How to Lead a Fast Growing City with Mayor Angela Birney
About this episode
Mayor Angela Birney discusses leading Redmond, WA through rapid growth and community-focused development.
In this week's episode, co-host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Redmond, WA, Mayor Angela Birney to discuss how she is leading a city shaped by new investments and rapid population growth while keeping community needs at the forefront. They discuss how the city is using transit-focused development, zoning reform, and middle housing construction to create more options for residents. The conversation also covers the role of data and science in local government, how the city is navigating AI, climate goals, and long-term planning in a fast-changing city. Tune in to learn about Mayor Birney's path to public office and what Redmond's story of recent growth from a small town to a bustling city says about how we should design our cities for the modern era. IN THIS EPISODE: • [02:18] Learn about Redmond's growth, natural setting, and major tech employers. • [03:33] Hear how Mayor Angela Birney works with Redmond's major global employers. • [04:38] How Mayor Birney advocates for Redmond in high-stakes corporate environments. • [05:57] Find out how Redmond is balancing growth, affordability, and community identity. • [07:13] Discover how regional and federal partnerships helped bring light rail…
Topics covered
- city leadership
- urban growth
- housing affordability
- transit development
- local government
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