IS OUR CITY FALLING BEHIND?
LZThir13 asks a simple but controversial question: What would happen if local government started thinking bigger?
In this latest episode, LZThir13 takes a critical look at his city’s leadership, abandoned properties, economic development, technology, infrastructure, jobs, and the opportunities he believes could be sitting right in front of the community.
Using the idea of “draining the swamp” as a starting point, he compares national political and economic strategies with what he sees happening at the local level.
Why aren’t abandoned industrial sites being transformed into new opportunities? Could former manufacturing locations once again become places where people work? Could technology companies, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, entertainers, and other businesses be brought into the city?
The discussion covers everything from data centers and manufacturing to electric bikes, autonomous transportation, abandoned properties, historical preservation, homelessness, infrastructure, tourism, education, and local economic growth.
LZThir13 also explains what he would attempt if he were in charge—including pursuing partnerships outside the city, attracting new industries, bringing abandoned properties back into productive use, and looking for creative ways to generate jobs and investment.
The episode isn’t a traditional political speech. It’s an unscripted perspective on what local leadership could look like when creativity, technology, business, and opportunity become part of the conversation.
Is your city keeping up with the times—or simply polishing what already exists?
Watch the full episode and decide for yourself.
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