New Tools for Science Policy

Delivering Practical Solutions on Urban Problems

Evidence-based Management

The Center for Urban Innovation and the ASU Decision Theater are engaged in a series of projects designed to develop and evaluate innovative practices. These practices are grounded in empirical research and evidence.

About the Seminar

February 12, 2015 8:30am—10:30am

There are almost 90,000 units of local government in the United States. There is an extraordinary level of innovations unfolding in cities and counties, but little systematic analysis of these innovations to facilitate exporting to other jurisdictions. The Center for Urban Innovation and the ASU Decision Theater are engaged in a series of projects designed to develop and evaluate innovative practices. CUI and the DT disseminate effective practices to public decision makers in a manner that allows them to improve the quality of governance and service delivery for their citizens. CUI and the DT will highlight a range of their recent projects that address such issues as “big data,” public financing of infrastructure, and collaborative service delivery mechanisms such as public-private partnerships.

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Invited presentation to CSPO in DC 2-12-15

Location Information

  • Seminars are free and held at the ASU Washington Center, 1834 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009 from 8:30am–10:30am (breakfast provided).
  • Presentation starts promptly at 9:00am. Seating is limited. To RSVP please send an email to [email protected] with the date of the seminar and identifying information.

Speakers

David Swindell is the Director of the Center for Urban Innovation and an associate professor in the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. His work focuses primarily on community and economic development, especially public financing of sports facilities,…

Kevin C. Desouza serves as the associate dean for research at the College of Public Service & Community Solutions and is an ASU Foundation professor in the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. He is also a Nonresident…