Panelists spoke about urban planning, city government, and the development of Boston. The panel included Edward Glaeser, author of The Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier, Ayanna Pressley, Boston City Councilor, and Barbara Berke, senior policy adviser to Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. The panel was moderated by Bob Oakes, and responded to questions from the audience.