A new report presented Wednesday — “Gear Up 2020” — makes 33 recommendations in response to Nashville’s growth and to stir up innovations from the Metro government.
The ideas come from tech entrepreneur Gabe Klein, who has since crossed over into government work as a leader of transportation agencies in Chicago and Washington D.C.
The local chapter of the Urban Land Institute commissioned Klein’s work, which delivers his case for something Mayor Megan Barry often touts: public-private partnerships, or “P3” projects. Those are when Metro teams up with a company to tackle a challenge usually handled by government alone.
To follow Klein’s recommendations would mean bringing these partnerships to everything from creating parks to transit systems. He says the model benefits all parties: government, business and citizens. (continue reading at NPR)