Event owner lens
Use this record to benchmark whether a comparable event makes the work after the room visible. The score is 35/100, so the next move is to benchmark the weakest pillars before repeating the format.
applied learning or working session agenda analysis
ccc.nlc.org 2023
This applied learning or working session in Public Sector / Policy / Civic shows 60 visible agenda rows from citysummit.nlc.org and scores 35/100: a thin but inspectable design signal. The clearest public signals sit in Participation Architecture and Future-of-Work Fit; the main limits are Follow Through and Network Design. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Network design, and Learning transfer. The public record does not show follow-up or tracking, so the score should be read as design intent rather... A practical reading: For a reader, this is a comparison record more than a model to copy: it reads as an applied learning or working session, with the strongest visible signal in participation architecture and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around follow through and network design. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence. This page is an original public-evidence analysis, not a copy of the source agenda or an endorsement of the event. The score places the visible agenda in the thin outcome architecture band. The strongest visible pillars are Participation Architecture, Future-of-Work Fit, and Learning Transfer; the thinnest visible pillars are Follow Through, Network Design, and Problem Specificity. Visible mechanisms include Participant work, Network design, and Learning transfer. The extracted agenda preview includes 100 visible rows. The most common formats are Workshop, Unknown, and Presentation; the most common inferred purposes are Co Creation, Participant Work, and Unknown.
Eight-pillar fingerprint
Hover any pillar to see what it measures and, where it scored low, what the agenda is missing.
Participation Architecture?73
Participation Architecture - 73/100. Participant work, contribution, interaction, and alternatives to passive broadcast.
Follow Through?5
Follow Through - 5/100. Owners, dates, commitments, progress checks, and accountability after the room.Missing: Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
Problem Specificity?33
Problem Specificity - 33/100. A clear costly problem, objective, decision, or performance target.Missing: Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Personalization?34
Personalization - 34/100. Role, path, goal, preparation, or connection tailoring for participants.
Network Design?16
Network Design - 16/100. Structured weak ties, bridge-building, mixers, and relationship persistence.Missing: Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
Learning Transfer?35
Learning Transfer - 35/100. Applied practice, feedback, workplace use, refreshers, and 30-90 day transfer.
Evidence Maturity?35
Evidence Maturity - 35/100. Baseline, comparison, follow-up, isolation, and attribution confidence.
Future-of-Work Fit?43
Future-of-Work Fit - 43/100. Value against time, hybrid reality, accessibility, AI, and meeting load.
Fix the gaps
Field-tested exercises matched to this agenda's weakest pillars, from the exercise library.
Follow Through (5/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Mental Toughness Workshop • WorkshopBank · 15% Solutions • WorkshopBank · Network Patches
Network Design (16/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: Fun Trust-Building Group Game for Team Connection - Izzat... · Exciting Group Trust Activity for Building Confidence... · PFP: September 2005
Problem Specificity (33/100)
Exercises that strengthen it: 0 - “Two Person Scene” Theory · Challenge Axis - Knowmium: The Un-Training Consultancy · Fist to Five • WorkshopBank
Agenda Preview
The actual agenda we captured. Every block is classified by format and purpose. Open any block to see how we read it; the colored edge shows whether it is participant work, broadcast, logistics, or a showcase.
Room vs wrapper
60 percent of the 100 classified blocks put participants to work; the rest broadcast, show, or handle logistics. That mix is what drives the participation score.
Participant workBroadcastShowcaseLogistics
all eventMobile WorkshopsWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventWorkshopsWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventMobile workshop timeslotsWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PMWednesday, November 18, 1 to 4 PMPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4 PMThursday, November 19, 9 AM - 12 PMPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PMThursday, November 19, 7-9:30 PM (special Nashville nightlife tour)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9:30 PMThursday, November 19, 7- (special Nashville nightlife tour)PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PMRegister/ add mobile workshops to registrationWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PMPathways to Connection: Nashville’s Greenways SystemPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: This workshop features motorized bikes and significant walking. This workshop will be held rain or shine.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PM“Go Your Own Way”: FEATURES OF Nashville’s Transit PlanPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will take place outside and include visiting a transit center.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PMNashville’s Next Big Hit: Becoming America’s Next Innovation HubPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PM“Wide Open Spaces”: Adaptive Reuse in One of Nashville’s Most Desirable NeighborhoodsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will take place outside exploring the Neuhoff District with some walking and stairs and/or ramps.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
4 PMHarmonizing for Hope: An Inside Look at How Nashville Supports Survivors 1 - PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4 PMSoundtrack of the City: A Music City Walking Tour 1 - PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
4 PMMaking Music City Sing: Lessons for Building Your City’s Brand 1 - PresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PMModernizing Metro Water Services for a Sustainable FuturePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: This workshop is a guided walking tour through the Omohundro Water Treatment Plant.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PMA New Rhythm in Music City: Revitalizing Centennial ParkPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will take place outside with a walking tour of Centennial Park.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PMBlock by Block: Strategies for Addressing Affordable Housing in NashvillePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PMUnder the Big Tent: Nashville’s Model for Legacy Site ReinventionPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PM“We Built This City:” Planning a New Neighborhood on Nashville’s WaterfrontPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will include walking on a brief guided tour of the new Titans Stadium.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
7:30 to 9 PMCity Lights: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Nashville NightlifePresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will include walking on Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
9 AM - 12 PMSoundtrack of the City: A Music City Walking TourPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
9 AM - 12 PMMusic City Roots: The Legacy of Nashville’s HBCUsPresentationKnowledge transfer+
Format · BroadcastPresentationSpeakers present, the audience receives. Awareness only unless paired with practice or follow-up.
