Partners’ regionalism agenda focuses on five themes that seek to address the fundamentals of the economy, environment, human capital, leadership, and quality of life as key aspects of a livable, competitive region.
Development: Economic Recovery and Economic Innovation
During this time of global economic instability it is important for regional leaders to cultivate creative ideas for job creation/attraction, small business development and public/private partnerships.
Climate Prosperity and Sustainability
The nature of climate change today demands attention at all levels of government in the move to energy efficiency and clean power. There is a great potential for innovation at the regional level of governance, where changes are made step by step, to address some of today’s most serious environmental challenges.
Growing your Human Assets
Making regions stronger and more ‘livable’ begins with recognizing that people are a fundamental asset and that even populations that seem the most vulnerable have valuable contributions to be made to the community.
The New Metropolitics: We Are All in This Together
While cities and suburbs have individually gone in and out of popularity, there is a growing movement to consider how these two types of places can form a symbiotic relationship, and how both can maximize their individual strengths towards the betterment of the region.
Quality of Life
Even after decades of proven successes, investing in a high quality of life still is often seen as a frill and not as critical in community development efforts. Community leaders can positively affect the quality of life in their regions by investing in culture, design, and amenities to complement economic and social development agendas.
Development: Economic Recovery and Economic Innovation
During this time of global economic instability it is important for regional leaders to cultivate creative ideas for job creation/attraction, small business development and public/private partnerships.
Climate Prosperity and Sustainability
The nature of climate change today demands attention at all levels of government in the move to energy efficiency and clean power. There is a great potential for innovation at the regional level of governance, where changes are made step by step, to address some of today’s most serious environmental challenges.
Growing your Human Assets
Making regions stronger and more ‘livable’ begins with recognizing that people are a fundamental asset and that even populations that seem the most vulnerable have valuable contributions to be made to the community.
The New Metropolitics: We Are All in This Together
While cities and suburbs have individually gone in and out of popularity, there is a growing movement to consider how these two types of places can form a symbiotic relationship, and how both can maximize their individual strengths towards the betterment of the region.
Quality of Life
Even after decades of proven successes, investing in a high quality of life still is often seen as a frill and not as critical in community development efforts. Community leaders can positively affect the quality of life in their regions by investing in culture, design, and amenities to complement economic and social development agendas.