James Anderson: How to Encourage Innovation in Local Government
The Strong Towns Podcast
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Innovating Local Governance
This chapter examines the risk-averse tendencies of local governments and the need for collaboration with innovative organizations to foster experimentation. It highlights the crucial role of mayors in addressing community needs and the shift towards viewing residents as co-creators in development. Strategies such as temporary solutions and iterative feedback from citizens are discussed as effective methods for enhancing community engagement and overcoming challenges like NIMBYism.
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