Strong communities are an essential part of America, but where we live, how we live, and how we interact with each other is changing. The ability to buy almost anything online, have our groceries delivered straight to our door, and work remotely instead of from an office creates a very different picture of Main Street. What do people today want in their communities? How are America’s communities and the face of Main Street changing? Is a loss of personal connection through digitization impacting communities? And who plays a role in fixing communities that may be on the decline? Here are some interesting facts:
The Policy Circle’s The Changing Fabric of Neighborhoods Brief explores all of these topics and what governments, businesses, communities, and individuals are doing to build, strengthen, and revitalize communities across America. The discussion guide offers some great questions for you to consider and for you to use at your next circle discussion. Here are some more: In what ways have you seen your community change in recent years? Do you think your community has a particular strength or weakness? What are your priorities for your community, and who are the decision makers and stakeholders you can speak to about concerns or ideas?
Dive deeper into these issues by reading The Policy Circle’s Changing Fabric of Neighborhoods Brief and registering for the Fourth Annual Policy Circle Leadership Summit today.
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