Show Notes
Directing is powerful. Directing is fun. But, what all does it take to be a director? How should a Director look at the current state of planning/government while also applying career lessons? What a conversation we had with the City of Boise's Planning and Development Servies Director, Tim Keane, AICP. Tim is new to Boise and has spent most of his time in the southeast, including his last position as Director in Atlanta, GA. Watch this discussion, learn, laugh, and nerd out with four passion...
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