Inside the Dallas Boom
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Tom Leppert, former Mayor of Dallas and CEO of Turner Construction, reveals the inside story of Dallas's explosive growth. We discuss public-private partnerships, what cities must do to compete for businesses and talent, how to solve labor shortages in construction, and the future of urban development in Texas.
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