Evidence basisNo participant output visible from this rowRead from source, no work signal
all eventWhat a Mobile Workshop is LikeWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventMobile Workshop FAQsWorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventWhen can I register for a mobile workshop?WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventHow many mobile workshops can I register for?WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventHow long are mobile workshops?WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventIf a mobile workshop is at capacity, what do I do?WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventWhen should I arrive for my mobile workshop?WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventCan I give my mobile workshop ticket to someone else?WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventBefore the conference, you may transfer your mobile workshop ticket by phone (747-226-7785) or by email nlccs@maritz.com.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventOn-site, please visit the Mobile Workshops booth at registration. Please bring the person who will be attending in your place.WorkshopParticipant work+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisParticipant work is implied by the formatInferred from format
all eventMobile WorkshopsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWORKSHOPSWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMobile Workshops offer a unique opportunity to go beyond the conference center and experience the City Summit host city firsthand. At these offsite sessions, explore innovative programs, see successful initiatives in action, and gather ideas you can bring back to your own community.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThese immersive experiences are complimentary for full conference attendees , but space is limited and fills quickly. Mobile workshop buses depart from the conference center promptly at the session start time.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAt City Summit, Nashville is taking you behind the scenes. From its transit system to exploring how Music City maintains a safe and robust nightlife ecosystem, to the role of HBCUs in shaping the city’s most well-known moniker. Sign up for any of the mobile workshops below to learn more about the strategies and collaborations that Nashville leaders are using to ensure they deliver for their residents.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMobile workshop timeslots:WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMWednesday, November 18, 1 to 4 PMUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4 PMThursday, November 19, 9 AM - 12 PMUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMThursday, November 19, 7-9:30 PM (special Nashville nightlife tour)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9:30 PMThursday, November 19, 7- (special Nashville nightlife tour)UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMREGISTER/ ADD MOBILE WORKSHOPS TO REGISTRATIONWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMPathways to Connection: Nashville’s Greenways SystemUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: This workshop features motorized bikes and significant walking. This workshop will be held rain or shine.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PM“Go Your Own Way”: FEATURES OF Nashville’s Transit PlanUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNashville is transforming its streets through Choose How You Move, the landmark voter-approved transit program that is making up for decades of deferred investment. From upgraded sidewalks and smart traffic signals to expanded transit routes, tangible change is already underway. Join this mobile workshop for a front-row look at how the city is translating unprecedented funding into a transportation network built around people.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will take place outside and include visiting a transit center.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMNashville’s Next Big Hit: Becoming America’s Next Innovation HubUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventLeveraging its industry strengths in health, mobility and entertainment, Nashville is focused on becoming one of the top innovation hubs in the U.S. This workshop will discuss the role the city plays in the Nashville Innovation Alliance, a new joint effort with Vanderbilt University. Learn how Nashville is leaning in on radical collaboration with researchers at local universities to solve city challenges, deliver better services to residents, and in some cases, create new technologies that are scalable.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PM“Wide Open Spaces”: Adaptive Reuse in One of Nashville’s Most Desirable NeighborhoodsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will take place outside exploring the Neuhoff District with some walking and stairs and/or ramps.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4 PMHarmonizing for Hope: An Inside Look at How Nashville Supports Survivors 1 - UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCrisis management is one of the most demanding responsibilities facing local elected officials - especially when residents are experiencing domestic violence, human trafficking, or elder abuse. Nashville has built a nationally recognized model centered on cross-department collaboration, rapid coordination, and survivor-focused services. Hear directly from Nashville Police Chief John Drake and Metro Office of Family Safety Director Diane Lance about how the city responds to high-risk cases and protects vulnerable residents. Tour Nashville’s Family Safety Center, a nationally recognized Model Family Justice Center, where law enforcement, courts, healthcare providers, and community partners work side by side. This immersive session demonstrates how rethinking systems - not just assembling stakeholders - can improve victim safety, strengthen offender accountability, and ultimately save lives.DemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4 PMSoundtrack of the City: A Music City Walking Tour 1 - UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNashville is known as Music City, but this moniker is about more than country music. Understand the city’s influence on music of all genres through a walking tour of two iconic locations. Dubbed the “Mother Church,” the Ryman Auditorium is a world-renowned concert hall, Rock & Roll landmark, famous former home of the Grand Ole Opry, and music’s most iconic stage that has brought artists and fans together for decades. Across the street, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans, highlighting their central role in shaping the American soundtrack. As part of this experience, guests will enjoy a music executive fireside chat moderated by NMAAM, followed by guided tours of each dynamic venue.Fireside ChatDeliberation+
Format · BroadcastFireside ChatA conversational stage format. Engaging to watch, still a broadcast format for the audience.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
