The Hudnut Years in Indianapolis 1976-1991

by Hudnut, William H., III; Rosentraub, Mark S.

• ISBN13: 9780253328298
• ISBN10: 0253328292
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1995-06-01
• Publisher: Indiana Univ Pr

Summary

"Bill Hudnut improved the quality of life for all Indianapolis citizens, leaving an indelible impression on one of America's great cities." -- Senator Richard G. Lugar"This book is the story of a great American turnaround: the rebirth of our 12th largest city.... For those who care about municipal governance, this book is well worth reading."  -- David Osborne, co-author of Reinventing Government"Abandon all fear of boredom, ye who enter these pages." -- Congressman Andy Jacobs, Jr.During Bill Hudnut's 16-year tenure as mayor of Indianapolis, the city was transformed from India-No-Place to what has been called the Miracle of the Rust Belt -- and much of the credit for this renaissance belongs to Bill Hudnut. Here he reflects on the trials, tribulations, and many successes of his stint as mayor, and invites supporters and critics alike to comment on the Hudnut years. The result is an insider's look at the politics, personalities, and problems of a major urban center.

Author Biography

WILLIAM H. HUDNUT III served as Mayor of Indianapolis for an unprecedented four terms, earning national recognition for spearheading the partnership of public- and private-sector interests that transformed his city.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Urban America in the Hudnut Years
Preface and Acknowledgments
What Would You Do?
From India-No-Place to India-Show-Place
Indianapolis, Now and Then	p. 3
Laying the Foundations of a Renaissance	p. 9
Forging the Partnership	p. 18
Strengthening the Infrastructure of the Spirit	p. 34
Waking Up Naptown	p. 57
Marketing the Store, Not Just Minding It	p. 70
Leveraging Amenities	p. 93
Harvesting Plums	p. 107
No Conclusion, Just a New Beginning	p. 122
Academic Critics
Fiscal Health	p. 135
The Amateur Sports Strategy	p. 143
Neighborhoods and Unigov	p. 153
The Police Department	p. 164
The Politics of Health	p. 178
Education	p. 190
The Urban Environment	p. 206
Affirmative Action	p. 216
Academic Contributors	p. 225
Citizen Critics
William Styring III	p. 231
William M. Schreiber	p. 238
Amos C. Brown III	p. 246
Dennis J. West	p. 253
Fay H. Williams	p. 265
Harrison J. Ullmann	p. 272
Afterword: Lessons Learned	p. 278
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