At the Center of the City: Governing a Big City Now
Join us for a conversation with Tiffany Thurman on May 20!
Philadelphia City Hall
Urban Strategy in the Present Tense is a conversation series featuring notable urbanists discussing their frontline work in urban resilience, as well as sharing their insights about public policymaking, urban problem solving, and life in Philadelphia.
The series is produced by the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation at Drexel University in partnership with the Urban Strategy Masters Program in Drexel's Westphal College of Media, Arts & Design.
Andrew Zitcer hosts the webinar and Thomas Devaney produces the series with production director Hazel Dequito.
Join Tiffany Thurman, Chief of Staff to Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, in conversation with Patrick Morgan for a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to govern a major American city in real time on Tuesday, May 20, from 4-5 PM EST.
The conversation explores how big-picture strategy is translated into policy, coordination, and action—often at the neighborhood level. With experience across government, nonprofit, and private sectors, Thurman reflects on what it means to lead from the center and build a city that works for all.
Register here.