4 PMMaking Music City Sing: Lessons for Building Your City’s Brand 1 - UnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNashville is transforming its streets with Choose How You Move, the landmark voter-approved transit program making up for decades of deferred investment. From upgraded sidewalks and smart traffic signals to expanded transit routes, tangible change is already underway. Join this mobile workshop for a front-row look at how the city is translating unprecedented funding into a transportation network built around people.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMModernizing Metro Water Services for a Sustainable FutureUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: This workshop is a guided walking tour through the Omohundro Water Treatment Plant.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMA New Rhythm in Music City: Revitalizing Centennial ParkUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will take place outside with a walking tour of Centennial Park.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMBlock by Block: Strategies for Addressing Affordable Housing in NashvilleUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHousing affordability and availability are among the most central issues facing cities across the U.S. today. This session spotlights initiatives like the Connecting Infrastructure to Housing (CHIP) program, which invests in pedestrian-focused infrastructure directly surrounding affordable housing developments. By linking walkable connectivity to housing affordability, CHIP demonstrates how intentional public investment strengthens communities and improves quality of life. Join us for an in-depth look at how Nashville is meeting the moment and building more equitable, connected neighborhoods for residents at all income levelsDemoShowcase+
Format · Participant workDemoA hands-on or applied walkthrough that invites attendee questions and direct engagement.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMUnder the Big Tent: Nashville’s Model for Legacy Site ReinventionUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNashville’s historic fairgrounds campus has become a blueprint for breathing new life into century-old public spaces. This workshop will explore how Nashville has reimagined the site for a new generation - from a new modernized exposition center, the addition of GEODIS Park, to the emerging MarketStreet development - balancing preservation, community identity and bold investment.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PM“We Built This City:” Planning a New Neighborhood on Nashville’s WaterfrontUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will include walking on a brief guided tour of the new Titans Stadium.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
7:30 to 9 PMCity Lights: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Nashville NightlifeUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNote: Part of this workshop will include walking on Nashville’s famed Lower Broadway.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMSoundtrack of the City: A Music City Walking TourUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
9 AM - 12 PMMusic City Roots: The Legacy of Nashville’s HBCUsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhat a Mobile Workshop is LikeWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNever been on a mobile workshop, and wonder what it’s like? Watch our video and ride along with us as local leaders learned more about Utah’s Olympic Legacy at the 2025 City Summit Conference in Salt Lake City.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMobile Workshop FAQsWorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhen can I register for a mobile workshop?WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMobile workshop registration typically opens during the summer months preceding City Summit. If you have already registered for City Summit before mobile workshop registration is available, you will receive an email notifying you that mobile workshops are available, along with instructions on how to modify your existing registration.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow many mobile workshops can I register for?WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventAttendees can register for one workshop per time slot. There are five time slots at the 2026 City Summit. Please note that since mobile workshops typically last 2-3 hours, they may overlap with other conference events. Please review the travel planner (PDF) before registering.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventHow long are mobile workshops?WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventMobile workshops offer an immersive experience lasting up to 3 hours. Please double-check your conference schedule to ensure you can commit the full three hours to the off-site experience.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventIf a mobile workshop is at capacity, what do I do?WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOnce a tour reaches capacity, a waitlist is started. Attendees are moved from the waitlist if spots on the workshop become available. If a spot becomes available, you will receive an email notification.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOnce the conference begins onsite, the waitlist will end. Visit the on-site Mobile Workshops booth at registration to find out if any extra tickets are available. If the mobile workshop is at capacity, you may show up at the bus loading area and get in line for ‘standby’. Once all ticketed attendees have boarded the shuttle bus, standby attendees may board on a first-come, first-served basis.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventThe National League of Cities has instituted a City Summit Mobile Workshop No-Show Policy, which will result in a $50 fee if you do not attend your mobile workshop at the appointed time. This is due to high demand, limited availability, and the host city’s commitment of resources to plan and execute these workshops.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCancellations can be made either on site at the Mobile Workshops desk near registration, by phone (747-226-7785) or by email nlccs@maritz.com.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventWhen should I arrive for my mobile workshop?WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBecause mobile workshops take place off-site, buses depart promptly at the start time listed on your ticket. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time to find the correct bus and board.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventCan I give my mobile workshop ticket to someone else?WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventBefore the conference, you may transfer your mobile workshop ticket by phone (747-226-7785) or by email nlccs@maritz.com.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventOn-site, please visit the Mobile Workshops booth at registration. Please bring the person who will be attending in your place.WorkshopCo Creation+
Format · Participant workWorkshopParticipants work on a problem and produce something. The strongest signal of participation architecture.
