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Industrial Policy in Action: Lessons from Over a Decade at the Department of Energy

Allison Dining Room (T-520)
  • Development Talks
  • Hybrid

The energy sector stands at an inflection point. After 15 years of remarkable change, the convergence of surging electricity demand, climate pressures, and emerging industries promises even more rapid transformation. This presentation and discussion draws on Garrett's experience at the Department of Energy and Waypoint Strategy Group to explore the path from research to commercialization, […]

From Vacant Houses to Growth-Ready Capabilities: A Place-Based Growth Diagnostic

Malkin Penthouse (L-P-9)
  • Development Talks
  • Hybrid

This talk explores housing vacancy as a source of insight into how cities can unlock new growth opportunities. Using Baltimore as a case study, it highlights how strengthening institutional coordination, capital access, and prevention capacity can shape more resilient development trajectories. The talk connects place-based innovation to Growth Lab frameworks on capabilities, complexity, and structural […]

Getting Things Done: Issue Spotting in the Infrastructure Development Projects Ecosystem

Democracy Lab (414-AB)
  • Development Talks
  • Hybrid

In this Development Talk, Bill Dobbs will share a front‑row view of how public policy, governance, and engineering intersect in real‑world settings. He will offer Insights into how large public works succeed—or fail—depending on governance, institutions, and the quality of decision‑making and practical advice to future policy makers on infrastructure project management.  Speaker: Bill Dobbs, Former Civil […]

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