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Some arguments are better read. Others are better heard.
This page gathers written work, with selected pieces also available in audio.


Building the Future: Why America Must Keep Constructing Homes, Roads, Technologies, and Institutions
A nation’s strength is not just found in its history—it is built in its present. Throughout American history, the willingness to build...
Feb 11, 2025


Why Institutions Matter in a Democracy That Feels on the Brink
Democracy isn’t a machine that runs on autopilot. It’s a fragile, living system that depends on institutions—those formal and informal...
Feb 9, 2025


The Power of Local Government: Innovating and Funding for a Resilient Future
In times of federal uncertainty, local governments bear an even greater responsibility to lead, innovate, and serve their citizens...
Jan 30, 2025


Investing in Resilience
Resilience. It’s a word that’s been buzzing around our civic discourse a lot lately, and for good reason. In a world where the ground...
Jan 28, 2025


Rethinking Zoning to Drive Economic Vibrancy in Suburban America
Suburban America, once the hallmark of post-war prosperity and middle-class idealism, faces a pressing challenge: maintaining economic...
Jan 26, 2025


Regionalizing Fire and EMS Services is a No-Brainer
America has a problem with fragmentation. We see it in our health care system, in our schools, in our infrastructure planning—and,...
Jan 26, 2025


Smaller Footprint Grocery Stores Could Revitalize Downtown America
America’s downtowns are in trouble. After decades of suburban sprawl, e-commerce’s rise, and a pandemic that emptied office towers, the...
Jan 26, 2025


The Significance of Regionalizing Waste Stream Management
Waste management is an ever-present challenge in modern society, with environmental concerns and resource scarcity pushing us to rethink...
Sep 10, 2023


Safe Streets Create Economic Prosperity
It is crucial for policymakers, urban planners, and community leaders to recognize the significance of safe streets as they shape the future
Jun 28, 2023


Celebrating Pride in Mt. Lebanon
Andrew's remarks at the LeboPride 2023 Pride Celebration. Welcome to Mt. Lebanon! We’re gathered here today to honor the extraordinary...
Jun 19, 2023


Building a More Resilient and Sustainable Community
Last night the Mt Lebanon Commission unanimously passed a transformative resolution that adopts mobilizing efforts to promote a resilient...
Apr 13, 2022


Mt. Lebanon examines replacing closed pedestrian stairway
On Tuesday, January 11th the Mt Lebanon Commission discussed the replacement of a set of closed pedestrian stairs between Inglewood Drive...
Jan 20, 2022


Reimagining Streets for the Future
We live in a world designed for cars. From interstate highways to residential streets, the American city has been designed to maximize...
Jan 10, 2022


A recommitment to democracy
January 6, 2022 - One year ago, America and the world watched as a violent mob, whipped up by a desperate and defeated man, attacked the...
Jan 6, 2022


Commissioner’s Column: Community
2020 was a year that bruised and battered every one of us. Whether it came from the health crisis that has overwhelmed our nation, from...
Dec 17, 2021
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