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Best known for his
16-year tenure as Mayor of Indianapolis, William
Hudnut has also had a richly variegated career as
Congressman, clergyman, author and public speaker.
He is presently deeply involved in regional issues
across the U.S. as Senior Resident Fellow for Public
Policy (holding the C. Canizero Chair for Public Policy) at the Washington-based Urban Land Institute.
A much sought-after speaker, the
former minister-mayor is author of The Hudnut Years in Indianapolis,
a case study in urban management and leadership. His latest book,
Halfway to Everywhere, published by the Urban Land Institute
in 2003, is a lively first-hand report on how America’s first-tier
suburbs are faring, combined with a seasoned pro’s assessment
of their 21st century prospects. Hudnut's prior book,
Cities on the Rebound: A Vision for Urban America, appeared
in 1998. For reviews, click
here.
As Mayor of Indianapolis from 1976 to
1991, Hudnut advanced the city’s new “Unigov” form
of merged governance with Marion County. He led the public-private
partnership which generated a dramatic revitalization of Indianapolis’
downtown and national recognition as one of the nation’s most
progressive cities. He also served as President of the
National League of Cities. In recent years he continued his public service as member of the Town Council of Chevy Chase, Maryland, for six years, including two years as mayor. He was also a member of the Millennial housing commission appointed by Congress (2001-2002).
Prior to his entry
into public life, Hudnut was a clergyman, leading
congregations in Buffalo, Annapolis and Indianapolis.
His 1987 book, The Minister Mayor, reflects on his
experiences in politics and religion.
After stepping down
as mayor, Hudnut held posts at the Kennedy School
of Government at Harvard, the Hudson Institute in
Indianapolis, and the Civic Federation of Chicago,
before assuming his position at ULI in 1996.
His list of awards
includes Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson Award
for Public Service in 1986, City and State magazine’s
Outstanding Mayor of 1988, the Rosa Parks Award
from the American Association for Affirmative Action
in 1992, and the Distinguished Public Service Award
from the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns
in 1985.
He holds 13 honorary degrees from colleges and universities. |
