Institute for Civic Leadership and Mayoral Archives (ICLMA)
Audio Recordings

  • Reflecting Back: A Conversation Between Senator Lugar and Mayor Pete Buttigieg

    On October 9, 2013, former Indiana Senator Richard Lugar and Mayor Pete Buttigieg discussed Lugar’s political journey, including his role in desegregating Indianapolis schools and implementing the Unigov system.

  • The Inherent Value of Beauty

    Speakers emphasized that public art can foster creativity, civic identity, and economic revitalization, citing examples like Chicago’s Cloud Gate and Indianapolis’s Love sculpture. They argued that art, especially when integrated into daily life, such as in the Indianapolis International Airport, can enhance urban experiences and community happiness.

  • The Indianapolis Model

    The Indianapolis Model highlights the city’s success in integrating art and culture into its urban development. Emphasis was given to leveraging Indianapolis’ unique assets and historical context to foster artistic innovation.

  • The Arts as the Long Game

    Arts professionals and city leaders discussed the arts’ role in community transformation.

  • Integrated Placemaking

    Arts professionals and city leaders discussed the importance of continued cooperation to enhance Indy’s cultural leadership.

  • Arts as a Redevelopment Tool

    The conversation discusses the urban redevelopment of Indianapolis, highlighting the role of arts and sports in revitalizing the city.

  • Preparing for Leadership

    The discussion highlighted diverse paths to leadership, emphasizing the importance of education, volunteer work, and personal experiences. The conversation underscored that while education is crucial, practical experiences and personal growth are equally important in shaping leaders.

  • Leveraging Sports Community Development

    This conversation highlighted the economic and social benefits of a strategic sports approach for city development. The discussion underscored sports’ role in urban revitalization and community cohesion.

  • Investment Through Sports

    The conversation discusses the economic and social impact of hosting major sporting events like the Super Bowl and the Pan Am Games in Indianapolis and Oklahoma City. The discussion underscores the balance between economic returns and community value in hosting such events.

  • Investing in Quality of Life

    The conversation underscored the long-term benefits of investing in quality of life to foster sustainable urban development. Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett credited Indianapolis’ economic model for their own turnaround, citing the impact of quality-of-life investments over incentives.

  • How Should Cities Respond

    At a symposium in Indianapolis during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four, civic leaders Ryan Vaughn, Mark Miles, and Mayor Greg Ballard discussed the crisis around the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).

  • Transforming Heartland Cities

    A discussion of strategies for transforming heartland cities. The discussion highlighted the importance of partnerships, efficient government, and educational opportunities in the revitalization of heartland cities.

  • Importance of Humanities

    Pete Buttigieg and Richard Lugar emphasize the humanities’ crucial role in leadership and personal development.

  • Leadership in Modern Cities

    In a discussion on modern urban leadership, mayors from Indianapolis, Nashville, and Columbus emphasized the importance of collaboration, innovation, and embracing diversity.

  • Importance of Local Government

    Former Indianapolis deputy mayors Michael O’Connor and Michael Huber, along with Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, discussed the significance of local government leadership.

  • U.S. Place in the Middle East

    The University of Indianapolis’s Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium on Civic Leadership, moderated by former Congressman Lee Hamilton, discussed American policy towards Syria.

  • Technology & Modern Governance

    At a symposium on October 9, 2013, mayors Blair Milo, Pete Buttigieg, and Chris McBarnes discussed the role of technology in modern governance. Milo highlighted how social media, particularly her Facebook page, fosters community engagement and dialogue. Buttigieg emphasized technology’s role in economic growth, citing South Bend’s open data portal and data centers in old…

  • City Revitalization

    Revitalizing American cities is discussed, highlighting the need for reinvention in older industrial cities. Senator Richard Lugar reflects on the implementation of Unigov in Indianapolis in 1970, which revitalized the city by attracting investment, clearing downtown debris, and fostering cultural opportunities. This led to international recognition, including hosting the first International Conference on Cities and…

  • Good Governance

    At the Richard M. Fairbanks Symposium, Mayor Chris McBarnes and Senator Richard Lugar discussed the attributes of effective leadership. McBarnes emphasized the importance of listening, removing politics from governance, and fostering community involvement, highlighting his 100-day plan and a volunteer army of 16,500. He stressed transparency and accountability, encouraging community engagement through initiatives like neighborhood…