 The economic impact of walkable cities
32:50 Boosting the vibrancy of all parts of Denver
35:17 Why residential location matters
38:23 How Gensler is helping stimulate housing conversion
43:10 Strategies to increase employment and job opportunities
48:11 Addressing traffic on Peña Boulevard
50:57 Do we need more public transit investments?
54:32 Building express lines
57:23 Where’s the potential for growth in Denver?

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