The world is changing for our communities.
Municipalities grow or decline; a storied past is no guarantee of a prosperous future. That is the tough reality for municipal leaders in Canada and around the world. We need to build stronger, smarter, more sustainable, and more prosperous communities in the 21st century. There are many exciting new ideas and opportunities to achieve that.
10 New Trends for Smarter Communities unabashedly supports making municipalities better and more sustainable, developing stronger local economies, being able to compete better in the rapidly emerging global marketplace, improving civic financial resources and capacity, developing greener and healthier communities, and striving for creative, smarter cities offering a better quality of life.
This book is a must-read for people who aspire to build great local communities and position their municipality to successfully compete in the global marketplace for talent, investment, and prosperity.
