Smart Communities: How Citizens and Local Leaders Can Use Strategic Thinking to Build a Brighter Future, 2nd Edition

Acknowledgments

Having the chance to revisit the ideas and places of Smart Communities a decade later is a privilege and an honor. Tremendous work is happening in every corner of the country. I have seen it for myself. Since the first writing, I have visited many communities and regions that are determined to get things done right. The times demand new thinking and action, and plenty of places are doing just that. While this edition contains new ideas and new illustrations, the fundamental belief that communities can be stronger and better if they work differently remains steadfast. As I revisited the communities profiled ten years ago, I was inspired when I heard about their successes. Perhaps the biggest difference between this version of the ...