The new edition of the acclaimed guide to strategic decision-making in community planning; development; and collaboration Based on the results of more than a decade of research by the Pew Partnership for Civic Change; Smart Communities provides directions for strategic decision-making and outlines the key strategies used by thousands of leaders who have worked to create successful communities. Outlining seven "leverage points" for decision-making used by thousands of leaders who have worked to create successful communities; this new Second Edition offers leaders from both the public and private sectors the tools they need to build a civic infrastructure and create a better future for all the communitys citizens. Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with current knowledge and research Covers new developments from current design thinking and strategy literature to innovation and invention in communities Advises on how to create community readiness that will help avert problems before they begin All case vignettes have been revised to include more detailed information about the process and application of the seven leverage points Examples from communities around the country illustrate how these change agents well-structured decision-making processes can be traced to their effective use of the seven key leverage points Smart Communities offers hope to those who are striving to improve their communities and addresses vital issues such as poverty; race relations; and childrens health and welfare.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Well doneBy John GalluzzoMike Morgan has written about the Delaware coast for local and regional newspapers for two decades on a weekly basis. You dont give a subject that amount of time and not become thoroughly familiar with its history. Morgans collection of stories about the Rehoboth Beach area; from Native American days through the current years; is a pleasant; easy-to-read jaunt through that history. As local history books go; this book is a standout in terms of research and writing; as well as graphic design and printing.
