By Robert Pittman, Executive Director, Janus Institute Do you think you live in a good community? Do you have a good quality of life, a good job, good friends in town, nice restaurants, and weather that suits you? Some fortunate communities have all of these attributes. Many do not, but still, most …
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Using Community Foresight to Reimagine Your Tomorrows
Have you heard the one about the guy who hopped in his car and drove around town one Sunday afternoon? Upon his return two hours later when his wife asked “where were you going?” he replied, “nowhere really, but I made good time!” Creating and implementing a strategic plan is a cornerstone of …
Building Strong Communities Through Better Communications
As discussed in several other Prosperous Places blogs, respectfully listening to all sides of an issue and giving citizens an opportunity to express their opinions are cornerstones of good community and economic development. For example, when it comes to visioning there will be many different ideas …