Evidence basisMediumRead from source
all eventNLC ProgramsUnknownUnknown+
Format · BroadcastUnknownFormat not classified from the source; treated as a broadcast block by default.
Evidence basisLowRead from source
The Full Reading
Why It Ranks This Way +
Calibrated from GES design 34/100 and verified 34/100 with no fourth-loop cap.
Reader Takeaway. For a reader, this is a comparison record more than a model to copy: it reads as an applied learning or working session, with the strongest visible signal in participation architecture and future-of-work fit and the biggest open question around follow through and network design. The practical test is whether the published agenda connects the room to post-event continuation and evidence.
Strongest signals: Participation Architecture, Future-of-Work Fit, and Learning Transfer. Weakest signals: Follow Through, Network Design, and Problem Specificity.
How This Agenda Could Improve +
- Add named owners, dates, implementation checkpoints, and a visible post-event continuation path.
- Replace generic networking blocks with designed introductions, ask-offer exchanges, peer groups, or bridge-building rituals.
- Name the costly problem, decision, or performance target the gathering is meant to move.
Fastest next move: Add named owners, dated next steps, and a visible continuation path before treating the event as outcome-ready.
Role-Specific Reading +
Sponsor lens
Look beyond exposure. Strong sponsor value would show qualified interaction, problem work, buyer learning, customer evidence, or follow-up. The practical sponsor move is to look for structured introductions, buyer-seller fit, and relationship persistence.
Designer lens
The agenda is useful as a pattern sample from citysummit.nlc.org. Redesign attention should go first to the lowest-scoring pillars; in practice, turn the thinnest agenda blocks into participant work.
Executive lens
Treat the visible agenda as an operating plan. The executive move is to require owners, dates, and evidence before treating the event as strategic. If owners, proof, and follow-through are not visible, the public record does not yet prove strategic movement.
Aggregator lens
Treat the source URL as evidence, not decoration. The data-product move is to label the source boundary clearly before ranking the record before ranking or syndicating the record.
What GES Means Here +
The Gathering Effectiveness Score is a strict 0-100 public-evidence reading of the agenda across eight pillars. It rewards visible participant work, follow-through, transfer, network design, and proof mechanisms more than polish, speaker fame, attendance, or satisfaction.
Visible mechanisms: Participant work, Network design, Learning transfer.
Evidence boundary: Scores reflect visible agenda/source evidence and should not be read as proof of causal event impact.
Limitations, Score Caps, and Review Flags +
Limitations
- No visible follow-up, progress monitoring, or longitudinal tracking.
- No baseline measurement is visible.
Score caps
- No fourth-loop score cap applied.
Review flags
- No source-backed follow-up, validation, baseline, tracking, or impact evidence.
- Satisfaction/NPS signal found, but it is excluded from effectiveness scoring.
- No tracking, validation, feedback, or impact measurement found in the visible source text.
- Original category was unknown; publication category is inferred.
Is this proof the event worked? +
No. This is a strict public-evidence reading of the agenda. Proof would require baseline, comparison, follow-up, attribution, and impact evidence beyond the listing.
What should a reader inspect first? +
Start with the source URL, then compare the eight pillar scores against the agenda rows. The biggest opportunities usually sit in follow-through, evidence maturity, and participant work.
Why publish weak records? +
Weak records are part of the map. They show where public agendas still describe sessions and speakers more often than outcomes, commitments, transfer, or proof.
How should I use the rows? +
Read the agenda rows as the visible design trace: formats, purposes, and evidence labels show what the public source made inspectable, not everything that happened in the room. This is a source-grounded interpretation of the public agenda record, not a copy of the source, and not an endorsement of the event.
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Compare this agenda against other Public Sector / Policy / Civic events scored on the same eight pillars.