The document discusses how cities can better reflect the needs and desires of their current and future residents. It argues that cities must focus on the human scale and keep people at the center of planning and design. Additionally, cities must address challenges like migration, talent retention, and commuting while appealing to future generations who prioritize lifestyle factors. The document outlines seven indexes that measure a city's "quality of place" and emphasizes the importance of civic engagement and lifelong learning opportunities in building vibrant communities.
31. The Talent Dividend
For every 1% increase in the number of
residents who hold bachelors degrees...
There is a $763 increase in annual regional
per capita income.
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33. For every ten minutes a person spends in
traffic, their civic participation decreases
ten percent.
Dr. Robert Putnam
Author, Bowling Alone
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34. Who are our future citizens
and how can we delight them?
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65. It is a wonderful thing to be part of a place
that is becoming, rather than a place that
has been.
Kip Hodges
ASU School of Earth & Space Exploration
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66. Twitter: ngcRebecca
Email: rr@nextgenerationconsulting.com
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