Urban Strategy in the Present Tense

Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA

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.

Our upcoming episode on Wednesday, July 16 from 4-5 PM, will feature Richard Lazer, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), in conversation with Patrick Morgan about how the PPA is leveraging technology, innovation, and community engagement to tackle city-wide challenges that intersect with daily city life.

Register here.


View the previous conversation with Tiffany Thurman and Patrick Morgan below, and stay tuned for future episodes by subscribing to our monthly newsletter